2008 ALTIMA-HYBRID OWNER'S MANUAL

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- ● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity for important safety information.
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This manual was prepared to help you under- This vehicle should not be modified.
stand the operation and maintenance of your WARNING Modification could affect its
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- performance, safety or durability, and
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! may even violate governmental
manual before operating your vehicle. regulations. In addition, damage or per-
Follow these important driving rules to
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and complete trip for formance problems resulting from modi-
explains details about the warranties cov- you and your passengers! fications may not be covered under
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service NISSAN warranties.
● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
cohol or drugs.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions.
explain how to resolve any concerns you
● ALWAYS give your full attention to driv-
may have with your vehicle, as well as
ing and avoid using vehicle features or
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
taking other actions that could distract
law.
you.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems. Preteen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear
extensive resources available to them. seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.

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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
this manual are those in effect at the time of
and certain vehicle components contain
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
or emit chemicals known to the State of
specifications or design without notice and with-
California to cause cancer and birth de-
out obligation.
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
You will see various symbols in this manual. They State of California to cause cancer and
are used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm.
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
WARNING
or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a ADVISORY
hazard that could cause death or serious Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
precisely. vehicle. Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action.
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.

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BLUETOOTH௡ is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed to
Visteon and Xanavi
Informatics
Corporation.
© 2007 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 685003
number:
side) Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) – Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of HEV Overview HEV
Contents Illustrated table of contents 0
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9

Index 10

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HEV Overview

Hybrid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-2 Energy flow (equipped with navigation) . . . . . . . . HEV-4
High voltage battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-2 Energy / fuel history
High voltage cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-2 (equipped with navigation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-5
Road accident cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-3 Starting the Hybrid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-7
Emergency shut off system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-3 Efficient use of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-7
Energy Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-3 Hybrid vehicle precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-8
Power meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-4 High voltage components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-8
High voltage battery status meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-4 Hybrid vehicle characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEV-9

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HYBRID SYSTEM HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HIGH VOLTAGE CAUTIONS

The Hybrid System combines the power of a
WARNING WARNING
gasoline engine and an electric motor to minimize
fuel consumption and emissions. Your vehicle contains a sealed Nickel- ● The hybrid system uses high voltage up
Metal hydride high voltage battery. If dis- to 650 V. The system can be hot while
Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle runs posed of improperly, it is hazardous to the and after starting. Be careful of both the
on a combination of the gasoline engine and the environment and there is a risk of severe high voltage and the high temperature.
electric motor, whichever is best for those condi- burns and electrical shock that may result Obey the caution labels attached to the
tions. in serious injury or death. vehicle.
Because the gasoline engine charges the high ● Never touch, disassemble, remove or
The high voltage battery is used to drive the
voltage battery as needed, the battery does not replace the high voltage parts, cables
electric motors in the Hybrid System.
have to be charged from an outside source like an and their connectors. High voltage
all-electric vehicle. The high voltage battery has a limited service life. cables are orange. Touching, disassem-
Contact your NISSAN dealer for information bling, removing or replacing those parts
about recycling or disposal of the battery. and cables can cause severe burns or
electric shock that may result in serious
injury or death.
● Never try to remove the service discon-
nect located in the trunk on the lower
right-hand side. The service disconnect
is used only when the vehicle is ser-
viced by trained technicians wearing
personal protection equipment and is
part of the high voltage system. Touch-
ing the service disconnect can cause
severe burns or electric shock that may
result in serious injury or death.

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ROAD ACCIDENT CAUTIONS ENERGY MONITORS

● Never touch fluid leaks inside or out- The Hybrid System monitors the status of power
WARNING
side the vehicle. The leak may be strong being sent to the traction motor and the battery
● Pull your vehicle off the road, put the alkaline electrolyte from the high volt- state of charge. The status is shown on the hybrid
transmission in the P (Park) position, age battery. If it contacts your skin or power meter and high voltage battery status
apply the parking brake and turn the eyes, wash it off immediately with a meter. System status can also be shown on the
Hybrid System off. large amount of water or if possible, navigation system display (if so equipped) when
● Check to see if there are exposed high boric acid solution. Get immediate the screen is in the Energy Flow mode or
voltage parts and cables. Never touch medical attention to help avoid serious energy/fuel history mode.
the parts and cables. See “High voltage injury.
components”, later in this section for ● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,
the locations of the high voltage parts leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
and cables. Never use a fire extinguisher that is not
● To avoid personal injury, do not touch meant for use on electric fires. Using
high voltage wiring, connectors and even a small amount of water may be
high voltage parts (inverter unit, high also dangerous.
voltage battery etc.). ● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do it
● If exposed electric wires are visible in- with the front wheels raised. If the front
side or outside of your vehicle, an elec- wheels are on the ground when towing,
tric shock may occur. Never touch the the traction motor may generate elec-
electric wires. tricity. This may damage the Hybrid Sys-
tem components and cause a fire.
● Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If
liquid has leaked onto the ground, the EMERGENCY SHUT OFF SYSTEM
fuel system may have been damaged.
Leave the vehicle as soon as possible. The emergency shut off system automatically
turns off the high voltage current in certain frontal
collisions. This is to minimize the risk of electrical
short circuits. If the system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the Hybrid System,
contact a NISSAN dealer.

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If you use the system with the Hybrid Sys-
tem off (ignition ACC) for a long time, it will
use up all the 12–volt battery power, and
the engine will not start.
Energy flow for various operating modes can be
displayed on the navigation system monitor. The
screen must be set to the Energy Flow mode or
the Energy / Fuel History mode.
To access the Energy Flow screen, you must
agree to the start-up screen. For additional infor-
mation, see “Setting up the start-up screen” in
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section of this manual.
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POWER METER HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUS
The power meter indicates the total amount of METER
power in the hybrid system. The gauge indicates the amount of power in the
For additional information, see “Meters and high voltage battery.
gauges” in the “Instruments and controls” section
For additional information, see “Meters and
of this manual.
gauges” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
ENERGY FLOW (equipped with
navigation)
When you use this system, make sure the Hybrid
System is in the ready mode.

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● When there is no energy flow in the vehicle.
ENERGY / FUEL HISTORY (equipped
with navigation)
The Energy / Fuel History screen appears in the
display with the navigation system when the
screen is in the Energy / Fuel History mode.
To access the Energy / Fuel History screen, you
must agree to the start-up screen. For additional
information, see “Setting up the start-up screen”
in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section of this manual.

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Press the INFO button on the control panel, then This is an example of the Energy Flow display.
touch the “Energy Flow” key on the screen. The Energy Flow display varies, depending on
the condition of the vehicle. The graphic does not
reflect the actual motion of the vehicle.
The Energy Flow will display:
● When the vehicle is powered only by the
traction motor.
● When the vehicle is powered by both the
traction motor and the gasoline engine.
● When the vehicle is powered only by the
gasoline engine.
● When the vehicle is regenerating and charg-
ing the high voltage battery.
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1. Regenerated energy in the past 30 minutes:
The regenerated energy in the past 30 min-
utes is indicated with symbols. One symbol
indicates 50 watt hours. The energy of 50
watt hours illuminates a 50 watt bulb for an
hour.
2. Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes:
Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes is
displayed.
3. Current fuel consumption (Latest column):
The current fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on distance and fuel
consumption.
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Press the INFO button on the control panel, and The Energy / Fuel History can be displayed on the
then touch the “Energy / Fuel History” key on the navigation system monitor. The screen must be
screen. set to the Energy Flow mode or the Energy / Fuel
History mode. This displays the vehicle’s average
fuel consumption and regenerative electric
power at 5 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen indicate gen-
eral driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driv-
ing habits and road conditions.

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STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE

Push the ignition switch to the ON position. De- Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera- ● If the high voltage battery becomes dis-
press the brake pedal and push the ignition tion and deceleration. charged, the engine will run for a longer
switch when the transmission is in the P (Park) period of time. Do not keep the transmission
● While driving, energy is recovered through
position to start the Hybrid System. in the N (Neutral) position with the system in
the regenerative brake as the vehicle decel-
the ready mode.
The READY light illuminates indicating that the erates. However, for most efficient use, do
vehicle is ready to be driven. If the ambient tem- not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle NOTE:
perature is low, the READY may flash and may more than necessary.
take time until the READY light stays on. For The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-
● Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. matically. It may stop during low load driv-
details, see “Starting the Hybrid System” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual. ● The power of the high voltage battery can be ing, deceleration or when the vehicle is
checked on the high voltage battery status stopped.
As long as the READY light remains on you can As long as the READY light remains on, you
meter. See “High voltage battery status
drive your vehicle using the traction motor even can drive your vehicle using the traction
meter” in this section for details. Gradual or
though the gasoline engine may not be running. motor even with the gasoline engine
non-abrupt acceleration and deceleration
will make more effective use of the traction stopped.
motor without having to use gasoline engine The gasoline engine may not stop auto-
power. matically in the following conditions:
● When parking, be sure to place the selector ● During gasoline engine warm-up.
lever in the P (Park) position. While driving, ● During high voltage battery charging.
place the selector lever in the D (Drive)
position. ● During high or low high voltage battery
temperature.
● The Hybrid System recharges the high volt-
age battery as necessary. However, the Hy-
brid System can not charge the high voltage
battery when the transmission is in the N
(Neutral) position even if the engine is run-
ning.

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HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS

HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
WARNING
● The Hybrid System uses high voltage up
to 650 V. The system can be hot while
and after starting. Be careful of both the
high voltage and the high temperature.
Obey the caution labels attached to the
vehicle.
● Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, cables
and their connectors. High voltage
cables are orange. Touching, disassem-
bling, removing or replacing those parts
and cables can cause severe burns or
electric shock that may result in serious
injury or death.

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1. Air conditioner compressor location ● When you leave your vehicle, be sure to ● After the 12-volt battery is discon-
2. Electric power steering location turn off the Hybrid System. nected, run down, or replaced, the
3. 42V DC/DC converter gasoline engine may not stop even
● Be sure to put the transmission in the P
4. High voltage battery and 12V DC/DC while the vehicle is powered only by the
(Park) position because the vehicle can
converter traction motor. If this condition contin-
move when the READY light is on even
5. Service disconnect ues for several days, take the vehicle to
if the engine is stopped. When the
your NISSAN dealer.
6. High voltage harnesses READY light is on, do not leave your
7. Traction motor location vehicle in a shift position other than the ● Do not load large amounts of water in
8. Inverter unit P (Park) position. The vehicle will creep open containers (aquariums or buck-
and start abruptly if the accelerator ets) into the vehicle. If the water spills
The Hybrid System uses high voltage up to 650
pedal is depressed by mistake. This may onto the high voltage battery, it may
V. High voltage components are indicated in the cause serious injury or death. cause a short circuit and damage the
illustration. High voltage cables are orange. The battery.
system can be hot while and after starting. Be
CAUTION
careful of both the high voltage and the high High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid
temperature. ● If the vehicle is parked for a long time, vehicles emit approximately the same amount of
the high voltage battery will discharge electromagnetic waves as the conventional
HYBRID VEHICLE gradually. To keep the high voltage bat- gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic
CHARACTERISTICS tery in good condition, drive the vehicle appliances despite of their electromagnetic
at least once every several months for shieldings. Unwanted noise may occur in the
WARNING at least 30 minutes or ten miles. If the reception of a mobile two-way radio.
high voltage battery becomes fully dis-
● Pay special attention to pedestrians charged and the vehicle will not start Charging the high voltage battery while driving is
when the vehicle is powered only by the even with a jump-start to the 12-volt important. The vehicle cannot run if the high
traction motor. Because there is no en- system, contact your NISSAN dealer. voltage battery is discharged. In the N (Neutral)
gine noise, pedestrians may not know position, the high voltage battery does not re-
the vehicle is moving or about to move charge. Leaving the transmission in the N (Neu-
and step into the direction of vehicle tral) position for an extended period of time may
travel. discharge the high voltage battery. The high volt-
age battery recharges when the selector lever is
in any position other than N (Neutral). Repeated
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acceleration also consumes high voltage battery
power, resulting in poor acceleration. Battery
power can be restored by driving at a constant
speed.
When you put the selector lever in the B (Brake)
position and take your foot off the accelerator
pedal, engine braking will be applied. However,
during high speed driving you may feel that en-
gine braking is less effective than that of an
ordinary vehicle. This is normal.
Because the vehicle is powered by both the
gasoline engine and the traction motor, you may
hear a sound coming from the engine compart-
ment, high voltage battery, transmission or the LHV0004 LHV0006
regenerative brakes. When the gasoline engine An air vent is located on the rear parcel shelf ᭺
A
starts and stops with the Hybrid System on, you CAUTION
to cool the high voltage battery. If the vent is
may feel a vibration. When accelerating rapidly, covered, the battery will overheat resulting in Do not place objects over or into the air
the engine noise may rise. A noise may also be reduced output performance of the Hybrid Sys- vent. The high voltage battery may over-
heard while braking. These are normal character- tem. heat and be damaged.
istics of the hybrid vehicle.
You may hear the noise of the cooling fan from the
air vent.

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CAUTION CAUTION
Do not load large amounts of water in Do not allow any liquid to get on or in the
open containers (aquariums or buckets) air vent. It may cause a short circuit and
into the vehicle. If the water spills onto the damage the high voltage battery.
high voltage battery, it may cause a short
circuit and damage the battery.

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-18)
2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-7)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
4. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-34)
5. Front head restraint (P. 1-6, P. 1-6)
6. Front seat belts (P. 1-7)
7. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P. 1-34)
8. Seats (P. 1-2)
9. Occupant classification sensor
(pattern sensor) (P.1-41)
10. Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-48)
11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-17)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Power windows (P. 2-41)
2. Windshield (P. 8-17)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-28)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-17)
5. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-13)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-33)
7. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-29)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-29)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-37)
12. Mirrors (P. 3-23)
13. Door locks, Intelligent key system, keys,
request button (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2, 3-8)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Antenna (P. 4-38)
2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-29)
3. Interior trunk lid release, secondary
trunk release (P. 3-19, P. 3-19)
4. Trunk lid (P. 3-17)
5. Vehicle loading (P.9-12)
6. Exterior trunk lid release/request button
(P.3-12)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)
8. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-20, P. 9-28)
9. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-20)
10. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Secondary trunk release (P. 3-18)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-22)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-45)
5. HomeLinkா (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
6. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
7. Glove box (P. 2-38)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-38)
9. Front console (P. 2-39)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-34, 2-34)
6. Cruise control main/set switch (P. 5-14)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-28)
8. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-6)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)
10. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 2-15)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-34)
12. Glove box (P. 2-38)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
14. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-11)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
16. Audio system controls (P. 4-13)
17. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-21)
18. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-18)
19. Hood release (P. 3-17)
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20. Intelligent Key port (P. 3-6)
1. Vents (P. 4-10) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control Trunk opener (P. 3-17)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn (if so equipped)/Bluetoothா Hands-free *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
signal switch (P. 2-29) Phone System (if so equipped) er’s Manual.
(P. 4-36, 4-39) See the page number indicated in paren-
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) theses for operating details.


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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

1. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
4. Fuse/fusible link box/jump-start location
(P. 8-19)
5. Fuse block (P. 8-19)
6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
7. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light

Anti-lock Braking 2-10 High voltage battery 2-12 Electronically Con- 2-15
or System (ABS) warn- warning light trolled Continuously
ing light Variable Transmis-
Hybrid system warn- 2-13 sion (eCVT) position
ing light indicator light
Brake warning light 2-10
(red) Intelligent Key sys- 2-13 Front passenger air 2-15
or tem warning light bag status light
Low tire pressure 2-13 High beam indicator 2-16
warning light light (blue)
Charge warning 2-11
light Master warning light 2-14 Low temperature 2-16
Engine oil pressure 2-12 indicator light (blue)
warning light Seat belt warning 2-14 Malfunction Indica- 2-16
light and chime tor Light (MIL)
Electric power 2-11
steering warning Supplemental air 1-49 Ready operation 2-17
light bag warning light indicator light
Electronically con- 2-11 (green)
Vehicle Dynamic 2-15
trolled brake warn- Control warning Security indicator 2-27
ing light (yellow) light light
High temperature 2-12
warning light (red)


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Indicator Name Page
light

Slip indicator light 2-17

Turn signal/hazard 2-17
indicator lights


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MEMO


1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Front manual seat adjustment — Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
passenger’s side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 System (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Front power seat adjustment – driver’s seat . . . . . . . 1-4 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Center armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Child restraint installation using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Child restraint installation using the seat
Front-Seat Active Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Booster seat installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

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SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — PASSENGER’S
SIDE

ARS1152

WARNING ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be seat with both feet on the floor and
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
be against your body. In an accident, tions on Seat Belt Usage” later in this
you could be thrown into it and receive section.
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
receive serious internal injuries. to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.

1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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WRS0777 WRS0778
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3

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belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park).

WRS0751

FRONT POWER SEAT Forward and backward
ADJUSTMENT – DRIVER’S SEAT Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
Operating tips the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor Reclining
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, Move the recline switch backward until the de-
then reactivate the switch. sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a forward again, move the switch forward and
long period of time when the Hybrid System move your body forward. The seatback will move
is not in the READY mode. This will dis- forward.
charge the vehicle battery. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat

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WRS0752 WRS0743 WRS0167
Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Lumbar support (driver’s seat) CENTER ARMREST
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or The lumbar support feature provides lower back Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat support to the driver. Move the switch forward or
cushion. backward to adjust the seatback lumbar area.


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WRS0133 WRS0134 SPA1025
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
with the center of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, RESTRAINTS
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down. WARNING
● Always adjust the head restraints prop-
WARNING erly as specified in this section. Failure
Head restraints should be adjusted prop- to do so can reduce the effectiveness of
erly as they may provide significant pro- the Active Head Restraint.
tection against injury in an accident. Do ● Active Head Restraints are designed to
not remove them. Check the adjustment supplement other safety systems. Al-
after someone else uses the seat. ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.


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SEAT BELTS

● Do not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
Active Head Restraint function.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu-
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
SSS0136
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
restraints return to their original positions. USAGE
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
described earlier in this section. justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the
severity of injury may be greatly reduced.
NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.


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SSS0134 SSS0016

WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.


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● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely ● All seat belt assemblies, including re-
fastened to the proper buckle. tractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom-
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
mends that all seat belt assemblies in
effectiveness.
use during a collision be replaced un-
● Do not allow more than one person to less the collision was minor and the
use the same seat belt. belts show no damage and continue to
● Never carry more people in the vehicle operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
than there are seat belts. not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
● If the seat belt warning light glows con- damage or improper operation is noted.
tinuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat ● All child restraints and attaching hard-
SSS0014 belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- ware should be inspected after any col-
function in the system. Have the system lision. Always follow the restraint
WARNING checked by a NISSAN dealer. manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations.
● Always route the shoulder belt over ● Once the pretensioner has activated, it The child restraints should be replaced
your shoulder and across your chest. cannot be reused and must be replaced if they are damaged.
Never run the belt behind your back, together with the retractor. See your
under your arm or across your neck. The NISSAN dealer. CHILD SAFETY
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Removal and installation of the preten- Children need adults to help protect them.
sioner system components should be They need to be properly restrained.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as done by a NISSAN dealer.
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE In addition to the general information in this
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could manual, child safety information is available from
increase the risk of internal injuries in many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
an accident. government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.

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There are three basic types of child restraint for infants and small children. See “Child Re- facing child restraint. Refer to the manufacturer’s
systems: straints” later in this section. instructions for minimum and maximum weight
and height recommendations. NISSAN recom-
● Rear facing child restraint Also, there are other types of child restraints
mends that small children be placed in child
available for larger children for additional protec-
● Front facing child restraint restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle
tion.
Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
● Booster seat
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens Safety Standards. You should choose a child
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. and children be restrained in the rear seat. restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less According to accident statistics, children the manufacturer’s instructions for installation
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear are safer when properly restrained in the and use.
facing child restraints. Front facing child re- rear seat than in the front seat.
straints are available for children who outgrow Larger children
This is especially important because your
rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys- Children who are too large for child restraints
old. Booster seats are used to help position a tem (Air bag system) for the front passen- should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no ger. See “Supplemental restraint system” which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
longer use a front facing child restraint. later in this section. properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
WARNING Infants kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be
Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
Infants and children need special protec-
tion. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
them properly. The shoulder belt may mends that infants be placed in child restraints commercially available booster seat if the shoul-
come too close to the face or neck. The that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to
lap belt may not fit over their small hip Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
bones. In an accident, an improperly fit- Standards. You should choose a child restraint belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
injury. Always use appropriate child facturer’s instructions for installation and use. properly positioned across the top, middle por-
restraints. tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
Small Children
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- Children that are over one year old and weigh at positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
tories require the use of approved child restraints least 20 lbs (9 kg) can be placed in a forward The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and

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have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian WITH RETRACTOR
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or
WARNING
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat. ● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
WARNING times.
Never let a child stand or kneel on any ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo the seatback is reclined. This can be
areas while the vehicle is moving. The dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
child could be seriously injured or killed in be against your body. In an accident,
an accident or sudden stop. you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
PREGNANT WOMEN could also slide under the lap belt and WRS0777
receive serious internal injuries. Manual front seat shown
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, ● For the most effective protection when Fastening the seat belts
and always position the lap belt as low as pos-
sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
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1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your seat with both feet on the floor and
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your adjust the seat belt properly.
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.


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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode
allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow
the driver and passengers some freedom of
movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt
when the vehicle slows down rapidly of during
impacts.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode or
child restraint mode locks the seat belt for child
restraint installation.
When the ALR is activated, the seat belt cannot
be extended again until the seat belt tongue is
detached from the buckle and fully retracted.
After the seat belt fully retracts, the seat belt
WRS0137 WRS0138
returns to the Emergency Locking Retractor
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2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor ᭺
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug (ELR) mode. See “Child restraints” later in this
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown. section for more information.
you hear and feel the latch engage.
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4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the The ALR should be used only for child re-
● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
straint installation. During normal seat belt
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
use by a passenger, the locking mode
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move, and allows you some freedom of should not be activated. If it is activated it
The front passenger seat and the rear seating may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
movement in the seat.
positions three-point seat belts have two modes sion. It can also change the operation of
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from of operation: the front passenger air bag. See “Front
its fully retracted position, firmly pull passenger air bag status light” later in this
● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
the belt and release it. Then smoothly section.
pull the belt out of the retractor. ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).


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