3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)
keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Back door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Glass hatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Opening the fuel filler lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Fuel filler cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Tilt operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Pedal position adjustment (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Inside mirror (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Memory storage function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Entry/exit function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
System operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
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KEYS
WPD0128
1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-
der chip and chrome NISSAN brand
symbol on one side
2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip
3. Key number plate
4. Transponder chip
A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not record
key numbers so it is very important to keep track
of your key number plate.
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A key number is only necessary when you have previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate Immobilizer System. After the registration pro-
from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer cess, these components will only recognize keys
can duplicate it. coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem (NVIS) during registration. Any key that is not
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER given to your dealer at the time of registration will
SYSTEM (NVIS) KEYS no longer be able to start your vehicle.
You can only drive your vehicle using the master Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which
or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN contains an electrical transponder, to come into
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your contact with salt water. This could affect system
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in function.
the key head.
The master key can be used for all the locks.
The valet key cannot be used for the glove box
lock.
To protect belongings when you leave a key with
someone, give them the valet key only.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli-
cate your existing key. As many as five NVIS keys
can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all
NVIS keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer
for registration. This is because the registration
process will erase the memory of all key codes
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DOORS

WARNING
● Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
● Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside LPD0240 LPD0298
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- Driver’s side Inside lock
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri- LOCKING WITH KEY LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
ous accidents. The power door lock system allows you to lock or KNOB
unlock all doors at the same time. To lock the door without the key, move the inside
Turning the key toward the front s
1 of the vehicle lock knob to the lock position s
1 , then close the
locks all doors. door.

Turning the key one time toward the rear s

2 of the To unlock the door without the key, move the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, inside lock knob to the unlock position s
2 .
returning the key to neutral s
3 (where the key can
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks
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 Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock
position with the key in the ignition and any door
open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically.
This helps to prevent the keys from being acci-
dently locked inside the vehicle.

LPD0183 LPD0299
Door lock switch CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
LOCK SWITCH from being opened accidentally, especially when
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door small children are in the vehicle.
lock switch (driver or front passenger side), to the The child safety lock levers are located on the
lock position s 1 . When locking the door this way,
edge of the rear doors.
be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the door can be opened only from the outside.
door lock switch (driver or front passenger side)
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn on the
interior lights, and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
Some settings for the keyfob, such as horn beep,
can be adjusted. For vehicles without navigation
system, refer to “Silencing the horn beep feature”
later in this section. For vehicles with navigation
system, refer to “Vehicle electronic systems” in
the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a maximum distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The
effective distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The keyfob will not function when:
● the battery is discharged.
● the distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
● Do not allow the keyfob to become wet.
● Do not drop the keyfob.
● Do not strike the keyfob sharply against
another object.
● Do not place the keyfob for an extended
period in an area where temperatures
exceed 140°F (60°C).
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
ommends erasing the ID code of that key- LPD0209
fob. This will prevent the keyfob from un- HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
authorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
ENTRY SYSTEM
dure, please contact a NISSAN dealer. Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors.
4. Push the button on the keyfob. All
the doors lock. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.
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 ● When the button is pushed with all ● All doors unlock.
doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash
● The hazard warning lights flash once if all
twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
doors are completely closed.
minder that the doors are already locked.
The interior lights can be turned off without wait-
● If a door is open and you push the
ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the
button, the doors will lock but the horn will
ignition and turning to the ON or START position,
not beep and the hazard warning lights will
locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the
not flash.
interior light switch to the off position.
The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles
without navigation system, refer to “Silencing the Auto relock
horn beep feature” later in this section. For ve- When the button on the keyfob is pushed,
hicles with navigation system, refer to “Vehicle all doors will lock automatically within 1 minute
electronic systems” in the “Display screen, unless one of the following operations is per-
heater, air conditioner and audio systems” sec- LPD0210 formed:
tion later in this manual.
Unlocking doors ● Any door is opened.
Push the button on the keyfob once. ● A key is inserted into the ignition switch and
the key is turned from OFF to ON.
● Only the driver’s door unlocks.
● The hazard warning lights flash once if all Linking the keyfob to automatic drive
doors are completely closed with the ignition positioner memory
key in any position except the ON position.
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic drive
● The interior lights turn on and the light timer positioner, the keyfob can be linked to a memory
activates for 30 seconds when the interior setting.
light switch is in the DOOR position with the
See “Automatic driver positioner” later in this
ignition key in any position except the ON
section.
position.
Push the button on the keyfob again within
5 seconds.
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LPD0211
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the button on the
keyfob for longer than 0.5 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
● it has run for 25 seconds, or
● any button is pushed on the keyfob.
The hazard warning lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate: Press and hold the
and buttons for at least 2 seconds
once more.
The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
Using the interior lights
LPD0262
Push the button on the keyfob once to turn
Silencing the horn beep feature on the interior lights.
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- For additional information, refer to “Interior lights”
vated using the keyfob. in the “Instruments and controls” section earlier in
this manual.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep and lamp flash
feature with the keyfob, the display screen
(if so equipped) will not show the current
mode and cannot be used to change the
mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre-
vious mode and re-enable the display
screen control.
To deactivate: Press and hold the
and buttons for at least 2 seconds.
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HOOD BACK DOOR

WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
LPD0302
WARNING
● Always be sure the back door has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
● Do not drive with the back door open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See
“Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the back door.

s
1 Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
s
2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
s
3 Insert the support rod into the slot on the
underside of the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.

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LPD0300
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors including the back door simulta-
neously.
To open the back door, pull up on the handle.
To close, lower and push the back door down
securely.
GLASS HATCH
LPD0251 LPD0301
BACK DOOR RELEASE To open, pull up on the smaller outside handle to
release the glass hatch, then pull up on the glass
If the back door cannot be locked or unlocked hatch. To close, lower and push the glass hatch
with the door lock switch or the keyfob due to a
down securely.
discharged battery, follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover on the inside of the back
door.
2. Move the lever up to lock or down to unlock.
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 FUEL FILLER LID

NOTE:
The back door must be unlocked in order to
open the glass hatch.

WARNING
Do not drive with the glass hatch open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

LPD0303 LPD0253
OPENING THE FUEL FILLER LID FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler lid automatically unlocks when all The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
doors are unlocked. cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
1. Unlock the fuel filler lid using one of the the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
following operations. heard.
● Unlock all doors with the keyfob. Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder s
1 while
refueling.
● Unlock all doors with the key.
● Press the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
2. Push the lid to open.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid and lock the doors.

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