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2016 ROGUE
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Printed in U.S.A. For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle Before driving your vehicle, please read this
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for de- Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
confidence. It was produced using the latest tails concerning the particular accessories with iarity with controls and maintenance require-
techniques and strict quality control. which your vehicle is equipped. ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
manual before operating your vehicle. REMINDERS!
A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to
explains details about the warranties cov- help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers!
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
explain how to resolve any concerns you and never drive too fast for conditions.
may have with your vehicle, and clarify your ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
rights under your state’s lemon law. and avoid using vehicle features or taking
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. other actions that could distract you.
When you require any service or have any ques- ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
tions, they will be glad to assist you with the priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
extensive resources available to them. children should be seated in the rear seat.
In addition to factory-installed options, your ve- ● ALWAYS provide information about the
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- proper use of vehicle safety features to
cessories installed by NISSAN or by a NISSAN all occupants of the vehicle.
dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, ● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
cautions and instructions concerning proper use for important safety information.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
For descriptions specified for all-wheel drive MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all features
models, an AWD mark is placed at the beginning and equipment available on this model. Features
of the applicable sections/items. This vehicle should not be modified. and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend-
Modification could affect its ing on model, trim level, options selected, order,
As with other vehicles with features for performance, safety or durability and may date of production, region or availability. There-
off-road use, failure to operate all-wheel even violate governmental regulations. In fore, you may find information about features or
drive models correctly may result in loss of
addition, damage or performance prob- equipment that are not included or installed on
control or an accident. Be sure to read
lems resulting from modifications may your vehicle.
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
ing and driving” section of this manual. All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
ING specifications, performance, design or compo-
This vehicle will handle and maneuver nent suppliers without notice and without obliga-
differently from an ordinary passenger tion. From time to time, NISSAN may update or
car because it has a higher center of revise this manual to provide Owners with the
gravity for off-road use. As with other most accurate information currently available.
vehicles with features of this type, fail- Please carefully read and retain with this manual
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-to-
result in loss of control or an accident.
date information regarding your vehicle. Current
For additional information, refer to “On- versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
pavement and off-road driving updates can also be found in the Owner section
precautions”, “Avoiding collision and of the NISSAN website at
rollover” and “Driving safety precau- https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
tions” in the “Starting and driving” sec- navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-
tion of this manual. tions concerning any information in your Owner’s
Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See
the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
page in this Owner’s Manual for contact informa-
tion.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
THIS MANUAL WARNING
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways: WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
WARNING and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
This is used to indicate the presence of a
California to cause cancer and birth de-
hazard that could cause death or serious
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
risk, the procedures must be followed
and certain products of component wear
precisely.
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
CAUTION birth defects or other reproductive harm.
APD1005
This is used to indicate the presence of a If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
hazard that could cause minor or moder- CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
or “Do not let this happen.”
ate personal injury or damage to your ve- ADVISORY
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
cedures must be followed carefully.
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
vehicle. Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
LII2305
LII2307
LII2308
QR25DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
4. Battery (P. 8-13)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2809
Anti-lock Braking 2-11 Low tire pressure 2-12 All-Wheel Drive 2-16
System (ABS) warn- warning light (AWD) LOCK indi-
or ing light cator light (if so
Low windshield- 2-14 equipped)
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped) ECO mode indicator 2-15
Blind Spot Warning 2-11 light (if so equipped)
(BSW) warning light Master warning light 2-14
(if so equipped) Front fog light indi- 2-16
cator light (if so
Brake warning light 2-11 Power steering 2-14 equipped)
warning light
or Front passenger air 2-16
Seat belt warning 2-15 bag status light
light and chime
High beam indicator 2-16
Charge warning 2-12 Supplemental air 2-15 light (blue)
light bag warning light
Hill descent control 2-16
Forward Emergency 2-12 system ON indicator
Braking (FEB) sys- light (if so equipped)
tem warning light (if
so equipped) Malfunction Indica- 2-16
tor Light (MIL)
LRS2160 LRS2161
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
slide the seat forward or backward to the desired back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
position. Release the bar to lock the seat in up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
position. to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also,
the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants
to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
LRS2636 LRS2270
Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
Push the switch up or down to achieve desired The lumbar support feature provides adjustable
seat height. lower back support to the driver. Move the switch
forward or backward to adjust the seatback lum-
bar area.
WARNING
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
LRS2717 the seatback is reclined. This can be LRS2713
Outboard seats dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident, ARMRESTS
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT you could be thrown into it and receive The 2nd row center armrest is locked in the up
ADJUSTMENT neck or other serious injuries. You position. To lower the armrest, pull on the armrest
could also slide under the lap belt and strap that is located in the armrest pivot area.
Forward and backward receive serious internal injuries.
Pull the center of the bar 䊊
1 up and hold it while
● For the most effective protection when
To return the armrest to the up position, pull up on
you slide the seat forward or backward to the the armrest until it is locked in the up position.
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat be upright. Always sit well back in the
in position. seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
Reclining For additional information, refer to
“Precautions on seat belt usage” in this
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever 䊊 2 section.
and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull
the lever 䊊 2 up and lean your body forward.
Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.
1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
FLEXIBLE SEATING ● Head restraints/headrests should be
adjusted properly as they may provide
WARNING significant protection against injury in
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo an accident. Always replace and adjust
area or on the rear seats when they are them properly if they have been re-
in the fold-down position. In a collision, moved for any reason.
people riding in these areas without ● If the head restraints/headrests are re-
proper restraints are more likely to be moved for any reason, they should be
seriously injured or killed. securely stored to prevent them from
● Do not allow people to ride in any area causing injury to passengers or damage
of your vehicle that is not equipped with to the vehicle in case of sudden braking
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone or an accident.
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a ● When returning the seatbacks to the
seat belt properly. upright position, be certain they are LRS2752
● Do not allow more than one person to completely secured in the latched posi- Accessing the 3rd row seats (if so
use the same seat belt. tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci- equipped)
● Do not fold down the rear seats when dent or sudden stop. The 3rd row can be accessed from outside the
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats. ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vehicle by using the seatback release lever lo-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not cated on the 2nd row seatback. To access the
– Make sure that the seat path is clear place cargo higher than the seatbacks. 3rd row from outside the vehicle:
before moving the seat. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
1. Lower or remove the 2nd row head
– Be careful not to allow hands or feet cargo could cause personal injury.
restraints/headrests and store them prop-
to get caught or pinched in the seat. erly so they are not loose in the vehicle. For
additional information about head
restraint/headrest removal and adjustment,
refer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this
section.
LRS2753
LRS2754 LRS2348
Folding the 2nd row bench seat (for Folding the 3rd row seats (if so
vehicles not equipped with 3rd row equipped)
seats) To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum capacity:
cargo hauling in vehicles not equipped with 3rd 1. Make sure the head restraints/headrests are
row seats: all the way down.
1. Lower or remove the 2nd row head 2. Pull the strap 䊊
1 to release the seat.
restraints/headrests and store them prop- 3. Once released, push the seatback forward
erly so they are not loose in the vehicle. For
additional information about head
䊊
2 .
LRS2308 LRS2300
3rd row seating (if so equipped) ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
● Adjustable head restraints/headrests have HEADREST COMPONENTS
multiple notches along the stalk(s) to lock
them in a desired adjustment position. 1. Removable head restraint/headrest
● The non-adjustable head 2. Multiple notches
restraints/headrests have a single locking 3. Lock knob
notch to secure them to the seat frame.
4. Stalks
● Proper Adjustment:
– For the adjustable type, align the head
restraint/headrest so the center of your
ear is approximately level with the center
of the head restraint/headrest.
LRS2299 LRS2302
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD REMOVE
RESTRAINT/HEADREST Use the following procedure to remove the head
COMPONENTS restraint/headrest:
1. Removable head restraint/headrest 1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the
2. Single notch highest position.
3. Lock knob 2. Push and hold the lock knob.
4. Stalks 3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from
the seat.
4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly in
a secure place so it is not loose in the
vehicle.
SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in a collision and/or the
severity of injury may be greatly reduced.
NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories specify that seat belts be worn at
all times when a vehicle is being driven.
WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be in the rear reduce the effectiveness of the entire
seats and in an appropriate restraint. restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur if
the seat belt is not worn properly.
WRS0139 LRS0242
Unfastening the seat belts Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the seats)
buckle 䊊1 . The seat belt automatically retracts.
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
Checking seat belt operation justed to the position best for you. For additional
information, refer to “Precautions on seat belt
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt usage” in this section. To adjust, pull out the
movement by two separate methods: adjustment button 䊊 1 and move the shoulder belt
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the anchor to the desired position 䊊 2 , so the belt
retractor passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt
should be away from your face and neck, but not
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly
falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment
button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into posi-
tion.
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt There are three basic types of child restraint
WARNING
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat systems:
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder Do not allow children to play with the seat
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. belts. Most seating positions are ● Rear-facing child restraints
equipped with Automatic Locking Retrac- ● Forward-facing child restraints
● Periodically check to see that the seat tor (ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt
belt and the metal components, such as becomes wrapped around a child’s neck ● Booster seats
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires with the ALR mode activated, the child can
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
be seriously injured or killed if the seat Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the belt retracts and becomes tight. This can
webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- than 20 lbs (9 kg) should be placed in rear-facing
occur even if the vehicle is parked. Un- child restraints. Forward-facing child restraints
sembly should be replaced. buckle the seat belt to release the child. If are available for children who outgrow rear-
the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is facing child restraints and are at least 1 year old.
already unbuckled, release the child by Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle
cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no longer
(such as a knife or scissors) to release the use a forward-facing child restraint.
seat belt.
Children need adults to help protect them. WARNING
They need to be properly restrained. Infants and children need special protec-
In addition to the general information in this tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
manual, child safety information is available from them properly. The shoulder belt may
many other sources, including doctors, teachers, come too close to the face or neck. The lap
government traffic safety offices, and community belt may not fit over their small hip bones.
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure In an accident, an improperly fitting seat
to learn the best way to transport your child. belt could cause serious or fatal injury.
Always use appropriate child restraints.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territo-
ries require the use of approved child restraints
for infants and small children. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Child restraints” in this section.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23
A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by SMALL CHILDREN so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned
using either the LATCH (Lower Anchors and across the chest and the top, middle portion of
Tethers for CHildren) system or with the vehicle Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least the shoulder. The shoulder belt should not cross
seat belt. For additional information, refer to 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a rear-facing child the neck or face and should not fall off the shoul-
“Child restraints” in this section. restraint as long as possible up to the height or der. The lap belt should lie snugly across the
weight limit of the child restraint. Children who lower hips or upper thighs, not the abdomen. A
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear-facing booster seat can only be used in seating posi-
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
child restraint and are at least 1 year old should be tions that have a three-point type seat belt. The
Studies show that children are safer when
secured in a forward-facing child restraint with a booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have
properly restrained in the rear seat than in
harness. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions a label certifying that it complies with Federal
the front seat.
for minimum and maximum weight and height rec- Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-
This is especially important because your ommendations. NISSAN recommends that small tor Vehicle Safety Standards.
vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- children be placed in child restraints that comply A booster seat should be used until the child can
tem (air bag system) for the front passen- with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or pass the seat belt fit test below:
ger. For additional information, refer to Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You
“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” in should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle ● Are the child’s back and hips against the
this section. vehicle seatback?
and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions
INFANTS for installation and use. ● Is the child able to sit without slouching?
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed LARGER CHILDREN ● Do the child’s knees bend easily over the
in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- front edge of the seat with feet flat on the
mends that infants be placed in child restraints Children should remain in a forward-facing child floor?
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety restraint with a harness until they reach the maxi-
mum height or weight limit allowed by the child ● Can the child safely wear the seat belt (lap
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety belt low and snug across the hips and shoul-
Standards. You should choose a child restraint restraint manufacturer.
der belt across mid-chest and shoulder)?
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit
facturer’s instructions for installation and use. of the harness-equipped forward-facing child re- ● Is the child able to use the properly adjusted
straint, NISSAN recommends that the child be head restraint/headrest?
placed in a commercially available booster seat to ● Will the child be able to stay in position for
obtain proper seat belt fit. For a seat belt to fit the entire ride?
properly, the booster seat should raise the child
1-24 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
CHILD RESTRAINTS
NOTE:
Laws in some communities may follow dif-
ferent guidelines. Check local and state
regulations to confirm your child is using
the correct restraint system before travel-
ing.
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.
LRS2690 ARS1098
If you answered no to any of these questions, the PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
child should remain in a booster seat using a RESTRAINTS
three-point type seat belt.
WARNING
● Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use and installa-
tion of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:
– The child restraint must be used and
installed properly. Always follow all
of the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
WRS0801 WRS0802
Rear-facing webbing-mounted – step 2 Rear-facing rigid-mounted – step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-
ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-
erly attached to the lower anchors.
WRS0256 WRS0761
Rear-facing – step 1 Rear-facing – step 2
1. Child restraints for infants must be 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
used in the rear-facing direction and restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
therefore must not be used in the front hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
Always follow the child restraint manufactur- structions for belt routing.
er’s instructions.
LRS2398 LRS2399
Forward-facing webbing-mounted – step 2 Forward-facing rigid-mounted – step 2
2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- 3. The back of the child restraint should be
ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check secured against the vehicle seatback.
to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop- If necessary, adjust or remove the head
erly attached to the lower anchors. restraint/headrest to obtain the correct child
If the child restraint is equipped with a top restraint fit. If the head restraint/headrest is
tether strap, route the top tether strap and removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor to reinstall the head restraint/headrest
point. For additional information, refer to “In- when the child restraint is removed. For
additional information about head
stalling top tether strap” in this section.
restraint/headrest adjustment, refer to
Do not install child restraints that require the “Head restraints/headrests” in this section.
use of a top tether strap in seating positions
that do not have a top tether anchor.
LRS0671 WRS0697
Forward-facing – step 4 Forward-facing – step 6
4. For child restraints that are equipped with 6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
webbing-mounted attachments, remove any fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
additional slack from the anchor attach- to side while holding the child restraint near
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly the LATCH attachment path. The child re-
in the center of the child restraint with your straint should not move more than 1 inch
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion (25 mm), from side to side. Try to tug it
and seatback while tightening the webbing forward and check to see if the LATCH at-
of the anchor attachments. tachment holds the restraint in place. If the
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the restraint is not secure, tighten the LATCH
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any attachment as necessary, or put the restraint
slack. in another seat and test it again. You may
need to try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
WRS0680 LRS2394
Forward-facing – step 3 Forward-facing – step 4
3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode). It
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- reverts to ELR mode when the seat belt is
structions for belt routing. fully retracted.
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 (2nd row installation only). For addi-
tional information, refer to “Installing top
tether strap” in this section.
Do not install child restraints that require the
use of a top tether strap in seating positions
that do not have a top tether anchor.
1-40 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS0668 WRS0681 WRS0698
Forward-facing – step 5 Forward-facing – step 6 Forward-facing – step 8
5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the 6. Remove any additional slack from the seat 8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. belt; press downward and rearward firmly in fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
the center of the child restraint with your to side while holding the child restraint near
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion the seat belt path. The child restraint should
and seatback while pulling up on the seat not move more than 1 inch (25 mm), from
belt. side to side. Try to tug it forward and check
7. Tighten the tether strap according to the to see if the belt holds the restraint in place.
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat
slack. belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may need
to try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
LRS0865 LRS2714
Forward-facing – step 10 2nd row bench seat
10. If the child restraint is installed in the front 䊊
1 Top tether strap
passenger seat, place the ignition switch in
the ON position. The front passenger air bag 䊊
2 Anchor point
status light should illuminate. If this Installing top tether strap
light is not illuminated, refer to “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” in this sec- The child restraint top tether strap must be used
tion. Move the child restraint to another when installing the child restraint with seat belts.
seating position. Have the system First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt.
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-
straint mode) is canceled.
A. Low back booster seat Booster seats of various sizes are offered by ● Make sure the child’s head will be properly
several manufacturers. When selecting any supported by the booster seat or vehicle
B. High back booster seat
booster seat, keep the following points in mind: seat. The seatback must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
● Choose only a booster seat with a label
low back booster seat is chosen, the vehicle
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
seatback must be at or above the center of
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
the center of the child’s ears, a high back
● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be booster seat should be used.
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat ● If the booster seat is compatible with your
and seat belt system. vehicle, place the child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with the
child. Always follow all recommended pro-
cedures.
1-44 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.
The instructions in this section apply to booster
seat installation in the rear seats or the front
passenger seat.
Booster seat installation
WARNING
To avoid injury to child, do not use the
lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Lock- WRS0699 LRS0454
ing Retractor (ALR) mode when using a Front passenger position
booster seat with the seat belts. 1. If you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, move the seat to the rear- 3. The booster seat should be positioned on
For additional information, refer to all Warnings most position. the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
and Cautions in the “Child safety,” “Child re-
straints” and “Booster seats” sections of this 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only If necessary, adjust or remove the head
manual before installing a child restraint. place it in a front-facing direction. Always restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- booster seat fit. If the head
Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the structions. restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a
2nd or 3rd rows or in the front passenger seat: secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head restraint/headrest when the
booster seat is removed. For additional
information about head restraint/headrest
adjustment, removal and installation, refer to
“Head restraints/headrests” in this section.
WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
WARNING
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the front air bags, side air
bags or curtain air bags inflate if they
are not properly restrained. Pre-teens
and children should be properly re-
strained in the rear seat, if possible.
● 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. For additional
information, refer to “Child restraints”
in this section.
WARNING
Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover supplemental air
bags:
● The side air bags and curtain air bags
ordinarily will not inflate in the event of
a frontal impact, rear impact, or lower
severity side collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the passen-
ger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System,
please observe the following items.
● Do not allow a passenger in the 2nd row
LRS2715 to push or pull on the seatback pocket.
Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags, seat Front passenger air bag and status light
belts should be correctly worn and the driver and
passenger seated upright as far as practical WARNING
away from the steering wheel or instrument The front passenger air bag is designed to
panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to automatically turn OFF under some condi-
help protect the front occupants. Because of this, tions. Read this section carefully to learn
the force of the front air bag inflating can increase how it operates. Proper use of the seat,
the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or seat belt and child restraints is necessary
is against, the front air bag module during infla- for most effective protection. Failure to
tion. follow all instructions in this manual con-
cerning the use of seats, seat belts and
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. child restraints can increase the risk or
The front air bags operate only when the severity of injury in an accident.
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
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Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer 䊊 1 and the twin trip odometer 䊊 2
are displayed below the vehicle information dis-
play 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 records the distance of
individual trips.
The indicates that the fuel-filler door is This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. dicates the heading direction of the vehicle.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
CAUTION the button as described in the charts be-
low to activate various features of the automatic
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the anti-glare rearview mirror.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible. Push and hold Feature:
After a few driving trips. the light the (Push button again for about 1 sec-
should turn off. If the light remains on button for about: ond to change settings)
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle 1 second Compass display toggles on/off
inspected by a NISSAN dealer. Compass zone can be changed to
8 seconds
correct false compass readings
● For additional information, refer to
10 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
LIC2222 this section. For additional information about the automatic
FUEL GAUGE anti-glare feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare
rearview mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level adjustments” section of this manual.
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning message appears in the
vehicle information display when the amount of
fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty).
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COMPASS DISPLAY
Press the button for about one second
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position to toggle the compass direction display
䊊1 on or off. The display will indicate the direction
that the vehicle is heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by
driving the vehicle in three complete circles at
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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CAUTION
● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the op-
eration of the compass.
● When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as it may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter the
mirror housing.
or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
warning light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
or Brake warning light All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light Security indicator light
(if so equipped)
Charge warning light ECO mode indicator light (if so equipped) Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped) Slip indicator light
warning light (if so equipped)
Low tire pressure warning light Front passenger air bag status light SPORT mode indicator light
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light High beam indicator light (blue) Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
(if so equipped)
Master warning light Hill descent control system ON indicator Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light (if so equipped) light
䊊
3 — go back to the previous menu
The ENTER and buttons also control audio
and control panel functions. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Steering wheel switch for audio con-
trol” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section of this manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle is placed in the ON or ACC (if
so equipped) position, the vehicle information
display may display the following screens:
● Home
● Range
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The vehicle information display is located to the ● Average speed
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:
INFORMATION DISPLAY ● Trip
● Vehicle settings ● Fuel Economy
The vehicle information display can be changed
● Trip computer information using the buttons and ENTER located on ● Compass
● Drive system warnings and settings the steering wheel. ● Audio
● Cruise control system information 䊊
1 — navigate through the items in ve- ● Driving Aids
hicle information
● NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation informa- ● Tire Pressure
tion ENTER — change or select an item in the
vehicle information display ● 4x4–i
● Chassis Control
● Indicators and warnings
䊊
2 — select/enter the Vehicle informa- ● Chassis Control
tion menu items or to change from one dis-
● Warnings
● Tire Pressure information play screen to the next (i.e. trip, TPMS, Fuel
economy) ● Settings
Instruments and controls 2-19
Warnings will only display if there are any pres- Distance to empty (dte – mile or km) The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
ent. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
information display warnings and indicators” in The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you display shows “_ _”.
this section. with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly be- Elapsed time and trip odometer (mile
To control which items display in the vehicle ing calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the or km)
information display, refer to “Settings” in this sec- fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
tion. Elapsed time
The display is updated approximately every
MAIN MENU SELECTIONS 30 seconds. The elapsed time mode shows the time since the
last reset. Resetting is done by pressing
The main menu selections can be The dte mode includes a low range warning the button for longer than 1.5 seconds.
enabled/disabled to display in the vehicle infor- feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is (The trip odometer is also reset at same time.)
mation display (VID) when the ignition switch is displayed on the screen.
Trip odometer
placed in the ON position.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
The trip odometer mode shows the total distance
From the “Main Menu Selection” menu within the display will change to “_ _”.
the vehicle has been driven since the last reset.
“Settings” menu, select the settings to display in
● If the amount of fuel added is small, the Resetting is done by pressing the button
the VID by pressing the Enter button to
display just before the ignition switch is for longer than 1.5 seconds. (The elapsed time is
check/uncheck the box. Selections with the box
pushed to the OFF position may continue to also reset at same time.)
checked will appear in the VID when cycled
be displayed.
through. Current fuel consumption and average
● When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel consumption (MPG, l (liter)/
Home fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily 100km or km/l)
The home information screen displays various change the display.
Current fuel consumption
vehicle information.
Average speed (MPH or km/h) The current fuel consumption mode shows the
From the “Main Menu Selection” screen, select current fuel consumption.
The average speed mode shows the average
“Home” to display in the vehicle information dis-
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is Average fuel consumption
play when the ignition is placed in the ON posi-
tion. done by pushing the button for longer than The average fuel consumption mode shows the
1.5 seconds. average fuel consumption since the last reset.
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Resetting is done by pressing the button When the “Tire Pressure Low Add Air” or “Flat Control, hill start assist or hill descent control” in
for longer than 1.5 seconds. Tire - Visit Dealer” (if so equipped) warning ap- the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At pears, the display can be switched to the tire
RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the pressure mode by pushing the button.
display shows “_ _”. The tire pressure unit can be changed in the 1. Press the button until you reach the
TPMS setting under the Settings menu on the trip computer mode.
Navigation (if so equipped)
vehicle information display. For additional infor-
When the route guidance is set in the navigation 2. Press the button again for more than
mation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
system, this item shows the navigation route in- 1.5 seconds to reset average fuel consump-
this section. tion, average speed, distance to empty, and
formation.
4x4–i journey time.
Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio infor- The 4x4–i information display shows the distribu- SETTINGS
mation. tion of torque amongst the wheels in the various The setting mode allows you to change the infor-
drive modes. mation displayed in the vehicle information display:
Driving aids (if so equipped)
From the “Main Menu Selection” select “4x4–i to ● Driver Assistance
The driving aids mode shows the operating con-
dition for the following systems.
display in the vehicle information display when ● Clock
the ignition is placed in the ON position.
● Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ● Meter Settings
For additional information, refer to “All-wheel
● Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ● Vehicle Settings
drive (if so equipped)” in the “Starting and driv-
For additional information, refer to “Blind Spot ing” section of this manual. ● Maintenance
Warning (BSW) system” and “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB ” in the “Starting and driving” Chassis control ● Alarm
section of this manual.
When the Active Trace Control, Active Engine ● Tire Pressures
Tire pressure Brake, or the Active Ride Control is operated, it ● Unit
The tire pressure mode shows the pressure of all shows the operating condition. It also shows oper-
ating condition of hill start assist or hill descent ● Language
four tires while the vehicle is driven. The axle
between the tires will also display the recom- control. For additional information, refer to “Active ● Factory Reset
mended tire pressure. Trace Control, Active Engine Brake, Active Ride
Instruments and controls 2-21
Driver Assistance
Clock
Alarm
Tire Pressures
Factory Reset
This warning may appear while trying to free a Power will turn off to save the battery This warning appears if the chassis control mod-
stuck vehicle due to increased oil temperature. ule detects an error in the chassis control system.
This warning appears in message area of the Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
The driving mode may change to 2-Wheel Drive
vehicle information display after a period of time if For additional information, refer to “Chassis Con-
(2WD). If this warning is displayed, stop the
the shift lever has not moved from the P (Park) trol” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
position. manual.
Instruments and controls 2-31
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Cruise indicator The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
This indicator shows the cruise control system
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
status.
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
When cruise control is activated, a green circle brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in
will illuminate to indicate it is set. The vehicle the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when
information display will also display the speed the unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and
cruise control was set at. If you accelerate past park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
the set speed, the speed will blink until you either
Many devices offering additional protection, such
cancel cruise control or go back to the set speed.
as component locks, identification markers, and
If cruise control is on and cancelled, the speed
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
will be displayed to show the speed the vehicle
stores and specialty shops. A NISSAN dealer
will return to if the resume button his activated.
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
Transmission Shift Position Indicator insurance company to see if you may be eligible
LIC2385 for discounts for various theft protection features.
This indicator shows the transmission shift posi- Your vehicle may have two types of security systems:
tion. How to arm the vehicle security
● Vehicle security system system
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
This warning illuminates when the there is a prob- 1. Close all windows. (The system can be
lem with the CVT system. If this warning comes VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM armed even if the windows are open.)
on, have the system checked by a NISSAN 2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
dealer. The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the 3. Close all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate.
Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual doors, trunk, liftgate or the hood when the system Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with
This warning appears when the Blind Spot Warn- is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection the Intelligent Key, door handle request
ing or Forward Emergency Braking systems are type system that activates when a vehicle is switch (if so equipped), power door lock
not functioning properly. moved or when a vibration occurs. switch or mechanical key.
䊊
2 Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
䊊
3 High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-
tion
Lift the lever up 䊊
4 to have one sweep operation
(MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you 䊊 5 to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
LIC0474 LIC2661 accident. Warm the windshield with the
Security indicator light SWITCH OPERATION defroster before you wash the windshield.
The security indicator light blinks whenever the The windshield wiper and washer operates when
ignition switch is placed in the OFF, LOCK or CAUTION
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
ACC (if so equipped) position. This function in- ● Do not operate the washer continuously
dicates the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the for more than 30 seconds.
is operational. following speed:
● Do not operate the washer if the
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, the light will remain on while the
䊊
1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward empty.
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
䊊A (Slower) or 䊊 B (Faster). Also, the inter-
If the light still remains on and/or the en- mittent operation speed varies in accor-
gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for dance with the vehicle speed. (For example,
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser- when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
tent operation speed will be faster.)
registered keys that you have when visiting
a NISSAN dealer for service.
2-34 Instruments and controls
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid 䊊
2 Low (ON) — continuous low speed opera-
reservoir with windshield-washer fluid tion
concentrates at full strength. Some Push the switch forward 䊊 3 to operate the
methyl alcohol based windshield- washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while WARNING
filling the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con- scure your vision. Warm the rear window
centrates with water to the manufactur- with the defroster before you wash the
er’s recommended levels before pour- rear window.
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to CAUTION
LIC2662
mix the windshield-washer fluid con- ● Do not operate the washer continuously
centrate and water. REAR SWITCH OPERATION for more than 30 seconds.
If the windshield wiper operation is inter- If the rear window wiper operation is interrupted ● Do not operate the washer if the
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop by snow, etc., the wiper may stop moving to windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs, protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper empty.
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position switch to OFF and remove the snow, etc. on and
and remove the snow or ice that is on and ● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
around the wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
around the wiper arms. In approximately the switch ON again to operate the wiper.
1 minute, turn the switch on again to op- concentrates at full strength. Some
erate the wiper. The rear window wiper and washer operate when methyl alcohol based windshield-
the ignition switch is in the ON position. Turn the washer fluid concentrates may perma-
switch clockwise from the OFF position to oper- nently stain the grille if spilled while
ate the wiper. filling the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir.
䊊
1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
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To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine and
push the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
CONTROL Turn signal
Press the “-” button 䊊
A to decrease the bright-
䊊
1 Move the lever up or down to signal the
ness of instrument panel lights. turning direction. When the turn is com-
Press the “+” button 䊊B to increase the bright- pleted, the turn signal cancels automatically.
ness of instrument panel lights. Lane change signal
䊊
2 Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the lever
until the lane change is completed.
Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch, and release the lever. The turn signal
will automatically flash three times.
2-40 Instruments and controls
HORN
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) To sound the horn, push near the horn icon on the
steering wheel.
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the position, then turn the fog light WARNING
switch to the position.
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch could affect proper operation of the
in the AUTO position, the headlights must be on, supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
then turn the fog light switch to the posi- pering with the supplemental front air bag
tion. system may result in serious personal
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch injury.
to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected.
Instruments and controls 2-41
HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
CAUTION
● The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
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The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. ● Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
1. Start the engine. seat.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as ● Do not put anything on the seat which
desired. The indicator light in the switch will insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
illuminate. ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off. ● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
The indicator light will remain on as long as the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
the switch is on.
heater.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you ● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch should be removed immediately with a
off. dry cloth.
● The hill descent control may not control ● the hill descent control system switch must
the vehicle speed on a hill under all load be ON.
or road conditions. Always be prepared The vehicle speed must be kept below 15 mph
to depress the brake pedal to control (25 km/h).
vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re-
sult in a collision or serious personal The hill descent control indicator light will come
injury. on when the system is activated. Also, the
stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent
control system applies the brakes to control ve-
CAUTION hicle speed.
When the hill descent control system op-
If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed
erates continuously for a long time, the
while the hill descent control system is on, the
temperature of the brake pads may in-
system will stop operating temporarily. As soon
crease and the hill descent control system
as the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the
LIC2664 may be temporarily disabled (the indicator
hill descent control system begins to function
light will blink). If the indicator light does
WARNING again if the hill descent control operating condi-
not come on continuously after blinking,
tions are fulfilled.
● Never rely solely on the hill descent stop using the system.
control system to control vehicle speed The hill descent control indicator light blinks if the
The hill descent control system is designed to switch is on and all conditions for system activa-
when driving on steep downhill grades.
reduce driver workload when going down steep tion are not met or if the system becomes disen-
Always drive carefully when using the
hills. The hill descent control system helps to gaged for any reason.
hill descent control system and deceler-
ate the vehicle speed by depressing the control vehicle speed so the driver can concen-
trate on steering the vehicle. To turn off the hill descent control system, push
brake pedal if necessary. Be especially the switch to the OFF position.
careful when driving on frozen, muddy To activate the hill descent control system:
or extremely steep downhill roads. Fail- For additional information, refer to “Hill descent
ure to control vehicle speed may result ● activate the AWD LOCK switch, control system on indicator light” in this section
in a loss of control of the vehicle and and “Hill descent control system” in the “Starting
● the transmission shift lever must be in for- and driving” section of this manual.
possible serious injury or death. ward or reverse gear,
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The warning systems switch is used to turn on The E-call (SOS) system switch is used in com-
and off the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system bination with a NissanConnectSM Services sub-
that is activated using the settings menu on the scription to call for assistance in case of an
vehicle information display. emergency.
When the warning systems switch is turned off, Pushing the switch will (with a paid subscription)
the indicator 䊊
1 on the switch is off. The indicator reach a Response Specialist that will provide
will also be off if the warning system is deacti- assistance based on the situation described by
vated using the settings menu. the vehicle’s occupant. For additional informa-
tion, or to enroll your vehicle, refer to
The BSW system will turn on the BSW indicator www.NissanUSA.com/connect or call
light, located next to the outside mirrors, if the 855–426–6628.
radar detects a vehicle in the detection zone. If
the turn signal is activated in the direction of the
detected vehicle, a chime sounds twice and the
BSW indicator light will flash. For additional in-
Instruments and controls 2-45
POWER OUTLETS
NOTE:
● When the ignition is in the OFF position, the
front and center console power outlets stop
delivering power one minute after the door is
opened and stays open.
● If the door remains closed after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the front and
center console power outlets continue to
deliver power until the accessory power
timer has elapsed.
● The cargo area power outlet(s) continues to
deliver power normally.
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Instrument Panel Center Console
12V OUTLETS CAUTION
The power outlets are for powering electrical ● The outlet and plug may be hot during
accessories such as cellular telephones. They or immediately after use.
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
● Only certain power outlets are designed
The front and center console power outlets are for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
powered only when the ignition switch is in the not use any other power outlet for an
ON position, or while the accessory power is accessory lighter. See a NISSAN dealer
active. for additional information.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
● Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
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Cargo Area The extended storage switch is used when ship-
● Use power outlets with the engine run- ping the vehicle. It is located in the fuse panel to
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle the left of the steering wheel on the instrument
battery. panel. If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, ensure the extended storage switch is
● Avoid using power outlets when the air pushed fully in place, as shown.
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the passen-
ger’s advanced air bag system, please ob-
serve the following items:
● Do not allow a passenger in the 2nd row
to push or pull on the seatback pocket.
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WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to avoid obstructing the driver’s
view and to help prevent an accident.
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2nd row Bottle holder — front
CAUTION
Do not recline the rear seatback when you
use the cup holders on the rear armrest.
Doing so may cause the beverages to spill
over, and if they are hot, they may scald
the passengers.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or POWER WINDOWS The power windows operate when the ignition
straps to help prevent it from sliding or switch is placed in the ON position, or for a
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, WARNING period of time after the ignition switch is placed in
unsecured cargo could cause personal the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s
● Make sure that all passengers have door is opened during this period of time, the
injury. their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while power to the windows is canceled.
it is in motion and before closing the
CAUTION windows. Use the window lock switch to
Always install the cross bars onto the roof prevent unexpected use of the power
side rails before loading cargo of any kind. windows.
Loading cargo directly onto the roof side ● Do not leave children unattended inside
rails or the vehicle’s roof may cause ve- the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
hicle damage. tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
● 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 cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
4. Right rear passenger side switch lightly until the desired window position is
reached. To close the window partially, pull the
5. Left rear passenger side switch switch up 䊊 2 until the desired window position is
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
LIC2663 LIC0410 cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
Rear power window switch Automatic operation the vehicle before closing the window.
The rear power window switches open or close To fully open a window equipped with automatic If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced,
only the corresponding windows. To open the operation, press the window switch down to the or jump started, the power window auto-reverse
window, push the switch and hold it down 䊊1 . To second detent and release it; it need not be held. function may not operate properly. If this occurs,
close the window, pull the switch up 䊊2 .
The window automatically opens all the way. To please contact the dealer to re-initialize the
stop the window, lift the switch up while the power window auto-reverse system.
window is opening. If the control unit detects something caught in a
To fully close a window equipped with automatic window equipped with automatic operation, as it
operation, pull the switch up to the second detent is closing, the window will be immediately low-
and release it; it need not be held. To stop the ered.
window, press the switch down while the window
is closing.
NOTE:
The footwell lights and step lights illumi-
nate when the driver and passenger doors
are open regardless of the interior light
switch position. These lights will turn off
automatically after a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
LIC2302 LIC2303
When the ON switch 䊊 1 is pressed, the footwell CONSOLE LIGHT
lights (if so equipped), step lights (if so
equipped), map lights and rear personal lights The console light will turn on whenever the park-
ing lights or headlights are illuminated.
will automatically turn on and stay on for a period
of time when: The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the illumination brightness control.
● The doors are unlocked by the Intelligent
Key, a key or the request switch (if so
equipped) while all doors are closed and the
ignition switch is in the OFF position.
● When individually pushed.
When the OFF switch 䊊 2 is pushed, the interior
lights do not illuminate even when pushed. When
the DOOR/OFF switch is pressed and the ON
switch is pressed, all of the lights will come on.
Instruments and controls 2-61
CARGO LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
System. After the registration process, these When the doors are locked using one of the
components will only recognize keys coded into following methods, the doors cannot be opened
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System during using the inside or outside door handles. The
registration. Any key that is not given to the dealer doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
at the time of registration will no longer be able to
start your vehicle. WARNING
● Before opening any door, always look
CAUTION
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
● Do not leave children unattended inside
which contains an electrical transponder,
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
to come into contact with water or salt
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
water. This could affect system function.
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
LPD2129
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance Driver’s side
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets LOCKING WITH KEY
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or To lock or unlock the vehicle, turn the key as
others through inadvertent operation of shown.
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, Manual
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of the
severe or possibly fatal injuries to vehicle 䊊1 . To unlock, turn the key toward the rear
people or animals. 䊊2 .
LPD2194 LPD2195
Unlocking doors Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
● Press the UNLOCK button on the key you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
fob to unlock the driver’s door.
by pressing and holding the button on the
● The hazard indicator lights flash once. key fob for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm will stay on for a period of time.
● Press the UNLOCK button again
within five seconds to unlock all doors. The panic alarm stops when:
● it has run for a period of time, or
● any button is pressed on the key fob.
Press the button on the key fob once to If you change the answer back horn and
turn on the interior lights. light flash feature with the key fob, the
vehicle information display screen will
For additional information, refer to “Interior lights”
show the current mode after the ignition
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
switch has been cycled from the OFF to the
manual.
ON position. The vehicle information dis-
play screen can also be used to change the
answer back horn mode. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Answer back horn” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
To deactivate: Press and hold the
LPD2196 and buttons for at least two seconds.
Answer back horn feature The hazard indicator lights will flash three times to
confirm that the answer back horn feature has
If desired, the answer back horn feature can be been deactivated.
deactivated using the key fob. When deactivated
and the LOCK button is pushed the To activate: Press and hold the
hazard indicator flashes twice and when the and buttons for at least two seconds
once more.
UNLOCK button is pushed, neither the
The hazard indicator lights will flash once and the
hazard indicator nor the horn operates.
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
WPD0414
Releasing the rear liftgate (if so
equipped)
The rear liftgate can be opened and closed by
performing the following:
● Press the button (if so equipped) for
longer than 0.5 seconds to open the rear
liftgate.
● Press the button (if so equipped)
again for longer than 0.5 seconds to close
the rear liftgate.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
LPD2266
1. Pull the hood lock release handle 䊊
1 located Hold the coated parts 䊊A when removing or
below the instrument panel until the hood resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
springs up slightly. tact with the metal parts, as they may be
2. Locate the lever 䊊2 in between the hood and hot immediately after the engine has been
grille and push the lever sideways with your stopped.
fingertips. When closing the hood, return the support rod to
3. Raise the hood 䊊
3 . its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 12 in (30 cm) above the latch and release
4. Remove the support rod 䊊
4 and insert it into
it. This allows proper engagement of the hood
the slot 䊊
5 .
latch.
● Do not drive with the liftgate open. This ● Make sure that all passengers have
could allow dangerous exhaust gases their hands, etc., inside the vehicle be-
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi- fore closing the liftgate.
tional information, refer to “Exhaust ● Do not leave children unattended inside
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
and driving” section of this manual. tivate switches or controls. Unattended
● Do not leave children unattended inside children could become involved in seri-
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- ous accidents.
tivate switches or controls. Unattended LPD2184
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents. OPERATING THE MANUAL
● Always be sure that hands and feet are
LIFTGATE (if so equipped)
clear of the door frame to avoid injury The power door lock system allows you to lock or
while closing the liftgate. unlock all doors including the liftgate simultane-
ously.
CAUTION To open the liftgate, press the request switch 䊊
A
Do not use accessory carriers that attach and pull up on the handle.
to the rear hatch. Doing so will cause dam-
To close, lower and push the liftgate down se-
age to the vehicle.
curely.
LPD2212 LPD2209
Instrument panel switch Liftgate opener switch
NOTE: ● When the vehicle is locked, the liftgate can
To open, close or reverse the power liftgate, be opened with the instrument panel switch
the shift lever must be in P (Park). Also, the or key fob.
power liftgate will not operate if battery ● The key fob button must be held for 0.5 sec-
voltage is low. ond before the liftgate opens.
● The liftgate must be unlocked (or the key fob
must be within range) to open with the lift-
gate open switch 䊊 A or with the motion
activated liftgate system (if so equipped).
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside LPD2184
the vehicle before closing the liftgate.
Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the liftgate
may be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available even if the power liftgate main
switch is in the ON position under the following
conditions:
● Multiple obstacles have been detected in a
single power cycle
● Battery voltage is low
If the power liftgate open switch 䊊 A is pushed
during power open or close, the power operation
will be canceled and the liftgate can be operated
manually.
MOTION ACTIVATED LIFTGATE (if so Example of a proper kick Proper kicking zone and method
equipped) NOTE: Positioned at the rear of the vehicle (center) at
arms’ length distance away, begin making the
To achieve proper motion activation, kick
The liftgate can be opened/closed using the mo- forward foot kicking motion. Move the foot into
within the kicking zone 䊊 A . Improper kick-
tion activated liftgate when it is locked or un- and under the rear bumper, then immediately pull
ing either from side to side 䊊C or at angles
locked. Two sensors along the rear bumper (cen- the foot back. The kicking motion should be
ter area) can detect a forward foot kicking 䊊D will not open/close the liftgate.
straight, smooth and consistent. Your leg does
motion䊊 B . The intelligent key must be present not need to touch the bumper surface but be
CAUTION
within 3 ft (1m) of the liftgate to allow using the within 3/4 inch (2cm) to 4 inches (10cm) of the
hands free feature to open/close the liftgate. Before making the foot kicking motion, bumper surface. After your foot motion is com-
steady your stance to prevent any loss of pleted step back to allow the liftgate to
balance. Also, while making the foot kick- open/close. The liftgate should begin moving
ing motion, take caution around hot ex- within 1-2 seconds after the kick. This time is
haust system parts. Otherwise, there may needed to verify the intelligent key and to validate
be danger of injury.
LPD2390 SPA2547
Improper kicking methods POWER LIFTGATE MAIN SWITCH
the kick motion. Kicking again within this time
frame (1-2 seconds) could cause the liftgate to The power liftgate operation can be turned on or
reverse or stop. off by the power liftgate main switch on the
instrument panel.
WARNING When the power liftgate main switch is pushed to
the OFF position, the power operation is not
Prevent unintentional liftgate available by the power liftgate switch on the
opening/closing. There may be conditions liftgate or liftgate open switch.
when opening/closing the liftgate is not
desired. Keep the intelligent key out of the Power operation is available when in the OFF
range of the liftgate (3ft or 1m), when position by the instrument panel switch and the
washing or working around the back of key fob button.
the vehicle. The motion activated liftgate will not function
when the power liftgate main switch is pushed in
the OFF position.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-29
LIFTGATE RELEASE CAUTION
WARNING ● If the power liftgate does not stay open
or if the liftgate unexpectedly closes at
● Always be sure the liftgate has been any time while a continuous warning
closed securely to prevent it from open- chime sounds, do not operate the lift-
ing while driving. gate. There may be a pressure loss in
● Do not drive with the liftgate open. This one or both of the liftgate struts. Have
could allow dangerous exhaust gases the liftgate inspected by a NISSAN
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi- dealer.
tional information, refer to “Exhaust ● Do not activate the power liftgate if one
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting or both of the liftgate struts are re-
and driving” section of this manual. moved. Damage to the liftgate or power
● To avoid personal injury, do not attempt liftgate mechanisms may occur.
LPD2375
to activate the power liftgate if one or ● Keep the power liftgate main switch in
both of the liftgate struts are removed. the OFF position when washing or Liftgate release (manual and power)
working around the back of the vehicle The liftgate release mechanism allows the liftgate
(with intelligent key) to prevent inadver-
to be opened in the event of a discharged battery.
tent opening/closing.
To release the liftgate from the inside of the
vehicle, perform the following operations:
1. Fold the rear seats down. For additional
information, refer to “Folding 3rd row bench
(if so equipped)” in the “Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system”
section of this manual.
2. Insert a suitable tool in the top access open-
ing hole. Move the release lever to the right.
The liftgate will be unlatched.
3-30 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
䊊
1 To block glare from the front, swing down the
sun visor.
䊊
2 To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing the
visor to the side.
䊊
3 To extend the sun visor, slide in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
LPD2123 ● Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
MANUAL OPERATION
Tilt and telescopic operation
Pull the lock lever 䊊
1 down:
WPD0344
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
LPD2083 LPD2084
Control panel buttons — color screen with Adjusting the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Around View® Monitor system limitations . . . . . . . . 4-24
How to use the touch-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
How to use the BACK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) . . . . 4-27
How to use the [ ] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 MOD system operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Turning MOD on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
How to use the POWER button/VOLUME MOD system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
control knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
How to use the CAMERA button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
RearView Monitor (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Heater and Air Conditioner (manual)
RearView Monitor system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
How to read the displayed lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Difference between predicted and actual Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Air conditioner operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Adjusting the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Air flow charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
RearView Monitor system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Heater and Air Conditioner (automatic)
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Around View® Monitor (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Around View® Monitor system operation . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Difference between predicted and actual Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
How to park with predicted course lines. . . . . . . . . . 4-22 Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
How to switch the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps (if so equipped) . . . . . 4-75
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Registering with NissanConnectSM Mobile
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) Connect Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
player (Type A) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 Application Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
player (Type B) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port Siri® Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
(models without Navigation System) Operating Siri® Eyes Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
(models with Navigation System) Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63 Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
iPod®* player operation without Navigation Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
iPod®* player operation with Navigation
System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Connecting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70 Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71 Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 During a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Steering wheel switch for audio control . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Text messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87 Bluetooth® settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98
Bluetooth® settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89 Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Manual control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-100
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91 NISSAN Voice Recognition System
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-101
Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92 Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-101
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 System features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-102
Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
Connecting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-103
Vehicle phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Navigation System voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . .4-103
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Audio system voice commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-104
Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Information voice commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-104
During a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 My Apps Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-104
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Help voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-104
Text messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-105
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
COLOR SCREEN WITH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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 any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from it,
stop using the system immediately and
contact a NISSAN dealer. Ignoring such
conditions may lead to accidents, fire or
electrical shock.
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1. MAP button* 5. (brightness control) button
2. Display screen 6. BACK button
3. button** 7. ENTER / AUDIO button / TUNE / SCROLL
knob
4. button
8. POWER button / VOLUME control knob
4-4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
9. CAMERA button HOW TO USE THE TOUCH- WARNING
10. NAV button* SCREEN ● ALWAYS give your full attention to
* For additional information, refer to the separate driving.
CAUTION
Navigation System Owner’s Manual regarding ● Avoid using vehicle features that could
the Navigation system control buttons . ● The glass display screen may break if it distract you. If distracted, you could
is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the lose control of your vehicle and cause
** For additional information, refer to “Bluetooth® glass screen breaks, do not touch it. an accident.
Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation Sys- Doing so could result in an injury.
tem” in this section regarding the Bluetooth®
● To clean the display, never use a rough
Hands-Free Phone System control button.
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
When you use this system, make sure the engine kind of solvent or paper towel with a
is running. chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long ● Do not splash any liquid such as water
time, it will discharge the battery, and the or car fragrance on the display. Contact
engine will not start. with liquid will cause the system to
malfunction.
Reference symbols:
To help ensure safe driving, some functions can-
“Example” — Words marked in quotes refer to a not be operated while driving.
key shown only on the display. These keys can be
selected by touching the screen. The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper-
ate the navigation system.
LHA3747 LHA3748
HOW TO USE THE [ ] BUTTON To select and/or adjust several functions, fea-
tures and modes that are available for your ve-
For additional information, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual regarding hicle:
the “SiriusXM® Travel Link”, and “Traffic” fea- 1. Press the [ ] button.
tures.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
For additional information, refer to “NissanCon-
nectSM Mobile Apps” in this section regarding 3. Touch the desired item.
“My Apps” key.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Voice Recognition System” in this section re-
garding the “Voice Commands” key.
LHA3749
WARNING ● RearView Monitor is a convenience fea- ● The system is designed as an aid to the
ture and is not a substitute for proper driver in showing large stationary ob-
● Failure to follow the warnings and in-
backing. Always turn and look out the jects directly behind the vehicle, to help
structions for proper use of the Rear-
windows and check mirrors to be sure avoid damaging the vehicle.
View Monitor system could result in se- that it is safe to move before operating
rious injury or death. the vehicle. Always back up slowly.
CAUTION
Do not scratch the camera lens when
cleaning dirt or snow from the front of the
camera.
LHA3694 LHA2944
The RearView Monitor system automatically
shows a rear view of the vehicle when the shift To display the rear view, the RearView Monitor HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
lever is shifted into the R (Reverse) position. The system uses a camera located just above the
vehicle’s license plate 䊊
1 .
LINES
radio can still be heard while the RearView Moni-
tor is active. Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle width
REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM and distances to objects with reference to the
OPERATION vehicle body line 䊊
A are displayed on the monitor.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, move Distance guide lines
the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position or press
the CAMERA button to operate the RearView Indicate distances from the vehicle body.
Monitor.
● Red line 䊊
1 : approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
● Yellow line 䊊
2 : approx. 3 ft (1 m)
● Green line 䊊
3 : approx. 7 ft (2 m)
● Green line 䊊
4 : approx. 10 ft (3 m)
LHA3695 LHA3696
LHA2946 LHA3697
Backing up near a projecting object Backing up behind a projecting object
The vehicle may seem to nearly clear the object in The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the position
the display. However, the vehicle may hit the 䊊B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is
object if it projects over the actual backing up actually at the same distance as the position 䊊 A.
course. The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to
LHA3699
1. CAMERA button
● Green line 䊊
3 : approximately 7 ft (2 m)
● Green line 䊊
4 : approximately 10 ft (3 m)
NOTE:
When the monitor displays the front view
and the steering wheel turns about 90 de-
grees or less from the straight-ahead posi-
tion, both the right and left predicted
course lines 䊊 6 are displayed. When the
steering wheel turns about 90 degrees or
more, a line is displayed only on the oppo-
site side of the turn.
SAA1896 LHA3802
Rear view Bird’s-eye view
Vehicle width guide lines 䊊
5 :
The bird’s-eye view shows the overhead view of
Indicate the approximate vehicle width when the vehicle, which helps confirm the vehicle po-
backing up. sition and the predicted course to a parking
space.
Predicted course lines 䊊
6 :
The vehicle icon 䊊 1 shows the position of the
Indicate the predicted course when operating the vehicle. Note that the apparent distance between
vehicle. The predicted course lines will be dis- objects viewed in the bird’s-eye view may differ
played on the monitor when the steering wheel is somewhat from the actual distance to the vehicle.
turned. The predicted course lines will move de-
The areas that the cameras cannot cover 䊊
2 are
pending on how much the steering wheel is
indicated in black.
turned and will not be displayed while the steer-
ing wheel is in the straight-ahead position.
Backing up on a steep uphill Backing up on a steep downhill Backing up near a projecting object
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the dis- When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the The predicted course lines 䊊 A do not touch the
tance guide lines and the vehicle width guide distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide object in the display. However, the vehicle may hit
lines are shown closer than the actual distance. lines are shown farther than the actual distance. the object if it projects over the actual backing up
Note that any object on the hill is further than it Note that any object on the hill is closer than it course.
appears on the monitor. appears on the monitor.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-21
the position 䊊A if the object projects over the
actual backing up course.
HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTED
COURSE LINES
WARNING
● If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.
● On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between the
predicted course line and the actual
course line.
● If the battery is disconnected or be-
comes discharged, the predicted course
lines may be displayed incorrectly. If
this occurs, please perform the follow-
ing procedures:
– Turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock while the engine is running.
LHA3697 – Drive the vehicle on a straight road LHA1197
Backing up behind a projecting object for more than 5 minutes. 1. Visually check that the parking space is safe
● When the steering wheel is turned with before parking your vehicle.
The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the position
䊊B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is the ignition switch in the ACC position,
the predicted course lines may be dis-
2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed on
the screen 䊊
actually at the same distance as the position 䊊
A when the shift lever is moved
A.
played incorrectly. to the R (Reverse) position.
The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to
LHA3679
LHA3699
1. CAMERA button
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 in-
jure themselves or others through inad-
vertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on
hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly fatal
injuries to people or animals.
● Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
NOTE:
● Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor
LHA2243
can enter the passenger compartment
through the vents.
1. Fan speed control / system OFF dial / 5. Rear window and outside mirror (if so
air conditioning (A/C) button equipped) defroster switch ● When parking, set the heater and air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
2. Air flow control buttons 6. Front windshield defrost button allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment. This should help reduce odors inside
3. Temperature control dial / MAX A/C button
the vehicle.
4. Air recirculation button
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CONTROLS Air recirculation button Rear window and outside mirror (if so
Fan control dial equipped) defroster switch
On position (Indicator light on):
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, For additional information, refer to “Rear window
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
and controls fan speed. and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
Press the button to the ON position when: switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section
Air flow control buttons of this manual.
● driving on a dusty road.
The air flow control buttons allow you to select HEATER OPERATION
the air flow outlets. ● to prevent traffic fumes from entering pas-
MAX — Air flows mainly from center and senger compartment. Heating
A/C side vents with maximum cooling ● for maximum cooling when using the air con- This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
and turns on. ditioner. outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost
— Air flows mainly from center and Off position (Indicator light off): outlets and the side vent outlets.
side vents. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart- 1. Press the button to change to fresh
— Air flows mainly from center and ment and distributed through the selected outlet.
air intake mode. The indicator light
side vents and foot outlets. Use the off position for normal heater or air con- will turn off for normal heating.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets ditioner operation.
2. Press the air flow control button.
and partly from defroster.
— Air flows mainly from defroster Air conditioner button 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
outlets and foot outlets. tion.
— Air flows mainly from defroster Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
outlets. the desired position and press the button sired position between the middle and the
to turn on the air conditioner. To turn off the air hot position.
Temperature control dial conditioner, press the button again.
The temperature control dial allows you to adjust
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
the temperature of the outlet air. To lower the
ates only when the engine is running.
temperature, turn the dial to the left. To increase
the temperature, turn the dial to the right.
LHA3706
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- RADIO Reception conditions will constantly change be-
hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
the environment in mind. With the ignition placed in the ACC or ON posi- signal distance and interference from other ve-
tion, press the or POWER hicles can work against ideal reception. De-
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
button/VOLUME control knob to turn the radio scribed below are some of the factors that can
ozone layer.
on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not affect your radio reception.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- running, the ignition should be placed in the ACC Some cellular phones or other devices may
quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- position. cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants Radio reception is affected by station signal from the audio system speakers. Storing the de-
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- vice in a different location may reduce or elimi-
system. For additional information, refer to “Air ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- nate the noise.
conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommen-
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
dations” in the “Technical and consumer informa- FM RADIO RECEPTION
normally are caused by these external influences.
tion” section of this manual.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30 mi
A NISSAN dealer is able to service your “environ- (40 – 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM
mentally friendly” air conditioning system. may influence radio reception quality.
having slightly more range than stereo FM. Exter-
Radio reception nal influences may sometimes interfere with FM
WARNING station reception even if the FM station is within
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with 25 mi (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- directly related to the distance between the
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
dio reception. These circuits are designed to transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service
should be done only by an experienced extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same char-
technician with proper equipment. ity of that reception. acteristics as light. For example, they will reflect
off objects.
However, there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
when the finest equipment is used. These char- and/or drift.
acteristics are completely normal in a given re-
ception area and do not indicate any malfunction
in your NISSAN radio system.
4-42 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Static and flutter: During signal interference from SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position equipped)
(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter), static or flutter can When the satellite radio is used for the first time
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
treble control to reduce treble response. radio may not work properly. This is not a mal-
function. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected large building for satellite radio to receive all of
signals reach the receiver at the same time. The the necessary data.
signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
mentary flutter or loss of sound. No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT band option is
AM RADIO RECEPTION selected unless optional satellite receiver and
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can antenna are installed and a SiriusXM® Satellite
bend around objects and skip along the ground. Radio service subscription is active. Satellite ra-
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the dio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of Satellite radio performance may be affected if
these characteristics, AM signals are also sub- cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
ject to interference as they travel from transmitter signal.
to receiver.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing antenna.
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna can LHA0099
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in affect satellite radio performance. Remove the
ice to restore satellite radio reception. AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the ● CDs that are not round The file is unplayable in this audio sys-
player may malfunction due to the hu- tem (only MP3 or WMA (if so equipped)
● CDs with a paper label CD).
midity. If this occurs, remove the CD
and dehumidify or ventilate the player ● CDs that are warped, scratched, or
completely. have abnormal edges
● The player may skip while driving on ● This audio system can only play pre-
rough roads. recorded CDs. It has no capability to
record or burn CDs.
● The CD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the compartment tempera- ● If the CD cannot be played, one of the
ture is extremely high or low. following messages will be displayed.
Decrease/increase the temperature
before use.
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Compact disc with MP3 or WMA ● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency
is the rate at which the samples of a signal
Terms are converted from analog to digital (A/D
● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures conversion) per second.
Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the ● Multisession — Multisession is one of the
most well-known compressed digital audio methods for writing data to media. Writing
file format. This format allows for near “CD data once to the media is called a single
quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of session, and writing more than once is called
normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an a multisession.
audio track from CD-ROM can reduce the ● ID3/WMA Tag — The ID3/WMA tag is the
file size by approximately a 10:1 ratio with part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that
virtually no perceptible loss in quality. MP3 contains information about the digital music
compression removes the redundant and file such as song title, artist, encoding bit
irrelevant parts of a sound signal that the rate, track time duration, etc. ID3 tag infor-
human ear doesn’t hear. mation is displayed on the Artist/song title
line on the display.
● WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA)* is a
compressed audio format created by Micro- * Windows® and Windows Media® are regis-
soft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA tered trademarks and trademarks in the United
codec offers greater file compression than States of America and other countries of Micro-
the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more soft Corporation of the USA.
digital audio tracks in the same amount of
space when compared to MP3s at the same WHA1078
level of quality. Playback order chart
● Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of Playback order
bits per second used by a digital music file. Music playback order of a CD with MP3 or WMA
The size and quality of a compressed digital files is as illustrated.
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file. ● The names of folders not containing MP3 or
WMA files are not shown in the display.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-45
● If there is a file in the top level of the disc,
“Root Folder” is displayed.
● The playback order is the order in which the
files were written by the writing software.
Therefore, the files might not play in the
desired order.
Specification chart
*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
*2 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.
Bass, treble, balance and fade can also be adjusted by pressing the ENTER/SETTING button and turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the item
to adjust. When the desired item is shown on the display, turn the tuning to adjust and then press the ENTER/SETTING button until the display returns to
the main audio screen. If the button is not pressed for approximately 10 seconds, the radio or CD display will automatically reappear.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-51
APPS button XM band select SEEK tuning
Press the APPS button to launch the Smart- Press the XM button to change the band as
phone Integration Mode. For additional informa- follows: Press the or SEEK buttons to tune
tion, refer to “NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps” in from low to high or high to low frequencies and to
this section regarding this feature. XM1* → XM2* → XM3* → XM1 (satellite, if so
stop at the next broadcasting station.
equipped)
For additional information, refer to “Bluetooth® SCAN tuning
Hands-Free Phone system without Navigation” in When the XM button is pressed while the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will Press the SCAN button to stop at each broad-
this section regarding connecting your phone.
come on at the station last played. casting station for 5 seconds. SCAN will appear
FM/AM/SAT radio operation on the screen while the radio is scan tuning.
The last station played will also come on when
FM·AM button Pressing the button again during this 5 second
the VOL (volume)/ (power) control
period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will
Press the FM·AM button to change the band as knob/button is pressed on.
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN button is
follows: *When the XM button is pressed, the satellite not pressed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning
AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM radio reception will not be available unless an moves to the next station.
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
If another audio source is playing when the stalled and a SiriusXM® Satellite Radio service 1 to 6 Station memory operations
FM·AM button is pressed, the audio source play- subscription is active. Satellite radio is not avail-
ing will automatically be turned off and the last Six stations can be set for the AM band. Twelve
able in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. stations can be set for the FM band (six for FM1,
radio station played will begin playing.
If a compact disc is playing when the XM button six for FM2).
The FM stereo indicator (STEREO) is shown on is pressed, the compact disc will automatically be
the screen during FM stereo reception. When the 1. Choose the radio band AM, FM1 or FM2
turned off and the last radio station played will using the FM·AM select button.
stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio auto-
come on.
matically changes from stereo to monaural re-
ception. 2. Tune to the desired station using the
TUNE/SCROLL knob (Tuning)
SEEK button or the TRACK button.
Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to the left or right Press and hold any of the desired station
for manual tuning. memory buttons (1 – 6) until the preset
number is updated on the display and a
beep is heard.
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3. Programming is now complete. SEEK/TRACK (Reverse or TUNE/SCROLL knob (MP3/WMA CD only)
4. Other buttons can be set in the same man- Fast Forward) button If a MP3/WMA CD with multiple folders is play-
ner. ing, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to change
Press and hold the or folders. Turn the knob to the left to skip back a
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse SEEK/TRACK button for 1.5 seconds while the folder. Turn the knob to the right to skip ahead a
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that compact disc is playing to reverse or fast forward folder.
case, reset the desired stations. the track being played. The compact disc plays at
an increased speed while reversing or fast for- RPT (repeat) button
Compact disc (CD) player operation warding. When the button is released, the com-
When the RPT (repeat) button is pressed while a
pact disc returns to normal play speed.
If the radio is already operating, it automatically compact disc is playing, the play pattern can be
turns off and the compact disc begins to play. SEEK/TRACK button changed as follows:
MEDIA button CD:
Press the SEEK/TRACK button while a CD
With a CD loaded, press the MEDIA button until or MP3/WMA CD is playing to return to the 1 Track Repeat ←→ OFF
the CD mode is displayed on the screen. beginning of the current track. Press CD with MP3 or WMA:
CD/MP3 display mode the SEEK/TRACK button several times to
skip backward several tracks. 1 Folder Repeat → 1 Track Repeat → OFF
While listening to an MP3/WMA CD, certain text Press the SEEK/TRACK button while a CD 1 Track Repeat: the current track will be re-
may be displayed on the screen if the CD has or MP3/WMA CD is playing to advance one peated.
been encoded with text information. Depending track. Press the SEEK/TRACK button sev-
on how the MP3/WMA CD is encoded, informa- eral times to skip forward several tracks. If the last 1 Folder Repeat: the current folder will be re-
tion such as Artist, Song and Folder will be dis- track on a CD is skipped, the first track on the peated.
played. disc is played. If the last track in a folder of an OFF: No repeat play pattern is applied. The indi-
The track number and the total number of tracks MP3/WMA CD is skipped, the first track of the cator on the display will turn off.
in the current folder or on the current disc are next folder is played.
The current play pattern of the CD is displayed on
displayed on the screen as well. the screen unless no pattern is applied.
Bass, treble, balance and fade can also be adjusted by pressing the ENTER/AUDIO control knob and turning it to select the item to adjust. When the desired
item is shown on the display, turn the tuning to adjust and then press the ENTER/AUDIO button until the display returns to the main audio screen. If the button
is not pressed for approximately 10 seconds, the radio or CD display will automatically reappear.
LHA2899 LHA3085
1 to 6 Station memory operations Smart Favorites Preset Setup (if so
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band (six for equipped):
FM1, six for FM2) and six stations can be set for
the AM band. Eighteen stations can be set for the The Smart Favorites feature allows the user to
SXM band (six for SXM1, six for SXM2, six for designate presets, within the SXM1, SXM2 and
SXM3 bands, as their Smart Favorites. When any
SXM3).
of the Smart Favorite presets are selected, the
1. Choose the radio band AM, FM1 or FM2 current track on that station will play from the
using the FM·AM select button or choose beginning of the song.
the radio band SXM1, SXM2, SXM3 using
the SXM button.
2. Tune to the desired station using manual or
seek tuning. Touch and hold any of the de-
sired station memory keys (1 – 6) until a
beep sound is heard.
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To program a Smart Favorite preset: REPLAY To replay a track from the
1. Press the SXM button. beginning, press the
seek button. The user can
2. Touch the “Setup” key.
continue to press the
3. Touch the “Tune Start” key to activate (ON) seek button to replay previ-
or deactivate (OFF) Smart Favorites.
ous songs, but can only go
4. Touch the “Add Preset” key to select an back as far as the system
available preset. permits. The system will
For additional information, refer to “1 to 6 station warn the user when they
memory operations” in this section regarding pre-
set memory options. cannot skip any further back
by displaying “At the End” in
NOTE: the bottom left corner of the
• Smart Favorites will start functioning only
LHA3087 screen.
after the audio unit is turned on for a few Replay Screen
minutes. The Replay Screen gives the user the ability to
• Tune Start is supported for music chan- SKIP To skip a track, press
replay, skip, pause or rewind the currently aired
nels only. the track button.
track.
“Live” will appear in the bot-
When the “Replay” key is touched, the Replay
tom left corner of the screen
Screen is prompted.
indicating the difference
from play time to live audio.
Menu item
While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD, certain text may be displayed (when a CD encoded with text is
CD/MP3 being used). Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded, the text is displayed listing the artist,
album and song title. There are other keys displayed on the screen when a CD is playing:
Touch the “Random” key to apply a random play pattern to the CD. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching “Ran-
Random dom” or alternates between Random Folder, and Random All. This text will appear on the display. To cancel
Random mode, touch the “Random” key until the key is no longer highlighted.
Repeat Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play pattern to the CD. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching “Repeat”
alternates between repeating the current song and repeating the current folder. This text will appear on the
display. To cancel Repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key until the key is no longer highlighted
Browse Touch the “Browse” key to display the titles on the CD in list format. Touch the title of a song in the list to begin
playing that song. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching the “Browse” key will also list the folders on the disc. Fol-
low the procedure for selecting a song with the touch-screen to choose a folder.
NOTE:
The connecting procedure of the cellular
phone varies according to each cellular
phone model. For additional information,
LHA2775 refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual.
You can also visit
Connecting Bluetooth® audio www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or
To connect your Bluetooth® audio device to the www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for instructions
vehicle, follow the procedure below: on connecting NISSAN recommended cel-
lular phones.
1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button.
Audio main operation
2. Select “Bluetooth”.
To switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode, press
3. Select “Add Phone or Device”. This same the MEDIA button repeatedly until the
screen can be accessed to remove, replace Bluetooth® audio mode is displayed on the
or select a different Bluetooth® device. screen.
4. The system acknowledges the command The controls for the Bluetooth® audio are dis-
and asks you to initiate connecting from the played on the screen. Use the Preset 3 button for
phone handset. play and the Preset 4 button for pause.
LHA0049 LHA2950
1. Connect an Siri enabled iPhone® to the 3. Your vehicle will automatically change to
vehicle. For additional information, refer to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod® mode when the
“Connecting procedure” in this section. music starts playing.
NOTE:
Some devices require the user to accept
connections to other Bluetooth® devices. If
your phone does not connect automatic
ally to the system, consult the phone’s
Owner’s Manual for details on device op-
eration.
You can connect up to five different Bluetooth®
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
● Set up the wireless connection between a
compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle
LHA3127 phone module before using the hands-free
phone system.
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth® make or receive a hands-free telephone call with
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- your cellular phone in the vehicle. ● Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones
patible Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you may not be recognized or work properly.
Once your cellular phone is connected to the Please visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
can set up the wireless connection between your
in-vehicle phone module, no other phone con- or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a recom-
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
necting procedure is required. Your phone is mended phone list and connecting instruc-
With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can
automatically connected with the in-vehicle tions.
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● You will not be able to use a hands-free ● Some cellular phones or other devices may IC Regulatory information
phone under the following conditions: cause interference or a buzzing noise to
– Operation is subject to the following two con-
come from the audio system speakers. Stor- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser-
ing the device in a different location may ence, and (2) this device must accept any
vice area.
reduce or eliminate the noise. interference, including interference that may
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is cause undesired operation of the device.
● Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
difficult to receive a cellular signal; such
regarding the telephone charges, cellular – This Class B digital apparatus meets all re-
as in a tunnel, in an underground parking
phone antenna and body, etc. quirements of the Canadian Interference-
garage, near a tall building or in a moun-
tainous area. ● For additional information, refer to “Trouble- Causing Equipment Regulations.
shooting guide” in this section. You can also
– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for BLUETOOTH® is a
from being dialed. troubleshooting help if the hands-free phone trademark owned by
● When the radio wave condition is not ideal system seems to be malfunctioning. Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
or ambient sound is too loud, it may be REGULATORY INFORMATION and licensed to
difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- Visteon.
FCC Regulatory information
ing a call.
– CAUTION: To maintain compliance with USING THE SYSTEM
● Do not place the cellular phone in an area FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the
surrounded by metal or far away from the The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows
supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, hands-free operation of the Bluetooth® Hands-
in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone modification, or attachments could damage
quality degradation and wireless connection Free Phone System.
the transmitter and may violate FCC regula-
disruption. tions. If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may
● While a cellular phone is connected through not be available so full attention may be given to
– Operation is subject to the following two con- vehicle operation.
the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the ditions:
battery power of the cellular phone may dis-
1. This device may not cause interference and
charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge 2. this device must accept any interference,
cellular phones. including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-81
Initialization ● For calling contacts by name, please say ● You can cancel a command when the sys-
both the first and last name of the contact for tem is waiting for a response by saying,
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON better recognition. “Cancel” or “Quit.” The system announces
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, “Cancel” and ends the Voice Recognition
which takes a few seconds. If the button is Giving voice commands session. You can also press and hold
pressed before the initialization completes, the To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press the button on the steering wheel for
system will announce “Hands-free phone system 5 seconds at any time to end the Voice
and release the button located on the
not ready” and will not react to voice commands. Recognition session. Whenever the Voice
steering wheel. After the tone sounds, speak a Recognition session is cancelled, a double
Operating tips command. beep is played to indicate you have exited
To get the best performance out of the NISSAN The command given is picked up by the micro- the system.
Voice Recognition system, observe the following: phone, and voice feedback is given when the
command is accepted. ● If you want to adjust the volume of the voice
● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as feedback, press the volume control switches
possible. Keep all vents pointed away from ● If you need to hear the available commands (+ or -) on the steering wheel while being
the microphone and close the windows to for the current menu again, say “Help” and provided with feedback. You can also use
eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, the system will repeat them. the radio volume control knob.
vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent ● If a command is not recognized, the system Voice Prompt Interrupt
the system from recognizing voice com- announces, “Command not recognized. In most cases you can interrupt the voice feed-
mands correctly. Please try again.” Make sure the command is back to speak the next command by pressing
● Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a said exactly as prompted by the system and the button on the steering wheel. After
command. Otherwise, the command will not repeat the command in a clear voice. interrupting the system, wait for a beep before
be received properly. speaking your command.
● If you want to go back to the previous com-
● Start speaking a command within 5 seconds mand, you can say “Go back” or “Correc- One Shot Call
after the tone sounds. tion” any time the system is waiting for a To use the system faster, you may speak the
response. second level commands with the main menu
● Speak in a natural voice without pausing command on the main menu. For example, press
between words. the button and after the tone say, “Call
Redial”.
PHONE/END
While the voice recognition sys-
tem is active, press and hold
the button for 5 seconds to
quit the voice recognition system
LHA2273 at any time. LHA2775
The connecting procedure varies according to each phone. For additional information, refer to the phone’s Owner’s Manual. You can also visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or www.nissan.ca/bluetooth or call the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department for instructions on connecting recommended
cellular phones.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle battery,
use a phone after starting the engine.
LHA3128
Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth® make or receive a hands-free telephone call with
Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- your cellular phone in the vehicle.
patible Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone, you
Once your cellular phone is connected to the
can set up the wireless connection between your
in-vehicle phone module, no other phone con-
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
necting procedure is required. Your phone is
With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can
automatically reconnected with the in-vehicle
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phone module when the ignition switch is placed ● You will not be able to use a hands-free ● While a cellular phone is connected through
in the ON position with the connected cellular phone under the following conditions: the Bluetooth® wireless connection, the
phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. battery power of the cellular phone may dis-
– Your vehicle is outside of the cellular ser- charge quicker than usual. The Bluetooth®
You can register up to five different Bluetooth® vice area. Hands-Free Phone System cannot charge
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
– Your vehicle is in an area where it is cellular phones.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time. difficult to receive cellular signal; such as ● Some cellular phones or other devices may
in a tunnel, in an underground parking cause interference or a buzzing noise to
NISSAN Voice Recognition system supports the garage, near a tall building or in a moun- come from the audio system speakers. Stor-
phone commands, so dialing a phone number tainous area. ing the device in a different location may
using your voice is possible. For additional infor-
reduce or eliminate the noise.
mation, refer to “NISSAN Voice Recognition Sys- – Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it
tem” in this section. from being dialed. ● Refer to the cellular phone owner’s manual
regarding the battery, battery charging and
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal cellular phone operations.
System, refer to the following notes. or ambient sound is too loud, it may be
difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ● The signal strength display on the monitor
● Set up the wireless connection between a
ing a call. will not coincide with the signal strength
cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone
display of some cellular phones.
module before using the hands-free phone ● Immediately after the ignition switch is
system. placed in the ON position, it may be impos- ● For additional information, refer to “Trouble-
shooting guide” in this section. You can also
● Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular phones sible to receive a call for a short period of
visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or
may not be recognized by the in-vehicle time.
www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for troubleshoot-
phone module. Please visit
● Do not place the cellular phone in an area ing help if the hands-free phone system
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or
surrounded by metal or far away from the seems to be malfunctioning.
www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a recom-
mended phone list and connecting. in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone
quality degradation and wireless connection
disruption.
– Operation is subject to the following two con- ing, press the button on the steering The connecting procedure must be per-
ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- wheel. The system voice will stop and a tone will formed when the vehicle is stationary. If the
be heard. After the tone, speak desired command vehicle starts moving during the procedure,
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
(displayed on the touch-screen). the procedure will be cancelled.
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. One Shot Call 1. Press the [ ] button on the control
– This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- To use the system faster, you may speak the panel.
quirements of the Canadian Interference- second level commands with the main menu
command on the main menu. For example, press 2. Touch the “Settings” key.
Causing Equipment Regulations.
the button and after the tone say, “Call 3. Touch the “Phone & Bluetooth” key.
Redial”.
4. Touch the “Connect New Device” key.
LHA2844
The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows 4. Voice and display feedback are provided
hands-free operation of the systems equipped on when the command is accepted.
this vehicle, such as the phone and navigation
systems. ● Press the button to return to the pre-
vious screen.
To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press
the button located on the steering wheel. ● If the command is not recognized, the sys-
When prompted, speak the command for the tem announces provides a list of available
system you wish to activate. The command given selections.
is picked up by the microphone and performed ● If you want to cancel the command or go
when it is properly recognized. NISSAN Voice
back to the previous menu of commands,
Recognition will provide a voice response as well
as a message in the center display to inform you press the button. The system will an-
of the command results. nounce: “Cancelling voice recognition” or
“Go back” depending on the current menu
USING THE SYSTEM LHA2879 level.
Initialization Giving voice commands
● Press the button to move back
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, 1. Press the button. through the menus displayed on the screen.
NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized, which
takes a few seconds. When completed, the sys- 2. The system announces: “Please say a cat- ● If you want to adjust the volume of the voice
tem is ready to accept voice commands. If egory like phone or a command like points of feedback, use the volume control switches
interest followed by a brand name”. A list of on the steering wheel or the volume knob on
the button is pressed before the initializa-
available commands is then spoken by the the control panel.
tion completes, the system will announce: “Voice
system.
Recognition System not ready. Please wait.” ● The voice command screen can also be
3. After the tone sounds and the face icon on accessed using the control panel display:
the display changes, speak a command.
Available commands are discussed else- 1. Press the [ ] button.
where in this section.
2. Touch the “Voice Commands” key.
If a phone is connected and Bluetooth® is set to Speak the number of the entry displayed on ● POI by Category
“On”, the following voice commands are available: the screen to dial that number or say “Next ● Home
Page” to view entries on the next page (if
● Call (a name) ● Address Book
available).
Speak the name of the contact in which you
● Redial ● Previous Destinations
are trying to call. System will confirm correct
contact. Say “Dial” to initiate dialing. Redials the last called number. ● Enter Address in Steps
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-103
● Cancel Route ● CD Track (number) ● 5 — day Forecast
For additional information, refer to the separate Allows user to select track to be played ● 6 — hour Forecast
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
● Play Song (name) For additional information about these com-
AUDIO SYSTEM VOICE mands, refer to the separate Navigation System
Allows user to select song name to be Owner’s Manual.
COMMANDS played
To access the audio system voice commands: MY APPS VOICE COMMANDS
● Play Artist (name)
1. Press the button. Many Apps can be accessed using this voice
Allows user to select artist to be played command. For additional information, refer to
2. Say “Audio” ● Play Album (name) “NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps” in this section.
3. Speak a command from the following avail- Allows user to select album name to be HELP VOICE COMMANDS
able commands: played The following voice commands can be spoken to
● Play (AM, FM, etc.) For additional information about the audio sys- have the system provide instructions and tips for
Allows user to select radio band tem, refer to “Audio system” in this section. using the NISSAN Voice Recognition system.
● Tune AM (number) INFORMATION VOICE COMMANDS ● List Commands
Allows user to tune directly to a desired AM The following voice commands are available for ● What Can I Say?
frequency the information functions of the Navigation Sys- ● General Help
tem:
● Tune FM (number) ● Quit
● Traffic
Allows user to tune directly to a desired FM ● Exit
frequency ● Fuel Prices
● SXM channel (number) ● Stocks
Allows user to tune directly to a desired ● Movie Listings
SXM station (if so equipped)
● Current Weather
● Weather Map
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Solution
The system responds “Command Not 1. Ensure that the command format is valid. Use the “List Commands” or “What Can I Say?” command under the “Help” menu.
Recognized” or the system fails to rec- 2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.
ognize the command correctly. 3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive (for example, with the windows open or the defroster on).
NOTE:
If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.
4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with these in place.
Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Intelligent Key® system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Intelligent Key® system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
On-pavement and off-road driving Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . 5-18
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Off-road recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 SPORT mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Rapid air pressure loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 ECO mode switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Driving safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 BSW system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Ignition switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 How to enable/disable the BSW system . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . 5-11 BSW system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 BSW driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Push-Button Ignition Switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 5-12 System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Operating range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Emergency engine shut off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) . . 5-34
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 FEB system operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Turning the FEB system on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 FEB system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 Chassis Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 Active trace control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 Active engine brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 Active ride control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Fuel efficient driving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 Hill Descent Control System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 5-54
Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Hill start assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
All-wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
AWD Lock Switch Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 Antifreeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49 Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Brake force distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 Engine block heater (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide) ● If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
● Do not leave children or adults who WARNING the seal on the liftgate or the body,
would normally require the assistance
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
contain colorless and odorless carbon dation to prevent carbon monoxide en-
should also not be left alone. They
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger- try into the vehicle.
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of ous. It can cause unconsciousness or ● The exhaust system and body should be
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, death. inspected by a qualified mechanic
temperatures in a closed vehicle could ● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are whenever:
quickly become high enough to cause entering the vehicle, drive with all win- a. The vehicle is raised for service.
severe or possibly fatal injuries to dows fully open, and have the vehicle
people or animals. b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
inspected immediately.
entering into the passenger
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or ● Do not run the engine in closed spaces compartment.
straps to help prevent it from sliding or such as a garage.
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than c. You notice a change in the sound of
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- ● Do not park the vehicle with the engine the exhaust system.
lision, unsecured cargo could cause running for any extended length of time.
d. You have had an accident involving
personal injury. ● Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates, damage to the exhaust system, un-
● To avoid raising the center of gravity doors and trunk lids (if so equipped) derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
excessively, do not exceed the rated closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
capacity of the roof rack (if so equipped) gases could be drawn into the passen- THREE-WAY CATALYST
and evenly distribute the load. ger compartment. If you must drive with The three-way catalyst is an emission control
one of these open, follow these device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
precautions: gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
1. Open all the windows. high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
2. Set the air recirculation but-
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.
● Never place the ignition switch in the 4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the ignition
LOCK position while driving. The steer- switch.
ing wheel will lock (for models with a If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
steering lock mechanism). This may tion, the shift lever cannot be moved from the P
cause the driver to lose control of the (Park) position.
vehicle and could result in serious ve- LIC2717
hicle damage or personal injury. The shift lever can be moved if the ignition
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE switch is placed in the ON position and the
TRANSMISSION (CVT) foot brake pedal is depressed.
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition KEY POSITIONS
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position
until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
position. OFF: (Not used) (1)
● When moving the ignition switch to the This position activates electrical accessories
LOCK position, make sure the shift lever is in such as the radio when the engine is not running.
the P (Park) position.
ON: Normal operating position (3)
● When removing the key from the ignition
This position turns on the ignition system and the
switch, make sure the shift lever is in the P
electrical accessories.
(Park) position.
START: (4)
WARNING
This position starts the engine. As soon as the Do not operate the push-button ignition
engine has started, release the key. It automati- switch while driving the vehicle except in
cally returns to the ON position. an emergency. (The engine will stop when
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER the ignition switch is pushed 3 consecu-
tive times in quick succession or the igni-
SYSTEM tion switch is pushed and held for more
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while
allow the engine to start without the use of the the vehicle is being driven, this could lead
registered key. to a crash and serious injury.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for
example, when interference is caused by another
registered key, an automated toll road device or
LSD2184
automatic payment device on the key ring), restart
the engine using the following procedure: When the ignition switch is pushed without de-
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position pressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch will
for approximately 5 seconds. illuminate.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or Push the ignition switch center:
LOCK position, and wait approximately
● once to change to ON.
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. ● two times to change to OFF.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device The ignition switch will automatically return to the
(which may have caused the interference) LOCK position when any door is either opened or
separate from the registered key. closed with the switch in the OFF position.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- switch position cannot be switched to OFF until
rate key ring to avoid interference from other the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
devices.
5-12 Starting and driving
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed to- The operating range of the engine start function
ward the OFF position, proceed as follows: is inside of the vehicle 䊊
1 .
1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) posi- ● The luggage area is not included in the op-
tion. erating range, but the Intelligent Key may
2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch function.
position will change to the ON position. ● If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instru-
3. Push the ignition switch again to the OFF ment panel, inside the glove box, storage bin
position. or door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not
function.
The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in ● If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
the ON position and the brake pedal is or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent
depressed. Key may function.
LSD2020
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
the push-button ignition switch cannot be OPERATING RANGE POSITIONS
moved from the LOCK position.
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
Some indicators and warnings for operation are LOCK (Normal parking position):
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
displayed on the vehicle information display. For operating range. The ignition switch can only be locked in this
additional information, refer to “Vehicle informa- position.
tion display” in the “Instruments and controls” When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-
section of this manual. charged or strong radio waves are present near The ignition switch will lock when any door is
the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys- opened or closed with the ignition switched off.
tem’s operating range becomes narrower and
ON (Normal operating position):
may not function properly.
This position turns on the ignition system and
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range,
electrical accessories.
it is possible for anyone, even someone who does
not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the ignition
switch to start the engine.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER ● Make sure the area around the vehicle is
Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.) SYSTEM clear.
After step 3 is performed, when the ignition The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
switch is pushed without depressing the allow the engine to start without the use of the ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will registered key. as frequently as possible, or at least when-
change to ON. ever you refuel.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing (for example, when interference is caused by ● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
the brake pedal within ten seconds after the another registered key, an automated toll road ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
chime sounds. The engine will start. device or automatic payment device on the key and condition. Also check tires for proper
ring), restart the engine using the following pro- inflation.
NOTE:
cedure:
● When the ignition switch is pushed to the ● Check that all doors are closed.
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
ON position or the engine is started by the
for approximately 5 seconds. ● Position seat and adjust head
above procedure, the Intelligent Key battery restraints/headrests.
discharge indicator appears in the vehicle 2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
information display even when the Intelligent LOCK position, and wait approximately ● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
Key is inside the vehicle. This is not a mal- 10 seconds. ● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
function. To turn off the Intelligent Key bat- do likewise.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
tery discharge indicator, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key again. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device ● Check the operation of warning lights when
(which may have caused the interference) the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
● If the Intelligent Key battery discharge indi- tion. For additional information, refer to
separate from the registered key.
cator appears, replace the battery as soon “Warning light, indicator lights and audible
as possible. For additional information, refer If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- reminders” in the “Instruments and controls”
to “Battery Replacement” in the “Mainte- ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- section of this manual.
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this rate key ring to avoid interference from other
manual. devices.
1. Apply the parking brake. the accelerator pedal by depressing the NOTE:
brake pedal and pushing the push-button
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu- Care should be taken to avoid situations
ignition switch to start the engine. If the that can lead to potential battery discharge
tral). P (Park) is recommended.
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the and potential no-start conditions such as:
The starter is designed not to operate if above procedure.
the shift lever is in any of the driving 1. Installation or extended use of electronic
positions. CAUTION accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not operate the starter for more than gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
Depress the brake pedal and push the igni- 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
tion switch to start the engine. not start, push the ignition switch to the 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only
OFF position and wait 10 seconds before driven short distances. In these cases, the
To start the engine immediately, push and cranking again, otherwise the starter battery may need to be charged to maintain
release the ignition switch while depressing could be damaged. battery health.
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position. 4. Warm-up
● If the engine is very hard to start in ex- Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-
tremely cold weather or when restarting, onds after starting. Do not race the engine
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap- while warming it up. Drive at moderate
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and while speed for a short distance first, especially in
holding, crank the engine. Release the cold weather. In cold weather, keep the en-
accelerator pedal when the engine starts. gine running for a minimum of two to three
● If the engine is very hard to start because minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
it is flooded, depress the accelerator stopping the engine over a short period of
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. time may make the vehicle more difficult to
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- start.
tion to start cranking the engine. After five
or six seconds, stop cranking by pushing 5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever into
the ignition switch to LOCK. After crank- the P (Park) position and push the ignition
ing the engine, release the accelerator switch to the OFF position.
pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off
Starting and driving 5-17
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the
P (Park) position while the engine is run-
ning and the brake pedal is depressed, the
LSD2179 LSD2178
stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning
Shift lock release stop lights could cause an accident injur- Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch
ing yourself and others.
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the
shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park) shift lever in the D (Drive) position, the
position even with the brake pedal depressed light in the instrument panel illuminates. For addi-
and the shift lever button pushed. To move the tional information, refer to “Overdrive off indicator
shift lever, perform the following procedure: light” in the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position. Use the Overdrive OFF mode when you need
improved engine braking.
2. Apply the parking brake.
To turn off the Overdrive OFF mode, push the
3. Remove the shift lock release cover using a O/D OFF switch again. The indicator light
suitable tool. will turn off.
4. Push down the shift lock release using a
suitable tool.
5-20 Starting and driving
PARKING BRAKE
Each time the engine is started, or when the shift system may be activated. The Malfunction
WARNING
lever is shifted to any position other than D Indicator Light (MIL) may come on to indi-
(Drive), the Overdrive OFF mode will be auto- cate the fail-safe mode is activated. For ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
matically turned off. additional information, refer to “Malfunc- leased before driving. Failure to do so
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” in the “Instru- can cause brake failure and lead to an
Accelerator downshift ment and controls” section of this manual. accident.
— in D (Drive) position — This will occur even if all electrical circuits ● Do not release the parking brake from
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel- are functioning properly. In this case, place outside the vehicle.
erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis- the ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait for 10 seconds. Then push the switch ● Do not use the shift lever in place of the
sion down into a lower gear, depending on the parking brake. When parking, be sure
back to the ON position. The vehicle should
vehicle speed. the parking brake is fully engaged.
return to its normal operating condition. If
High fluid temperature protection it does not return to its normal operating ● To help avoid risk of injury or death
condition, have a NISSAN dealer check the through unintended operation of the
mode transmission and repair if necessary. vehicle and /or its systems, do not leave
This transmission has a high fluid temperature children, people who require the assis-
protection mode. If the fluid temperature be- WARNING tance of others or pets unattended in
comes too high (for example, when climbing When the high fluid temperature protec- your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
steep grades in high temperatures with heavy tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs, ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine vehicle speed may be gradually reduced. day can quickly become high enough to
power and, under some conditions, vehicle The reduced speed may be lower than cause a significant risk of injury or
speed will be decreased automatically to reduce other traffic, which could increase the death to people and pets.
the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle chance of a collision. Be especially careful
speed can be controlled with the accelerator when driving. If necessary, pull to the side
pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed may be of the road at a safe place and allow the
limited. transmission to return to normal opera-
Fail-safe tion, or have it repaired if necessary.
LSD2442
LSD2443
LSD2305 LSD2308
Illustration 5 – Entering from the side Illustration 6 – Entering from the side
Entering from the side Illustration 6:If the driver activates the turn sig-
nal while another vehicle is in the detection zone,
Illustration 5:The side indicator light illuminates then the system chimes (twice) and the side
if a vehicle enters the detection zone from either indicator light flashes.
side.
LSD2445
WARNING
● Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the FEB
system could result in serious injury or
death.
● The FEB system is a supplemental aid
to the driver. It is not a replacement for
the driver’s attention to traffic condi-
tions or responsibility to drive safely. It
cannot prevent accidents due to care-
lessness or dangerous driving
techniques.
● The FEB system does not function in all LSD2192
driving, traffic, weather and road
conditions. The FEB system uses a radar sensor 䊊 A located
behind the front bumper to measure the distance
The FEB system can assist the driver when there to the vehicle ahead in the same lane.
is a risk of a forward collision with the vehicle
ahead in the traveling lane.
NOTE:
The vehicle’s brake lights come on when
braking is performed by the forward emer-
gency braking system.
LSD2447
LSD2443
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible. ● Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your number
● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 mi of stops.
(805 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged. ● Maintaining a steady speed can minimize
red light stops and improve fuel effi-
ciency.
● Maintaining a safe following distance be- ● Automated passes permit drivers to use
hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary special lanes to maintain cruising speed
braking. through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting.
● Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak- 9. Winter Warm Up
ing and smooth acceleration changes. ● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
● Select a gear range suitable to road con- economy.
ditions. ● Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ing.
Starting and driving 5-41
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (if so
equipped)
● Keep your engine tuned up. If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system
CAUTION
while the engine is running, the master warning
● Follow the recommended scheduled main- ● If the warning light remains on after the
light will come on.
tenance. above operation, have your vehicle
The master warning light may illuminate while
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres- checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
trying to free a stuck vehicle due to high pow- possible.
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
ertrain oil temperature. The driving mode may
and lowers fuel economy. ● If the warning light comes on while driv-
change to 2WD. AUTO mode may change to
● Keep all the wheels in correct alignment. LOCK mode before the warning light illuminates. ing, there may be a malfunction in the
Improper alignment increases tire wear and If the master warning light illuminates during op- AWD system.
lowers fuel economy. eration, stop the vehicle with the engine idling in a Reduce the vehicle speed and have your
safe place immediately. vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as
● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. Then if the light turns off after a while, you can soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to “Engine continue driving.
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the ● The powertrain may be damaged if you
“Technical and consumer information” sec- A large difference between the diameters of the continue driving with the warning light
tion of this manual. front and rear wheels will make the warning light illuminated.
illuminate. Pull off the road in a safe area and idle ● Never drive on dry, hard surface roads in
the engine. Check that all tire sizes are the same, the LOCK mode, as this will overload
tire pressure is correct, and the tires are not worn. the powertrain and may cause a serious
malfunction.
WARNING
● When driving straight, shift the AWD
LOCK switch to AUTO. Do not operate
the AWD LOCK switch when making a
turn or backing up.
● Do not operate the AWD LOCK switch
with the front wheel spinning.
● Engine idling speed is high while warm-
ing up the engine. Be especially careful
when starting or driving on slippery
surfaces.
● When turning the vehicle in LOCK mode
on paved roads, you may feel a braking WSD0050
effect. This is a normal condition of the
WARNING ● Never leave the engine running while
AWD model.
the vehicle is unattended.
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass, ● To help avoid risk of injury or death
waste paper or rags. They may ignite through unintended operation of the
and cause a fire. vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
● Safe parking procedures require that
tance of others or pets unattended in
both the parking brake be set and the
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
transmission placed into P (Park). Fail-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm
ure to do so could cause the vehicle to
day can quickly become high enough to
move unexpectedly or roll away and re-
cause a significant risk of injury or
sult in an accident. Make sure the shift
death to people and pets.
lever has been pushed as far forward as
it can go and cannot be moved without
depressing the foot brake pedal.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake. of the power steering system will go down after a
WARNING
period of time and the power assist level will
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. ● If the engine is not running or is turned return to normal after starting the engine. The
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into off while driving, the power assist for power steering warning light will go off. Avoid
traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good the steering will not work. Steering will repeating such steering wheel operations that
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated. be harder to operate. could cause the power steering system to over-
heat.
● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: 䊊
A ● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, You may hear a noise from the front of the vehicle
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the there will be no power assist for the when the steering wheel is operated. This is a
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel steering. You will still have control of normal operational noise and is not a malfunction.
gently touches the curb. the vehicle, but the steering will be
If the power steering warning light illuminates
● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: 䊊
B much harder to operate. Have the power
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
steering system checked by a NISSAN
Turn the wheels away from the curb and dealer. power steering system is not functioning properly
move the vehicle back until the curb side and may need servicing. Have the power steering
wheel gently touches the curb. The power steering system is designed to pro- system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
vide power assistance while driving to operate
● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO When the power steering warning light illumi-
CURB: 䊊
C the steering wheel with light force. nates with the engine running, the power assist
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly for the steering will cease operation but you will
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road still have control of the vehicle. At this time,
so the vehicle will move away from the cen- or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering greater steering efforts are required to operate
ter of the road if it moves. the steering wheel, especially in sharp turns and
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- heating of the power steering system and protect at low speeds.
tion. it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. If the steering wheel operation is still per-
formed, the power steering may stop and the
power steering warning light will illuminate. In a
safe location, stop the engine and push the igni-
tion switch to the OFF position. The temperature
5-46 Starting and driving
BRAKE SYSTEM
The brake system has two separate hydraulic This procedure is described in the vehicle service
WARNING
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still manual and can be performed by a NISSAN
have braking at two wheels. ● While driving on a slippery surface, be dealer.
careful when braking, accelerating or
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel- ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
erating could cause the wheels to skid (ABS)
Vacuum assisted brakes and result in an accident.
The brake booster aids braking by using engine ● If the engine is not running or is turned WARNING
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the off while driving, the power assist for ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, the brakes will not work. Braking will be sophisticated device, but it cannot pre-
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be harder. vent accidents resulting from careless
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis- or dangerous driving techniques. It can
tance will be longer. Wet brakes help maintain vehicle control during
When the vehicle is washed or driven through braking on slippery surfaces. Remem-
Using the brakes ber that stopping distances on slippery
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while braking distance will be longer and the vehicle surfaces will be longer than on normal
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the may pull to one side during braking. surfaces even with ABS. Stopping dis-
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage. tances may also be longer on rough,
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe gravel or snow covered roads, or if you
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to are using tire chains. Always maintain a
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return safe distance from the vehicle in front of
downshift to a lower gear before going down a to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high you. Ultimately, the driver is respon-
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may speeds until the brakes function correctly. sible for safety.
reduce braking performance and could result in ● Tire type and condition may also affect
loss of vehicle control. Parking brake break-in
braking effectiveness.
Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the – When replacing tires, install the
effect of the parking brake is weakened or when- specified size of tires on all four
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum/rotors wheels.
are replaced, in order to assure the best braking
performance.
Starting and driving 5-47
– When installing a spare tire, make When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
WARNING
sure that it is the proper size and type are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly ap-
as specified on the Tire and Loading Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so plies and releases hydraulic pressure. This action
Information label. For additional in- may result in increased stopping is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly. You
formation, refer to “Tire and loading distances. may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a
information label” in the “Technical noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from
Self-test feature the actuator when it is operating. This is normal
and consumer information” section
of this manual. The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric and indicates that the ABS is operating properly.
However, the pulsation may indicate that road
– For additional information, refer to pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
conditions are hazardous and extra care is re-
“Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
quired while driving.
nance and do-it-yourself” section of tests the system each time you start the engine
this manual. and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or BRAKE ASSIST
reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear
The ABS controls the brakes so the wheels do When the force applied to the brake pedal ex-
a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
not lock during hard braking or when braking on ceeds a certain level, the brake assist is activated
pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a generating greater braking force than a conven-
slippery surfaces. The system detects the rota- malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc- tional brake booster even with light pedal force.
tion speed at each wheel and varies the brake tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the
fluid pressure to prevent each wheel from locking ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The WARNING
and sliding. By preventing each wheel from lock- brake system then operates normally but without
ing, the system helps the driver maintain steering anti-lock assistance. The brake assist is only an aid to assist
control and helps to minimize swerving and spin- braking operation and is not a collision
ning on slippery surfaces. If the ABS warning light illuminates during the warning or avoidance device. it is the driv-
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle ers responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
Using the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. De- Normal operation
press the brake pedal with firm steady pressure,
but do not pump the brakes. The ABS will oper- The ABS operates at speeds above 3 - 6 mph (5
ate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer - 10 km/h). The speed varies according to road
the vehicle to avoid obstacles. conditions.
The VDC system uses various sensors to monitor ● The road may be slippery or the system may The VDC system is automatically reset to on
driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain determine some action is required to help when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
driving conditions, the VDC system helps to per- keep the vehicle on the steered path. position then back to the ON position.
form the following functions:
● You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
● Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel and hear a noise or vibration from under the that tests the system each time you start the
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is hood. This is normal and indicates that the engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on VDC system is working properly. at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you
the same axle. may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
● Adjust your speed and driving to the road
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
● Controls brake pressure and engine output conditions.
indication of a malfunction.
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
For additional information, refer to “Slip indicator
speed (traction control function).
light” and “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF WARNING
● Controls brake pressure at individual wheels indicator light” in the “Instruments and controls” ● The VDC system is designed to help the
and engine output to help the driver maintain section of this manual. driver maintain stability but does not
control of the vehicle in the following condi- prevent accidents due to abrupt steer-
tions: If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
ing operation at high speeds or by care-
and indicator lights come on in the instru- less or dangerous driving techniques.
– understeer (vehicle tends to not follow ment panel. The VDC system automatically turns
the steered path despite increased steer- Reduce vehicle speed and be especially
off when these indicator lights are on. careful when driving and cornering on
ing input) The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC slippery surfaces and always drive
– oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to system. The indicator illuminates to indi- carefully.
certain road or driving conditions) cate the VDC system is off.
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain When the VDC switch is used to turn off the
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss of system, the VDC system still operates to prevent
vehicle control in all driving situations. one drive wheel from slipping by transferring
power to a non slipping drive wheel. The
When the VDC system operates, the indi- indicator flashes if this occurs. All other VDC
cator in the instrument panel flashes so note the functions are off and the indicator will not
following: flash.
Starting and driving 5-49
● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. ● When driving on extremely inclined sur- BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
If suspension parts such as shock ab- faces such as higher banked corners, During braking while driving through turns, the
sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars, the VDC system may not operate prop- system optimizes the distribution of force to each
bushings and wheels are not NISSAN erly and the indicator may flash or of the four wheels depending on the radius of the
recommended for your vehicle or are turn.
both the and indicator
extremely deteriorated, the VDC system
lights may illuminate. Do not drive on
may not operate properly. This could WARNING
these types of roads.
adversely affect vehicle handling per-
indicator may ● When driving on an unstable surface ● The VDC system is designed to help the
formance, and the
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or driver maintain stability but does not
flash or both the and indica- prevent accidents due to abrupt steer-
tor lights may illuminate. ramp, the indicator may flash or
ing operation at high speeds or by care-
both the and indicator less or dangerous driving techniques.
● If brake related parts such as brake
lights may illuminate. This is not a mal- Reduce vehicle speed and be especially
pads, rotors and calipers are not
function. Restart the engine after driv- careful when driving and cornering on
NISSAN recommended or are extremely
ing onto a stable surface. slippery surfaces and always drive
deteriorated, the VDC system may not
operate properly and both the ● If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN carefully.
and the indicator lights may recommended ones are used, the VDC ● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
illuminate. system may not operate properly and If suspension parts such as shock ab-
the indicator may flash or both sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars,
● If engine control related parts are not
the and indicator lights may bushings and wheels are not NISSAN
NISSAN recommended or are extremely
illuminate. recommended for your vehicle or are
deteriorated, both the and extremely deteriorated, the VDC system
indicator lights may illuminate. ● The VDC system is not a substitute for may not operate properly. This could
winter tires or tire chains on a snow adversely affect vehicle handling per-
covered road.
formance, and the indicator may
flash or both the and indica-
tor lights may illuminate.
● If brake related parts such as brake ● If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN The chassis control is an electric control module
pads, rotors and calipers are not recommended ones are used, the VDC that includes the following functions:
NISSAN recommended or are extremely system may not operate properly and ● Active Trace Control
deteriorated, the VDC system may not the indicator may flash or both
● Active Engine Brake
operate properly and both the the and indicator lights may
and the indicator lights may illuminate. ● Active Ride Control
illuminate.
● The VDC system is not a substitute for ACTIVE TRACE CONTROL
● If engine control related parts are not winter tires or tire chains on a snow This system senses driving based on the driver’s
NISSAN recommended or are extremely covered road. steering and acceleration/braking patterns, and
deteriorated, both the and controls brake pressure at individual wheels to
indicator lights may illuminate. aid tracing at corners and help smooth vehicle
response.
● When driving on extremely inclined sur-
faces such as higher banked corners, The Active Trace Control can be set to ON (en-
the VDC system may not operate prop- abled) or OFF (disabled) through the vehicle
erly and the indicator may flash or information display “Settings” page. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle information
both the and indicator
display” in the “Instruments and controls” section
lights may illuminate. Do not drive on
of this manual.
these types of roads.
● When driving on an unstable surface When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or VDC system, the Active Trace Control is also
turned off.
ramp, the indicator may flash or
both the and indicator
lights may illuminate. This is not a mal-
function. Restart the engine after driv-
ing onto a stable surface.
LSD2185
The Active Engine Brake can be set to ON (en-
abled) or OFF (disabled) through the vehicle
When the Active Trace Control is operated and WARNING information display “Settings” page. For addi-
the “Chassis Control” mode is selected in the trip tional information, refer to “Vehicle information
computer, the Active Trace Control graphics are The active trace control may not be effec- display” in the “Instruments and controls” section
shown in the vehicle information display. For ad- tive depending on the driving condition. of this manual.
ditional information, refer to “Trip Computer” in Always drive carefully and attentively.
the “Instruments and controls” section of this When the Active Trace Control is operating, you
manual. may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a
If the chassis control warning message appears noise. This is normal and indicates that the active
trace control is operating properly.
in the vehicle information display, it may indicate
that the Active Trace Control is not functioning Even if the Active Trace Control is set to OFF,
properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN some functions will remain on to assist the driver
dealer as soon as possible. (for example: avoidance scenes).
LSD2185
When the Active Engine Brake is operated at WARNING
corners and the “Chassis Control” mode is se-
lected in the trip computer, the Active Engine The Active Engine Brake may not be effec-
Brake graphics are shown in the vehicle informa- tive depending on the driving condition.
tion display. For additional information, refer to Always drive carefully and attentively.
“Trip Computer” in the “Instruments and controls” When the Active Engine Brake is operating, the
section of this manual. needle of the tachometer will rise up and you may
If the chassis control warning message appears hear an engine noise. This is normal and indicates
that the active engine brake is operating properly.
in the vehicle information display, it may indicate
that the Active Engine Brake is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
LSD2186 LSD2440
When brake control of Active Ride Control is
WARNING
operated and the “Chassis Control” mode is se-
lected in the trip computer, the Active Ride Con- ● Never rely solely on the hill descent
trol graphics are shown in the vehicle information control system to control vehicle speed
display. For additional information, refer to “Trip when driving on steep downhill grades.
Computer” in the “Instruments and controls” sec- Always drive carefully and attentively
tion of this manual. when using the hill descent control sys-
tem and decelerate the vehicle speed by
If the chassis control warning message appears depressing the brake pedal if neces-
in the vehicle information display, it may indicate sary. Be especially careful when driving
that the Active Ride Control is not functioning on frozen, muddy or extremely steep
properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN downhill roads. Failure to control ve-
dealer as soon as possible. hicle speed may result in a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and possible serious
injury or death.
● The hill descent control may not control ● Once the system is activated, the indicator
the vehicle speed on a hill under all load light will remain on in the instrument panel.
or road conditions. Always be prepared For additional information, refer to “Hill de-
to depress the brake pedal to control scent control system on indicator light” in the
vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re- “Instruments and controls” section of this
sult in a collision or serious personal manual.
injury. If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed
while the hill descent control system is on, the
The hill descent control system can only be acti- system will stop operating temporarily. As soon
vated when the AWD LOCK switch is engaged. as the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the
The hill descent control system helps maintain hill descent control system begins to function
vehicle speed when driving under 15 mph again if the hill descent control operating condi-
(25 km/h) on steeper downhill grades. Hill de- tions are fulfilled.
scent control is useful when engine braking alone For the best results, when descending steep LSD2441
cannot control vehicle speed. Hill descent con- downhill grades, the hill descent control switch
trol applies the vehicle brakes to control vehicle should be ON and the shift lever in L (Low gear) WARNING
speed allowing the driver to concentrate on for engine braking. ● Never rely solely on the hill start assist
steering while reducing the burden of brake and system to prevent the vehicle from mov-
accelerator operation. ing backward on a hill. Always drive
If the hill descent control light is blinking, the hill carefully and attentively. Depress the
descent control is engaged; however, the hill brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped
descent control will not control the vehicle on a steep hill. Be especially careful
when stopped on a hill on frozen or
speed.
muddy roads. Failure to prevent the ve-
● When additional braking is required on hicle from rolling backwards may result
steep downhill roads, activate the hill de- in a loss of control of the vehicle and
scent control system by pushing the switch possible serious injury or death.
ON. For additional information, refer to “Hill
descent control switch” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
Starting and driving 5-55
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
● The hill start assist system is not de- The maximum holding time is two seconds. After FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
signed to hold the vehicle at a standstill two seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back
and hill start assist will stop operating completely. To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
on a hill. Depress the brake pedal when icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill. Hill start assist will not operate when the shift frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle lever is shifted into N (Neutral) or P (Park) or on a hole, or use the NISSAN Intelligent Key®.
to roll backwards and may result in a flat and level road.
collision or serious personal injury. ANTIFREEZE
● The hill start assist may not prevent the In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill perature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check the
under all load or road conditions. Al- antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
ways be prepared to depress the brake additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
backwards. Failure to do so may result section of this manual.
in a collision or serious personal injury.
BATTERY
When the vehicle is stopped on a hill, the hill start
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
assist system automatically keeps the brakes ap-
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
plied. This helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
backward in the time it takes the driver to release mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
the brake pedal and apply the accelerator. regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
Hill start assist will operate automatically under tery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
the following conditions: tion of this manual.
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
placed in any position. while driving, perform the following procedure:
Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use of – Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
the hazard warning flasher switch while three consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
driving. onds, or
– Push and hold the push-button ignition switch
for more than 2 seconds.
LIC0394
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
● Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
● Turn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING WARNING ● Since the spare tire is not equipped with
SYSTEM (TPMS) ● Radio waves could adversely affect elec-
the TPMS, when mounted or a wheel is
replaced, tire pressure will not be indi-
This vehicle is equipped with TPMS. It monitors tric medical equipment. Those who use a cated, the TPMS will not function and
tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When pacemaker should contact the electric the low tire pressure warning light will
the low tire pressure warning light is lit, and the medical equipment manufacturer for the flash for approximately 1 minute. The
“Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” (“Tire Pressure possible influences before use. light will remain on after 1 minute. Con-
Low — Visit Dealer” for vehicles equipped with ● If the low tire pressure warning light illu- tact a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos-
run-flat tires) warning appears in the vehicle in- minates while driving, avoid sudden sible for tire replacement and/or sys-
formation display, one or more of your tires is steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, tem resetting.
significantly under-inflated. If equipped, the sys- reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop the vehicle as ● Replacing tires with those not originally
tem also displays pressure of all tires (except the specified by NISSAN could affect the
spare tire) on the display screen by sending a soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently damage proper operation of the TPMS.
signal from a sensor that is installed in each
wheel. If the vehicle is being driven with low tire the tires and increase the likelihood of ● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could tire sealant into the tires, as this may
pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn you of occur and may lead to an accident and
it by the low tire pressure warning light. This cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
could result in serious personal injury. sensors.
system will activate only when the vehicle is Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h). For Adjust the tire pressure to the recom- RUN-FLAT TIRES (if so equipped)
additional information, refer to “Warning lights, mended COLD tire pressure shown on
indicator lights and audible reminders” in the the Tire and Loading Information label to Run-flat tires are those tires that can be used
“Instruments and controls” section and “Tire turn the low tire pressure warning light temporarily if they are punctured. For additional
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the OFF. If the light still illuminates while information, refer to “Run-flat tires” in “Mainte-
“Starting and driving” section of this manual. driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
tire may be flat or the TPMS may be
malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire, For additional information, refer to the tire safety
replace it with a spare tire as soon as information in the Warranty Information Booklet.
possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are
properly inflated, have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
● Drive safely at reduced speeds. Avoid ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE close to your vehicle. Wait for profes-
hard cornering or braking, which may
cause you to lose control of the vehicle. If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions be- sional road assistance.
A. Blocks Getting the spare tire and tools (if so 1. The jack and tool kit are located in the stor-
equipped) age compartment to the left.
B. Flat tire
Open the rear liftgate. Remove the Divide-n- 2. Remove the storage door by pressing the
Blocking wheels
Hide® floor. For additional information, refer to two release tabs 䊊
A simultaneously.
Place suitable blocks at both the front and back “Divide-n-Hide® adjustable floor” in the “Instru-
of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to ments and controls” section of this manual.
prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked
up. Lift the floorboard.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts To start your engine with a booster battery, the
nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence to the specified torque with a torque instructions and precautions below must be fol-
illustrated until they are tight (䊊
A ,䊊
B ,䊊
C ,䊊
D, wrench. lowed.
䊊 E ).
Wheel nut tightening torque:
WARNING
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire 83 ft-lb (113 N·m)
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel ● If done incorrectly, jump starting can
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
in the sequence illustrated (䊊
A,䊊 B,䊊 C,䊊D, specification at all times. It is recom- severe injury or death. It could also
䊊E ). Lower the vehicle completely. mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications at each lubrication interval.
damage your vehicle.
5. Securely store the jacking equipment in the ● Explosive hydrogen gas is always pres-
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. ent in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all
vehicle. When storing the tool kit, it is re-
sparks and flames away from the
quested to tighten the bag securely with the COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
battery.
attached band to prevent movement of the parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
tools, otherwise noise may occur. than 1 mile (1.6 km). ● Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
WARNING painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-
and loading information label affixed to the
rosive sulfuric acid solution which can
● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly driver side center pillar.
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
tightened wheel nuts can cause the come into contact with anything, imme-
wheel to become loose or come off. diately flush the contacted area with
This could cause an accident. water.
● Do not use oil or grease on the wheel ● Keep battery out of the reach of
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts children.
to become loose.
● The booster battery must be rated at
● Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve- 12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
hicle has been driven for 600 miles battery can damage your vehicle.
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for 6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- When towing your vehicle, all jurisdictional and
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank local regulations for towing must be followed.
before opening the hood. If steam or coolant with the engine running. Add coolant to the Incorrect towing equipment could damage your
is escaping, turn off the engine. Do not open engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. vehicle. Towing instructions are available from a
the hood further until no steam or coolant Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are gen-
can be seen. dealer. erally familiar with the applicable laws and proce-
4. Open the engine hood. dures for towing. To assure proper towing and to
prevent accidental damage to your vehicle,
WARNING NISSAN recommends having a service operator
tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the ser-
If steam or water is coming from the en- vice operator carefully read the following precau-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
tions:
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or WARNING
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is ● Never ride in a vehicle that is being
running. The radiator hoses and radiator towed.
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or ● Never get under your vehicle after it has
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en- been lifted by a tow truck.
gine.
CAUTION
WARNING
● When towing, make sure that the trans-
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, mission, axles, steering system and
jewelry or clothing to come into contact powertrain are in working condition. If
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the any of these conditions apply, dollies or
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan a flatbed tow truck must be used.
can start at any time.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing.
LCE2238
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or the vehicle be
placed on a flatbed truck as illustrated.
CAUTION
DO NOT tow AWD models with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
● Only use devices specifically designed 1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
for vehicle recovery and follow the system.
manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Make sure the area in front and behind the
● Always pull the recovery device straight vehicle is clear of obstructions.
out from the front of the vehicle. Never 3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear
pull at an angle. an area around the front tires.
● Route recovery devices so they do not 4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back-
touch any part of the vehicle except the ward.
attachment point.
● Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., and D (Drive).
use a tow strap or other device designed specifi-
● Apply the accelerator as little as possible
cally for vehicle recovery. Always follow the
to maintain the rocking motion.
manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery de-
vice. ● Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R and D.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
● Do not spin the tires above 35 mph
WARNING (55 km/h).
● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. 5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few
tries, contact a professional towing service
● Do not spin your tires at high speed. to remove the vehicle.
This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be
damaged.
In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
CAUTION
hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. must be cleaned regularly. Take care that the
● Do not use car washes that use acid in drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your the detergent. Some car washes, espe- open. Spray water under the body and in the
vehicle as soon as you can: cially brushless ones, use some acid for wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage cleaning. The acid may react with some road salt.
from acid rain plastic vehicle components, causing
them to crack. This could affect their A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to
● after driving on coastal roads appearance, and also could cause them avoid water spots.
not to function properly. Always check WAXING
● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
with your car wash to confirm that acid
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get is not used. Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
on the paint surface helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is
● Do not wash the vehicle with strong recommended to remove built-up wax residue
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface household soap, strong chemical deter- and to avoid a weathered appearance before
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle gents, gasoline or solvents. re-applying wax.
inside a garage or in a covered area. ● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun- A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
light or while the vehicle body is hot, as proper product.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
the surface may become water-spotted.
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body ● Wax your vehicle only after a thorough wash-
cover. ● Avoid using tight-napped or rough
ing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface wax.
must be taken when removing
when putting on or removing the body caked-on dirt or other foreign sub- ● Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cover. stances so the paint surface is not cutting compounds or cleaners that may
scratched or damaged. damage the vehicle finish.
WASHING
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
finish or leave swirl marks.
soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose Inside edges, seams and folds on the doors,
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
(never hot) water.
7-2 Appearance and care
REMOVING SPOTS CAUTION CHROME PARTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, When cleaning the inside of the windows, Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non-
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.
surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant
staining. Special cleaning products are available cleaners. They could damage the electrical
TIRE DRESSINGS
at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory conductors, radio antenna elements or NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
store. rear window defroster elements. dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rub-
UNDERBODY ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS (if so ber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is equipped) react with the coating and form a compound. This
compound may come off the tire while driving and
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge damp- stain the vehicle paint.
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and ened in a mild soap solution, especially during
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the un- winter months in areas where road salt is used. If If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
derbody and suspension. Before the winter pe- not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels. following precautions:
riod and again in the spring, the underseal must ● Use a water-based tire dressing. The coat-
be checked and, if necessary, re-treated. CAUTION ing on the tire dissolves more easily than
GLASS Follow the directions below to avoid with an oil-based tire dressing.
staining or discoloring the wheels: ● Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
● Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid prevent it from entering the tire
from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to tread/grooves (where it would be difficult to
become coated with a film after the vehicle is or alkali contents to clean the wheels.
remove).
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft ● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
cloth will easily remove this film. wheels when they are hot. The wheel ● Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
temperature should be the same as am- towel. Make sure the tire dressing is com-
bient temperature. pletely removed from the tire tread/grooves.
● Rinse the wheel to completely remove ● Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the mended by the tire dressing manufacturer.
cleaner is applied.
Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior ● Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on
CAUTION
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum the vents. These products can cause imme-
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and ● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi- diate damage and discoloration when
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- lar material. spilled on interior surfaces.
ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a ● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s in-
dry, soft cloth. damaging to leather surfaces and structions before using the air fresheners.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to should be removed promptly. Do not
maintain the appearance of the leather. use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, FLOOR MATS
oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
Before using any fabric protector, read the manu- gents or ammonia-based cleaners as WARNING
facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro- they may damage the leather’s natural
tectors contain chemicals that may stain or To avoid potential pedal interference that
finish. may result in a collision, injury or death:
bleach the seat material.
● Never use fabric protectors unless rec- ● NEVER place a floor mat on top of an-
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean ommended by the manufacturer.
the meter and gauge lens. other floor mat in the driver front
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on position.
WARNING meter or gauge lens covers. It may dam- ● Use only Genuine NISSAN floor mats
age the lens cover. specifically designed for use in your ve-
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
hicle model. For additional information,
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam- AIR FRESHENERS see a NISSAN dealer.
age the seat or occupant classification
sensor. This can also affect the operation Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect ● Properly position the mats in the floor-
of the air bag system and result in serious the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener, well using the floor mat positioning aid.
personal injury. take the following precautions: For additional information, refer to
● Hanging-type air fresheners can cause per- ⴖFloor mat positioning aidⴖ in this
manent discoloration when they contact ve- section.
hicle interior surfaces. Place the air fresh-
ener in a location that allows it to hang free
and not contact an interior surface.
WARNING
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or
chemical solvents to clean the seat belts,
LAI2007 since these materials may severely
Floor mat positioning aid weaken the seat belt webbing.
This vehicle includes two driver’s side front floor CLEANING THE SEAT TRACKS
mat brackets and two passenger’s side front floor
mat brackets to help keep your floor mats in CAUTION
place. Genuine NISSAN floor mats have been
Periodically clean the seat tracks to pre-
specially designed for your vehicle model. The
vent reduction of ability to move the seats.
driver’s and passenger’s side floor mats have two
grommet holes incorporated in them. Position Clean periodically with a high-powered vacuum
each mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook cleaner. Dirt and debris may reduce the ability to
through the floor mat grommet holes while cen- adjust the seat. A wet cleansing agent may be
tering the mat in the floorwell. used if necessary.
Periodically check to make certain the mats are
properly positioned.
Your NISSAN is designed to have minimum main- Performing general maintenance checks requires During the normal day-to-day operation of the
tenance requirements with long service intervals minimal mechanical skill and only a few general vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
to save you both time and money. However, some automotive tools. formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential These checks or inspections can be done by you, you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, a NISSAN smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
condition, as well as its emissions and engine dealer. NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
performance. should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
Where to go for service repairs are required.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general If maintenance service is required or your vehicle When performing any checks or maintenance
maintenance, is performed. appears to malfunction, have the systems work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
checked and corrected by a NISSAN dealer.
tions” in this section.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte- information through technical bulletins, service MAINTENANCE ITEMS
nance chain. tips and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve- Additional information on the following
Scheduled maintenance items with “ * ” is found in this section.
hicles before they work on your vehicle rather
For your convenience, both required and optional than after they have worked on it.
scheduled maintenance items are described and
Outside the vehicle
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
The maintenance items listed here should be
Guide”. You must refer to that guide to ensure service department performs the best job to meet
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
that necessary maintenance is performed on your specified.
in a reliable and economical way.
NISSAN at regular intervals.
Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
General maintenance and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
General maintenance includes those items which that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
should be checked during normal day-to-day op- latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op- Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these hood from opening when the primary latch is
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed. released.
8-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
When driving in areas using road salt or other alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see a
needed. NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat
Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
● For additional information regarding tires, away from the pedal.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
operating properly and installed securely. Also (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in vehicle to one side when applied.
check headlight aim. the Warranty Information Booklet.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular P (Park) position mechanism On a fairly
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing, basis. Check the windshield at least every six steep hill check that your vehicle is held securely
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if with the shift lever in the P (Park) position without
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
necessary. applying any brakes.
facility.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-
5,000 miles (8,000 km). wear if they do not wipe properly. tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
Inside the vehicle applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
see a NISSAN dealer.
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the The maintenance items listed here should be
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully checked on a regular basis, such as when per- Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
for damage, cuts or excessive wear. forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve- adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they
hicle, etc. operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) every position. Check that the head
transmitter components Replace the TPMS Additional information on the following
restraints/headrests move up and down
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap items with an “*” is found in this section.
smoothly and the locks (if so equipped) hold
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth securely in all latched positions.
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
should pull to either side while driving on a system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
from the pedal.
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth opera- and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur- bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-3
Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- NOTE: system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. For addi-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard tional information, refer to “Exhaust Gas (carbon
Care should be taken to avoid situations
steering or strange noises. monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
that can lead to potential battery discharge
this manual.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all and potential no-start conditions such as:
warning lights and chimes are operating properly. Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
1. Installation or extended use of electronic ac-
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that cessories that consume battery power when the
engine is not running (Phone chargers, GPS, been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
DVD players, etc.) air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
the wipers do not streak. notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
Windshield defroster Check that the air 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in driven short distances. In these cases, the battery diately.
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or may need to be charged to maintain battery
health. Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
air conditioner. radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
Brake fluid level* Make sure that the brake fluid etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
Under the hood and vehicle level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
The maintenance items listed here should be reservoir. connections.
checked periodically (for example, each time you Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level Underbody The underbody is frequently ex-
check the engine oil or refuel). when the engine is cold. posed to corrosive substances such as those
Battery* (for serviceable batteries) Check used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
the fluid level in each cell. It should be between important to remove these substances from the
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
the MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles operated in high underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
temperatures or under severe conditions require
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off. end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
(for non-serviceable batteries) If low battery back into the oil pan. where mud and dirt may have accumulated. For
fluid is suspected, see a NISSAN dealer. additional information, refer to “Appearance and
Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
care” section of this manual.
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of Windshield-washer fluid* Check that there is
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust adequate fluid in the reservoir.
8-4 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance ● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- CAUTION
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent matic engine cooling fan. It may come
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to ● Do not work under the hood while the
on at any time without warning, even if
the vehicle. The following are general precau- engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
the ignition switch is in the OFF posi-
tions which should be closely observed. wait until it cools down.
tion and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the ● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
WARNING negative battery cable before working coolant. Improperly disposed engine
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- near the fan. oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ply the parking brake securely and ● If you must run the engine in an en-
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle ways conform to local regulations for
closed space such as a garage, be sure
from moving. Move the shift lever to P disposal of vehicle fluid.
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
(Park). gases to escape. ● Never leave the engine or Continuously
● Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF Variable Transmission (CVT) related
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
or LOCK position when performing any component harnesses disconnected
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
parts replacement or repairs. while the ignition switch is in the ON
sary to work under the vehicle, support
position.
● If you must work with the engine run- it with safety stands.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair ● Keep smoking materials, flame and
and tools away from moving fans, belts or any transistorized component while
sparks away from the fuel tank and
and any other moving parts. the ignition switch is in the ON position.
battery.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any ● The fuel filter or fuel lines should be This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
loose clothing and remove any jewelry, serviced by a NISSAN dealer because gives instructions regarding only those items
such as rings, watches, etc. before the fuel lines are under high pressure which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
working on your vehicle. even when the engine is off. You should be aware that incomplete or improper
● Always wear eye protection whenever servicing may result in operating difficulties or
you work on your vehicle. excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
QR25DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse/Fusible link box
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Drive belt location
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
* Engine cover removed for clarity.
LDI2809
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory ● The life expectancy of the factory-fill
CAUTION
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and ● Never use any cooling system additives
7 years. Mixing any other type of cool-
50% water to provide year-round antifreeze and such as radiator sealer. Additives may
ant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con- clog the cooling system and cause dam-
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), includ-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- age to the engine, transmission and/or
ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life
gine cooling system additives are not necessary. cooling system.
Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use
● When adding or replacing coolant, be of non-distilled water will reduce the
WARNING sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long life expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
● Never remove the radiator or coolant Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or ant. For additional information, refer to
reservoir cap when the engine is hot. equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Wait until the engine and radiator cool Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted Guide”.
down. Serious burns could be caused to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
by high pressure fluid escaping from F (-37° C). If additional freeze protection
the radiator. For additional information is needed due to weather where you
on precautions, refer to “If your vehicle operate your vehicle, add Genuine
overheats” in the “In case of emer- NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
gency” section of this manual. (blue) concentrate following the direc-
tions on the container. If an equivalent
● The radiator is equipped with a pres- coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
sure type radiator cap. To prevent en- Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is
gine damage, use only a Genuine used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s
NISSAN radiator cap. instructions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C). The
use of other types of coolant solutions
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
may damage the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION
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.
LDI2811 LDI2812
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply L (Low) marks 䊊 B . This is the normal oper-
the parking brake.
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches the L (Low) mark 䊊 A , remove the oil filler cap
operating temperature. and pour recommended oil through the
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than opening. Do not overfill 䊊 C.
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
the oil pan.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- maintenance intervals or during the
insert it all the way. break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL ● Keep used engine oil out of reach of 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
children. 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
the parking brake. CAUTION
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
operating temperature, then turn it off. oil may be hot.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
5. 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 an oil leak and en-
gine damage.
● The dipstick must be inserted in
place to prevent oil spillage from the
LDI2814
dipstick hole when filling the engine
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER with oil.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
the parking brake. engine oil.
2. Turn the engine off. 7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter 䊊
B. is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
CAUTION CAUTION
● NISSAN recommends using Genuine Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other spilled, immediately wash the surface with
fluids. water.
● Do not use Automatic Transmission Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake
Fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission fluid is below the MIN line 䊊 B , the brake warning
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage light will illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX
the CVT. Damage caused by the use of line 䊊A . For additional information on brake fluid
fluids other than as recommended is type, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
not covered under NISSAN’s New Ve- and capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
hicle Limited Warranty. information” section of this manual.
● Using fluids that are not equivalent to LDI2815 If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may brake system should be thoroughly checked by a
also damage the CVT. Damage caused WARNING NISSAN dealer.
by the use of fluids other than as recom-
● Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
fluid may damage the brake system.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is The use of improper fluids can damage
required, we recommend a NISSAN dealer for the brake system and affect the vehi-
servicing. cle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers
out of reach of children.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving ● Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
conditions require an increased amount of Clean the battery with a solution of baking
windshield-washer fluid. soda and water.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- ● Make certain the terminal connections are
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- clean and securely tightened.
freeze or equivalent.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
CAUTION longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.
● Do not substitute engine antifreeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid. NOTE:
This may result in damage to the paint.
Care should be taken to avoid situations
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
that can lead to potential battery discharge
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
LDI2816 and potential no-start conditions such as:
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
1. Installation or extended use of electronic
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID cohol based washer fluid concentrates
accessories that consume battery power
RESERVOIR may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield- when the engine is not running (Phone char-
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi- washer reservoir. gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the low ● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only
windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on. water to the manufacturer’s recom- driven short distances. In these cases, the
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift mended levels before pouring the fluid battery may need to be charged to maintain
the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshield- into the windshield-washer fluid reser- battery health.
washer fluid into the reservoir opening. voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better concentrate and water.
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield-
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio.
LDI2817
Battery (Type B) (if so equipped)
NOTE:
Do not try to open the top of the battery.
The Type B battery is not equipped with remov-
able vent caps.
JUMP STARTING
LDI0302
If jump starting is necessary, refer to “Jump start-
2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is ing” in the “In case of emergency” section of this
necessary to add fluid, add only distilled manual. If the engine does not start by jump
water to bring the level up to the bottom of starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
the filler opening. Do not overfill. Reinstall Contact a NISSAN dealer.
the vent caps.
LDI2130 SDI1895
QR25DE engine REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Drive belt automatic tensioner pulley Iridium-tipped spark plugs
3. Water pump pulley It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped 䊊
A
4. Generator pulley spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
5. Air conditioner compressor pulley spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
WARNING Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
Be sure the ignition switch is placed in the iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regap-
OFF or LOCK position before servicing ping.
drive belt. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly. ● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
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 a NISSAN dealer
for assistance.
LDI2818 LDI2819
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and 2. Unlatch the retaining clips 䊊
C and move air
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance cleaner cover 䊊D forward.
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
3. Remove air cleaner filter.
nance Guide.”
Follow the removal instruction in reverse order to
To remove the air cleaner filter:
install air cleaner filter, air cleaner cover and air
1. Push the retaining clips 䊊 A and pull air cleaner duct.
cleaner duct 䊊
B straight up to remove.
NOTE:
After installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover and air cleaner
duct are seated correctly and all the retain-
ing clips are latched.
WARNING CLEANING
● Operating the engine with the air If your windshield is not clear after using the
cleaner removed can cause you or oth- windshield-washer or if a wiper blade chatters
ers to be burned. The air cleaner not when running, wax or other material may be on
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if the blade or windshield.
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer
the engine backfires, you could be solution or a mild detergent. Your windshield is
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear
removed, and be careful when working water.
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed. Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or rinse the blades with clear water. If your wind-
attempt to start the engine with the air shield is still not clear after cleaning the blades
cleaner removed. Doing so could result LDI2476
and using the wiper, replace the blades.
in serious injury. REPLACING
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER CAUTION Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air- Worn windshield wiper blades can dam- To replace the windshield wiper blades, follow
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces age the windshield and impair driver the procedure below:
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is vision.
1. When ignition switch is ON or within
located behind the glove box. For additional in-
60 seconds after placing the ignition switch
formation, refer to the “NISSAN Service and
from the ON to OFF position, place the
Maintenance Guide” for change intervals.
windshield wiper and washer lever into the
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer. OFF position.
2. Rapidly lift the windshield wiper and washer
lever 䊊
A upwards twice within 0.5 seconds.
This action will cause the wipers to auto-
matically take the service position.
Rear window wiper blade If the brakes do not operate properly, have the Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace- be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
ment is required. Self-adjusting brakes moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting function or performance of the brake system.
brakes. Proper brake inspection intervals should
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust be followed. For additional information regard-
every time the brake pedal is applied. ing brake inspections, refer to the appropriate
maintenance schedule information in the
WARNING “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
LDI2821
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery or removed parts.
LDI2760
5. If the fuse is open 䊊B , replace it with an
equivalent good fuse 䊊C.
NOTE:
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.
LDI2354
LDI2001
HEADLIGHTS ● Only touch the base when handling the FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb bulb. Never touch the glass envelope. Replacing the fog light bulb
(if so equipped) Touching the glass could significantly
affect bulb life and/or headlight If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer.
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which performance.
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. CAUTION
● High pressure halogen gas is sealed
They can be replaced from inside the engine inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may ● High pressure halogen gas is sealed
compartment without removing the headlight as- break if the glass envelope is scratched inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
sembly. or the bulb is dropped. break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
If headlight bulb replacement is required, see a ● Use the same number and wattage as
NISSAN dealer. shown in the chart. ● When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
CAUTION Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
● Use the same number and wattage as
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
● Aiming is not necessary after replacing originally installed as shown in the
temperature difference between the inside and
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is chart.
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer or a malfunction. If large drops of water collect ● Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light
qualified workshop. inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer or quali- for a long period of time as dust, mois-
● Do not leave the headlight assembly fied workshop. ture and smoke may enter the fog light
open without a bulb installed for a long body and affect the performance of the
Replacing the LED headlight bulb (if fog light.
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke,
etc. entering the headlight body may so equipped)
affect bulb performance. Remove the If LED headlight bulb replacement is required,
bulb from the headlight assembly just see a NISSAN dealer.
before a replacement bulb is installed.
WDI0263
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp
and/or cover.
If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in the display screen by sending a signal affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire
the “In case of emergency” section of this from a sensor that is installed in each pressures should be checked regularly
manual. wheel. because:
TIRE PRESSURE The TPMS will activate only when the ● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph ● Tires can lose air suddenly when
(TPMS) (25 km/h). Also, this system may not de- driven over potholes or other objects
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
WARNING example a flat tire while driving). parking.
Radio waves could adversely affect For additional information, refer to “Low
electric medical equipment. Those The tire pressures should be checked
tire pressure warning light” in the “Instru- when the tires are cold. The tires are
who use a pacemaker should con- ments and controls” section, “Tire Pres-
tact the electric medical equipment considered COLD after the vehicle has
manufacturer for the possible influ- sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
ences before use. “Starting and driving” section and “Flat less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire tire” in the “In case of emergency” section speeds.
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It of this manual.
The TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert pro-
monitors tire pressure of all tires except Tire inflation pressure vides visual and audible signals outside
the spare. When the low tire pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the the vehicle for inflating the tires to the
warning light is lit and the Tire Pressure
spare) often and always prior to long dis- recommended COLD tire pressure. For
Low - Add Air warning appears in the
tance trips. The recommended tire pres- additional information, refer to “TPMS
vehicle information display, one or more of
sure specifications are shown on the with Easy Fill Tire Alert” in the “Starting
your tires is significantly under-inflated. If and driving” section of this manual.
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
equipped, the system also displays pres-
or the Tire and Loading Information label Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
sure of all tires (except the spare tire) on
under the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading. der inflation, may adversely affect
The Tire and Loading Information label is tire life and vehicle handling.
8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
WARNING ● For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
● Improperly inflated tires can fail Tire Safety Information” (US) or
suddenly and cause an accident. “Tire Safety Information”
● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
(GVWR) is located on the mation Booklet.
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 may result in reduced tire
life, unsafe operating conditions
due to premature tire failure, or
unfavorable handling character-
istics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading beyond
the specified capacity may also
result in failure of other vehicle
components.
● Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge
to ensure that the tire pressures
are at the specified level.
LDI2737
3. Two-digit code: Tire size. coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufactur- Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-35
Other Tire-related Terminology ● Replacement tires may have a lower All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
In addition to the many terms that are speed rating than the factory equipped
tires, and may not match the potential CAUTION
defined throughout this section, Intended maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed ● ONLY use spare tires specified for the
Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that the maximum speed rating of the tire. AWD model.
contains a whitewall, bears white lettering
● Replacing tires with those not originally If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or specified by NISSAN could affect the
model name molding that is higher or that all four tires be replaced with tires of the
proper operation of the low tire pres-
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern.
deeper than the same molding on the sure warning system.
The tire pressure and wheel alignment should
other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the out- ● For additional information regarding also be checked and corrected as necessary.
ward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In- Contact a NISSAN dealer.
tire that has a particular side that must formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
always face outward when mounted on a tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa- All season tires
tion Booklet.
vehicle. NISSAN specifies All Season tires on some mod-
● Always use tires of the same type, size, els to provide good performance all year, includ-
TYPES OF TIRES brand, construction and tread pattern ing snowy and icy road conditions. All Season
on all four wheels. Failure to do so may tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S
WARNING result in a circumference difference be- on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have better snow
tween tires on the front and rear axles traction than All Season tires and may be more
● When changing or replacing tires, be which can cause the Vehicle Dynamic
sure all four tires are of the same type appropriate in some areas.
Control (VDC) system to malfunction re-
(i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) and sulting in personal injury or death, ex-
construction. A NISSAN dealer may be Summer tires
cessive tire wear and may damage the
able to help you with information about transmission, transfer case and differ- NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models
tire type, size, speed rating and ential gears. to provide superior performance on dry roads.
availability. Summer tire performance is substantially re-
duced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have
the tire traction rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.
WARNING
● After rotating the tires, check and
adjust the tire pressure.
WDI0258
● Retighten the wheel nuts when
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
Tire rotation cases of a flat tire, etc.).
NISSAN recommends rotating the tires ● Do not include the spare tire in
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). the tire rotation.
For additional information on tire replac- ● For additional information re-
ing procedures, refer to “Flat tire” in the “In garding tires, refer to “Important
case of emergency” section in this Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
manual. (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
As soon as possible, tighten the mation Booklet.
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-39
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
● The original tires have built-in sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
tread wear indicators. When the “Technical and consumer information” section of
wear indicators are visible, the this manual.
tire(s) should be replaced.
● Tires degrade with age and use. WARNING
Have tires, including the spare, ● The use of tires other than those recom-
over 6 years old checked by a mended or the mixed use of tires of
qualified technician because different brands, construction (bias,
some tire damage may not be ob- bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
vious. Replace the tires as neces- can adversely affect the ride, braking,
sary to prevent tire failure and handling, VDC system, ground clear-
possible personal injury. ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration,
WDI0259 ● Improper service of the spare tire headlight aim and bumper height.
Tire wear and damage may result in serious personal in- Some of these effects may lead to acci-
jury. If it is necessary to repair the dents and could result in serious per-
1. Wear indicator spare tire, contact a NISSAN sonal injury.
dealer.
2. Location mark ● For 2WD models, if your vehicle was
● For additional information re- originally equipped with 4 tires that
WARNING garding tires, refer to “Important were the same size and you are only
Tire Safety Information” (US) or replacing 2 of the 4 tires, install the new
● Tires should be periodically in- “Tire Safety Information” tires on the rear axle. Placing new tires
spected for wear, cracking, bulg- (Canada) in the Warranty Infor- on the front axle may cause loss of
ing or objects caught in the tread. mation Booklet. vehicle control in some driving condi-
If excessive wear, cracks, bulging tions and cause an accident and per-
or deep cuts are found, the tire(s) Replacing wheels and tires sonal injury
should be replaced.
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
• Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)
Fuel 14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 gal 55 L • For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section of
the manual.
With oil filter • Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
change • Engine oil with API Certification Mark
4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6 L • SAE viscosity 0W-20
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional pe-
Engine oil troleum oils may be used and meet all specifications and requirements nec-
QR25DE
Drain and refill essary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
Without oil
4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3 L tions” in this section.
filter change
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
8.1 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
Cooling system With reservoir 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal
equivalent
• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in
NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equiva-
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) lent to Genuine NISSAN CVT NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused
— — —
fluid by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80–W90 or equiva-
Differential gear oil — — —
lent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
RECOMMENDATIONS cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
Selecting the correct oil do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory Oil additives
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
mation, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recom-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
tenance intervals are followed.
order to improve fuel economy.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
Select only engine oils that meet the American
previously used should not be used.
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
9-6 Technical and consumer information
Oil viscosity Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
CAUTION
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes the oil before the first recommended change The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
with temperature. Because of this, it is important interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend cause severe damage to the air condition-
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the ing system and will require the replace-
upon how you use your vehicle.
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper- ment of all air conditioner system
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil Operation under the following conditions may components.
viscosity other than that recommended could require more frequent oil and filter changes:
cause serious engine damage. The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
● repeated short distance driving at cold out- NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
Selecting the correct oil filter side temperatures layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a ● driving in dusty conditions
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When tions require the recovery and recycling of any
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or its ● extensive idling refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
equivalent for the reason described in “Change ● towing a trailer technicians and equipment needed to recover
intervals.”
● stop and go commuting and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
Change intervals ant.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN Ser-
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your vice and Maintenance Guide” for the mainte- Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
engine are based on the use of the specified nance schedule. conditioner system.
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
recommended oil and filter change intervals REFRIGERANT AND OIL
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
RECOMMENDATIONS
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
Warranty. ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and NISSAN A/C
system oil Type ND-OIL8 or the exact
equivalents.
ENGINE
Model QR25DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0)
Displacement cu in (cm3) 151.82 (2,488)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed
CVT (in N position)
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO % at idle
Spark plug FXE20HE-11C
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
WARNING ● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb ● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
weight plus the combined weight of Total load capacity - maximum total
● It is extremely dangerous to ride passengers and cargo. weight limit specified of the load
in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In (passengers and cargo) for the ve-
a collision, people riding in these ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- hicle. This is the maximum combined
areas are more likely to be seri- ing) - maximum total combined
ously injured or killed. weight of occupants and cargo that
weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas- can be loaded into the vehicle. If the
● Do not allow people to ride in any sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the
area of your vehicle that is not tongue load and any other optional trailer tongue weight must be in-
equipped with seats and seat equipment. This information is lo- cluded as part of the cargo load. This
belts. cated on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. information is located on the Tire and
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle certification label. Loading Information label.
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly. ● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - ● Cargo capacity - permissible weight
maximum weight (load) limit specified of cargo, the subtracted weight of
TERMS for the front or rear axle. This informa- occupants from the load limit.
It is important to familiarize yourself with tion is located on the
the following terms before loading your F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
vehicle: label.
LTI0152
Example
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
WTI0160 LTI2031
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a col- Tongue load Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
lision. Be especially careful when driving. (GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight
If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driv- When using a weight carrying or a weight distrib-
ing speed, pull to the side of the road in a uting hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 - (GAW)
safe area. Allow the engine to cool and 15% of the total trailer load or use the trailer
tongue load specified by the trailer manufacturer. The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed
return to normal operation. For additional the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
information, refer to “If your vehicle over- The tongue load must be within the maximum
tongue load limits shown in the following “Towing shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
heats” in the “In case of emergency” sec- label. The GVW equals the combined weight of
tion of this manual. Load/Specification” chart. If the tongue load be-
comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
proper tongue load. hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional
CAUTION equipment. In addition, front or rear GAW must
Vehicle damage resulting from improper not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
towing procedures is not covered by (GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
NISSAN warranties. certification label.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
WARNING
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
A vehicle equipped with All -Wheel Drive reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
(AWD) should never be tested using a two I/M test, check the vehicle’s tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna- inspection/maintenance test readiness condi- road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
mometers used by some states for emis- tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
sions testing), or similar equipment. Make without starting the engine. If the Malfunction is designed to record data related to vehicle
sure you inform the test facility personnel Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec- dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
before it is placed on a dynamometer. condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
Using the wrong test equipment may re- after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
sult in drivetrain damage or unexpected “ready”. Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the ● How various systems in your vehicle were
vehicle movement which could result in “ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle for operating;
serious vehicle damage or personal injury. testing.
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
Due to legal requirements in some states and safety belts were buckled/fastened;
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- ● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
the emission control system. ● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
● Sounds are not recorded.
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary These data can help provide a better understand-
usage of the vehicle. ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
Technical and consumer information 9-29
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
the type of personally identifying data routinely Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model
acquired during a crash investigation. year and prior can be purchased. A Genuine
NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
service and repair information for your vehicle.
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
This manual is the same one used by the factory-
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
trained technicians working at NISSAN dealer-
facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such
ships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
also be purchased.
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only For USA
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
mitted by law.
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this model
year and prior, please contact your nearest
NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and loca-
tion of a NISSAN dealer in your area, call the
NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-387-0122
and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist
you.
10-7
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . . . .9-9
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-30
Wheel/tire size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
When traveling or registering in another
country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-56
Locking passengers’ windows . . . . . . .2-57
Power rear windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-58
Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-58
Windshield-washer fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13
Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35
Wiper blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34
10-8
GAS STATION INFORMATION
FUEL RECOMMENDATION: ● Do not use fuel that contains the octane For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man- oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane consumer information” section of this manual.
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using fuel
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
containing MMT may adversely affect COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
ber (Research octane number 91).
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la- Refer to Tire and Loading Information label.
CAUTION beled to indicate MMT content, so you The label is typically located on the driver side
● Using a fuel other than that specified may have to consult your gasoline re- center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
could adversely affect the emission tailer for more details. Note that Fed- information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
control system, and may also affect the eral and California laws prohibit the use “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
warranty coverage. of MMT in reformulated gasoline. manual.
● Under no circumstances should a ● U.S. government regulations require
leaded gasoline be used, because this ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi- RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
will damage the three-way catalyst. fied by a small, square, orange and BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
black label with the common abbrevia-
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
tion or the appropriate percentage for use, follow the break-in procedure recommenda-
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
that region. tions for the future reliability and economy of your
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically For additional information, refer to “Recom- new vehicle. For additional information, refer to
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad- mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the “Break-in schedule” in the “Starting and driving”
versely affect the emission control de- “Technical and consumer information” section of section of this manual. Failure to follow these
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam- recommendations may result in vehicle damage
this manual.
age caused by such fuel is not covered or shortened engine life.
by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Warranty.
• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• SAE Viscosity 0W-20
2016 NISSAN ROGUE
®
2016 ROGUE
OWNER’S MANUAL
T32-D
Publication No.: OM0E
OM16EA0L32U2
0T32U1
Printed in U.S.A. For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
T00UM-JM03D T32-D