Nissan 2010 Altima Hybrid - Manual

Table ofContents HEV Overview Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and car...

HEV Overview Hybrid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-2High voltage battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-2High voltage cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-2Road accident cautions . . . . . . . . ...

The Hybrid System combines the power of agasoline engine and an electric motor to minimizefuel consumption and emissions. Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle runson a combination of the gasoline engine and theelectric motor, whichever is best for those condi-tions. Because the gasoline engi...

WARNING ● Pull your vehicle off the road, put thetransmission in the P (Park) position,apply the parking brake and turn theHybrid System off. ● Check to see if there are exposed highvoltage parts and cables. Never touchthe parts and cables. See “High voltagecomponents”, later in this section forthe ...

POWER METER The power meter indicates the total amount ofpower in the hybrid system. For additional information, see “Meters andgauges” in the “Instruments and controls” sectionof this manual. HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUSMETER The gauge indicates the amount of power in thehigh voltage battery. For ad...

Place the ignition switch in the ON position.Depress the brake pedal and push the ignitionswitch when the transmission is in the P (Park)position to start the Hybrid System. The READY light illuminates indicating that thevehicle is ready to be driven. If the ambient tem-perature is low, the READY ma...

HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS WARNING ● The Hybrid System uses high voltage upto 650 V. The system can be hot whileand after starting. Be careful of both thehigh voltage and the high temperature.Obey the caution labels attached to thevehicle. ● Never touch, disassemble, remove orreplace the high voltage p...

acceleration also consumes high voltage batterypower, resulting in poor acceleration. Batterypower can be restored by driving at a constantspeed. When you put the shift selector in the B (Brake)position and take your foot off the acceleratorpedal, engine braking will be applied. However,during high ...

0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passen...

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-21) 2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-34) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-34) 5. Head Restraints (P. 1-6) 6. Front seat belts (P. 1-9) 7. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P. 1-34) 8...

1. Power windows (P. 2-40) 2. Windshield (P. 8-17) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-28) 4. Engine hood (P. 3-18) 5. Tie down (P. 6-13) 6. Headlight and turn signal switch(P. 2-29) 7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24) 8. Tire pressure (P. 8-29) 9. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 10. Tire chains (P. 8-37)11. Mir...

1. Antenna (P. 4-85) 2. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch(P. 2-29) 3. Interior trunk lid release, secondarytrunk lid release (P. 3-20, P. 3-19) 4. Trunk lid (P. 3-18) 5. Vehicle loading (P.9-12) 6. Exterior trunk lid release (P.3-13) 7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24) 8. Fuel...

1. Secondary trunk lid release (P. 3-19) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-43) 3. Sun visors (P. 3-23) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-45) 5. HomeLink 姞 universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P. 2-47) 6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror(if so equipped) (P. 3-24) 7. Glove box (P. 2-...

1. Vents (P. 4-18) 2. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-29) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)/Bluetooth 姞 Hands-free Phone System (if so equipped)(P. 4-82, 4-86) 4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-34, 2-33) 6. Cruise control main/set swit...

Warning light Name Page or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light 2-10 or Brake warning light(red) 2-10 12-volt batterycharge warning light 2-11 Electric powersteering warninglight 2-11 Electronically con-trolled brake warn-ing light (yellow) 2-12 Engine oil pressurewarning light 2-12 Warning ...

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injur...

Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of the seatcushion. Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower backsupport to the driver. Move the switch forward orbackward to adjust the seatback lumbar area....

HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve-hicle safety systems. They may provideadditional protection against injury in cer-tain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrestraints properly, as specified in thissection. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not a...

Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and pushthe head restraint down. WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1...

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly asdescribed in this section. PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet on the floor, your chancesof being injured or killed in an accident and/or t...

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad-justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effect...

PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug andalways position the lap belt as low as possiblearound the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulderbelt over your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-dominal...

䊊 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the seat belt tomove, and allows you some freedom ofmovement in the seat...

Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button onthe buckle. The seat belt automatically re-tracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat beltmovement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from theretractor. ...

WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height shouldbe adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire...

Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in thismanual, child safety information is available frommany other sources, including doctors, teachers,government traffic safety offices, and communityorganizations. Every child is...

LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraintsshould be seated and restrained by the seat beltswhich are provided. The seat belt may not fitproperly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used...

This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-tem. Some child restraints include rigid orwebbing-mounted attachments that can be con-nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethe...

LATCH lower anchor WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use and installation ofchild restraints could result in serious in-jury or death of a child or other passen-gers in a sudden stop or collision: – Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locatio...

The child restraint top tether strap must be usedwhen installing the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “Toptether anchor” for installation instructions. When installing a child restraint, carefully readand follow the instructions in this manual andthose suppli...

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe LATCH attachment path. The child re-straint should not move more than 1 inch (25mm) , from side to side. Try to tug it forwardand check to see if the...

WARNING The three-point seat belt with AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) must be usedwhen installing a child restraint. Failure touse the ALR mode will result in the childrestraint not being properly secured. Therestraint could tip over or be loose andcause injury to a child in a sudden stop orcollis...

3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If the seating position does not have anadjustable headrest and it is interfering withthe proper child restraint fit, try another seat-ing position or a different child restraint. 4. For child restraints that are equi...

6. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove anyslack. 7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 1through 6. FORWARD-FACING CHILDRESTRAINT INSTALLATION USINGTHE SEAT BELTS WARNIN...

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage. Be sure tofollow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-structions for belt routing. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap a...

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while pulling up on the seatbelt. 7. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in i...

10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch inthe ON position. The front passenger air bagstatus light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated see ⬙ Front passenger air bag and status light ⬙ in this section. Move the child restraint to ...

Booster seat installation CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in theAutomatic Locking Retractor mode whenusing a booster seat with the seat belts. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “ChildSafety”, “Child Restraint” and “Booster Seats”sections before installing a child restraint. Follow t...

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint and it is interferingwith the proper booster seat fit, try anotherseating position or a different booster seat. 4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufactu...

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu-pants in front and rear outboard seating positionsin certain side-impact collisions. The curtainside-impact air bags are designed to inflate onthe side where the vehicle i...

WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bags and roof-mounted curtainside-impact supplemental air bags: ● The side air bags and curtain air bagsordinarily will not inflate in the event ofa frontal impact, rear impact, rollover orlower severity side collision. Alwayswear your seat be...

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bags 3. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag modules 4. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bagmodules 6. Crash zone sensor 7. Seat belt buckle ...

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System for the driver and frontpassenger seats. This system is designed tomeet certification requirements under U.S. regu-lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, c...

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this section carefully tolearn how it operates. Proper use of theseat, seat belt and child restraints is nec-essary for most effective protection. Fail-ure t...

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.NISSAN also recommends that appropriate childrestraints and booster seats be properly installedin a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupantclassification sensor is designed to operate asdescribed above to t...

Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of theseatback of the front seats. The curtain air bagsare located in the side roof rails. These systemsare designed to meet voluntary guid...

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impactair bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag and seat belt pret...

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Power meter . . . . . . . . ...

1. Vents (P. 4-18) 2. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-29) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)/Bluetooth 姞 Hands-free Phone System (if so equipped)(P. 4-82, 4-86) 4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-34, 2-33) 6. Cruise control main/set swit...

1. Power meter 2. Speedometer 3. Fuel gauge 4. High voltage battery status meter 5. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com-puter 6. Vehicle Information Display 1. Speedometer 2. Odometer 3. Change button WIC1602 WIC1260 METERS AND GAUGES Instruments and controls 2-3

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayedwhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition. The odometer records the total distance the ve-hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer rec...

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUSMETER The gauge indicates the amount of power that isleft in the high voltage battery. The ideal batterycharge is within the normal range 䊊 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in theillustration. FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in...

This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading. With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-tion, press the button as described in the chart below to activate various features of theautomatic anti-glare rearview mirror. Push and hold thebutton for a...

Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo-graphical north is known as variance. In someareas, this difference can sometimes be greatenough to cause false compass readings. Followthese instructions to set the variance for yourparticular location if this happens: 1....

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning light Hybrid System warning light High beam indicator light (blue) or Brake warning light (red) Low tire pressure warning light Low temperature indicator light (blue) 12–volt battery charge warning light Master warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ...

The following light comes on briefly and thengoes off: If any light fails to come on, it may indicatea burned-out bulb or an open circuit in theelectrical system. Have the system repairedpromptly. WARNING LIGHTS For additional information on warnings and indi-cators, see “Vehicle information display...

When the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, the power steering warning light illumi-nates. After the Hybrid System is in the READYmode, the power steering warning light turns off.This indicates the power steering system is op-erational. If the power steering warning light illuminateswhile ...

CAUTION If the high temperature warning light illu-minates while the engine is running, itmay indicate the engine temperature isextremely high. Stop the vehicle safely assoon as possible. If the vehicle is over-heated, continuing vehicle operation mayseriously damage the engine. See “If yourvehicle ...

TPMS malfunction: If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the lowtire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-mately 1 minute when the ignition switch isplaced in the ON position. The light will remain onafter the 1 minute. Have the system checked by aNISSAN dealer. For additional information...

The seat belt warning light may also illuminate ifthe front passenger’s seat belt is not fastenedwhen the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed inthe ON position, the system does not activate thewarning light for the front passenger. Refer to “Seat belt...

For front passenger air bag status light operation,see “Front passenger air bag and status light” inthe “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system” section of this manual. High beam indicator light(blue) This blue light comes on when the headlight highbeams are on and goes out when...

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ door buzzer The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if theIntelligent Key is left inside the vehicle whenlocking the doors. When the buzzer sounds, besure to check both the vehicle and the IntelligentKey. See “NISSAN Intelligent Key™” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments...

Cruise main switch indicator This indicator illuminates when the cruise controlmain switch is pushed. The indicator turns offwhen the main switch is pushed again. When thecruise main switch indicator illuminates, thecruise control system is operational. Cruise set switch indicator light The light co...

exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-ways secure your vehicle even if parking for abrief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key inthe vehicle, and always lock the vehicle whenunattended. Be aware of your surroundings, andpark in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible. Many devices o...

(1) This device may not cause harmful in-terference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including inter-ference that may cause undesired opera-tion of the device. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RE-SPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULDVOID THE USER’S AUT...

SWITCH OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer switch oper-ates when the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at thefollowing speed: 䊊 1 Intermittent — intermittent operation can beadjusted by turning the switch toward 䊊 A (Slower) or 䊊 B (Faster) ....

To defrost the rear window glass and outsidemirrors (if so equipped) , start the Hybrid Systemand push the rear window defroster switch on.The rear window defroster indicator light on theswitch comes on. Push the switch again to turnthe defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns of...

CAUTION Use the headlights with the Hybrid Systemrunning to avoid discharging the vehiclebattery. Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to beset so they turn on and off automatically. Theautolight system can: ● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,licens...

Be sure you do not put anything on top ofthe autolight sensor located on the top sideof the instrument panel. The autolight sen-sor controls the autolight; if it is covered,the autolight sensor reacts as if it is darkout and the headlights will illuminate. Ifthis occurs while parked with the HybridS...

WARNING When the daytime running light system isactive, tail lights on your vehicle are noton. It is necessary at dusk to turn on yourheadlights. Failure to do so could causean accident injuring yourself and others. INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESSCONTROL The instrument cluster illuminates when the igni-tion s...

Push the switch on to warn other drivers whenyou must stop or park under emergency condi-tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure tomove the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flasherswhile moving on the highway unlessunusual circum...

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.The switches are located on the center console. 1. Start the Hybrid System. 2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light in the switch willilluminate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat,automatically turning the hea...

CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot duringor immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designedfor use with a cigarette lighter unit. Donot use any other power outlet for anaccessory lighter. See your NISSANdealer for additional information. ● Do not use with accessories that ex-c...

SEATBACK POCKETS The seatback pockets are located on the back ofthe driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pocketscan be used to store maps. SUNGLASSES HOLDER To open the sunglasses holder, push and release. Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder. WARNING Keep the sunglasses holder closed whil...

CUP HOLDERS To open the front cup holders, push the cupholder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid andpush down until it clicks in place. The plastic insert may be removed to accommo-date a larger cup size or for cleaning. The rear cup holders are located in the fold-downarmrest in the rear seat ...

GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Whenlocking 䊊 1 or unlocking 䊊 2 the glove box, use the master key. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving tohelp prevent injury in an accident or asudden stop. CONSOLE BOX Upper half Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open theupper hal...

COVERED STORAGE BOX Push the center of the lid to open. GROCERY HOOKS The grocery hooks are located in the trunk andcan be used to hang a standard size plasticgrocery bag. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 20lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook. CARGO NET (if so equipped) WARNING Properl...

To install the cargo net, attach the net to theretainers. To remove the cargo net, detach the net from thecargo net retainers. POWER WINDOWS WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehicle whileit is in motion and before closing thewindows. Use the window lock switch...

Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped withswitches to open or close all of the windows. To open a window, push the switch to the firstdetent and continue to hold down until the de-sired window position is reached. To close awindow, pull the switch to the first...

AUTOMATIC MOONROOF The moonroof will only operate when the ignitionswitch is placed in the ON position. The auto-matic moonroof is operational for about 45 sec-onds, even if the ignition switch is placed in theACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or thefront passenger’s door is opened during th...

the 䊊 2 position again. After a delay of four seconds, the moonroof will make a smallmovement and backup. 3. Release the switch. 4. Within 5 seconds of releasing the switch, push and continuously hold the switchtoward 䊊 2 . The moonroof will move from the tilt position to the open position andback t...

The interior light has a three-position switch andoperates regardless of ignition switch position. ● When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 1 , the interior light illuminates, regardless ofdoor position. The light will go off after 30minutes unless the ignition switch is placedin the ACC or ON posi...

To turn the rear personal lights on, press theswitch. To turn them off, press the switch again. NOTE: Do not use for extended periods of timewith the Hybrid System stopped. This couldresult in a discharged battery. To turn the map lights on, press the light lens. Toturn them off, press the lens agai...

The HomeLink 姞 Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of upto three individual hand-held transmitters intoone built-in device. HomeLink 姞 Universal Transceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)devices such as garage doors, gates, homeand office lighting,...

NOTE: Following step 2, there are 30 seconds inwhich to initiate step 3. 3. Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLink 姞 button a second time to com- plete the training process. (Some garagedoor openers may require you to do thisprocedure a third time to complete the train-ing.) The garage doo...

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 NISSAN Intelligent Key™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . ...

1. Two Intelligent Keys 2. Mechanical keys (inside IntelligentKeys) 3. Key number plate NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ Your vehicle can only be driven with the IntelligentKey which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelli-gent Key components and NISSAN Vehicle Im-mobilizer System components. Never leave th...

Mechanical key The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key. To remove the mechanical key, release the lockknob on the back of the Intelligent Key. To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it intothe Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns tothe lock position. Use the mechanical key to lo...

Any key that is not given to your dealer at the timeof registration will no longer be able to start yourvehicle. Do not allow the immobilizer system key, whichcontains an electrical transponder, to come intocontact with salt water. This could affect systemfunction. When the doors are locked using on...

Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver’s orfront passenger’s side) is moved to the lockposition with the Intelligent Key in the port andany door open, all doors will lock and unlockautomatically. With the Intelligent Key left in thevehicle (not in the Intelligent Key port) and an...

OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range from the request switch 䊊 1 . When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged orstrong radio waves are present near the operat-ing location, the Intelligent Key operating rang...

● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being leftinside the vehicle, make sure you carry theIntelligent Key with you and then lock thedoors. ● Do not pull the door handle before pushingthe door handle request switch. The doorwill be unlocked but will not open. Releasethe door handle once and pull it ...

NOTE: ● Doors lock with the door handle requestswitch while the ignition switch is not in theLOCK position. ● Doors do not lock by pushing the doorhandle request switch while any door isopen. However, doors lock with the me-chanical key even if any door is open. ● Doors do not lock with the door han...

Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent Key. 2. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the...

Opening the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk opener request switch 䊊 A for more than 1 second while carrying the Intel-ligent Key with you. 2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound 4 times. 3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk. Lockout protection To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-de...

CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli-gent Key, be sure that the doors have beensecurely locked by operating the doorhandles. Unlocking doors 1. Press the button on the Intelligent Key. 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Press the button again within 5 sec- onds to unlock all do...

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-vated using the Intelligent Key. To deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times toconfirm that the horn beep feature has beendeactivated. To activate: P...

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that areprogrammed for the vehicle. If another IntelligentKey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehiclesystem may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the ignition switch to stopthe Hybrid...

䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle locatedbelow the driver’s side instrument panel; thehood springs up slightly. 䊊 2 Lift the lever at the front of the hood with yourfingertips and raise the hood. 䊊 3 Remove the support rod from the clamp. 䊊 4 Insert the support rod into the hole on thepassenger’...

● Closely supervise children when theyare around cars to prevent them fromplaying and becoming locked in thetrunk where they could be seriously in-jured. Keep the car locked, with the rearseatback and trunk lid securely latchedwhen not in use, and prevent children’saccess to car keys. To open the tr...

NOTE: In order to remove your key from trunkcompartment access panel, you must closeand lock the panel. CAUTION Do not leave the access panel open. Donot store or place any items in the areabehind the seats. This area contains thehigh voltage battery and other high volt-age components. Storage of it...

OPENER OPERATION The fuel-filler door release is located on the floorto the left of the driver’s seat. To open the fuel-filler door, pull up the release. There may be adelay of up to 15 seconds before the fuel fillerdoor will open. To lock, close the fuel-filler doorsecurely. FUEL-FILLER CAP The fue...

● Do not fill a portable fuel container inthe vehicle or trailer. Static electricitycan cause an explosion of flammableliquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle ortrailer. To reduce the risk of seriousinjury or death when filling portable fuelcontainers: – Always place the container on the ground when fil...

TELESCOPIC OPERATION Pull the lever 䊊 1 all the way toward you and adjust the steering wheel forward or backward indirection 䊊 3 , to the desired position. Lock the wheel by releasing the lever and ensure that thelever has returned to its original position. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel a...

VANITY MIRRORS To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visordown and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanitymirrors are illuminated and turn on when themirror cover is open. REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. U...

Type A and Type B The indicator light 䊊 2 will illuminate when the automatic anti-glare feature is operating. To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press: ● the O button for inside mirrors without compass. ● the button for inside mirrors with compass. The indicator light will turn off. To tu...

Electric control type The outside mirror remote control only operateswhen the ignition switch is placed in the ACC orON position. Rotate the control lever to select the right or leftmirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position bymoving the control lever. Heated mirrors (if so equipped) Some out...

WARNING ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice anyabnormality, such as a frozen screen orlack of sound. Continued use of thesystem may result in accident, fire orelectric shock. ● In case yo...

*For Navigation system control buttons, refer tothe separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. When you use this system, make sure the engineis running. If you use the system with the engine notrunning (ignition ON or ACC) for a longtime, it will discharge the battery, and theengine will not start. ...

Adjusting the item: Touch the “+” key 䊊 1 or the “ ⫺ ” key 䊊 2 to adjust the settings of an item. Touch the up arrow 䊊 3 to scroll up the page one item at a time, or touch the double up arrow 䊊 4 to scroll up an entire page. Touch the down arrow 䊊 5 to scroll down the page one item at a time, or tou...

Display settings Select the “Display” key. On the screen above,select the “Display Adjustment” key. The DisplayAdjustment screen will appear. Brightness/contrast: Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” keyto adjust the brightness or contrast of the displaybackground. Touch the “+” or “-” key ...

To turn the screen on: ● Press the SETTING button and select the“Display” key and then select the “DisplayON” key, or ● Press the button and the message “resuming display” will appear and the “Dis-play ON” key will be automatically turned on(no amber indicator) . Background color: Select the “Backgr...

Clock Format (24h) : When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi-nated) , the clock format will change from thedefault 12-hour display to a 24-hour display. Offset (hour) : Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing thehours. Offset (minute) : Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing themi...

Others settings Select the “Others” key. Comfort settings, lan-guage and units and Voice Recognition settingswill be displayed. Comfort settings Select the “Others” key, then select the “Com-fort” key. The Comfort settings screen will bedisplayed. You can set the following operating conditions bysel...

Light Off Delay: Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight off timer. After select-ing the item, touch the “+” or “-” key to changethe setting. The available delays are 0, 30, 45, 60,90, 120, 150 and 180 seconds. Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Select to turn on or turn off the wiper in...

Press and hold the button for more than two seconds to turn the display off. Press thebutton again to turn the display on. When the shift selector is shifted into the R(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows theview directly to the rear of the vehicle. WARNING ● The system is designed as an ai...

They are indicated as reference distances toobjects. The lines and colors in the display indi-cate distances from the back bumper line 䊊 A in the illustration. 䊊 1 1.5 ft (0.5 m) red 䊊 2 3 ft (1 m) yellow 䊊 3 7 ft (2 m) green 䊊 4 10 ft (3 m) green The vehicle clearance lines are wider thanthe actual...

the hill is the place 䊊 B . Note that any object on the hill is viewed in the monitor farther than itappears. Backing up on a steep downhill When backing up the vehicle down a hill, thedistance guide lines and the vehicle width guidelines are shown farther than the actual distance.For example, the d...

Backing up behind a projecting object The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is actually at the same distance as the position 䊊 A . The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to the position 䊊 A if the object projects over the actual bac...

● Objects on the monitor may not be clear in adark place or at night. ● If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera,the RearView Monitor may not display ob-jects. Clean the camera. ● Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner toclean the camera. This will cause discolora-tion. To clean the camera, wipe...

Push the AUTO button to return to automaticcontrol of the fan speed. Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recir- culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicatorlight on the switch will come on. The air recirculation button will not be activatedwhen the air conditioner is in D...

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed withthe environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’sozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re-quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi-tioner. Using improper refrigerants...

Static and flutter: During signal interference frombuildings, large hills or due to antenna position(usually in conjunction with increased distancefrom the station transmitter) , static or flutter canbe heard. This can be reduced by adjusting thetreble control to reduce treble response. Multipath re...

● Do not connect the USB device if the con-nector or cable is wet. Allow the cableand/or connectors to dry completely beforeconnecting the USB device. ● Large video podcast files cause slow re-sponses in the iPod 姞 . The vehicle center display may momentarily black out, but it willsoon recover. ● If...

Compact Disc with MP3 or WMA(models without Navigation System) Terms: ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving PicturesExperts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is themost well-known compressed digital audiofile format. This format allows for near “CDquality” sound, but at a fraction of the size ofnormal audio files....

Troubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there i...

CD, DVD or USB with CompressedAudio Files (models with NavigationSystem) The file types supported by this system are MP3,WMA, AAC/M4A and ATRAC3. Explanation of terms: ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving PicturesExperts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is themost well known compressed digital audiofile format. ...

Compressed Video Files (models withNavigation System) Explanation of terms: ● DivX – DivX refers to the DivX 姞 codec owned by Div, Inc. used for a lossy compres-sion of video based on MPEG-4. ● AVI – AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave.It is standard file format originated by Mi-crosoft Corporatio...

Requirements for Supporting Video Playback: Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory File Systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD,DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RWDL ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge (UDF1.02+ISO9660) , UDF1.5, UDF2.0* ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is...

1. SEEK/TRACK button 2. CD insert slot 3. TUNE/FF·REW button 4. CD eject button 5. AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADEand BALANCE) 6. CLOCK button 7. AUX IN jack 8. SCAN button 9. RDM/RPT button 10. PWR/VOL control knob11. AUX button 12. RADIO button13. CD button14. DISP button15. PRESET A·B·C button16...

AUDIO button (Bass, Treble, Fade and Bal-ance) Press the AUDIO button to change the mode asfollows: Bass → Treble → Fade → Balance → Beep ON/OFF → Audio → Bass To adjust Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance pressthe AUDIO button until the desired mode ap-pears in the display. Press the TUNE/FF·REW or to a...

When the RADIO button is pressed while theignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, theradio will come on at the station last played. If a compact disc is playing when the RADIObutton is pressed, the compact disc will auto-matically be turned off and the last radio stationplayed will come on. Th...

Display album cover art: When an audio source encoded with albumcover art is played, the album cover art can bedisplayed on the screen. To toggle this feature onor off, touch the “Display Album Cover Art” key.When the feature is activated, the amber indica-tor next to the word ON will illuminate. CD...

The FM stereo indicator STEREO will illuminateduring FM stereo reception. When the stereobroadcast signal is weak, the radio will automati-cally change from stereo to monaural reception. XM band select: Press the XM button to change the band asfollows: XM1* → XM2* → XM3* → XM1 (satellite, if so equi...

AUX (auxiliary) input jacks The auxiliary input jacks are located inside thecenter console 䊊 1 . NTSC compatible devices such as video games, camcorders and portablevideo players can be connected to the auxiliaryinput jacks. Audio devices, such as some MP3players, can also be connected to the system...

DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC (DVD)PLAYER OPERATION (models withNavigation System) Precautions Start the engine when using the DVD entertain-ment system. Movies will not be shown on the front displaywhile the vehicle is in any drive position to reducedriver distraction. Audio is available when a movieis pl...

Playing a DVD Inserting/Ejecting the DVD The CD/DVD insert slot is located behind thedisplay screen. To insert the DVD, press theOPEN/TILT button on the audio unit. The displayscreen will automatically move down to exposethe CD/DVD insert slot. Insert the DVD into theslot with the label side facing ...

PLAY: Select the key to start playing the DVD or resume playing the DVD after it has been paused. STOP: Select the key to stop playing the DVD. NEXT/PREVIOUSCHAPTER: Select the key to skip the chapter(s) of the disc forward. Select the key to skip the chapter(s) of the disc backward. The chapterswil...

Audio file operation AUX button: Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACCposition and press the AUX button to switch tothe USB input mode. If another audio source isplugged in through the AUX IN jack on the radio,the AUX button toggles between the twosources. Play information Information about the...

played. Use the touchscreen to select the pre-ferred type of file. When there is only type of file inthe USB memory, that audio or movie operationscreen is displayed and starts to play. When you play a file with limited playing time, theconfirmation screen will be displayed beforestarting to play th...

Menu: There are some options available during play-back. Select one of the following that are dis-played on the screen, if necessary. Refer to thefollowing information for each item. ● Movie PlaybackSwitch to the movie playback mode. Thisitem is displayed only when the USBmemory contains movie files...

● 10 Key Search Select the “10 Key Search” key to open thenumber entry screen. Input the number youwant to search for and the specified file orfolder will be played. ● Display Adjust the image quality of the screen. ● DRC DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) auto-matically adjusts the soundtrack volumele...

MUSIC BOX™ HARD DRIVE AUDIOSYSTEM (if so equipped) The Music Box Hard Drive audio system canstore songs from CDs being played. The systemhas a 9.3 gigabyte (GB) storage capacity andcan record up to 200 hours (approximately 2,900songs) . The following CDs can be recorded in the MusicBox Hard Drive au...

If the title information of the track being recordedis stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, thetitle is automatically displayed on the screen. Fortitle acquisition from the hard drive, music recog-nition technology and related data are providedby Gracenote 姞 . To view the details of the tra...

● My Playlists Displays the playlists stored in the system.Touch the “Edit” key next to a playlist toperform the following operations for thatplaylist: – Add Current Song - adds the song cur- rently playing to the playlist. – Add Songs by Album - adds songs to the playlist by album. – Add Songs by A...

Music Box settings To set up the Music Box Hard Drive audio systemto your preferred settings, touch the “Menu” keyduring playback, then touch the “Music Box Set-tings” key. ● Music Box Used/Free Space: Displays the number of tracks and albumsstored on the hard drive. The percentage ofhard drive spac...

● CDDB Version: Shows the version of CDDB (Compact DiscData Base) . Gracenote 姞 NOTE: ● The information contained in the Gracenote 姞 Database is not fully guaran- teed. ● The service of the Gracenote 姞 Database on the Internet may be stopped without priornotice for maintenance. End-User License Agre...

USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE ORANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASEWILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANYCONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAM-AGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOSTREVENUES. Copyright: Music recognition technology and related dataare provided by Gracenote 姞 . Gracenote is the industry standard in mu...

Bluetooth 姞 audio settings To adjust the Bluetooth 姞 audio settings, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Select the “Bluetooth” key. 3. Select the “Connected Devices” key. 4. Select the “Audio Player” key. 5. A list of the connected Bluetooth 姞 audio...

6. The Device Name and Device Address are displayed on the screen. Select the “Select”key to make this device the active Bluetooth 姞 audio player. Select the “Edit” key to edit the details of the player, such asDevice Name. Select the “Delete” key todelete the device. CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a...

1. Source select and Power on switch 2. Tuning switch 3. Volume control switch 1. Source select and Power on switch 2. Tuning switch 3. Volume control switch 1. Source select and Power on switch 2. Menu control switch/ENTER button 3. Volume control switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FORAUDIO CONTROL (if s...

ANTENNA The antenna cannot be shortened, but can beremoved. When you need to remove the antenna,turn the antenna rod counterclockwise 䊊 B . To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna rodclockwise 䊊 A and hand tighten. CAUTION Always properly tighten the antenna rodduring installation or the antenn...

CAUTION ● Keep the antenna as far away as pos-sible from the electronic control modules. ● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in(20 cm) away from the electronic con-trol system harnesses. Do not route theantenna wire next to any harness. ● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratioas recommended by the m...

– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not idealor ambient sound is too loud, it may bedifficult to hear the other person’s voice dur-ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an areasurrounded by metal or far away from thein-vehicl...

Operating tips To get the best performance out of the NISSANVoice Recognition system, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet aspossible. Close the windows to eliminatesurrounding noises (traffic noises, vibrationsounds, etc.) , which may prevent the systemfrom recognizing...

– NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixty two hundred,” and – NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two hundred” ● Numbers can be spoken in small groups.The system will prompt you to continue en-tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbe...

You can also use the button to interrupt the system feedbackand give a command at once. See“List of voice commands” and“During a call” in this section formore information. PHONE/END While the voice recognition sys-tem is active, press and hold the button for 5 seconds to quit the voice recognition s...

3. Say: “Add phone” 䊊 B . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiateconnecting from the phone handset 䊊 C . The connecting procedure of the cellularphone varies according to each cellularphone model. See the cellular phone Own-er’s Manual for details. You can also visitwww.nissan...

LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” “Phonebook” “Recent Calls” “Connect Phone” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from thecommands on the Main Menu. The followingpages describe these commands and the com-mands in each sub-menu. Remember to wait for the to...

If a call back number does not exist, the systemannounces, “There is no number to call back” andends the VR session. During a call During a call there are several command optionsavailable. Press the button on the steering wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com-mands. ● “Help” — The system a...

difficulty recognizing. For more information see“Record Name” in this section. NOTE: Each phone has its own separate phone-book. You cannot access Phone A’s phone-book if you are currently connected withPhone B. “List names” 䊊 A Use the List Names command to hear all thenames and locations in the ph...

5. Press the button. For information on selecting a different lan-guage, see “Choosing a language” in thissection. 6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically. If both memory locations arealready in use, the system will prompt you tooverwrite one. Follow the instructions pro-vided by the...

WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehiclein a safe location. If you have to use aphone while driving, exercise extremecaution at all times so full attention maybe given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attentionto vehicle operation while talking onthe phone, pull off ...

REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only thesupplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damagethe transmitter and may violate FCC regula-tions. – Operation is subject to the followin...

VEHICLE PHONEBOOK This vehicle has two phonebooks available foryour use. Depending on your phone, the systemmay automatically download your entire cellphone’s phonebook into the “Handset Phone-book”. For the details on downloading yourphonebook, see “Handset phonebook” in thissection. If your phoneb...

● VoicetagConfirm and store the voicetag. Voicetagsallow easy dialing using the NISSAN VoiceRecognition system. For more information,see “NISSAN Voice Recognition System” inthis section. To delete an entry, select the “Delete” key at step3. HANDSET PHONEBOOK Many phones will support an automatic dow...

Answer: Accept an incoming call to talk. Hold Call: Put an incoming call on hold. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call. To finish the call, follow one of the procedureslisted below: a. Select the “Reject Call” key on the display. b. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel switches. DUR...

ENDING A CALL To finish the call, perform one of the followingprocedures: ● Select the “Hang up” key on the “Call inProgress” display. ● Push the switch on the steering wheel. PHONE SETTINGS To set up the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System to your preferred settings, press the SET-TING button on th...

Volume & Ringtone: Adjust the volume level of the ringtone, incomingcall sound and outgoing call sound. When the“Automatic Hold” option is turned on, an incom-ing call will be placed on hold automatically afterseveral rings. When the “Vehicle Ringtone” op-tion is turned on, a specific ringtone t...

CALL VOLUME Adjusting the incoming or outgoing call volumemay improve clarity if reception between callers isunclear. ● Incoming call — adjusting this setting allows you to hear a difference in volume. ● Outgoing call — adjusting this setting allows the person you are talking with to hear a differen...

To improve the recognition success rate whenAlternate Command Mode is active, try using theSpeaker Adaptation Function available in thatmode. See “Speaker Adaptation Function” in thissection. Otherwise, it is recommended that Alter-nate Command Mode be turned off and StandardMode be used for the bes...

Available items: ● Getting Started Describes the basics of how to operate theVoice Recognition system. ● Let’s Practice Initiates a practice session that demon-strates how to improve voice recognition bythe system. ● Using the Address Book Tutorial for using the Address Book ● Finding a Street Addre...

Let’s Practice The system is equipped with a tutorial that allowsyou to practice saying commands and receivefeedback on the volume, speed and timing of yourspeech. To initiate a practice session, access the UserGuide and select the “Let’s Practice” key. Followthe on-screen prompts until the session ...

Voice recognition settings The available settings of the NISSAN Voice Rec-ognition system are described. 1. Select “Voice Recognition”. 2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the screen. USING THE SYSTEMInitialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, NISSAN Voice Recognition i...

2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Would you liketo access Phone, Navigation, Information,Audio or Help?” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts and speak after the tone ...

Standard Mode command list Category Command: COMMAND ACTION Phone Displays Phone function commands. Navigation Displays Navigation function commands. Information Displays Vehicle Information. Audio Displays Audio commands. Help Displays User Guide. Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Dial Number Makes a c...

Voice command examples Some basic voice command examples are de-scribed here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa-rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Example 1 — Placing a call to the phonenumber 800-662-6200: 1. Press the switch located on the steer- ing wheel. 2. The system announces, ...

Alternate Command Mode command list Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Vehicle Phonebook Makes a call to a contact in the vehicle phonebook. Handset Phonebook Makes a call to a contact in the handset phonebook. International Call Makes an...

Operating tips ● Say a command after the tone. Voice com-mands cannot be accepted when the iconis . ● If the command is not recognized, the sys-tem repeats the announcement. Repeat thecommand in a clear voice. ● Press the switch on the steering wheel to return to the previous screen. ● If you want t...

Speaker Adaptation: Starts a system training procedure to learn thespecific sounds of your voice. See “Speaker ad-aptation function” in this section. Alternate Command Mode: For advanced operation, an Alternate CommandMode is provided. This setting enables control ofthe Audio and Climate Control sys...

5. Select a category to be learned by the sys- tem from the following list: ● Phone ● Navigation ● Information ● Audio ● Help The voice commands in the category aredisplayed. 6. Select a voice command to train. The Voice Recognition system starts. 7. The system requests that you repeat a com- mand a...

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . ....

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 controldevice installed in the exhaust system. Exhaustgases in the three-way cat...

mately one minute and then remain continuouslyilluminated. This sequence will continue uponsubsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-function exists. When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be able to detector signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMSmalfunctions may ...

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY While driving, the right side or left side wheelsmay unintentionally leave the road surface. If thisoccurs, maintain control of the vehicle by follow-ing the procedure below. Please note that thisprocedure is only a general guide. The vehiclemust be driven as appropriate based on t...

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS ANDDRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcoholor drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-duces coordination, delays reaction timeand impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihoodof being involved in an accident injuringyourself and othe...

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost dis-charged, the guide light 䊊 A of the Intelligent Key port blinks and the indicator appears on the ve-hicle information display. See “Vehicle informa-tion display” in the “Instruments and controls”section. In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key ...

● When the Hybrid System is started orstopped, you may hear a sound comingfrom the high voltage battery located un-der the rear seats. This does not indicatea problem. ● When the Hybrid System is started orstopped, or while the vehicle is idling, youmay hear a sound coming from the trans-mission. Th...

The shift selector cannot be moved out of P(Park) and into any of the other gear posi-tions if the ignition switch is pushed to theLOCK or ACC position. To move the shift selector: Push the button while depressing the brakepedal Push the button to shift Shift without pushing button Shifting After st...

R (Reverse) : CAUTION To prevent transmission damage, use theP (Park) or R (Reverse) position only whenthe vehicle is completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Makesure the vehicle is completely stopped beforeselecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed to...

To move the shift selector, complete the followingprocedure: 1. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK posi- tion. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. For cap removal it must be used or if it is available a plastic trim tool can be used 4. Using a protective cloth on the tip of a 3 mm screwdriver, remove t...

To engage: Firmly depress the parking brake. To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 2. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion. 3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release. 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. 1. CANCEL switch 2. ACCEL/RES sw...

CAUTION During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ,follow these recommendations to obtainmaximum engine performance and en-sure the future reliability and economy ofyour new vehicle. Failure to follow theserecommendations may result in short-ened engine life and reduced engineperformance. ● Do not acc...

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require thatboth the parking brake be set and thetransmission placed into P (Park) . Fail-ure to do so could cause the vehicle tomove un...

WARNING ● If the Hybrid System is not in the READYmode or is turned off while driving, thepower assist for the steering will notwork. Steering will be harder to operate. ● When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the Hybrid System inthe READY mode, there will be nopower assist for the s...

Hydraulic system The brake system has separate hydraulic circuits.If one circuit malfunctions, you will still have brak-ing at other wheels. However, the brake pedal will have to be de-pressed harder and your stopping distance willincrease. The brake system warning light will alsocome on. Brake actu...

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM(ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is asophisticated device, but it cannot pre-vent accidents resulting from carelessor dangerous driving techniques. It canhelp maintain vehicle control duringbraking on slippery surfaces. Remem-ber that stopping distances on s...

Normal operation The ABS operates at speeds above 4 - 6 MPH (7- 10 km/h) . The speed varies according to roadconditions. When the ABS senses that 1 or more wheels areclose to locking up, the actuator rapidly appliesand releases hydraulic pressure. This action issimilar to pumping the brakes very qui...

The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system usesvarious sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve-hicle motion. Under certain driving situations, thesystem will control braking and engine output tohelp keep the vehicle on its steered path. ● When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)system is operating, the ...

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-icer through the key hole. If the lock becomesfrozen, heat the key before inserting it into the keyhole or use the remote keyless entry function onthe intelligent key. ANTI-FREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the ...

6 In case of emergency Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . 6-2Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Hybrid system stops operating whi...

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres-sure of all tires except the spare. When the lowtire pressure warning light is lit, one or more ofyour tires is significantly under-inflated. If thevehicle is being d...

WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securelyapplied and the transmission is shiftedinto P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle ison a slope, ice or slippery areas. This ishazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic isclose to your vehicle. Wait for profes-sional road assistanc...

Turn the clamp to remove the spare tire. Jacking up vehicle and removing thedamaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by the jack. If it is nec-essary to work under the vehicle, sup-port it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with yourvehicle to lift t...

Always refer to the proper illustrations for thecorrect placement and jack-up points for yourspecific vehicle model and jack type. Carefully read the caution label attached tothe jack body and the following instruc-tions. 1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the...

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securelyin the sequence illustrated ( 䊊 A , 䊊 B , 䊊 C , 䊊 D , 䊊 E ) . Lower the vehicle completely. WARNING ● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause thewhee...

Before attempting to jump start the vehicle, makesure the fuel tank is not empty and the correctstarting procedure is followed. See “Starting theHybrid System” in the “Starting and driving” sec-tion. Do not drive the vehicle on battery poweronly if the fuel tank is empty. The high voltagebattery wil...

3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle 䊊 F , position the two vehicles, 䊊 E and 䊊 F , to bring their batteries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 4. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift se- lector to P (Park) . Switch off all unnecessaryelectrical systems (lights, h...

WARNING Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged. CAUTION Hybrid models cannot be push-started ortow-started. Attempting to do so maycause electrical or transmission damage. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by thehigh temperature warning light) , or if you feel ...

6. After the engine and inverter cools down, check the coolant level in the engine andinverter coolant reservoir tank with the en-gine running. Add coolant to the engine andinverter coolant reservoir tank if necessary.Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSANdealer. When towing your vehicle, all State ...

TOWING RECOMMENDED BYNISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towedwith the driving (front) wheels off the ground orplace the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. WARNING If your vehicle needs to be towed, do itwith the front wheels raised. If the frontwheels are on the ground when towin...

● When towing hybrid vehicles with therear wheels on the ground (if you do notuse towing dollies) : Always release theparking brake. VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuckvehicle) Pulling a stuck vehicle WARNING To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-sonal injury or death when recovering astuck vehicle: ● ...

Rocking a stuck vehicle WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● Do not spin your tires at high speed.This could cause them to explode andresult in serious injury. Parts of yourvehicle could also overheat and bedamaged. If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,use the following procedure...

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Removing sp...

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damagefrom acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot,...

REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,and tree sap as quickly as possible from thesurface of the paint to avoid lasting damage orstaining. Special cleaning products are availableat a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessorystore. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is use...

● Do not apply wheel cleaners to thewheels when they are hot. The wheeltemperature should be the same as am-bient temperature. ● Rinse the wheel to completely removethe cleaner within 15 minutes after thecleaner is applied. CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non-abrasive chrome pol...

CAUTION ● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-lar material. ● Small dirt particles can be abrasive anddamaging to leather surfaces and should be removed promptly. Do notuse saddle soap, car waxes, polishes,oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-gents or ammonia-based cleaners asthey may damage th...

Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes a front floor mat bracket toact as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floormats have been specially designed for your ve-hicle model. The driver’s and passenger’s sidefloor mats have a grommet hole incorporated inthem. Position the mat by placing the ...

Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini-mum maintenance requirements with long ser-vice intervals to save you both time and money.However, some day-to-day and regular mainte-nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’sgood mechanical condition, as well as its emis-sions and engine performance. It...

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are alloperating properly and installed securely. Alsocheck h...

Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjustersand retractors) operate properly and smoothly,and are installed securely. Check the belt web-bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as exc...

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe vehicle. The following are general precau-tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● This vehicle has high voltage DC and ACsystems as well as a ...

● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by a jack. If it is neces-sary to work under the vehicle, supportit with safety stands. ● Keep smoking materials, flame andsparks away from the fuel tank andbattery. ● On gasoline engine models, the fuelfilter or fuel lines should be serviced b...

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant to provideyear-round anti-freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corro-sion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling systemadditives are not necessary. WARNING ● Never remove the radia...

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.The service procedure can be found in theNISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine overheat-ing. WARNING ● To avoid the danger of being scalded,never change the coolant when the e...

CHECKING INVERTER COOLANTLEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine and inverter are cold. If the cool- ant level is below the MIN level 䊊 B , add coolant to the MAX level 䊊 A . If the inverter cooling system frequentlyrequires coolant, have it checked by aNISSAN dealer. CHANGING...

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) andL (Low) marks 䊊 B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is belowthe L (Low) mark 䊊 A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through theopening. Do not overfill 䊊 C . ...

5. Remove the drain plug 䊊 B with a wrench by turning it counterclockwise and completelydrain the oil. If the oil filter is to be changed, remove andreplace it at this time. See “Changing engineoil filter” later in this section. ● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-erly. ● Check your local regulatio...

CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engineoil may be hot. 5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket materialremaining on the sealing surface of theengine. Failure to do so could lead toengine damage. 6. Coat the gasket on the ne...

BRAKE FLUID Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If thefluid level is below the MIN line or the brakewarning light comes on, add Genuine NISSANSuper Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently, the system should be checked by aNISSA...

The 12-volt battery is located on the right handside of the trunk behind an access panel. ● Keep the battery surface clean and dry.Clean the battery with a solution of bakingsoda and water. ● Make certain the terminal connections areclean and securely tightened. ● If the vehicle is not to be used fo...

2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with themaintenance schedule found in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”. REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Iridium-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped 䊊 A spark plugs as frequently as conventional ...

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned andreused. Replace it according to the maintenancelog shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe theinside of the air cleaner filter housing and thecover with a damp cloth. To remove the air cleaner filter, push ...

REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 䊊 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiperblade down the wiper arm to remove. 䊊 3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate wip...

If the brakes do not operate properly, have thebrakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjustingbrakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjustevery time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake systemcheck if the...

If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,the type A fuse will not be level with the fusepocket as shown in the illustration. This will notaffect the performance of the fuse. Make sure thefuse is installed in the fuse box securely. Type B fuses cannot be installed in the under-hood fuse boxe...

6. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with a new fuse 䊊 B . 7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSANdealer. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate andfuses are in good condition, check the fusiblelinks. If any of these fusible lin...

CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallowthe battery or removed parts. NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol-lows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key. 2. Insert a small screwdriver 䊊 A into the slit 䊊 B of the corner and twist it to ...

4. Close the lid securely as illustrated 䊊 C 䊊 D . 5. Operate the buttons to check the operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance forreplacement. FCC Notice:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to op-erat...

● Use the same number and wattage asshown in the chart. Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of theexterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. Atemperature difference between the inside andthe outside of the lens causes the fog. This is nota malfunction. If large drops of water collectinside t...

Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. Whenreplacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lampand/or cover. Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb installation Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the light housing. WDI0263 Vanity mirror light WDI0340 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-2...

Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the light housing. Use a cloth to protect the light housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the light housing. Step light LDI0341 Front map light WDI0723 Personal light WDI0585 8-28 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the“In case of emergency” section of thismanual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . Itmonitors tire pressure of all tires exceptthe spare. When the low tire pressure...

Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressures (including thespare) often and always prior to long dis-tance trips. The recommended tire pres-sure specifications are shown on theF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification labelor the Tire and Loading Information labelunder the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading...

Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num-ber of occupants that can be seatedin the vehicle. 䊊 2 Vehicle load limit: See “Vehicle load-ing information” in the “Technical andconsumer information” section. 䊊 3 Original tire size: The size of the tiresoriginally installed...

Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press toohard or force the valve stem side-ways, or air will escape. If the hissingsound of air escaping from the tire isheard while checking the pressure,reposition th...

Size Cold Tire Inflation Pres-sure Front and Rear OriginalTire P215/60/R16 240 kPa, 35 PSI Spare Tire T135/90R16 420 kPa, 60 PSI TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on thesidewall of all tires. This information iden-tifies and describes the fundamen...

䊊 1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles (not alltires have this information) . 2. Three-digit number (215): This num- ber gives the width in millimeters ofthe tire from sidewall edge to side-wall edge. 3. Two-digit number (65): Th...

䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related Terminology In addition to the many terms that aredefined throughout this section, IntendedOutboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall th...

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may bepoorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS CAUTION Only certain SAE class “S” tire chains canbe used on this vehicle. Using the wrongClass “S” chains on this vehicle will causedamage to the v...

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation NISSAN recommends rotating the tiresevery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) . See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer-gency” section of this manual for tire re-placing procedures. As soon as possible, tighten thewheel nuts to the specified torquewith a torque wrench. Wh...

9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Air conditioner system refrigerant and oilrecommendation...

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure...

FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol system, and may also affect thewarranty coverage. ● Under no c...

E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuelethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 canonly be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Donot use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. governmentregulations require fuel ethanol dispensingpumps to be identified by a small, square, orangeand black la...

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval. Oil and filter change intervals dependupon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions mayrequire more frequent oil and filter ...

ENGINE Model QR25DE Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 151.82 (2,488) Firing order 1–3–4–2 Idle speed eCVT (in “N” position) No adjustment is necessary. Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idl...

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too lowmay cause engine damage. All gasoline vehiclesmust be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-fore, a...

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification la-bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu-able vehicle information, such as: Gross VehicleWei...

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONLABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. The label is located asshown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATIONLABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed tothe underside of the hood as shown. WTI0174 WTI0178 WTI0179 INSTALLING FRO...

Use the following steps to mount the front licenseplate: 䊊 1 Make a shallow hole in each plastic finisherat the location mark (small dimple) using a0.39 in (10 mm) drill. To avoid damaging thethreads behind the finisher, apply only lightpressure to the drill. 䊊 2 Mount the license plate bracket usin...

● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,Total load capacity - maximum totalweight limit specified of the load(passengers and cargo) for the ve-hicle. This is the maximum combinedweight of occupants and cargo thatcan be loaded into the vehicle. If thevehicle is used to tow a trailer, thetrailer tongue ...

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load capacity calculated inStep 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans-ferred to your vehicle. Consult thism...

WARNING Overloading or improper loading of atrailer and its cargo can adversely affectvehicle handling, braking and perfor-mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy loadfor the first 500 miles (800 km) . Yourengine, axle or other parts could bedamaged. ● For the...

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engineperformance and cause overheating. The engineprotection mode, which helps reduce the chanceof engine damage, could activate and automati-cally decrease engin...

Always verify that available capacities are withinthe required ratings. TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION TOWING LOAD / SPECIFICATION UNIT: lb (kg) MAXIMUM TOWING LOAD 1,000 (454) MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 100 (45) TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer.Make sure the traile...

CAUTION ● Do not use axle-mounted hitches. ● The hitch should not be attached to oraffect the operation of the impact-absorbing bumper. ● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust sys-tem, brake system, etc. to install atrailer hitch. ● To reduce the possibility of additionaldamage if your vehicle is struck...

WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system di-rectly to the vehicle brake system. Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition when a loaded and/or unloadedtrailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if ithas an abnormal nose-up or nose-downcondition; check for improper ton...

● Some states or provinces have specificregulations and speed limits for vehicles thatare towing trailers. Obey the local speedlimits. ● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ● When launching a boat, don’...

WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire isbased on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peak tractioncharacteristics. Temperature A, B and C The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,and C, representing the tire’s resistanc...

the type of personally identifying data routinelyacquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-ment is required and access to the vehicle or theEDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, th...

Insist on the use of genuine NISSANcollision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using partsmade to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-tions – if you want to help it to last and hold itsresale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop toonly use Genui...

RECOMMENDED FUEL: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol system, and may also affect thewarranty coverage. ● Under no cir...

2010 NIS S AN ALTI MA HYB R ID 2010 ALTI MA HYB R I D OWN E R'S MAN UAL HL3 2-D Printing : September 2009 (05) Publication No.: OM0E-HL32U0 Printed in U.S.A. For your safet y, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. HL32-D