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® 2011 P A T HF IND ER OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s af ety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2011 N I SSAN P A TH FI N D E R R5 1-D R5 1-D Printing : July 2010 (15) Publication No.: OM1E 0R5 1U0 Printed in U .S.A. OM1E 0R5 1U0 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 W ARNING 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 chem ...
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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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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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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 . 1-51) 8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P . 1-57) 9. ...
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1. Engine hood (P . 3-22) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-25) 3. Windshield (P . 8-22) 4. P ower windows (P . 2-44) 5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN Intelligent K ey ™ (if so equipped) (P . 3-5, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P . 3-28) 7. Tire pressure (P . 9-12) 8. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 9. Tire chains (P . 8-43) 10. Replacing bulbs (P ...
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1. Roof rack (P . 2-43) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-13) 3. Glass hatch (P . 3-23) 4. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P . 2-26) 5. NISSAN Intelligent K ey ™ (if so equipped) (P . 3-2) 6. Glass hatch release (P . 3-23) 7. Lift gate release switch (P . 3-22) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-34) 9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-24, P . 9-4 ...
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1. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P . 4-88) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-47) 3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P . 2-50) 4. Sun visors (P . 3-27) 5. HomeLink 姞 universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P . 2-50) 6. Glove box (P . 2-38) 7. Front seats (P . 1-2) 8. 2nd row seats (P . 1-14) 9. 3rd row seats (P . 1-16) 10. Cargo area s ...
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1. V entilators (P . 4-36) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-28) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P . 4-85) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-44, P . 2-33) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-13) 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 . 2-36) 18. Front passenger air bag status light (P . 1-53) 19. Climate controls (P . 4-37, 4-44) 20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P . 2-32) 21. Ignition switch (P . 5-9) 22. Tilt steering wheel control (P . 3-26) 23. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-34) 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 . 8-10) 5. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 8. Drive belt location (P . 8-18) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 10. P ower steering fluid r ...
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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 . 8-10) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 6. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 7. Drive belt location (P . 8-18) 8. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 9. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 10. Fuse and r ...
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W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion check warning light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion oil temperature warning light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model) 2-14 or Brake warning light 2-15 W arning light Name Page Charge warning light 2-16 Door open warning light ...
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Indicator light Name Page 4WD shift indicator light ( model) 2-20 Front passenger air bag status light 2-20 High beam indicator light (Blue) 2-20 Malfunction indica- tor light (MIL) 2-20 Overdrive off indica- tor light (if so equipped) 2-21 Security indicator light 2-21 Slip indicator light 2-21 Indicator light Name Page T ransfer 4LO posi- tion 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 SEA T 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 “ Au ...
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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 SEA T ADJUSTMENT Reclining T o recline th ...
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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 ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be aga ...
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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. Reinstall and properl ...
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FLEXIBLE SEA TING 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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䊊 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 le ...
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䊊 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. 䊊 3 There is a carpet panel flap on the back of each seat that can be folded toward t ...
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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 SEA T BEL T 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 ...
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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, NOT THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too h ...
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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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䊊 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 dur- ing 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 ...
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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 䊊 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Check ...
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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 䊊 1 the adjustment button and move the shoulder belt anchor 䊊 2 to the desired position, so the belt pass ...
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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 fit- ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints. A ...
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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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When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. T op tether anchor WARNING Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not ...
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REAR-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING LA T CH Refer to all Warnings 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 TCH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- wa ...
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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-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING THE SEA T BEL TS 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 ...
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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 TCH 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” in ...
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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 restraint near the LA T CH 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 T CH attachment holds the restraint in ...
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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 to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place ...
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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. Tighten the tether strap ac ...
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9. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2 through 8. 10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated see ...
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2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point 䊊 2 on the seat directly behind the child restraint. 3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. BOOSTER SEA ...
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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to ...
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1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary , adju ...
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7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE ...
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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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The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may in- flate if the forces in another type of collision are sim ...
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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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SUPPLEMENT AL AIR BAG W ARNING 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 ...
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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 achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 6 Fuel gauge ....................................2 ...
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Cup holders .................................. 2-39 Cargo area storage ............................ 2-41 Luggage hooks ................................ 2-41 Roof rack ..................................... 2-43 Windows ........................................ 2-44 P ower windows ............................... 2-44 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 . 2-28) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P . 4-85) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-44, P . 2-33) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-13) 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 . 2-36) 18. Front passenger air bag status light (P . 1-53) 19. Climate controls (P . 4-37, 4-44) 20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P . 2-32) 21. Ignition switch (P . 5-9) 22. Tilt steering wheel control (P . 3-26) 23. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-34) 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. Loose fuel cap warning message Press the reset button 䊊 A for more than 1 second to reset the L OOSE FUEL CAP warning mes- sage after the fuel cap has been tightened. For additional information see “Fuel-filler c ...
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Push the reset button 䊊 A for more than 1 second to turn off the CHECK TIRE PRES warning mes- sage. The low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated until the tires are inflated to the recommended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is dis- played each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the ...
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CAUTION If the gauge indicates coolant tempera- ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is over- heated, continued operation of the ve- hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle ...
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys- tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The needle should be in the middle of the gauge when the engine is running. 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 “Maintena ...
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TRIP 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 mode chosen before the ignition switch was placed in the OFF position. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, modes of ...
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This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in- dicates the heading direction of the vehicle. With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the or button as described in the charts below to activate various features of the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror. T ype A Push and hold the button for about: Feature: (Push button again for about 1 ...
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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 su ...
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Charge warning light If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not func- tioning properly. T urn the engine off and check the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. CAUTION ● Do not ground electrical accessories directly t ...
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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. 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 ...
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WARNING ● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON posi- tion, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as ...
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Seat belt warning light and chime The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON or ST ART position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely f ...
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Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning prop- erly . Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. 4WD shift indicator light ( model) The light should turn off w ...
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● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. T o re- duce or avoid emission control system dam- age: – do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h) . – avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. – avoid steep uphill grades. – if possible, reduce the amount of c ...
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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. Part time 4WD (if so equipped) The 4LO indicator light must stop blinking and remain illuminated or turn off before shifting the transmission into gear. If the shift selector i ...
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Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. T urn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ buzzer (if so equipped) The Intelligent Key buzzer sounds if any one of the following ...
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● the keyfob or Intelligent Key . K eyfob and Intelligent Key operation: ● Push the button. All doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked. ● When the button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already ...
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2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or L OCK position and wait approximately 10 seconds. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered key . If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN recom- mends placing the registered key on a separate key ring to ...
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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. 䊊 2 Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation 䊊 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 windshield-washer fluid reservoir is empty. ● Do not ...
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWIT CH Lighting 䊊 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. 䊊 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. T ype A LIC0560 T ype B LIC0687 T ype C LIC0688 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWIT CH ...
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CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. 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- tomatic ...
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Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor 䊊 1 located on the top side of the instrument panel. The autolight sensor controls the autolight ; if it is cov- ered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the ignition switch placed in ...
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ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. WARNING When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others. INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument b ...
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FOG LIGHT SWIT CH (if so equipped) T o turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the position. T o turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUT O position (if so equipped) , the head- lights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the position. T o turn the fog lights o ...
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T o sound the horn, push the area between the horn icons on the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. T am- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. 1. Start ...
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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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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 located on the instrument panel and the power outlet located inside the center console are po ...
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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 or any other liquids to contact the outlet. ST ORAGE TRA Y S WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident ...
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ST ORAGE BINS CONSOLE BOX Pull up on the lever 䊊 1 to open the console box lid 䊊 2 . Right-hand side 3rd row tray WIC0830 Front row bin WIC1270 LIC0766 Instruments and controls 2-37 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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GL OVE BOX T o open the top portion of the glove box, push the latch 䊊 A up and raise the lid. T o open the lower portion of the glove box, pull the handle 䊊 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 ...
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MAP POCKETS SEA T 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 Instruments and controls 2-39 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 ST ORAGE T o access the floor storage area, push down 䊊 1 to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle 䊊 2 to ...
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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 inf ...
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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 䊊 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up 䊊 2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver’s side window can be opened or closed. Push it ...
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AUT OMA TIC 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 ...
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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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● 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 ignition switch. ● The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are closed. The lights will tu ...
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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 姞 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 gara ...
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grammed device, press and hold the pro- grammed HomeLink 姞 button — releasing when the device begins to activate. 5. If the indicator light on the HomeLink 姞 blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink 姞 has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. Y ou will need to proceed with the next steps to train the H ...
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● position the hand-held transmitte r1-3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink 姞 surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink 姞 is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another position – keeping the indicator light in view at all times. If you continue to have programming d ...
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MEMO 2-54 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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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ (if so equipped) .........3 - 2 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3 - 4 Doors ............................................3 - 5 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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Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use with the Intelligent Key and NISSAN Vehicle Immobi- lizer System of your vehicle. Since the registra- tion process requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key compon ...
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CAUTION Always carry the mechanical key installed in the Intelligent Key slot. See “Doors” in this section and “Storage” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual. V alet hand-off When you have to leave a key with a valet, give them the Intelligent K ey itself and keep the me- chanical key with you to protect your belongi ...
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When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors can not be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent per ...
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L OCKING WITH INSIDE L OCK KNOB T o lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 , then close the door. T o unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊 2 . L OCKING WITH POWER DOOR L OCK SWIT CH T o lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver’ ...
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4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once. 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change. When the automatic door unlock system is deac- tivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position ( ...
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The keyfob can operate at a maximum distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle. As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN dealer. The keyfob will not function when: ● ...
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● When the button is pressed with all doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already locked. ● If a door is open and you press the button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard warning lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles ...
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● T o open the windows, press the but- ton on the keyfob for longer than 3 sec- onds after all doors are unlocked. The door windows will open while pressing the button on the keyfob. The door windows cannot be closed by using the keyfob. Linking the keyfob to automatic drive positioner memory If the vehicle is equipped with automatic drive positi ...
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Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. NO TE: If you change the horn beep and light flash feature with the keyfob, the display screen (if so equipped) will not show the current mode and cannot be used to change the mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre- vious mode and re-enable t ...
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CAUTION ● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle. ● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. The Intelligent K ey is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intel- ligent K ey transmits weak radio waves. Environ- mental conditions may interfere wit ...
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● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet. ● Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV, audio equipment and personal computers. If an Intelligent K ey is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli- gent K ey from the vehicle. This ma ...
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DOOR L OCKS/UNL OCKS PRECAUTION ● Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelli- gent Key is outside the vehicle. ● After locking with the door handle request switch, ...
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Locking doors 1. Move the selector to the P (Park) position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion and make sure you carry the Intelligent K ey with you. 2. Close all doors. 3. Push any door handle request switch 䊊 1 or 䊊 2 while carrying the Intelligent Key with you. 4. All doors and the rear liftgate will lock. 5. The hazard warnin ...
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CAUTION ● After locking the doors using the re- quest switch, make sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles or the rear liftgate opener switch. ● When locking the doors using the re- quest switch, make sure to have the Intelligent Key in your possession be- fore operating the request switch to prevent the Inte ...
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Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent Key . 2. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 or 䊊 2 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 or 䊊 2 again within 60 seconds to unlock all doors. If a door or the liftgate handle is pulled while unlocking the doors, th ...
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CAUTION When locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in the vehicle. Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once. 5. All doors will be locked. CAUTION After loc ...
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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 unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pressing the button: ● Opening any doors. ● Pushing the ignition ...
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The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for 25 seconds, or ● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent K ey. ● Pushing the request switch on the driver or passenger door with the Intelligent Key in range of the door handle. Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the Intelligent K ey . T o ...
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TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent Keys 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 c ...
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䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly . 䊊 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood. 䊊 3 Insert the support rod into the slot on the underside of the hood. When closing the hood, return the ho ...
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The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate simultane- ously . 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 WARNING ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. Y ou could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling. ? ...
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● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the Mal- function Indicator Light (MIL) to illumi- nate. If the light illuminates be- cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a f ...
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TIL T OPERA TION WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired posi- tion. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel in place. WARNING Do not adjust the pedal position while ...
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䊊 1 T o block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor. 䊊 2 T o block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. 䊊 3 Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped) in or out as needed. CAUTION ● Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original p ...
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REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position 䊊 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clarity. AUT OMA TIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror ...
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For information on the compass display (if so equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru- ments and controls” section of this manual. T ype B and T ype C The indicator light 䊊 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 mirror ...
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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 䊊 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch 䊊 2 . WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than th ...
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The automatic drive positioner system has two features: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function MEMOR Y ST ORAGE 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 system. 1. Place the shift s ...
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The indicator light will blink. After the indica- tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that memory setting. With the key removed from the ignition switch or the ignition switch is moved to OFF , press the button on the keyfob. The driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mir- rors will move to the memorized position. NO TE: ...
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The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can- celed. For vehicles with navigation system, see “Comfort & convenience settings” in the “Moni- tor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual. For vehicles without navigation system, see your NISSAN dealer. Restarting the entry/exit function If the battery ...
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MEMO 3-34 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 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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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 姞 (CF) player operation (if so equipped) ............................... 4-72 Music Box 姞 (if so equipped) .................... 4-74 CD/CF (CompactFlash 姞 ) care and cleaning ...... 4-83 Steering wheel switch for audio control ......... ...
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Before starting ............................... 4-133 Giving voice commands ....................... 4-133 NISSAN Voice Recognition Alternate Command Mode ............................. 4-142 Using the system ............................. 4-150 Speaker Adaptation function ................... 4-152 T roubleshooting guide . . . ..................... 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 䊊 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 䊊 4 accepts the changes made during setup. HOW T O SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the center dis- play screen in menus. Whenever ...
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HOW T O USE THE INFO BUTT ON 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 ...
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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 pressure ...
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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 con- troller and press the ENTER button. Use the NISSAN controller to change the maintenance interval. T o ...
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T o return to the previous display after the MAIN- TENANCE NO TICE screen is displayed, press the BACK button. The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays each time the key is turned ON until one of the following conditions are met: ● The “Reset” key is selected. ● The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to OFF (indicator light not illuminated ...
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Display settings Select the “Display” key . The Display settings screen will appear. 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 s ...
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T o turn the screen on: ● Press the SETTING button, select the “Dis- play” key and then select the “Display ON” key . Then set the screen to on by pressing the ENTER button, or ● Hold the OFF button for approxi- mately 2 seconds and the message “resum- ing display” will appear and the “Display ON” key will be automatically turne ...
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Daylight Savings Time: When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi- nated) , daylight savings time is on. T o turn off the daylight savings time, touch the “ON” key; the amber indicator light will disappear. Time Zone: Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zone screen will appear. Select one of the following zones, depending on the cur ...
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Clock Adjust : Adjust the time by manually inputting the correct time. ● 0–9 : Select to change the number in the display. ● Modify: Select to change the number at the cursor position. ● >: Select to move the cursor position to the right. ● <: Select to move the cursor position to the left. ● OK: Select to accept the changes made ...
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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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Language / Units Use the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan- guage / Units” key . Select which setting you want to change using the NISSAN controller. 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) k ...
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OFF BUTT ON T o change the display brightness, press the OFF button. Pressing the button again will change the display to the day or the night display . The brightness can then be adjusted using the NISSAN controller. The display brightness can also be adjusted us- ing the + (brighter) button or the ⫺ (dimmer) button. If no operation is done with ...
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9. BACK (previous) button (P . 4-19) 10. ROUTE button* 11. ZOOM IN button* 12. MAP button* 13. ZOOM OUT button* *For Navigation system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. **For information on the PHONE button, see “Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System” later in this section. When yo ...
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● Do not splash any liquid such as water or car fragrance on the display. Contact with liquid will cause the system to malfunction. T o help ensure safe driving, some functions can- not be operated while driving. The on-screen functions that are not available while driving will be “grayed out” or muted. Park the vehicle in a safe location and ...
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Inputting characters: T ouch the letter or number key 䊊 1 . There are some options available when inputting characters. ● Uppercase: Shows uppercase characters. ● Lowercase: Shows lowercase characters. ● Space: Inserts a space. ● Symbols: Shows symbols such as the question mark (?) . ● Delete: Deletes the last inputted character with on ...
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3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator: Shows that the NISSAN controller may be used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and select more options. 4. Screen Count: Shows the number of menu selections avail- able for that screen (for example, 1/14) . 5. Footer/Information Line: Provides more information (if available) about the menu selection currently high- lighte ...
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NO TE: ● If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis- play just before the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position may con- tinue to be displayed. ● When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display. Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km) The Av ...
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Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition and the temperature. In case of low tire pressure, a message is dis- played on the screen: L OW PRESSURE — Check All Tires. WARNING ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the Tire Pressure Monito ...
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Maintenance items Press the INFO button and select the “Mainte- nance” key using the NISSAN controller; the maintenance information will be displayed on the screen. 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- te ...
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T o return to the previous display after the MAIN- TENANCE NO TICE screen is displayed, press the BACK button. The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays each time the key is turned ON until one of the following conditions are met: ● The “Reset” key is selected. ● The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to OFF (indicator light not illuminated ...
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HOW T O USE THE SETTING BUTT ON 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. Display settings Select the “Display” key and press the ENTER butt ...
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Display off: Select the “Display ON” key. The indicator of the “Display ON” turns amber and the message above will be displayed briefly . When the audio, HV AC (Heater and air conditioner) , or any mode button on the control panel is operated, the dis- play turns on for that operation. If one of the control panel buttons is pressed, the dis ...
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Clock Format : Choose either the 12h (12–hour) clock display or the 24h (24–hour) clock display . Offset Adjust : Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per minute. Daylight Saving Time: When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi- nated) , daylight saving time is on. T o turn off the daylight saving time, touch the “ON” key; the ...
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Comfort & Convenience settings Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton. The comfort and convenience option screen will be displayed. Y ou can set the following operating conditions by selecting the desired item using the NISSAN controller, then pressing the ENTER button. The indica ...
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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 pressed. NO TE: If you change the horn beep or the light 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 displa ...
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Language / Units: Use the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan- guage / Units” key and press the ENTER button. Select which setting you want to change using the NISSAN controller and selecting either the “Select Language” key or the “Select Units” key by pressing the ENTER button. Select Language: Select the “English” key or the “ ...
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V olume and beeps settings Navigation volume For navigation volume settings refer to the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for infor- mation regarding these settings. Phone volume For phone volume settings refer to “Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System With Navigation Sys- tem” later in this section. Beep setting With this option o ...
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When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows the view directly to the rear of the vehicle. WARNING ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary ob- jects to help avoid damaging the ve- hicle. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not dete ...
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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN T o adjust the quality of the screen, press the SETTING button. ● T o adjust the Display ON/OFF , Brightness, Tint, Color, Contrast, and Black Level of the RearView Monitor, press the SETTING but- ton with the RearView Monitor on, then touch one of the adjustment keys. Press the “–” or “+” key on the item and adjust ...
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Adjust air flow direction for the driver and pas- senger side windows 䊊 1 , driver and passenger front 䊊 2 , center 䊊 3 , rear passenger compartment 䊊 4 , and rear center console (if so equipped) vents 䊊 5 by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. LHA0488 Rear center console vents (if so equipped) WHA0510 VENTS 4-36 Monitor, climat ...
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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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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 recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the button t ...
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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 FL OW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defro ...
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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/AUTO 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 switch 10. Air recirculation button WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling func ...
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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 䊊 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 R ...
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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 OPERA TION 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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● 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 played when t ...
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* Windows 姞 and Windows Media 姞 are regis- tered trademarks and trademarks of the Micro- soft Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. CompactFlash 姞 is a registered trademark of the SanDisk 姞 Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. Playback order: Music playback order of a CD/CF with M ...
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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, F A T16, FA T32 Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rat ...
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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 wil ...
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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) PLA YER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see ⬙ Audio opera- tio ...
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T o adjust Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance, press the MENU button until the desired mode appears in the display. Press the SEEK button to adjust 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 bet ...
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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 姞 satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMP ACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) For all oper ...
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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 䊊 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, ph ...
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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 姞 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 WHA094 ...
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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 姞 satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMP ACT DISC (CD) PLA YER (if so equipped) For all opera ...
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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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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 played, the compact disc will eject and the system will turn off. AUX jack The AUX jack 䊊 1 is located below the air condi- tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack accepts any s ...
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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 姞 mode. CF display mode While listening to CF certain text might be ab ...
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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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● First session of multisession disc. Extreme temperature conditions [below ⫺ 4°F ( ⫺ 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. Recording CDs 1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. For information ...
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T o view the details of the track, touch the “T ext” key on the screen or use the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The track name and album title are displayed on the screen. If a track is not recorded successfully due to skipping sounds, the symbol is displayed behind the track number. The Music Box audio system cannot perform rec ...
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The NISSAN controller can also be used to se- lect tracks. For more information on how to use the NISSAN controller, see “How to use the NISSAN control- ler” earlier in this section. Play mode selection: T o change to another album or artist, turn the TUNE/FLDR knob. SCAN·RPT button: Pressing the SCAN·RPT button while a track is playing chang ...
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● Play by Category Plays music from one of the following cat- egories: – My Favorites – Hit Songs – Kids’ Songs – Rarely Played ● Search Artists Displays a list of artists in alphabetical order. Selecting an artist displays all of the tracks by the artist and starts playing the first track. ● Search Albums Displays a list of albums ...
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● Music Box System Info. Displays the following information about the Music Box audio system: – Music Box Used / Free Space Information about Saved Albums, Saved T racks and Remaining Time is displayed. – Mood Categories Number of saved tracks and their catego- ries (Relaxing Music, Lively Music, Slow Music, Upbeat Music and Others) are displ ...
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● Edit Info. Edit the name of the track being played and its artist using the keypad displayed on the screen. For information, see “How to use the touch screen” earlier in this section. The category of the track can also be set to Rock, P op, Latin, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Club/Dance, Punk, Reggae, Folk, Blues, Country , Metal, Easy Listening ...
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Music Box settings T o set up the Music Box system to your preferred settings, touch the “Menu” key during playback, then touch the “Music Box System Info.” key, and then the “Music Box Settings” key. ● Automatic Recording: When this item is turned to ON, the Music Box system automatically starts recording when a CD is inserted. ● R ...
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CF cards: CAUTION Do not force the CompactFlash 姞 card into the CompactFlash 姞 player slot. Forcing the CF card could damage the pins inside the CF player slot, especially if the CF card is upside down or backwards. ● Never touch the terminal portion of the Com- pactFlash 姞 cards. Do not bend the cards. ● Always place the cards in the sto ...
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1. V olume control switch 2. Phone operation switch 3. POWER on and MODE select switch 4. T uning switch STEERING WHEEL SWIT CH 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 A switch, with the ignition switch placed in the ACC or ON position, push the POWER swi ...
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Next/Previous track (Music Box) : Push the tuning switch or for less than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the present track or skip to the next track. Push several times to skip back or skip through tracks. Push and hold the tuning switch or for more than 1.5 seconds to change playlists. When the last playlist is playing, the next playlis ...
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less headphones on. Press the button again to turn rear speakers back on and wireless headphones off. MODE (remote control) button: The MODE button on the remote controller al- lows the rear passengers to change between Preset A , Preset B, Preset C, Music Box**, CD*, CompactFlash*, DVD* and AUX. When a source of media is selected, the media type w ...
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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 DIGIT AL VIDEO DISC (DVD) PLA YER 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 FORWARD/F AST REVERSE button 15. MENU button 16. NA VIGA TION keys 17. BACK butt ...
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● The screen rotates down to view and up into the housing to store when not in use. Ensure that the screen is latched securely into the housing when stored. Headphones Power ON/OFF: Press the power button to turn the headphones on or off. V olume control: T urn the volume control knob to adjust the vol- ume. The headphones will automatically be t ...
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BEFORE OPERA TING THE DVD MOBILE ENTERT AINMENT S Y STEM 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 vehi ...
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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 i ...
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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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T o view something connected to the auxiliary input jacks, press the DISC/AUX button until the DVD mode appears, then touch the “Settings” key . Then touch the “Switch to DVD-AUX” key. The screen will change to the DVD-AUX mode. DVD-AUX settings T ouch the “Settings” key to adjust the following settings: ● Switch to DVD: T ouch this k ...
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REMO TE CONTROL OPERA TION For all operation precautions, see “Before oper- ating the DVD Mobile Entertainment System” earlier in this section. The DVD system can also be controlled by using the remote controller in the rear seats. See the following items. PWR on/off button: With the ignition switch placed in the ACC or ON position, press the P ...
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button is pressed again, it will resume at the stored disc track and time position. If the STOP button is pressed again when the player is already in Stop mode, it will reinitialize the pointer to the beginning of the disc. In effect, it will ignore the last stored disc position and upon receipt of the next play message, will begin at the Title Men ...
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The subsequent actuation of numeric buttons will continuously shift the previously input number to the “left”. The chapter/title/track number will be automati- cally selected (if valid, based on media content) if 3 seconds expire without any keypad inputs. The operator can cancel the input chapter/title/track number by actuating the CLEAR contr ...
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● A new disc may be rough on its inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges using the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated. ● Never attempt to use a DVD that has been cracked, deformed, or repaired using adhesive. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment. ● Handle the DVD carefully to avoid contami- nation or flaws. Otherwise, signals ...
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4. Check to see if the jammed DVD has been ejected. If it has not, try to eject the DVD by pushing the eject button. 5. If the disc cannot be ejected see your NISSAN dealer for further assistance. 6. Re-program the radio presets. Remote control and headphones battery replacement Replace the battery as follows: 1. Open the lid. 2. Replace batteries ...
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● When changing batteries, do not let dust or oil get on the remote control and head- phones. 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. Opera ...
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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 placed in the ON position with the paired cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. Y ou can register up to 5 different Bluetooth 姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. Before using the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System, refer ...
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BLUETOOTH 威 is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Visteon. USING THE S Y STEM The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows hands-free operation of the Bluetooth 姞 Phone System. If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may not be available so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Initialization When the ...
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● T o speed the operation you can say multiple commands. For example, press the button then say “Phonebook, New entry” rather than “Phonebook.” W ait for the voice feedback prompt then say “New entry”. How to say numbers NISSAN V oice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer to the following rules a ...
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CONTROL BUTT ONS The control buttons for the Bluetooth 姞 Hands- Free Phone System are located on the steering wheel. PHONE/SEND Press the button to initiate a VR session or answer an incoming call. Y ou can also use the button to skip through system feedback and to enter commands during a call. See “List of voice commands” and “During a cal ...
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Pairing procedure NO TE: The pairing procedure must be performed when the vehicle is stationary. If the vehicle starts moving during the procedure, the procedure will be cancelled. Main Menu “Setup” 䊊 A “Pair phone” 䊊 B “New phone” 䊊 C Initiate from handset 䊊 D Name phone 䊊 E Assign priority 䊊 F Choose ringtone 䊊 G 1. Pres ...
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3-digit prefix and the last 4-digits. For ex- ample, 555-121-3354 can be said as “five five five” as the 1st group, then “one two one” as the 2nd group, and “three three five four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than 10 digits or any special characters, say “In- ternational” . See “How to say numbers” in this section, for mo ...
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See “Phone book” later in this section to learn how to store entries. When prompted by the system, say the name of the phone book entry you wish to call. The system acknowledges the name. If there are multiple locations associated with the name, the system asks you to choose the loca- tion. Once you have confirmed the name and location, the sys ...
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NO TE: If a call is ended or the cellular phone network connection is lost while the Mute feature is on, the Mute feature will be reset to “off” for the next call so the other party can hear your voice. “Phone book” NO TE: Phone book commands are not available when the vehicle is moving. Main Menu “Phone Book” “New Entry” 䊊 A “E ...
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“Edit” 䊊 B Use the Edit command to alter an existing phone book entry or to add a 2nd, 3rd or 4th phone number to an existing entry . When prompted by the system, say the name of the entry you wish to edit. The system acknowledges the name and asks you for the location you would like to edit. Say the name of the location. The system acknowled ...
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“Record” 䊊 A The system announces “Recording” and a tone sounds, signaling you to begin. Speak the information you wish to record clearly. When you are done, press the or button on the steering wheel. A tone sounds and the system announces “Memo recorded.” Another tone sounds to end the VR session. If the memo pad is full, the system ...
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“Select phone” 䊊 C Use the Select Phone command to select a phone of lesser priority when two or more phones paired with Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone Sys- tem are in the vehicle at the same time. The system asks you to name the phone and confirm the selection. Once the selection is confirmed, the selected phone remains active until the igni ...
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SPEAKER ADAPT A TION (SA) MODE Speaker Adaptation allows up to two out-of- dialect users to train the system to improve rec- ognition accuracy. By repeating a number of commands, the users can create a voice model of their own voice that is stored in the system. The system is capable of storing a different speaker adaptation model for memory A and ...
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● No ● select ring tone ● dial eight five six nine two ● Bluetooth on ● setup change priority ● call three one nine oh two ● nine seven pause pause three oh eight ● Cancel ● call back number ● call star two zero nine five ● delete phone ● dial eight three zero five one ● Home ● four three pause two nine pause zero ● de ...
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TROUBLESHOO TING 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 姞 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, ...
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REGULA T OR Y INFORMA TION 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 m ...
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NO TE: If a phone is already paired with the sys- tem, Step 1 will not work. T o 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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7. When the phonebook download is com- pleted, the screen will return to the name list of the phonebook. 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 ...
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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 but- ton. ● 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 c ...
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● Download All: Download all of the contacts registered in the Bluetooth 姞 cellular phone. Availability of this function depends on each cellular phone. The memory downloading procedure from the cellular phone also varies according to each cellular phone. See your cellular phone Owner’s Manual for more details. ● Delete Downloaded Phonebook ...
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● Priority Change If multiple phones are registered to the sys- tem, you can change the priority of the phones on the shown list. The system shows the priority level of each phone. Select phone to change priority. Then, select an- other phone to swap priority levels. ● Remove Paired Phone: Delete a registered cellular phone from the paired list ...
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Y ou can also adjust the volume of an incoming voice during a call by pushing the volume control switch on the steering wheel or by turning the volume control knob on the instrument panel. 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 recogn ...
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Displaying user guide If you use the NISSAN V oice Recognition system for the first time or you do not know how to operate it, you can display the User Guide for confirmation. 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 IN ...
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Getting started Before using the V oice Recognition system for the first time, you can confirm how to use com- mands by viewing the Getting Started section of the User Guide. 1. Highlight “Getting Started” and press the ENTER button. 2. Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller. T utorials on the operation of ...
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V oice recognition settings The available settings of the NISSAN V oice Rec- ognition system are described. 1. Highlight “Voice Recognition Settings” and press the ENTER button. 2. Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller. USING THE S Y STEM Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON positio ...
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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 and speak after the tone sounds until your desired operation is completed. ...
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Improving Recognition of Phone numbers: Y ou can improve the recognition of phone num- bers by saying the phone number in three groups of numbers. For example, when you try to call 800-662-6200, say “eight zero zero” first, and the system will then ask you for the next three digits. Then, say “six six two”. After recognition, the system wil ...
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Standard Mode command list Category Command: COMMAND ACTION Phone Displays Phone function commands. Navigation Displays Navigation function commands. Information Displays Vehicle Information. Help Displays User Guide. Navigation Command: COMMAND ACTION Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continenta ...
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V ehicle Information Command: (if so equipped) COMMAND ACTION T raffic Info. T urns the traffic information system on and off. Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy information. T rip Computer Displays Trip information. Maintenance Displays Maintenance information. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-137 I n f o r m a t i o ...
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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, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigati ...
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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 4-139 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 ...
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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, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. Say “Phone” . 4. Say “International Call”. WHA1109 LSU0017 LSU0018 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voic ...
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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 VOICE RECOGNITION AL TERNA TE COMMAND MODE The Alternate Command Mode enab ...
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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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5. Highlight a category using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button. The command list for the category selected is shown. 6. If necessary, scroll the screen using the NISSAN controller to view the entire list. 7. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen. WHA1126 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ...
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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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Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Redial Makes a call to the last dialed number. Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Phonebook. Outgoing Calls Shows the last 5 outgoing phone calls. Incoming Calls Shows the last 5 incoming phone calls. International Call Makes an i ...
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V ehicle Information Command: COMMAND ACTION T raffic Info T urns the traffic information system on and off. Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy information. T rip Computer Displays Trip information. Maintenance Display Maintenance information. Tire Pressure Displays the Tire Pressure screen. Climate Control Command: COMMAND ACTION Climate Control T ...
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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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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 V oice T utorial for adapting the ...
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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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TROUBLESHOO TING 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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MEMO 4-156 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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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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● The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted in all 4 tires. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the t ...
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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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this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Be sure to read the driving safety precautions later in this section. A VOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL OVER WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent ...
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below . Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the ve- hicle, road and traffic. WARNING The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collis ...
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● Do not drive across steep slopes. In- stead drive either straight up or straight down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over sideways much more easily than they can forward or backward. ● 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 ...
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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 KEY™ (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 ign ...
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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. AUT OMA TIC TRANSMISSION The ignition lock is designed so the ignition switch cannot be placed in the L OCK position and the key cannot be removed until the shift selector is moved ...
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There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ON positions. The OFF position is indicated by a “1” on the ignition switch. For models without NISSAN vehicle immo- bilizer system: when the ignition switch is in the OFF position, the steering wheel is not locked. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn ...
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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 windshield-washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least when- ever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper i ...
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AUT OMA TIC 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 shi ...
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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: 62 MPH (100 km/h) 4L O: 31 MPH (50 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. Use protective cloth on the tip of a small screwdriver before inserting it in the shift lock release slot and pu ...
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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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All mode 4WD system (if so equipped) The all mode 4WD system provides 4 positions (AUT O, 2WD, 4H and 4LO) , so you can select the desired drive mode according to the driving conditions. 2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4LO position AUT O Rear ...
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*1 The transfer 4LO position indicator light may blink. Stop the vehicle. Be sure to shift the 4WD shift switch after the transmission selector has been shifted to the N position. If the indicator light keeps blinking after the 4WD shift procedure in the previous page, drive slowly without abrupt maneuvers for a while. Then the light will turn on o ...
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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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When the vehicle is stuck, ● Place stones or wooden blocks under the tires to free the vehicle. ● 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, tire chains may be effective. CAUTION ● Do not spin the ...
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Part time 4WD system (if so equipped) The part time 4WD system provides 3 positions (2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select the desired drive mode according to the driving conditions. 2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4LO posi- tion 2WD Rear wheels ...
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1. T urn off the engine by turning the ignition switch ⬙ OFF ⬙ . 2. Start the engine. - Check that the 4WD warning light turns off. If the 4WD light illuminates, have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. 3. Apply the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and move the transmission shift selector to Neutral position. 4. With the brake pedal de ...
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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 4LO. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, 4H and 4LO. T o change into or out of 4LO, the vehicl ...
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When driving on rough roads, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● Drive carefully according to the road surface conditions. 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 ...
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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 indication changes to 2WD when the 4WD shift switch is shifted to the AUTO or 4H posi- tion at low ambient temperatures, the 2WD mode may be being engaged due to malfunctioning drive system. If the indica- tor does not return to normal and the 4WD warning light comes on, have the system checked by the nearest NI ...
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WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) . Fail- ure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and re- sult in ...
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The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds. WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the ...
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This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and can be performed by a NISSAN dealer. ANTI-L OCK BRAKING S Y STEM (ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a sophisticated device, but it cannot pre- vent accidents resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking ...
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When the ABS senses that 1 or more wheels are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This action is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly. Y ou may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator when it is operating. This is normal and i ...
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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 conditions, the VDC System helps to perform the following functions: ● Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on the same axle. ...
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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 recommended for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may not operate properly. This could adversely affect vehicle handling per- formance, and the SLIP indicator may ...
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DRAINING OF COOLANT WA TER If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti- freeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. TIRE EQUIPMENT 1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to pr ...
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ENGINE BL OCK HEA TER (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not use your engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. Y ou can be se- riously injured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection. ● Disconnect and properly store the en- gine block heater cord before starting the engine. Damage to the cor ...
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MEMO 5-42 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 - 7 Push starting ......................................6 - 9 If your vehicle overheats ................ ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONIT ORING S Y STEM (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, and the CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning message is dis- played in the odometer, one or more of your tires is significantly ...
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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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Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) . COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar. After adjusting tire pressure to the COLD tire pressure, the display (if so equipped) ...
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● Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (for example, goggles or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean over the battery when jump starting. ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause se- rious injury. ● Y our vehicle ...
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CAUTION ● Always connect positive ( ⫹ ) to positive ( ⫹ ) and negative ( ⫺ ) to body ground (for example, strut mounting bolt, engine lift bracket, etc .) — not to the battery. ● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine com- partment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal. 5. Start the engine ...
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3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. WARNING If steam or water is coming from the en- gine, stand clear to prevent getti ...
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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. VEHICLE RECOVER Y (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...
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● Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to tow or free a stuck vehicle. ● Only use devices specifically designed for vehicle recovery and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. ● Always pull the recovery device straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull at an angle. ● Route recovery devices so they do not touch any part of the veh ...
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MEMO 6-14 In case of emergency 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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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 SPO TS 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. UNDERBOD Y In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the u ...
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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. Genuine 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 ...
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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 PRO TECT Y OUR VEHICL ...
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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)* Wh ...
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Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely . Check the belt web- bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange nois ...
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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 COMP ARTMENT CHECK LOCA TIONS 8-6 ...
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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 a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con- tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- gine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● ...
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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the MIN level, add coolant to the MAX level. If the reservoir is empty , check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with coolant up to ...
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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. 3. T urn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way . 5. Remove the d ...
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CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Op- erating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. 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 o ...
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If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and replace it at this time. See “Changing engine oil filter” later in this section. ● Waste oil must be disposed of prop- erly. ● Check your local regulations. WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ● T ry to avoid direct skin contact with used oil ...
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CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 6. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage. 7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 8. Screw on th ...
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The fluid level should be checked using the HO T MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° - 80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid tempera- tures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C) . If the fluid is at or below the MIN line, add Genu- ine NISSAN PSF to HO T M ...
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BRAKE FLUID Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently , the system should be checked by a NISSAN dealer. WINDSHIELD-W ASHER FLUID RESERVOIR ...
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Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving conditions require an increased amount of windshield-washer fluid. Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- freeze or equivalent. CAUTION ● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for windshield-washer fluid. This may result in damage to the pain ...
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1. Remove the vent caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery case. 2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler opening. Do not overfill. Reinstall the vent caps. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe co ...
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CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will by- pass the variable voltage control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Y our vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. T ...
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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 sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belt. The engine could rotate unexpectedly. 1. Visually inspect the belt for ...
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WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re- move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can damage the spark plugs. If replacement is required, see your NISSAN dealer for assistance. Iridium-tipped spark plugs (if so equipped) It is not necessa ...
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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. 䊊 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. 䊊 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. R ...
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Rear window wiper blade 䊊 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the rear win- dow . 䊊 2 Push the wiper blade in and pivot until the blade becomes free. 䊊 3 Insert a new blade onto the wiper arm and snap into place. WDI0292 8-24 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 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 normal ...
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If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse, the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box securely. T ype B fuses cannot be installed in the under- hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the underhood fu ...
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5. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with a new fuse 䊊 B . 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible links are melted, replace with only Genuine NI ...
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CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery or removed parts. T ype B LDI0456 BA TTER Y REPLACEMENT 8-28 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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KEYFOB (if so equipped) Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: 䊊 1 Open the lid using a coin 䊊 A . 䊊 2 Remove the battery 䊊 B . 䊊 3 Install a new battery 䊊 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 tou ...
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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 䊊 C 䊊 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 w ...
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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 W5W 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 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Map lights LDI0459 Cargo light WDI0206 Rear combination light LDI0448 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-35 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 and the CHECK ...
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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. Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your ve- hicle m ...
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Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. 䊊 2 V ehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section. 䊊 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory. 䊊 4 Col ...
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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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䊊 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- ...
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䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. 䊊 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 whi ...
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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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Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be bal- anced as required. Wheel balance service should be per- formed with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical damage. ● For additional i ...
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9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation . . .........................9 - 4 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 6 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 7 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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Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Rear final drive oil VQ40DE 3 pt 2-1/2 pt 1.4 Genuine NISSAN differential oil synthetic 75W-90 or API GL -5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 *9 VK56DE 3-3/4 pt 3-1/8 pt 1.75 Windshield-washer fluid (shared between front and rear wipers) 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 ...
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FUEL RECOMMENDA TION 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 ma ...
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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 FIL TER RECOMMENDA TIONS 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 improv ...
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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 (4,884) Overall width in (mm) 72.8 (1,850) Overall height (with roof rack and stan- dard tires) 4x2 in (mm) VQ40DE - S 72.0 (1,829) VQ40DE - SV/Silver/LE (V6) 72.2 (1,834) 4x4 in (mm) ...
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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. CERTIFICA TION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle 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 V ehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle Weig ...
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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMA TION LABEL The emission control information label is at- tached to the underside of the hood as shown. TIRE AND L OADING INFORMA TION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICA TION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is ...
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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 W eight, 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 t ...
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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. L OADING 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 ca- pable of towing a trailer heavier than the weight rating of the hitch components. Never exceed the weight rating of the hitch components. Doing so can cause serious personal injury or property damage. Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight ...
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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 A A T emperature A T readwear The treadwear gra ...
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For USA If you believe that your vehicle has a de- fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immedi- ately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exis ...
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Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system. The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the ready condition ...
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A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro- cedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manu ...
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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 .............. .2-16 A Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-37 Adjusting pedal position ........... .3-26 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .................... .1-44 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .............. .1-51 Air bag warning labels ............ .1-58 Air b ...
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C Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................. .9-2 Cargo light ................... .2-50 Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . . .9-13 Car phone or CB radio ........... .4-103 CD care and cleaning ............. .4-83 CD changer (See audio system) ....... .4-62 CD player (See audio system) ..... .4-56, 4-70 Check tire press . ...
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F Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ..... .2-32 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 .................. .8-10 Power steering fluid ........ ...
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J Jump starting .................. .6-7 K K e y ........................ .3-2 Keyfob battery replacement .......... .8-28 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 .... .9-12 C.M.V .S.S. certif ...
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NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES) ...................... .4-88 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system ............... .2-24, 3-4, 5-12 NISSAN voice recognition system ..... .4-130 O Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ..... .9-5 Odometer .................... .2-4 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2 Changing eng ...
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Seatback pockets ............... .2-39 Seat belt Child safety ................. .1-24 Infants and small children ......... .1-25 Injured Person ............... .1-20 Larger children ............... .1-25 Precautions on seat belt usage ...... .1-17 Pregnant women .............. .1-20 Pre-tensioner seat belt system ...... .1-57 Seat belt extenders .. ...
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Wheels and tires .............. .8-36 Wheel/tire size ................ .9-9 Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light ...... .2-17 Tire pressure display ........... .4-8, 4-23 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3 Tire rotation maintenance reminder . . . .4-8, 4-23 T op tether strap child restraint ........ .1-30 T owing 2-wheel dri ...
Nissan Pathfinder (2011) - page 473

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 regu- lar gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) , but you may ...
Nissan Pathfinder (2011) - page 474

® 2011 P A T HF IND ER OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s af ety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2011 N I SSAN P A TH F I N D E R R5 1-D R5 1-D Printing : July 2010 (16) Publication No.: OM1E 0R5 1U0 Printed in U .S.A. OM1E 0R5 1U0 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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