Nissan Kicks (2018 year). Instruction

While a call is active, press the

button

on the steering wheel to access additional
options. Speak one of the following com-
mands:

∙ “Send Digits”

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

∙ “Switch call”

Speak this command to hold the sec-
ond call and switch back to the original
call.

ENDING A CALL

To end an active call, press the

button

on the steering wheel or touch the
“

Hang up” key on the screen.

TEXT MESSAGING (if so equipped)

WARNING

∙ Laws in some jurisdictions may re-

strict the use of “Text-to-Speech”.
Check local regulations before using
this feature.

∙ Laws in some jurisdictions may re-

strict the use of some of the applica-
tions and features, such as social net-
working and texting. Check local
regulations for any requirements.

∙ Use the text messaging feature after

stopping your vehicle in a safe loca-
tion. If you have to use the feature
while driving, exercise extreme cau-
tion at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.

∙ If you are unable to devote full atten-

tion to vehicle operation while using
the text messaging feature, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle.

NOTE:

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

information,

refer

the

phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and
instructions.

NOTE:

Many phones may require special per-
mission to enable text messaging. Check
the phone’s screen during Bluetooth®
pairing. For some phones, you may need
to enable ‘Notifications’ in the phone’s
Bluetooth® menu for text messages to
appear on the headunit. For additional
information, refer to your phone’s Own-
er’s manual. Text message integration
requires that the phone support MAP
(Message Access Profile) for both receiv-
ing and sending text messages. Some
phones may not support all text mes-
saging

features.

Please

refer

www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth

www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for compat-
ibility information, as well as your de-
vice’s Owner’s manual.
The system allows for the sending and re-
ceiving of text messages through the ve-
hicle interface.

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

When the cellular phone connected to the
vehicle receives a text message, a notifica-
tion will appear on the control panel dis-
play. To check the message, touch the

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“Read” key. Touch the “Ignore” key to save
the message to be checked later.
Access text messaging through the ve-
hicles Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone or
through the vehicles control panel.

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

Sending a text message (if so equipped)

1. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for more than 1.5 sec-
onds.

2. Say “Send Text” after the tone.

3. The system will provide a list of avail-

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

∙ Phonebook

∙ Quick Dial

∙ Incoming Calls

∙ Outgoing Calls

∙ Missed Calls

∙ Dial

4. Once a recipient is chosen, the system

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

∙ “Driving, can’t text”

∙ “Call me”

∙ “On my way”

∙ “Running late”

∙ “Okay”

∙ “Yes”

∙ “No”

∙ “Where are you?”

∙ “When?”

To send one of the custom messages,
say “Custom Messages”. If more than
one custom message is stored, the
system will prompt for the number of
the desired custom message. For ad-
ditional information on setting and
managing custom text messages, re-
fer to “Phone and text message set-
tings” in this section.

Reading a received text message

1. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for more than 1.5 sec-
onds.

2. Say “Read Text” after the tone.

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

button on the steering wheel and

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

∙ Play

Speak this command to have the sys-
tem say the message.

∙ Reply

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

∙ Call

Speak this command to call the sender.

∙ Previous

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

∙ Next

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

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Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped)
If a connected phone is equipped with Siri®,
it can also be used to create custom mes-
sages that are sent through the phone. For
additional information, refer to “Siri® Eyes
Free” in this section.

NOTE:

Text messages are only displayed if the
vehicle

speed

less

than

mph

(8 km/h).

NOTE:

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

Text messaging using the control
panel

Display received message list

1. Press the

button on the control

panel.

2. Touch the “Text Message” key on the

screen

3. Touch an item on the list to read or

reply to the message.

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

Received message screen

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

Available actions:

∙ Prev.

Touch this key to read the previous
message.

∙ Next

Touch this key to read the next mes-
sage.

∙ Play/Stop

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

∙ Call

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

∙ Reply

A reply message can be selected from
the predefined list or by a custom mes-
sage.

Sending a text message (if so equipped)

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

1. Press the

button on the control

panel.

2. Touch the “Text Message” key on the

screen.

3. Touch the “Create Message” key on the

screen.

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The following items are available:

Available item

Action

Enter Number by Keypad

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

Quick Dial

Select a recipient from the quick dial list.

Phonebook

Select a recipient from the phonebook.

Call History

Select a recipient/phone number from call history.

Select Text

Fixed

Touch to display a list of predefined text messages.

Customized

Touch to display a list of custom text messages. Custom text can be created or edited from the setting
menu. For additional information, refer to “Phone and text message settings” in this section.

Send

Touch to send the message.

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BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS
SCREEN

“

” (back) key

Bluetooth tab

Connections screen

“Add New” key

“

” (settings) key

“

” (info) key

“

” (Bluetooth® Audio connec-

tion) key

“

” (Bluetooth® Hands-Free

Phone System connection) key

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

button

the

control

panel. Touch the “Connections” key on the
screen then select the Bluetooth tab.
The paired phone will be added to the list
on the Bluetooth® connections screen.

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

“

”(back) key

Touch the “

” key to go back to the

previous screen.

Connecting Bluetooth®

For additional information on connecting a
cellular phone or device to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System, refer to “Con-
necting procedure” in this section.

NOTE:

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

Bluetooth tab

This tab will display up to 6 Bluetooth® de-
vices. If 6 devices are already connected,
one of the devices must be deleted before
another device can be connected.

“Add New” key

Touch the this key on the screen to con-
nect a new Bluetooth® device. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Connecting
procedure” in this section.

“

” (Bluetooth® settings) key

Touch the “

” key on the screen to dis-

play a list of options.

∙ Bluetooth

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

∙ Favorite (Connection first)

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

” key on or off to make the

device a favorite connection.
Turn the “

” key on or off to make the

device a favorite connection.

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∙ Pin

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

“

” (info) key

Touch the “

” key on the screen to dis-

play the information of the cellular phone
or to delete the device.
Touch the “Delete” key to remove a paired
device then select “Yes” when a message
appears.

“

” (Bluetooth® Hands-Free

Phone System connection) key

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

” key next to

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

“

” (Bluetooth® Audio

connection) key

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

” key next to

the

name

connect

device

Bluetooth® Audio. If the device is listed as a
favorite, a star will appear on the icon. Se-
lect the key again to disconnect the device.
The device will not be removed from the
list. For additional information on removing
a device, refer to “Info key” in this section.

PHONE AND TEXT MESSAGE
SETTINGS

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

MENU button

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

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The following options are available:

Menu Item

Result

Quick Dial

Edit

Entries in the Quick Dial can be edited. For additional information, refer to “Quick dial” in this section.

Delete All

Deletes all of the stored phone numbers in quick dial.

Phonebook

Download Entire Phone-
book

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

Auto Downloaded

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

Text Message

Turns the text messaging function on/off.

Text Message Ringtone

Turn the incoming message sound on/off.

Signature

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

Auto Reply

Turns the automatic text message reply function on/off.

Auto Reply Text Message

Select the text message to be used for the automatic reply. Choose from a list of predefined messages or cre-
ate a custom message.

Edit Custom Text

Create or edits a customized text message reply. To set a custom message, touch the “Add New” key. Select a
message from the recent text log. Touch the “OK” key to set the message or the “Select” key to choose a differ-
ent message. Up to three custom messages can be set. To delete a message select the custom message and
touch the “Delete” key.

Notifications

Driver Only

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

Vehicle Ringtone

Turns the vehicle ringtone on/off.

Automatic Hold

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

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Volume & beeps

There are several methods to customize
the volume settings.

Volume & Beeps
The Volume & Beeps screen can be found
by pressing the

MENU button on the

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

∙ Ringtone

Adjust the volume level of the ringtone
of incoming calls.

∙ Outgoing Call

Adjust the volume level of the outgoing
calls.

∙ Voice Prompt Vol.

Adjust the volume level of the system
voice.

∙ Text-to-speech Vol.

Adjust the volume of the replay voice for
text messaging.

∙ Button Beeps

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

Volume Settings
The Volume settings screen can be found
by pressing the

button on the control

panel then touching the “Volume” key on
the screen. To adjust the volume of the
following options, touch the “-” and “+” keys
on the screen.
The available settings are:

∙ Ringtone

Adjust the volume level of the ringtone
of incoming calls.

∙ Outgoing Call

Adjust the volume level of the outgoing
calls.

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WARNING

∙ Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.

∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shifting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

∙ To avoid raising the center of gravity

excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity

the

roof

rack

(if

equipped) and evenly distribute the
load.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; they

contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.

∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the ve-
hicle inspected immediately.

∙ Do not run the engine in closed spaces

such as a garage.

∙ Do not park the vehicle with the en-

gine running for any extended length
of time.

∙ Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates,

doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise ex-
haust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must
drive with one of these open, follow
these precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the

air recirculation but-

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

∙ If electrical wiring or other cable con-

nections

must

pass

trailer

through the seal on the trunk lid or the
body, follow the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation

prevent

carbon

monoxide entry into the vehicle.

∙ The exhaust system and body should

be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

b. You suspect that exhaust fumes

are entering into the passenger
compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound of

the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involving

damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING

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THREE-WAY CATALYST

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

WARNING

∙ The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-

tem are very hot. Keep people, ani-
mals or flammable materials away
from

the

exhaust

system

components.

∙ Do not stop or park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They may
ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

∙ Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits

from leaded gasoline will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability
to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

∙ Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-

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

∙ Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag-
ing the three-way catalyst.

∙ Do not race the engine while warming

it up.

∙ Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)

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

placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)

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

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

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

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

Additional information:

∙ When replacing a wheel without the

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

∙ The TPMS will activate only when the ve-

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

∙ The low tire pressure warning light does

not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. After the tire is in-
flated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.

∙ The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warn-

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

∙ The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warn-

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

∙ The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warn-

ing does not appear if the low tire pres-
sure warning light illuminates to indi-
cate a TPMS malfunction.

∙ Tire pressure rises and falls depending

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

∙ The Tire and Loading Information label

is located in the driver’s door opening.

∙ You can also check the pressure of all

tires (except the spare tire) on the ve-
hicle information display screen. The or-
der of the tire pressure figures dis-
played on the screen corresponds with
the actual order of the tire position.

For additional information, refer to “Low tire
pressure warning light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.

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WARNING

∙ Radio waves could adversely affect

electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the

electric

medical

equipment

manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.

∙ If the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates while driving, avoid sudden
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently dam-
age the tires and increase the likeli-
hood of tire failure. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to
an accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pressure
for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure
to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading In-
formation label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light off. If you have a
flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible. (For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Flat tire” in the “In case
of emergency” section for changing a
flat tire.)

∙ When replacing a wheel without the

TPMS such as the spare tire, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning
light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

∙ Replacing tires with those not origi-

nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.

∙ Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol

tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
sure sensors.

CAUTION

∙ The TPMS may not function properly

when the wheels are equipped with tire
chains or the wheels are buried in snow.

∙ Do not place metalized film or any

metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the win-
dows. This may cause poor reception
of the signals from the tire pressure
sensors, and the TPMS will not func-
tion properly.

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

Some examples are:

∙ Facilities or electric devices using simi-

lar radio frequencies are near the ve-
hicle.

∙ If a transmitter set to similar frequen-

cies is being used in or near the vehicle.

∙ If a computer (or similar equipment) or

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

The low tire pressure warning light may
illuminate in the following cases:

∙ If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel

and tire without TPMS.

∙ If the TPMS has been replaced and the

ID has not been registered.

∙ If the wheel is not originally specified by

NISSAN.

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FCC Notice:

For USA:

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

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert

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

Vehicle set-up

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

2. Apply the parking brake and place the

shift lever in the P (Park) position.

3. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition. Do not start the engine.

Operation

1. Add air to the tire.

2. After a few seconds, the hazard indica-

tors will start flashing.

3. When

the

designated

pressure

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

4. Perform the above steps for each tire.

∙ If the tire is over-inflated more than

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

on the tire briefly to release pressure.
When the pressure reaches the des-
ignated pressure, the horn beeps
once.

∙ If the hazard indicator does not flash

within approximately 15 seconds af-
ter starting to inflate the tire, it indi-
cates that the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is
not operating.

∙ The TPMS will not activate the Easy-

Fill Tire Alert under the following con-
ditions:

– If there is interference from an exter-

nal device or transmitter.

– The air pressure from the inflation

device is not sufficient to inflate the
tire.

– There is a malfunction in the TPMS

system.

– There is a malfunction in the horn or

hazard indicators.

– The identification code of the tire

pressure sensor is not registered to
the system.

– The battery of the tire pressure sen-

sor is low.

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∙ If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert does not op-

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

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

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Utility

vehicles

have

significantly

higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than
passenger cars to make them capable of
performing in a variety of on-pavement
and off-road applications. This gives them
a higher center of gravity than ordinary ve-
hicles. An advantage of higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road, allow-
ing you to anticipate problems. However,
they are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-wheel
drive vehicles any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform satis-
factorily under off-road conditions. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a roll-

over crash, an unbelted person is signifi-
cantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER

WARNING

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

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

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

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

tem” section of this manual, and also in-
struct your passengers to do so.

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person
is significantly more likely to be injured
or killed than a person properly wearing
a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

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

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

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

4. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

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