Nissan Quest (2017 year). Instruction

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WARNING

. Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent op-
eration 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, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

. Do not breathe exhaust gases; they

contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.

. If you suspect that exhaust fumes

are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.

. Do not run the engine in closed

spaces such as a garage.

. Do not park the vehicle with the

engine running for any extended
length of time.

. Keep the liftgate closed while driv-

ing, otherwise exhaust gases could
be drawn into the passenger com-
partment. If you must drive with the
liftgate open, follow these precau-
tions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the

air recirculation to off

and the fan control to high to

circulate the air.

. If electrical wiring or other cable

connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the liftgate or
the body, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.

. If a special body, camper or other

equipment is added for recreational
or other usage, follow the manufac-
turer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle. (Some recreational vehicle
appliances such as stoves, refrig-
erators, heaters, etc. may also gen-
erate carbon monoxide.)

. The exhaust system and body

should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:

— The vehicle is raised for service.

— You suspect that exhaust fumes

are entering into the passenger
compartment.

— You notice a change in the

sound of the exhaust system.

— You have had an accident invol-

ving damage to the exhaust

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

system, underbody, or rear of
the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission control
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

system are very hot. Keep people,
animals or flammable materials
away from the exhaust system com-
ponents.

. 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. Depos-

its from leaded gasoline will ser-
i o u s l y

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catalyst’s ability to help reduce ex-

haust pollutants.

. Keep your engine tuned up. Mal-

functions in the ignition, fuel injec-
tion, or electrical systems can cause
overrich fuel flow into the three-way
catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do
not keep driving if the engine mis-
fires, or if noticeable loss of perfor-
mance or other unusual operating
conditions are detected. Have the
vehicle inspected promptly. It is
recommended 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, dama-
ging the three-way catalyst.

. Do not race the engine while warm-

ing it up.

. Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
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
possible, 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 effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire

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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 combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi-
cator 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, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
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

. Since the spare tire is not equipped with the

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

. The TPMS will activate only when the

vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not detect

a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a
flat tire while driving).

. The low tire pressure warning light does not

automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated 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 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also

appears on the vehicle information display
when the low tire pressure warning light is
illuminated and low tire pressure is detected.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
turns off when the low tire pressure warning
light turns off.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS
malfunction.

. Tire pressure rises and falls depending on

the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
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 illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.

For additional information, see “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” (P.2-14) and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-3).

WARNING

. If the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire

pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates
while driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat or the
TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. If no
tire is flat and all tires are properly
inflated, it is recommended that you
consult a NISSAN dealer.

. Since the spare tire is not equipped

with the TPMS, 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 you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these
services.

. Replacing tires with those not ori-

ginally 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 pressure 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
windows. This may cause poor re-
ception of the signals from the tire
pressure sensors, and the TPMS will
not function properly.

Some devices and transmitters may temporarily
interfere with the operation of the TPMS and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. Some examples are:
. Facilities or electric devices using similar

radio frequencies are near the vehicle.

. If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is

being used in or near the vehicle.

. If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/

AC converter is being used in or near the
vehicle.

Low tire pressure warning light may illuminate in
the following cases.
. If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel and

tire without TPMS.

. If the TPMS has been replaced and the ID

has not been registered.

. If the wheel is not originally specified by

NISSAN.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following 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 ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-

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tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation 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 vehicle to help
you inflate the tires to the recommended 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 position.

Do not start the engine.

Operation:

1. Add air to the tire.

2. Within a few seconds, the hazard indicators

will start flashing.

3. When the designated pressure is 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 to more than

approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash 3
times. To correct the pressure, push the
core of the valve stem on the tire briefly to
release pressure. When the pressure
reaches the designated pressure, the
horn beeps once.

If the hazard indicator does not flash

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

The TPMS will not activate the Easy Fill

Tire Alert under the following conditions:

— If there is interference from an external

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 pres-

sure sensor is not registered to the
system

— The battery of the tire pressure sensor is

low

If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert does

not operate due to TPMS interference,
move the vehicle about 1 m (3 ft)
backward or forward and try again.

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

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER

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, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
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 influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always

wear your seat belt as outlined in the “Seat
belts” (P.1-15) of this manual, and also instruct
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

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

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 accel-

erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

If you decide that it is not safe to return

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

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

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

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

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. See
“Wheels and tires” (P.8-27).

If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”
while driving maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING

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

. The vehicle generally moves or pulls

in the direction of the flat tire.

. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelera-

tor pedal.

. Do not rapidly turn the steering

wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-

erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location

off the road and away from traffic if possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually

stop the vehicle.

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6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

either contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire or see “Changing a flat
tire” (P.6-4).

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING

WARNING

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

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

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

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead
to a crash and serious injury.

Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

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OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION

The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
for starting the engine when the Intelligent Key is
within the specified operating range

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
system’s operating range becomes narrower
and may not function properly.

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

. The cargo area is not included in the

operating range, but the Intelligent Key may
function.

. If the Intelligent Key is placed on the

instrument panel, inside the glove box or
door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not
function.

. If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door

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

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch
position will change as follows:
. Push center once to change to ACC.
. Push center two times to change to ON.
. Push center three times to change to OFF.

(No position illuminates.)

. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to LOCK

during the OFF position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK

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until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows:

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

position.

2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

(The ignition switch position indicator will
not illuminate.)

3. Open the door. The ignition switch will

change to the LOCK position.

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

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch cannot be
turned from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachometer.
(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).)

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.

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

ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.

OFF

The engine can be turned off in this position.

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

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the push-
button ignition switch in ACC or ON
positions when the engine is not run-
ning for an extended period. This can
discharge the battery.

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving perform the following procedure:
. Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch

3 consecutive times in less that 1.5 sec-
onds, or

. Push and hold the push-button ignition

switch for more than 2 seconds.

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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE

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

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

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent

Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depressing

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

After step 3 is performed, when the ignition

switch is pushed without depressing the brake
pedal, the ignition switch position will change to
ACC.

NOTE:
. When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ACC or ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display even if the Intelligent Key
is inside the vehicle. This is not a
malfunction. To turn off the Intelligent
Key battery discharge indicator, touch
the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key again.

. If the Intelligent Key battery discharge

indicator appears, replace the battery
as soon as possible. (See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement” (P.8-20).)

. Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-

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

. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance

and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.

. Lock all doors.
. Position seats and adjust head restraints/

headrests.

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

do likewise.

. Check the operation of warning lights when

the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “Warning lights, indicator
lights and audible reminders” (P.2-11).)

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1. Apply the parking brake.

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

(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)

The starter is designed not to operate unless
the shift lever is in either of the above
positions.

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.

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

To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.

If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

If the engine is very hard to start because

it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON
position to start cranking the engine.
After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by
pushing the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by

depressing the brake pedal and pushing
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.

CAUTION

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

4. Warm-up

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

5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever to the

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

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-

nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or

only driven short distances.

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

STARTING THE ENGINE

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)

The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
in your vehicle is electronically controlled to
produce maximum power and smooth operation.

The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle
performance and driving enjoyment.

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

Starting the vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress the

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

This CVT is designed so that the foot
brake pedal must be depressed before
shifting from P (Park) to any driving
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.

The shift lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of
the other positions if the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or
ACC position.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

move the shift lever to a driving position.

3. Release the parking brake and foot brake

pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.

WARNING

. Do not depress the accelerator

pedal while shifting from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or L (Low) position. Always
depress the brake pedal until shift-
ing is completed. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.

. Cold engine idle speed is high, so

use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.

. Never shift to either the P (Park) or

R (Reverse) position while the vehi-
cle is moving forward and P (Park)
or D (Drive) position while the
vehicle is reversing. This could
cause an accident or damage the
transmission.

. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-

pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

CAUTION

. Except in an emergency, do not shift

to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. Coasting with the transmis-
sion in the N (Neutral) position may
cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.

. To avoid possible damage to your

vehicle; when stopping the vehicle
on an uphill grade, do not hold the
vehicle by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. The foot brake should be
used for this purpose.

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To move the shift lever,

Push the button

while depressing the

brake pedal.

Push the button

Just move the shift lever.

Shifting

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position
only when the vehicle is completely
stopped.

P (Park):

Use this position when the vehicle is parked or
when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle
is completely stopped. The brake pedal must
be depressed and the shift lever button
pushed in to move the shift lever from N
(Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park).
Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill,
apply the parking brake first, then move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position.

R (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Make sure the
vehicle is completely stopped before selecting
the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the shift lever
button pushed in to move the shift lever
from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any driving
position to R (Reverse).

N (Neutral):

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

D (Drive):

Use this position for all normal forward driving.

L (Low):

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

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Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch

When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the
shift lever in the D (Drive) position, the
indicator light in the instrument panel illuminates.

Use the overdrive off mode when you need
improved engine braking.

To turn off the overdrive off mode, push the O/D
OFF switch again. The

indicator light will

turn off.

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

Accelerator downshift — In D position —

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

High fluid temperature protection mode

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

Fail-safe

If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spin-
ning and subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated. This will
occur even if all electrical circuits are
functioning properly. In this case, place
the ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait for 10 seconds. Then place the igni-
tion switch back in the ON position. The
vehicle should return to its normal operat-

ing condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have the
transmission checked and repaired, if
necessary. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING

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

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Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park)
position even with the brake pedal depressed
and the shift lever button pushed.

To move the shift lever, perform the following
procedure:

1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK

position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift lock release cover

using a suitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock release

using a

suitable tool.

5. Push the shift lever button

and move the

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

while holding down the shift lock release.

The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.

Replace the removed shift lock release cover
after the operation.

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

WARNING

If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position while the engine is
running and the brake pedal is de-
pressed, the stop lights may not work.
Malfunctioning stop lights could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.

WARNING

. Be sure the parking brake is fully

released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.

. Do not release the parking brake

from outside the vehicle.

. Do not use the shift lever in place of

the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.

. To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of
the vehicle and/or its systems, do
not leave children, people who re-
quire the assistance of others or
pets unattended in your vehicle.
Additionally, the temperature inside
a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.

PARKING BRAKE

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To apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake

2. Depress the parking brake pedal

and

the parking brake will be released.

3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

WARNING

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

. The BSW system is not a replace-

ment for proper driving procedure
and is not designed to prevent
contact with vehicles or objects.
When changing lanes, always use
the side and rear mirrors and turn
and look in the direction your vehi-
cle will move to ensure it is safe to
change lanes. Never rely solely on
the BSW system.

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

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The BSW system uses radar sensors

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

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