Nissan Altima (2024 year). Manual in english

NOTE:

Some cellular phones may require you to
accept certain permissions in order to
enable features on your Bluetooth® sys-
tem. During the Bluetooth® pairing pro-
cess, please check your cellular phone’s
display for a pop-up with the request to
grant phonebook access.
Granting phonebook access permission
will allow your contacts to be down-
loaded to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® sys-
tem. A pop-up may display on your cellu-
lar phone stating that the Bluetooth®
system would like to access your con-
tacts and call history. Please select “Al-
low” or Yes” to grant this permission.

Automatic Connecting Procedure

If no phone is connected to the system,
press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds.
After the prompt, speak “Add Phone”, the
system will announce “transferring to the
add phone settings menu”. The system will
start the pairing procedure. When a com-
patible phone is found, a message with a
PIN appears on the screen. Operate the
Bluetooth® phone to complete the con-
nection process. For additional informa-
tion, see “Bluetooth® connections screen”
(P. 4-81).

VOICE COMMANDS

Voice commands can be used to operate
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
Press and hold the

button for less

than 1.5 seconds to bring up the phone
command menu. The commands avail-
able are:
• Call <name>
• Dial <number>
• Recent Calls
• Read/Send Text (if so equipped)
• Siri® (if so equipped)
• Voice Assistant (if so equipped)
• Phonebook
• Quick Dial
• Redial
• Select Phone
• Add Phone
• Call <name> Mobile
• Call <name> Home
• Call <name> Office
• Call <name> Main
• Call <name> Other
• Settings

“Call <name>”

Speak this command to make a call to a
contact that is stored in the phonebook.
Say “Call” followed by a phonebook name to
initiate a call. If the system does not recog-
nize the name it will display a list of similar
names. After the prompt, speak or touch
an item number from the displayed list to
place the call.

“Dial <number>”

Speak this command to make a call with a
spoken phone number. After the prompt,
say “Dial” followed by a 7 to 10 digit phone
number. The system will repeat the num-
ber back. Say “Dial” to initiate the call or
“Correction” to re-enter the phone number.

“Recent Calls”

The following commands are available un-
der “Recent Calls”:
• Incoming Calls

Speak this command to list the last 20 in-
coming calls to the vehicle. If the call is from
an entry in the phonebook, the name will
be displayed. Otherwise, the phone num-
ber of the incoming call will be displayed.
When prompted, speak or touch the item
number on the screen to place the call.
Touch the “Next” key to move through the
list of incoming calls.

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• Outgoing Calls

Speak this command to list the last 20
outgoing calls from the vehicle. If the call
was to an entry in the phonebook, the
name will be displayed. Otherwise, the
phone number of the outgoing call will be
displayed.
When prompted, speak or touch the item
number on the screen to place the call.
Touch the “Next” key to move through the
list of outgoing calls.

• Missed Calls

Speak this command to list the last 20
missed calls to the vehicle. If the call is
from an entry in the phonebook, the
name will be displayed. Otherwise, the
phone number of the missed call will be
displayed.
When prompted, speak or touch the item
number on the screen to place the call.
Touch the “Next” key to move through the
list of missed calls.

“Read Text/Send Text” (if so
equipped)

Speak this command to access text mes-
saging functions.

For additional information, see “Text mes-
saging” (P. 4-78).

“Phonebook through voice
command”

Speak “Phonebook” to view a list of quick
steps to access entries stored in the
phonebook. Commands are organized by
the phone number type selected in the cel-
lular device. For additional information, re-
fer to the cellular phone’s owner’s manual.

The following commands are available:
• <Say a Contact Name>
• <Say a Contact Name> Main
• <Say a Contact Name> Home
• <Say a Contact Name> Mobile
• <Say a Contact Name> Office
• <Say a Contact Name> Other

For additional information on manually se-
lecting phonebook entries, see “Making a
call” (P. 4-77).

“Quick dial”

Speak this command to access the Quick
dial menu. After the prompt, speak or se-
lect an item number on the displayed list to
place the call. For additional information,
see “Making a call” (P. 4-77).

“Redial”

Speak this command to call the last num-
ber dialed. After the prompt, say “Redial” to
dial the number of the last outgoing call.
The system will display “Redialing <name/
number>”. The name of the phonebook en-
try will be displayed if it is available, other-
wise the number being redialed will be
displayed.

“Select Phone”

Speak this command to access the Con-
nections menu. For additional information,
see “Bluetooth® connections screen”
(P. 4-81).

“Add Phone”

Speak this command to access the Con-
nections menu. For additional information,
see “Bluetooth® connections screen”
(P. 4-81).

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“Settings”

Speak this command to access the Sys-
tem Voice settings menu. The system will
exit Voice Recognition mode. Touch one of
the following options on the screen to
change the settings.
• Beep Only for Opening Prompt

By touching the “ON” key, the indicator
light will illuminate, the system voice will
turn off and only a tone will sound when
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem is activated. To turn the system voice
back on, touch the “ON” key again, the
indicator light will turn off.

• Best Match List

When the system doesn't recognize a
phonebook name or dial number, it will
provide a list of similar sounding results.
To turn this off, touch the “ON” key, the
indicator light will turn off. To turn on,
touch the “ON” key again, the indicator
light will turn on.

PHONE DISPLAY SCREEN

The Phone screen can be displayed by
pressing the

button on the control

panel.

The following options are displayed:
• Quick Dial

Displays the Quick Dial screen. For addi-
tional information, see “Quick dial” (P. 4-75)

• Phonebook

Displays the Phonebook screen. For addi-
tional information, see “Making a call”
(P. 4-77).

• Call History

Displays the Call History screen. For addi-
tional information, see “Making a call”
(P. 4-77).

• Dial Number

Displays the Dial Number screen. For ad-
ditional information, see “Making a call”
(P. 4-77).

• Text Message

Displays the received message screen.
For additional information, see “Text mes-
saging” (P. 4-78).

• Connections

Displays the Connections screen. For ad-
ditional information, see “Bluetooth® con-
nections screen” (P. 4-81).

• Volume

Displays the volume adjustment screen.
For additional information, see “Volume &
beeps” (P. 4-84).

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MAKING A CALL

1. Press the

button on the Launch Bar.

The “Phone” screen will appear on the
display.

2. Select one of the options to make a call.

Phonebook

To access the phonebook:

1. Press the

button on the steering

wheel or touch the “

” key on the

launch bar.

2. Touch the “Phonebook” key.

3. Choose the desired entry from the dis-

played list.

Call History

1. Select a phonebook name or phone

number from the recent incoming, out-
going, or missed calls tabs.

2. Touch a phonebook name or phone

number listed to initiate the call.

Dial Number
1. Enter the phone number manually using

the keypad displayed on the screen.

2. Touch the “OK” key on the screen to initi-

ate the call.

For additional options to make a call, see
“Voice commands” (P. 4-74).

DURING A CALL

While a call is active the following options
will appear on the control panel display:
• Mute

Touch this key to mute or unmute the
system.

• Dial Number

Touch this key to dial digits during the
phone call.

• Switch to Handset

Touch the “Use Handset” key on the
screen to transfer the call to the handset
(cellular phone). To transfer the call back
from the handset to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System, press the

button on the control panel then

select the “Transfer Hands-free” key on
the screen.

NOTE:

Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular telephones while driving.

• Switch Call
This option will only be available when a
second call is active.

supported

the

phone,

the

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
allows for call waiting functionality. If a
call is received while another call is al-

ready active, a message will be displayed
on the screen. Press the

button on

the steering wheel or touch the “
Answer” key on screen to accept the in-
coming call. Touch the “

Decline” key

on the screen to reject the second call.

While a call is active, press the

button

on the steering wheel to access additional
options.

Speak

one

the

following

commands:
• “Send Digits”

Speak this command followed by the dig-
its to enter digits during the phone call.

• “Switch call”

Speak this command to hold the second
call and switch back to the original call.

RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL

When a call is received by the phone con-
nected to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System, the call information is
displayed on the control panel display.

To accept the incoming call, either:
• Press the

button on the steering

wheel, or

• Touch the “

Answer” key on the

screen.

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To end or reject an incoming call, either:
• Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel, or

• Touch the “

Decline” key on the

screen.

If the user is not able to answer the call
right away, touch the “Hold Call” key dis-
played on the screen. A message will be
played for the caller: “I’m not able to take a
call right now.” The user may then accept
the call when available or reject the call.

TEXT MESSAGING (if so equipped)

WARNING

•

Laws in some jurisdictions may re-
strict the use of “Text-to-Speech”.
Check local regulations before using
this feature.

•

Laws in some jurisdictions may re-
strict the use of some of the applica-
tions and features, such as social
networking and texting. Check local
regulations for any requirements.

•

Use the text messaging feature after
stopping your vehicle in a safe loca-
tion. If you have to use the feature
while

driving,

exercise

extreme

caution at all times so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.

•

If you are unable to devote full atten-
tion to vehicle operation while using
the text messaging feature, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle.

NOTE:

This feature is automatically disabled if
the connected device does not support
the Message Access Profile (MAP). For
additional

information,

refer

the

phone’s owner’s manual for details and
instructions.

NOTE:

Many phones may require special per-
mission to enable text messaging. Check
the phone’s screen during Bluetooth®
pairing. For some phones, you may need
to enable ‘Notifications’ in the phone’s
Bluetooth® menu for text messages
to appear on the headunit. For addi-

tional information, refer to your phone’s
owner’s manual. Text message integra-
tion requires that the phone support
MAP (Message Access Profile) for both
receiving and sending text messages.
Some phones may not support all
text messaging features. Please refer
to

www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth

www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for compat-
ibility information, as well as your de-
vice’s owner’s manual.

The system allows for the sending and re-
ceiving of text messages through the ve-
hicle interface.

The availability of the text message func-
tion may vary depending on the cellular
phone.

When the cellular phone connected to the
vehicle receives a text message, a notifica-
tion will appear on the control panel dis-
play. To check the message, touch the
“Read” key. Touch the “Ignore” key to save
the message to be checked later.

Access text messaging through the ve-
hicles Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone or
through the vehicles control panel.

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Text messaging using Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System (if so
equipped)

Sending a text message (if so equipped)

1. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds.

2. Say “Send Text” after the tone.

3. The system will provide a list of available

commands in order to determine the
recipient of the text message. Choose
from the following:

• Phonebook
• Quick Dial
• Incoming Calls
• Outgoing Calls
• Missed Calls
• Dial

4. Once a recipient is chosen, the system

prompts for which message to send.
Nine predefined messages are avail-
able. To choose one of the predefined
messages, speak one of the following
after the tone:

• “Driving, can't text”
• “Call me”
• “On my way”

• “Running late”
• “Okay”
• “Yes”
• “No”
• “Where are you?”
• “When?”

Reading a received text message

1. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for less than 1.5 seconds.

2. Say “Read Text” after the tone.

The display will show a list of 20 messages
with the sender and delivery time. Touch
the “Next” key on the screen to view all mes-
sages. To view a text message press the

button on the steering wheel and

speak the number item list on the screen.
The following options will be available:
• Play

Speak this command to have the system
say the message.

• Reply

Speak this command to send a text mes-
sage response to the sender of the text
message.

• Call

Speak this command to call the sender.

• Previous

Speak this command to move to the pre-
vious text message (if available).

• Next

Speak this command to move to the next
text message (if available).

Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped)

If a connected phone is equipped with Siri®,
it can also be used to create custom mes-
sages that are sent through the phone. For
additional information, see “Siri® Eyes Free”
(P. 4-65).

NOTE:

Text messages are only displayed if the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

NOTE:

For Apple iPhones®, text messages can
only be sent through Siri.

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Text messaging using the control
panel

Display received message list

1. Press the

button on the control

panel.

2. Touch the “Text Message” key on the

screen

3. Touch an item on the list to read or reply

to the message.

Up to 100 messages can be stored in the
message list.

Received message screen

Touching the “Read” key on the incoming
message notification screen or selecting a
message from the message list will show
the details of the received message on the
display.

Available actions:
• Prev.

Touch this key to read the previous
message.

• Next

Touch this key to read the next message.

• Play/Stop

Touch the “Play” key to have the hands-
free phone system read out the received
message. Touch the “Stop” key to stop
reading.

• Call

If the sender of the message is registered
in the phonebook, touch the “Call” key to
make a call to the sender.

• Reply

A reply message can be selected from
the predefined list.

Sending a text message (if so equipped)

This function may not be supported de-
pending on the cellular phone.

1. Press the

button on the control

panel.

2. Touch the “Text Message” key on the

screen.

3. Touch the “Create Message” key on the

screen.

The following items are available:

Available item

Action

Enter Number by Keypad

Enter the phone number of the recipient using the keypad. Touch the “OK” key to confirm.

Quick Dial

Select a recipient from the quick dial list.

Phonebook

Select a recipient from the phonebook.

Call History

Select a recipient/phone number from call history.

Select Text

Touch to display a list of predefined text messages.

Send

Touch to send the message.

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BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS
SCREEN

“

” (back) key

Bluetooth tab

Connections screen

“Add New” key

“

” (settings) key

“

” (info) key

“

” (Bluetooth® Audio connection) key

“

” (Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone

System connection) key

Access the Connections screen to change
settings and view Bluetooth® information.
To access the Connections screen press
the

MENU button on the control panel.

Touch the “Connections” key on the screen
then select the Bluetooth tab.

The paired phone will be added to the list
on the Bluetooth® connections screen.

Touching the name of another device on
the list will switch the connected device.

“

” (back) key

Touch the “

” key to go back to the

previous screen.

Connecting Bluetooth®

For additional information on connecting a
cellular phone or device to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System, see “Bluetooth®
connecting procedure” (P. 4-73).

NOTE:

Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a differ-
ent location may reduce or eliminate the
noise.

Bluetooth tab

This tab will display up to six Bluetooth®
devices. If six devices are already con-
nected, one of the devices must be deleted
before another device can be connected.

“Add New” key

Touch the key on the screen to connect a
new Bluetooth® device. For additional in-
formation, see “Bluetooth® connecting
procedure” (P. 4-73).

“

” (Bluetooth® settings) key

Touch the “

” key on the screen to

display a list of options.
•

Bluetooth

Touch this key to turn the Bluetooth®
connection on or off

•

Favorite (Connection first)

Touch this key to change which device
will be connected first when multiple de-
vices are connected to the vehicle.
Turn the “

” key on or off to make the

device a favorite connection.
Turn the “

” key on or off to make the

device a favorite connection.

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•

Pin

Touch this key to customize the PIN code.
Input a four digit number then touch the
“OK” key. The new PIN will be set.

“

” (info) key

Touch the “

” key on the screen to

display the information of the cellular
phone or to delete the device.

Touch the “Delete” key to remove a paired
device then select “Yes” when a message
appears.

“

” (Bluetooth® Hands-Free

Phone System connection) key

A list of connected devices will be displayed
on the screen. Touch the “

” key next to

the name to connect a device to the
Hands-Free Phone System. If the phone is
listed as a favorite, a star will appear on the
icon. Touch the key again to disconnect the
device. The device will not be removed
from the list. For additional information
on removing a device, see “

(info) key”

(P. 4-82).

“

” (Bluetooth® Audio

connection) key

A list of connected devices will be displayed
on the screen. Touch the “

” key next

to the name to connect a device to
Bluetooth® Audio. If the device is listed as a
favorite, a star will appear on the icon.
Touch the key again to disconnect the
device. The device will not be removed
from the list. For additional information
on removing a device, see “

(info) key”

(P. 4-82).

PHONE AND TEXT MESSAGE
SETTINGS

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System set-
tings can be changed according to the us-
er’s preference. To access the “Phone” set-
tings menu press the

MENU button on

the control panel. Touch the “Settings” key
then select the “Phone” key.

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The following options are available:

Menu Item

Result

Quick Dial

Edit

Entries in the Quick Dial can be edited. For additional information, see “Quick dial” (P. 4-75).

Delete All

Deletes all of the stored phone numbers in quick dial.

Phonebook

Download Entire Phone-
book

All the phone numbers that are stored in a phonebook in the cellular phone that is connected to the vehicle are
downloaded at once. For additional information, refer to the cellular phone’s owner’s manual.

Auto Downloaded

Turns on/off automatic downloading of the phonebook when a new phone is connected.

Text Message

Turns the text messaging function on/off.

Text Message Ringtone

Turn the incoming message sound on/off.

Signature

Turns the signature setting for the outgoing text message on/off.

Auto Reply

Turns the automatic text message reply function on/off.

Auto Reply Text Message

Select the text message to be used for the automatic reply. Choose from a list of predefined messages.

Notifications

Driver Only

When this item is turned on, incoming call notification is displayed only on the handset.

Vehicle Ringtone

Turns the vehicle ringtone on/off.

Automatic Hold

When this item turns on, an incoming call will be put on hold automatically.

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VOLUME & BEEPS

There are several methods to customize
the volume settings.

Volume & Beeps

The Volume & Beeps screen can be found
by pressing the

MENU button on the

control panel, touching the “Settings” key
on the screen and selecting “Volume &
Beeps”. To adjust the volume of the follow-
ing options, touch the “–” and “+” keys on the
screen.

The available settings are:
• Ringtone

Adjust the volume level of the ringtone of
incoming calls.

• Outgoing Call

Adjust the volume level of the outgoing
calls.

• Voice Prompt Vol.

Adjust the volume level of the system
voice.

• Text-to-speech Vol.

Adjust the volume of the replay voice for
text messaging.

• Button Beeps

Turns on/off the button beep sounds and
alarm for prohibited operations.

Volume Settings

The Volume settings screen can be found
by pressing the

button on the control

panel then touching the “Volume” key on
the screen. To adjust the volume of the
following options, touch the “–” and “+” keys
on the screen.

The available settings are:
• Ringtone

Adjust the volume level of the ringtone of
incoming calls.

• Outgoing Call

Adjust the volume level of the outgoing
calls.

“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” and
“Made for iPad” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod, iPhone or iPad, respec-
tively, and has been certified by the devel-
oper to meet Apple performance stan-
dards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod, iPhone or iPad may affect wire-
less performance.

iPad, iPhone, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod
shuffle and iPod touch are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Lightning is a trademark of
Apple Inc.

iPod®/iPhone®

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WARNING

•

Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves 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.

•

Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked in
the trunk where they could be seri-
ously injured. Keep the car locked,
with the rear seatback and trunk lid
securely latched when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

•

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It

can

cause

uncon-

sciousness or death.

•

If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the ve-
hicle inspected immediately.

•

Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.

•

Do not park the vehicle with the en-
gine running for any extended length
of time.

•

Keep the rear vent windows, lift-
gates, doors and trunk lids (if so
equipped) closed while driving, oth-
erwise

exhaust

gases

could

drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with one of
these open, follow these precau-
tions:

1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the

air recirculation but-

ton to off and the fan control dial
to high to circulate the air.

•

If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the trunk lid or
the body, follow the manufacturer's
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.

•

The exhaust system and body should
be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes

are entering into the passenger
compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involving

damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst
are burned at high temperatures to help
reduce pollutants.

WARNING

•

The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.

•

Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They may
ignite and cause a fire.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING

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Starting and driving

CAUTION

•

Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously
reduce the three-way catalyst's abil-
ity to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

•

Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep
driving if the engine misfires, or if no-
ticeable loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are de-
tected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

•

Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag-
ing the three-way catalyst.

•

Do not race the engine while warm-
ing it up.

•

Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumi-
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illu-
minated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunc-
tion indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, includ-
ing the installation of replacement or alter-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.

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5-5

Additional information:

• When using a wheel without the TPMS

such as the spare tire, the TPMS does not
monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire.

• The TPMS will activate only when the ve-

hicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph (25
km/h). Also, this system may not detect a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,
a flat tire while driving).

• The low tire pressure warning light does

not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted on all four tires. After
all four tires are inflated to the recom-
mended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low
tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pres-
sure gauge to check the tire pressure.

• The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning

appears in the vehicle information dis-
play when the low tire pressure warning
light is illuminated and low tire pressure is
detected. The “Tire Pressure Low - Add
Air” warning turns off when the low tire
pressure warning light turns off.

• The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning

appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the
low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated.

• The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning

does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.

• Tire pressure rises and falls depending on

the heat caused by the vehicle’s opera-
tion and the outside temperature. Do not
reduce the tire pressure after driving be-
cause the tire pressure rises after driving.
Low outside temperature can lower the
temperature of the air inside the tire
which can cause a lower tire inflation
pressure. This may cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate. If the
warning light illuminates, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.

• The Tire and Loading Information label is

located in the driver's door opening.

• You can also check the tire pressure of all

tires (except the spare) on the vehicle in-
formation display screen. The order of
the tire pressure figures displayed on the
screen corresponds with the actual order
of the tire position.

For additional information, see “Low tire
pressure warning light” (P. 2-15), “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 6-3) and
“Tire pressure” (P. 8-28).

WARNING

•

Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the

electric

medical

equipment

manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.

•

If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with underinflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and
increase the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and
could result in serious personal in-
jury. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light off. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire
as soon as possible. (For additional
information, see “Flat tire” (P. 6-3) for
changing a flat tire.)

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•

When using a wheel without the
TPMS such as the spare tire, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, tire pressure will not be in-
dicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning
light will flash for approximately 1
minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.

•

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

•

Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
sure sensors.

CAUTION

Do not place metalized film or any
metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the win-
dows. This may cause poor reception of
the signals from the tire pressure sen-
sors, and the TPMS will not function
properly.

Some devices and transmitters may tem-
porarily interfere with the operation of the
TPMS and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate.

Some examples are:
• Facilities or electric devices using similar

radio frequencies are near the vehicle.

• If a transmitter set to similar frequencies

is being used in or near the vehicle.

• If a computer (or similar equipment) or a

DC/AC converter is being used in or near
the vehicle.

The low tire pressure warning light may
illuminate in the following cases:
• If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel and

tire without TPMS.

• If the TPMS has been replaced and the ID

has not been registered.

• If the wheel is not originally specified by

NISSAN.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's au-
thority to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

contains

licence-exempt

transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference. (2) This de-
vice must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.

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TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert

When adding air to an under-inflated tire,
the TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert provides
visual and audible signals outside the ve-
hicle to help you inflate the tires to the rec-
ommended COLD tire pressure.

Vehicle set-up

1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.

2. Apply the parking brake and place the

shift lever in the P (Park) position.

3. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion. Do not start the engine.

Operation

1. Add air to the tire.

2. After a few seconds, the hazard indica-

tors will start flashing.

3. When

the

designated

pressure

reached, the horn beeps once and the
hazard indicators stop flashing.

4. Perform the above steps for each tire.

• If the tire is over-inflated more than

approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash
three times. To correct the pressure,
push the core of the valve stem on the

tire briefly to release pressure. When
the pressure reaches the designated
pressure, the horn beeps once.

• If the hazard indicator does not flash

within approximately 15 seconds after
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates
that the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not
operating.

• The TPMS will not activate the Easy-Fill

Tire Alert under the following conditions:

– If there is interference from an exter-

nal device or transmitter.

– The air pressure from the inflation

device is not sufficient to inflate the
tire.

– There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
– There is a malfunction in the horn or

hazard indicators.

– The identification code of the tire

pressure sensor is not registered to
the system.

– The battery of the tire pressure sen-

sor is low.

• If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert does not oper-

ate due to TPMS interference, move
the vehicle about 3 ft (1 m) backward
or forward and try again.

If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not working, use a
tire pressure gauge.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers, because these driving
practices could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle.

As with any vehicle, loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects or cause the vehicle to roll over,
particularly if the loss of control causes
the vehicle to slide sideways.

Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which
may cause drowsiness). Always wear your
seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual, and also in-
struct your passengers to do so.

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Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
the vehicle by following the procedure be-
low. Please note that this procedure is only
a general guide. The vehicle must be driven
as appropriate based on the conditions of
the vehicle, road and traffic.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-

celerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

vehicle to follow the road while vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to
drive the vehicle back onto the road sur-
face until vehicle speed is reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn

the steering wheel until both tires return
to the road surface. When all tires are on
the road surface, steer the vehicle to
stay in the appropriate driving lane.

• If you decide that it is not safe to return

the vehicle to the road surface based
on vehicle, road or traffic conditions,
gradually slow the vehicle to a stop in
a safe place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspecting the tires for wear and
damage. For additional information, see
“Wheels and tires” (P. 8-28). If a tire rapidly
loses air pressure or “blows-out” while driv-
ing, maintain control of the vehicle by fol-
lowing the procedure below. Please note
that this procedure is only a general guide.

The vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle, road
and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pres-
sure. Losing control of the vehicle may
cause a collision and result in personal
injury.

•

The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.

•

Do not rapidly apply the brakes.

•

Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.

•

Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac-

celerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

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5-9

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe lo-

cation off the road and away from traffic
if possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-

ally stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire. For additional infor-
mation, see “Changing a flat tire” (P. 6-4).

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-
stream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement.
Driving after drinking alcohol increases
the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Additionally, if you are injured in an ac-
cident, alcohol can increase the sever-
ity of the injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under
the influence of alcohol. Every year thou-
sands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related collisions. Although the lo-
cal laws vary on what is considered to be
legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most
people

underestimate

the

effects

alcohol.

Remember, drinking and driving don't mix!
That is true for drugs (over-the-counter,
prescription) and illegal drugs, too. Don't
drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is
impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other
physical condition.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your NISSAN is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your NISSAN is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.

Remember that 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod-
els are less capable than All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models for rough road driving and
extrication when stuck in deep snow or
mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

•

Spinning the front wheels on slippery
surfaces

may

cause

the

AWD

warning message to display and the
AWD system to automatically switch
from the AWD to the 2WD mode. This
could reduce the traction. Be espe-
cially careful when towing a trailer
(AWD models).

•

Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle
should be seated with their seat belt
fastened. This will keep you and your
passengers in position when driving
over rough terrain.

•

Do not drive across steep slopes. In-
stead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-road
vehicles can tip over sideways much
more easily than they can forward or
backward.

•

Many hills are too steep for any ve-
hicle. If you drive up them, you may
stall. If you drive down them, you may
not be able to control your speed. If
you drive across them, you may roll
over.

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•

Do not shift gears while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.

•

Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-
off or other hazard that could cause
an accident.

•

If your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around. Your
vehicle could tip or roll over. Always
back straight down in R (Reverse)
gear and apply brakes to control your
speed.

•

Heavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to overheat
and fade, resulting in loss of control
and an accident. Apply brakes lightly
and use a low gear to control your
speed.

•

Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough ter-
rain. Properly secure all cargo so it
will not be thrown forward and cause
injury to you or your passengers.

•

Exceeding the roof rack capacity can
raise the center of gravity excessively
and affect the handling and stability
of the vehicle.

•

Secure heavy loads in the cargo area
as far forward and as low as possible.
Do not equip the vehicle with tires
larger than specified in this manual.
This could cause your vehicle to roll
over.

•

Do not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could move
suddenly and injure your hands. In-
stead drive with your fingers and
thumbs on the outside of the rim.

•

Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.

•

Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may become hot.

•

Lower your speed when encounter-
ing strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your NISSAN is more
affected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control.

•

Do not drive beyond the perfor-
mance capability of the tires, even
with AWD engaged.

•

For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result
in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result
in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.

•

Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dyna-
mometer (such as the dynamom-
eters used by some states for emis-
sions testing) or similar equipment
even if the other two wheels are
raised off the ground. Make sure you
inform test facility personnel that
your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamom-
eter. Using the wrong test equipment
may result in drivetrain damage or
unexpected

vehicle

movement

which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.

•

When a wheel is off the ground due to
an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.

•

Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.

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5-11

•

If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers,

particularly

high

speeds. Your NISSAN vehicle has a
higher center of gravity than a pas-
senger car. The vehicle is not de-
signed for cornering at the same
speeds as passenger cars.

•

Failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly could result in loss of control
and/or a rollover accident.

•

Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted, or radial), and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install tire chains
on the front wheels when driving on
slippery roads and drive carefully.

•

Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water.
For

additional

information,

see

“Brake precautions” (P. 5-148).

•

Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and
it rolls forward, backward or side-
ways, you could be injured.

•

Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required. For additional
information, see “Maintenance under
severe operating conditions” (P. 9-7).

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button igni-
tion switch while driving the vehicle ex-
cept in an emergency. (The engine will
stop when the ignition switch is pushed
three consecutive times in quick suc-
cession or the ignition switch is pushed
and held for more than 2 seconds.) If
the engine stops while the vehicle is
being driven, this could lead to a crash
and serious injury.

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch will illuminate.

Push the ignition switch center:
• Once to change to ON.
• Two times to change to OFF.

The ignition switch will automatically re-
turn to the LOCK position when any door is
either opened or closed with the switch in
the OFF position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be placed in the OFF
position until the shift lever is moved to the
P (Park) position.

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When the ignition switch cannot be placed
in the OFF position, proceed as follows:

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition

switch position will change to the ON
position.

3. Push the ignition switch again to the

OFF position.

The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display – 5 inch (13 cm)
Type A” (P. 2-20) or “Vehicle information dis-
play – 7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-39).

OPERATING RANGE

The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are pres-
ent near the operating location, the Intelli-
gent Key system’s operating range be-
comes narrower and may not function
properly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even some-
one who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to
push the ignition switch to start the engine.

The operating range of the engine start
function is inside of the vehicle

• The luggage area is not included in the

operating range, but the Intelligent Key
may function.

• If the Intelligent Key is placed on the in-

strument panel or inside the glove box,
storage bin or door pocket, the Intelligent
Key may not function.

• If the Intelligent Key is placed near the

door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.

The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ON position while carrying
the Intelligent Key.

The ignition switch will lock when any door
is opened or closed with the ignition
switched off.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.

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5-13

ON has a battery saver feature that will
place the ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion, if the vehicle is not running, after some
time under the following conditions:
• All doors are closed.
• The shift lever is in P (Park).

The battery saver feature will be canceled if
any of the following occur:
• Any door is opened.
• The shift lever is moved out of the P (Park)

position.

• The ignition switch changes position.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position when the
engine is not running for an extended
period. This can discharge the battery.

OFF

The ignition switch is in the OFF position
when the engine is turned off using the
ignition switch. No lights will illuminate on
the ignition switch.

AUTO ACC:

With the vehicle in the P (Park) position, the
Intelligent Key with you and the ignition
switch placed from the ON position to the
OFF position, the radio can still be used for
a period of time, or until the driver’s door is
opened.

After a period of time, functions such as
radio, navigation, and Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System may be restarted by
pressing the POWER button/VOLUME con-
trol knob or the key fob unlock button. For
additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the follow-
ing procedure:
• Rapidly push the ignition switch three

consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
onds, or

• Push and hold the ignition switch for

more than 2 seconds.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key®
is discharged or environmental conditions
interfere with the Intelligent Key operation,
start the engine according to the following
procedure:

1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park)

position.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

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3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intel-

ligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.)

After step 3 is performed, when the igni-
tion switch is pushed without depress-
ing the brake pedal, the ignition switch
position will change to the ON position.

4. Push the ignition switch while depress-

ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
after the chime sounds. The engine will
start.

NOTE:
• When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ON position or the engine is started
by the above procedure, the Intelligent
Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears in the vehicle information dis-
play even when the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle. This is not a mal-
function. To turn off the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent Key
again.

• If the Intelligent Key battery discharge

indicator appears, replace the battery
as soon as possible. For additional in-
formation, see “Battery replacement”
(P. 8-24).

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.

If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedure:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the de-

vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.

• Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

• Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-

ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.

• Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

• Visually inspect tires for their appearance

and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.

• Lock all doors.
• Position seat and adjust headrests/head

restraints.

• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers

to do likewise.

• Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position. For additional information,
see “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P. 2-10).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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5-15

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-

tral). P (Park) is recommended.

The starter is designed not to operate
if the shift lever is in any of the driving
positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion. Depress the brake pedal and push
the ignition switch to start the engine.

To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while de-
pressing the brake pedal with the igni-
tion switch in any position.

• If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when re-
starting,

depress

the

accelerator

pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and while holding, crank the en-
gine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.

• If the engine is very hard to start be-

cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch to
the ON position to start cranking the
engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop
cranking

pushing

the

ignition

switch to the LOCK position. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-

erator pedal. Crank the engine with
your foot off the accelerator pedal by
depressing the brake pedal and push-
ing the ignition switch to start the en-
gine. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.

Warm-up:

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at a
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 to 3 minutes before shut-
ting it off. Starting and stopping the en-
gine over a short period of time may
make the vehicle more difficult to start.

5. To stop the engine, move the shift lever

to the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.

NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situa-
tions that can lead to potential battery
discharge and potential no-start con-
ditions such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).

2. The vehicle is not driven regularly

and/or only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.

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REMOTE ENGINE START

Vehicles started with the Remote Engine
Start require the ignition switch to be
placed in the ON position before the shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion. To place the ignition switch in the ON
position, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on

you.

2. Apply the brake.

3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON

position.

For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-6).

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)

WARNING

•

Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), L (Low) or
manual shift mode (if so equipped).
Always depress the brake pedal until
shifting is completed. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.

•

Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

•

Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

•

Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
reversing. This could cause an acci-
dent or damage the transmission.

CAUTION

•

Except in an emergency, do not shift
to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission
in the N (Neutral) position may cause
serious damage to the transmission.

•

To avoid possible damage to your ve-
hicle, when stopping the vehicle on
an uphill grade, do not hold the ve-
hicle by depressing the accelerator
pedal. The foot brake should be used
for this purpose.

The CVT in your vehicle is electronically
controlled to produce maximum power
and smooth operation.

Follow these procedures for maximum ve-
hicle performance and driving enjoyment.

NOTE:

Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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1. After starting the engine, fully depress

the foot brake pedal before moving the
shift lever out of the P (Park) position.

The

Continuously Variable Transmission is
designed so the foot brake pedal
MUST be depressed before shifting
from P (Park) to any drive position
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position. The shift lever cannot be
moved out of P (Park) and into any of
the other gear positions if the ignition
switch is placed in the LOCK position.

2. A screen is displayed for a period of time

that indicates the status of the driving
aid functions (if so equipped).

– AEB with Pedestrian Detection, LDW,

and BSW are enabled when the speci-
fied driving aid is shaded.

– I-LI is enabled when the driving aid is

solid.

– Use the

button to

navigate the settings screen. For ad-
ditional information, see “How to use
the

vehicle

information

display”

(P. 2-20) or (P. 2-39)

3. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed

and move the shift lever to a driving
position.

4. Release the foot brake, then gradually

start the vehicle in motion.

5. Stop the vehicle completely before mov-

ing the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

WARNING

•

Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

•

Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

•

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CAUTION

•

Except in an emergency, do not shift
to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission
in the N (Neutral) position may cause
serious damage to the transmission.

•

Shifting

To move the shift lever:

Press the button

while depress-

ing the brake pedal

Press the button

to shift

Shift without pressing the button

After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever from P
(Park) to any of the desired shift positions.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the shift le-
ver is in any position while the engine is
not running. Failure to do so could
cause the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly or roll away and result in serious
personal injury or property damage.

P (Park)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use
the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only
when

the

vehicle

completely

stopped.

Use the P (Park) shift lever position when
the vehicle is parked or when starting the
engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped.

The brake pedal should be de-

pressed to move the shift lever from N
(Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park).

Apply the parking brake. When parking on a
hill, apply the parking brake first, then move
the shift lever into the P (Park) position.

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R (Reverse)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use
the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only
when

the

vehicle

completely

stopped.

Use the R (Reverse) position to back up.
Make

sure

the

vehicle

completely

stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)
position.

The brake pedal must be de-

pressed to move the shift lever from P
(Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to
R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The engine can be started in this
position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and
restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is
moving.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal forward
driving.

L (Low)

Use this position for engine braking on
steep downhill gradients/climbing steep
slopes and whenever approaching sharp
bends. Do not use the L (Low) position in
any other circumstances.

Manual shift mode (if so
equipped)

When the shift lever is in the D (Drive) posi-
tion and the drive sport mode switch is
pushed, the transmission is ready for the
manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by pulling the right-side
or left-side paddle shifter.

When shifting up, pull the right side paddle
shifter (+)

. The transmission shifts to the

higher range.

When shifting down, pull the left side
paddle shifter (−)

. The transmission

shifts to the lower range.

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When canceling the manual shift mode,
push the drive sport mode switch. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode. When you pull the paddle shifter
while in the D (Drive) position with the drive
sport mode switch pushed, the transmis-
sion will shift to the upper or lower range
temporarily. The transmission will auto-
matically return to the drive sport mode
after a short period of time. If you want to
return to the drive sport mode manually,
pull and hold the paddle shifter for about
1.5 seconds.

In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the
meter.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:

⇔

M8 (8th) and M7 (7th)

Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.

M6 (6th) and M5 (5th)

Use this position when driving up long
slopes or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.

M4 (4th), M3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd)

Use for hill climbing or engine braking on
downhill grades.

M1 (1st)

Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep snow,
sand or mud, or for maximum engine brak-
ing on steep downhill grades.
• Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time in lower than
the 8th range. This reduces fuel economy.

When shifting up

Use the + (up) side paddle shifter. (Shifts to
higher range.)

When shifting down

Use the − (down) side paddle shifter. (Shifts
to lower range.)

When canceling the manual shift mode

To cancel manual shift mode, push the
drive sport mode switch on the shift lever
or press and hold either paddle shifter.
•

In the manual shift mode, the trans-
mission may not shift to the selected
gear. This helps maintain driving per-
formance and reduces the chance of
vehicle damage or loss of control.

•

In the manual shift mode, the trans-
mission may shift up automatically to a
higher range than selected if the en-
gine speed is too high. When the ve-
hicle speed decreases, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down and
shifts to 1st gear before the vehicle
comes to a stop.

• Continuously

Variable

Transmission

(CVT) operation is limited to automatic
drive mode when CVT fluid temperature
is extremely low even if manual shift
mode is selected. This is not a malfunc-
tion. When CVT fluid warms up, manual
mode can be selected.

• When the CVT fluid temperature is high,

the shift range may upshift in lower rpm
than usual. This is not a malfunction.

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