Nissan Versa (2024 year). Manual in english

•

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.

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. 6-3).

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
accident, alcohol can increase the se-
verity of the injury.

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

WARNING

•

Never remove the ignition key or
place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position while driving. The steering
wheel will lock. This may cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle
and could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.

IGNITION SWITCH (if so equipped)

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)

The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position until the shift lever is moved
to the P (Park) position.
• When placing the ignition switch in the

LOCK position, make sure that the shift
lever is in the P (Park) position.

• When removing the key from the ignition

switch (if it is inserted), make sure that the
shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

When the ignition switch cannot be placed
in the LOCK position:

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

position.

2. Move the ignition switch slightly in the

ON direction.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK

position.

4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the

ignition switch.

If the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position, the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position.

The shift lever can be moved if the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position and the
foot brake pedal is depressed.

There is an OFF position

between the

LOCK and ON positions. The OFF position
is indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so
equipped)

The ignition switch includes a device that
helps prevent accidental removal of the
key while driving.

The key can only be removed when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

In order for the steering wheel to be locked,
it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock-
wise from the straight up position.

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To lock the steering wheel, place the igni-
tion switch in the LOCK position. Remove
the key. To unlock the steering wheel, in-
sert the key and turn it gently while rotat-
ing the steering wheel slightly right and
left.

IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS

LOCK: Normal parking position (0)

OFF: (1)

The engine can be turned off without lock-
ing the steering wheel.

ON: Normal operating position (2)

This position turns on the ignition system
and the electrical accessories.

START: (3)

This position starts the engine. As soon as
the engine has started, release the key. It
automatically returns to the ON position.

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.

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.

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
(if so equipped)

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Starting and driving

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal or the clutch
pedal for manual transmission (M/T) mod-
els, the ignition switch position will illumi-
nate as follows:

Push 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 position cannot be placed
in the OFF position until the shift lever is
moved to the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)
position (M/T).

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the OFF position, proceed as fol-
lows:

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

tion or N (Neutral) position (M/T).

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 in the meter. For addi-
tional information, see “Warning lights, indi-
cator lights and audible reminders” (P. 2-12).

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.

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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 turn the ignition switch to start the
engine.

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

• If the Intelligent Key is placed on the in-

strument panel, rear parcel shelf, 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 or with the Intelligent Key
inserted in the port.

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

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 to the OFF po-
sition, 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, see “Monitor, cli-
mate, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” (P. 4-2).

ON (Without cranking)

If the vehicle is in the ON position, it has a
battery saver feature that will turn the igni-
tion switch to OFF after 10 minutes.

The battery saver feature will be restarted if
any of the following occur:
• The ignition switch changes position.
• The hazard lamps are operated

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.

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.

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.

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Starting and driving

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

(Neutral) position.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the

NISSAN Intelligent Key® as illustrated.
(A chime will sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depress-

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

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will
change to ON.

NOTE:
• When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ON position or the engine is started
by the above procedures, the NISSAN
Intelligent Key® warning light may
blink in yellow (on the meter) even if
the NISSAN Intelligent Key® is inside
the vehicle. This is not a malfunction.
To stop the warning light from blinking,
touch the ignition switch with the
NISSAN Intelligent Key® again.

• If the NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning

light in the meter is blinking in green,
replace the battery as soon as pos-
sible. For additional information, see
“Battery replacement” (P. 8-22)

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

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

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.

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• Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

• Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-

ant, brake and clutch fluid (if so equipped),
and

windshield-washer

fluid

fre-

quently 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 head restraints/

headrests.

• 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 placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
see “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P. 2-12).

1. Apply the parking brake.

Continuously Variable Transmission
models:

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral). P (Park) is recommended.

The shift lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park) and into any of the other gear
positions if the ignition key is turned
to the OFF position or if the key is re-
moved from the ignition switch.

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

Manual transmission (M/T) models:

For best practice when operating an
M/T, depressing the clutch before mov-
ing the shift lever is ideal.

Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). De-
press the clutch pedal to the floor while
cranking the engine.

The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.

3. Crank the engine

with your foot off the

accelerator pedal

by turning the ignition

key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.

• If the engine is very hard to start in ex-

tremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a
little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and
hold it and then crank the engine. Re-
lease the key and 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. Crank the engine for 5-6
seconds. After cranking the engine, re-
lease the accelerator pedal. Crank the
engine

with your foot off the accel-

erator pedal

by turning the ignition

key to START. Release the key when
the engine starts. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE (models
without NISSAN Intelligent Key®
system)

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Starting and driving

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the key off and wait
10 seconds before cranking again, oth-
erwise the starter could be damaged.

4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30

seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather.

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.

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
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition 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 engine. Re-
lease 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.

STARTING THE ENGINE (models with
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system)

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5. To stop the engine, place the shift lever

in 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.

REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)

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. 3-2).

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so
equipped)

WARNING

•

Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or L (Low).
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.

•

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.

•

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

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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Starting and driving

CAUTION

•

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.

•

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.

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

The recommended operating procedures
for this transmission are shown on the fol-
lowing pages. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driv-
ing 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.

Starting the vehicle

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.

•

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.

CAUTION

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

1. After starting the engine, fully depress

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

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

move the shift lever into a driving gear.

3. Release the foot brake, then gradually

start the vehicle in motion.

4. Stop the vehicle completely before mov-

ing the shift lever into 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 ig-
nition switch is in the ON position.

The shift lever cannot be moved out of P
(Park) and into any of the other gear po-
sitions if the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK, OFF or AUTO ACC position or if
the key is removed.

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Shifting

To move the shift lever:

Press the button

while de-

pressing 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.

If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
AUTO ACC position for any reason while the
vehicle is in N (Neutral), or any drive position,
the ignition switch cannot be placed in the
LOCK position. If this occurs, perform the
following steps:

1. Apply the parking brake when the ve-

hicle is stopped.

2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) to park

the vehicle and place the ignition switch
in the LOCK position.

P (Park)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use
the P (Park) position only when the ve-
hicle is completely stopped.

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

The brake pedal must

be depressed and the shift lever button
pressed in 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 place
the shift lever into the P (Park) position.

R (Reverse)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use
the R (Reverse) position only when the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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

sure

the

vehicle

completely

stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)
position. R (Reverse) speed is limited to
30 mph (48 km/h). Do not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h) in the R (Reverse) position.

The

brake pedal must be depressed and the
shift lever button pressed in 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.

Shift lock release

If the battery is discharged, the shift lever
may not be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion even with the foot brake pedal de-
pressed.

To move the shift lever, perform the follow-
ing procedure:

1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK po-

sition and remove the key.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Using a protective cloth on the tip of a

screwdriver, remove the shift lock re-
lease cover.

• If available, a plastic trim tool can also

be used.

4. Push down the shift lock release using a

suitable tool.

5. Press the shift lever button

and move

the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
while holding down the shift lock release.

6. Place the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion to unlock the steering wheel.

7. Release the parking brake.

The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.

Replace the removed shift lock release
cover after the operation.

If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the
P (Park) position, have the Continuously
Variable Transmission system checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

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Drive sport mode switch

When the drive sport mode switch is
pushed with the shift lever in the D (Drive)
position, the drive sport mode indicator or
the SPORT mode indicator light appears in
the instrument panel. For additional infor-
mation, see “Drive sport mode indicator”
(P. 2-37) or “SPORT mode indicator light”
(P. 2-24).

Use the drive sport mode when you need
improved engine braking.

To turn off the drive sport mode, push the
drive sport mode switch again. The drive
sport mode indicator or SPORT mode indi-
cator light will turn off.

Each time the engine is started, or when
the shift lever is shifted to any position
other than D (Drive), the drive sport mode
will automatically turn off.

Accelerator downshift
— in D (Drive) position —

For passing or hill climbing, depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts
the transmission down into a lower gear,
depending on the vehicle speed.

High fluid temperature protection
mode

This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
when climbing steep grades in high tem-
peratures with heavy loads, such as when
towing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be
decreased automatically to reduce the
chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be limited.

Fail-safe

When the fail-safe operation occurs, the
Continuously Variable Transmission will
not be shifted into the selected driving
position.

If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system may be activated.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. For additional infor-
mation, see “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” (P. 2-20). This will occur even if all
electrical circuits are functioning prop-
erly. In this case, place the ignition switch
in the OFF position and wait for 10 sec-
onds. Then place the ignition switch
back in the ON position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating
condition. If it does not return to its nor-
mal operating condition, have the trans-
mission checked and repaired, if neces-
sary. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

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Drive sport mode

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Starting and driving

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode or fail-safe operation oc-
curs, vehicle speed may be gradually
reduced. The reduced speed may be
lower than other traffic, which could in-
crease the chance of a collision. Be es-
pecially careful when driving. If neces-
sary, pull to the side of the road at a safe
place and allow the transmission to
return to normal operation, or have it
repaired if necessary.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so
equipped)

WARNING

•

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.

•

Do not over-rev the engine when shift-
ing to a lower gear. This may cause a
loss of control or engine damage.

•

Do not shift to the N (Neutral) position
while driving. Doing so may result in an
accident due to loss of engine braking.

CAUTION

•

Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving. This may cause
clutch damage.

•

Fully depress the clutch pedal before
shifting to help prevent transmission
damage.

•

Stop your vehicle completely before
shifting into R (Reverse).

•

When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running (for example, at a
stop light), shift to N (Neutral) and re-
lease the clutch pedal with the foot
brake applied.

Shifting

To change gears, or when upshifting or
downshifting, depress the clutch pedal
fully, shift into the appropriate gear, then
release the clutch slowly and smoothly.

To ensure smooth gear changes, fully de-
press the clutch pedal before operating
the shift lever. If the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed before the transmission is
shifted, a gear noise may be heard. Trans-
mission damage could occur.

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Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd,
3rd, 4th and up to 5th gear in sequence
according to vehicle speed.

On the manual transmission, you cannot
shift directly from 5th gear into R (Reverse).
First shift into N (Neutral), then into R
(Reverse).

The shift lever ring returns to its original
position when the shift lever is moved to
the N (Neutral) position.

If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R
(Reverse) or 1st gear, shift into N (Neutral),
then release the clutch pedal. Depress the
clutch pedal again and shift into R (Re-
verse) or 1st gear.

Suggested up-shift speeds

The following are suggested vehicle speeds
for shifting into a higher gear. These sugges-
tions relate to fuel economy and vehicle
performance. Actual upshift speeds will vary
according to road conditions, the weather
and individual driving habits.

For normal acceleration in low altitude
areas (less than 4,000 ft [1219 m]):

GEAR CHANGE

mph (km/h)

1st to 2nd

9 (14)

2nd to 3rd

12 (19)

3rd to 4th

21 (34)

4th to 5th

28 (45)

5th

—

For quick acceleration in low altitude areas
and high altitude areas (over 4,000 ft [1219 m]):

Gear change

mph (km/h)

1st to 2nd

15 (24)

2nd to 3rd

25 (40)

3rd to 4th

40 (64)

4th to 5th

45 (72)

5th

—

Suggested maximum speed in
each gear

Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is
not running smoothly, or if you need to
accelerate.

Do not exceed the maximum suggested
speed (shown below) in any gear. For level
road driving, use the highest gear sug-
gested for that speed. Always observe
posted speed limits, and drive according to
the road conditions, which will ensure safe
operation. Do not over-rev the engine
when shifting to a lower gear as it may
cause engine damage or loss of vehicle
control.

GEAR

mph (km/h)

1st

28 (46)

2nd

52 (83)

3rd

76 (122)

4th

103 (166)

5th

—

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WARNING

•

Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to
an accident.

•

Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.

•

Do not use the shift lever in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.

•

To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.

To engage:

Pull the parking brake lever up

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake.

Manual transmission models:

Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position.

Continuously Variable Transmission
models:

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

3. While pulling up on the parking brake

lever slightly, press the button

and

lower the lever completely.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

WSD0169

PARKING BRAKE

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WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the LDW
system could result in serious injury or
death.

•

This system is only a warning device
to inform the driver of a potential un-
intended lane departure. It will not
steer the vehicle or prevent loss of
control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.

The LDW system will operate when the ve-
hicle is driven at speeds of approximately
37 mph (60 km/h) and above, and only
when the lane markings are clearly visible
on the road.

The LDW system monitors the lane mark-
ers on the traveling lane using the camera
unit

located above the inside mirror.

The LDW system warns the driver that the
vehicle is beginning to leave the driving
lane with an indicator and a steering wheel
vibration. For additional information, see
“LDW system operation” (P. 5-27).

LSD3498

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)

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LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for the LDW system. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions for proper use
of the LDW system could result in serious
injury or death.

•

The system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 37 mph
(60 km/h) or if it cannot detect lane
markers.

•

Do not use the LDW system under the
following conditions as it may not
function properly:

–

During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,

etc.).

–

When driving on slippery roads,

such as on ice or snow.

–

When driving on winding or un-

even roads.

–

When there is a lane closure due to

road repairs.

–

When driving in a makeshift or

temporary lane.

–

When driving on roads where the

lane width is too narrow.

–

When driving without normal tire

conditions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation of
spare tire, tire chains, nonstan-
dard wheels).

–

When the vehicle is equipped with

non-original brake parts or sus-
pension parts.

–

When you are towing a trailer or

other vehicle.

•

The system may not function prop-
erly under the following conditions:

–

On roads where there are multiple

parallel lane markers; lane mark-
ers that are faded or not painted
clearly; yellow painted lane mark-
ers; non-standard lane markers;
or lane markers covered with
water, dirt, snow, etc.

–

On roads where the discontinued

lane markers are still detectable.

–

On roads where there are sharp

curves.

–

On roads where there are sharply

contrasting objects, such as shad-
ows, snow, water, wheel ruts,
seams or lines remaining after

road repairs. (The LDW system
could detect these items as lane
markers.)

–

On roads where the traveling lane

merges or separates.

–

When the vehicle’s traveling direc-

tion does not align with the lane
marker.

–

When traveling close to the vehicle

in front of you, which obstructs the
lane camera unit detection range.

–

When rain, snow, dirt or an object

adheres to the windshield in front
of the lane camera unit.

–

When the headlights are not bright

due to dirt on the lens or if the aim-
ing is not adjusted properly.

–

When strong light enters the lane

camera unit. (For example, the
light directly shines on the front of
the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)

–

When a sudden change in bright-

ness occurs. (For example, when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel
or under a bridge.)

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately

104°F

[40°C])

and

then

started, the LDW system may be deacti-
vated automatically and the following
message will appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display (if so equipped): “Unavail-
able: High Cabin Temperature.”

When the interior temperature is reduced,
the LDW system will resume operating
automatically.

The LDW system is not designed to warn
under the following conditions:
• When you operate the lane change signal

and change traveling lanes in the direc-
tion of the signal. (The LDW system will
become operable again approximately
2 seconds after the lane change signal is
turned off.)

• When the vehicle speed lowers to less

than approximately 37 mph (60 km/h).

After the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions
are satisfied, the LDW functions will resume.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

If the LDW system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically. The LDW indicator (orange) or
LDW indicator light will illuminate in the in-
strument panel. If the LDW indicator (or-
ange) or LDW indicator light illuminates in
the instrument panel, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop the vehicle. Turn the
engine/motor off and restart the engine/
motor. If the LDW indicator (orange) or
LDW indicator light continues to illuminate,
have the LDW system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The lane camera unit

for the LDW sys-

tem is located above the inside mirror.
To keep the proper operation of the LDW
system and prevent a system malfunction,
be sure to observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans-

parent material) or install an accessory
near the camera unit.

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• Do not place reflective materials, such as

white paper or a mirror, on the instru-
ment panel. The reflection of sunlight
may adversely affect the camera unit’s
capability of detecting the lane markers.

• Do not strike or damage the areas around

the camera unit. Do not touch the camera
lens or remove the screw located on the
camera unit. If the camera unit is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the BSW
system could result in serious injury or
death.

•

The BSW system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures and is
not designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects. When changing
lanes, always use the side and rear
mirrors and turn and look in the di-
rection your vehicle will move to en-
sure it is safe to change lanes. Never
rely solely on the BSW system.

The BSW system helps alert the driver of
other vehicles in adjacent lanes when
changing lanes.

The BSW system uses radar sensors

installed near the rear bumper to detect
other vehicles in an adjacent lane.

LSD3503

BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) (if so
equipped)

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5-33

The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 mph (32 km/h).

If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indica-
tor light (1) illuminates. If the turn signal is
then activated, the system chimes (twice),
the side BSW/RCTA indicator light flashes
and the BSW indicator illuminates (yellow)
in the vehicle information display. The side
BSW/RCTA indicator light continues to
flash until the detected vehicle leaves the
detection zone.

The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illumi-
nates for a few seconds when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.

The brightness of the side BSW/RCTA indi-
cator light is adjusted automatically de-
pending on the brightness of the ambient
light.

If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal,
then only the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes and no chime sounds. For addi-
tional information, see “BSW driving situa-
tions” (P. 5-37).

The BSW system automatically turns on
every time the engine is started, as long as
it is activated using the settings menu on
the vehicle information display.

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSW SYSTEM

LSD3507

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5-35

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.

1. Press the

button until “Settings” dis-

plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the

button to select “Driver

Assistance.” Then press the OK button.

2. Select “Blind Spot” and press the OK

button.

3. Select “Blind Spot Warning” and press

the OK button to turn the system on or
off.

NOTE:
• When enabling/disabling the system,

the system will retain current settings
even if the engine is restarted.

• When the BSW system is turned on, the

BSW indicator (white) in the vehicle in-
formation display illuminates.

BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSW system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in seri-
ous injury or death.

•

The BSW system cannot detect all ve-
hicles under all conditions.

•

The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when cer-
tain objects are present such as:

–

Pedestrian, bicycles, animals.

–

Vehicles such as motorcycles, low

height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles.

–

Oncoming vehicles.

–

Vehicles remaining in the detection

zone when you accelerate from a
stop.

–

A vehicle merging into an adjacent

lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle.

–

A vehicle approaching rapidly from

behind.

–

A vehicle which your vehicle over-

takes rapidly.

–

A vehicle that passes through the

detection zone quickly.

–

When overtaking several vehicles

in a row, the vehicles after the first
vehicle may not be detected if
they are traveling close together.

•

The radar sensors’ detection zone is
designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane,
the radar sensors may not detect ve-
hicles in an adjacent lane. When driv-
ing in a narrow lane, the radar sen-
sors may detect vehicles driving two
lanes away.

•

The radar sensors are designed to
ignore

most

stationary

objects;

however, objects such as guardrails,
walls, foliage and parked vehicles
may occasionally be detected. This is
a normal operation condition.

•

The following conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles:

–

Severe weather

–

Road spray

–

Ice/frost/snow/dirt build-up on

the vehicle

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•

Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.

•

Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.

BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS

Indicator on

Indicator off

Indicator flashing

Another vehicle approaching
from behind

Illustration 1:

The side BSW/RCTA indicator

light illuminates if a vehicle enters the de-
tection zone from behind in an adjacent
lane.

NOTE:
• The radar sensors may not detect ve-

hicles which are approaching rapidly
from behind.

LSD2299

Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind

Starting and driving

5-37

Illustration 2:

If the driver activates the

turn signal when another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light flashes.

NOTE:
• The radar sensors may not detect ve-

hicles which are approaching rapidly
from behind.

• If the driver activates the turn signal

before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light will flash but no chime will sound
when the other vehicle is detected.

Overtaking another vehicle

Illustration 3:

The side BSW/RCTA indica-

tor light illuminates if you overtake a ve-
hicle and that vehicle stays in the detection
zone for approximately 2 seconds.

LSD2300

Illustration 2 – Approaching from

behind

LSD2302

Illustration 3 – Overtaking another

vehicle

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Illustration 4:

If the driver activates the

turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light flashes.

NOTE:
• When overtaking several vehicles in a

row, the vehicles after the first vehicle
may not be detected if they are travel-
ing close together.

• The radar sensors may not detect slower

moving vehicles if they are passed
quickly.

• If the driver activates the turn signal

before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light will flash but no chime will sound
when the other vehicle is detected.

Entering from the side

Illustration 5:

The side BSW/RCTA indicator

light illuminates if a vehicle enters the de-
tection zone from either side.

LSD2303

Illustration 4 – Overtaking another

vehicle

LSD2305

Illustration 5 – Entering from the side

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

When radar blockage is detected, the
system will be deactivated automatically.
The “Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.

The system is not available until the condi-
tions no longer exist.

The radar sensors may be blocked by tem-
porary ambient conditions such as splash-
ing water, mist or fog. The blocked condi-
tion may also be caused by objects such
as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the radar
sensors.

Action to take:

When the above conditions no longer exist,
the system will resume automatically.

NOTE:

If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA system (if so equipped) will also
stop working.

LSD3566

Starting and driving

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