2009 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

Preset <1 - 6>

Radio OFF

Radio Menu

NOTE: “Radio OFF” and “Radio Menu” commands are available when the radio mode is selected. . Satellite (if so equipped)

COMMAND

ACTION

Satellite Radio

Turns the SAT radio on, selecting the station and band last played.

Satellite Radio Channel <1 - 255>

Tunes to the specified SAT frequency.

Switches directly to the specified preset station in the specified preset bank.

Preset <1 - 6>

Radio OFF

Radio Menu

NOTE:

Switches directly to the specified preset station in the specified preset bank.

Switches directly to the specified preset bank.

Turns the radio off.

Displays the radio menu.

“Radio OFF” and “Radio Menu” commands are available when the radio mode is selected.

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. DVD (if so equipped)

COMMAND

DVD Play

DVD Stop

Track <1 - 99>

Chapter <1 - 999>

Title <1 - 99>

Turns the DVD player on, selecting the track last played.

Stops playing the DVD (DVD system stays on).

ACTION

Switches to the specified DVD track.

Switches to the specified DVD chapter.

Switches to the specified DVD title.

Title <1 - 99> Chapter <1 - 999>

Switches to the specified DVD title on the specified chapter.

Group <1 - 9>

Switches to the specified DVD group.

Group <1 - 9> Track <1 - 99>

Switches to the specified DVD group on the specified track.

Menu Skip

Menu Skip OFF

DVD OFF

DVD Menu

NOTE:

Plays the contents directly without displaying the DVD menu.

Turns the Menu Skip mode off.

Turns the DVD player off.

Displays the DVD menu.

DVD commands (except “DVD Play”) are available when the DVD mode is selected.

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. CD

CD Play

Track <1 - 512>

Folder <1 - 255>

COMMAND

ACTION

Starts to play a CD.

Switches to the specified track.

Selects the specified MP3 folder and plays the first file.

Folder <1 - 255> Track <1 - 512>

Switches to the specified track on the specified MP3 folder.

CD OFF

CD Text

CD Menu

Stops the CD playback.

Displays the information about the track currently being played.

Displays the CD menu.

NOTE: CD commands (except “CD Play”) are available when the CD mode is selected. . Audio

COMMAND

Audio Play

Audio OFF

Turns the audio system on.

Turns the audio system off.

ACTION

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. CF (if so equipped)

COMMAND

Compact Flash Play

Track <1 - 512>

Folder <1 - 255>

Starts to play the files saved in the CompactFlash card.

Switches to the specified track.

Selects the specified folder in the CompactFlash card and plays the first file.

ACTION

Folder <1 - 255> Track <1 - 512>

Switches to the specified track in the specified folder in the CompactFlash card.

Compact Flash OFF

Compact Flash Text

Compact Flash Menu

Stops the playback of the CompactFlash card.

Displays the information about the file currently being played.

Displays the CompactFlash menu.

NOTE: CF commands (except “Compact Flash Play”) are available when the CF mode is selected.

iPod® (if so equipped)

COMMAND

ACTION

iPod® Play iPod® OFF

Turns the iPod® system on. Turns the iPod® system off.

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Phone Help:

Phone Redial

Phone Dial

COMMAND

ACTION

Redials the phone number last dialed.

Dials the phone number given in the command.

Phone Dial

Phonebook

Phonebook

Outgoing Calls

Incoming Calls

Phone Select

Play Phonebook

Climate Control Help:

COMMAND

Climate Control

Climate Control OFF

Temperature <60 - 90>

Dials the phone number given in the command. Speak the phone number in one sequence. The number is automatically dialed.

Shows the first page of the “Phonebook” list.

Dials the phone number registered in the specified “voicetag”.

Shows the outgoing call history (1 to 5).

Shows the incoming call history (1 to 5).

Selects another cellular phone registered in the system.

Outputs the “Voicetags” registered in the system.

Turns the climate control system on and operates it in the AUTO mode.

Turns the climate control system off.

Sets the climate control temperature to the value given in the command.

ACTION

Driver Temperature <60 - 90>

Sets the driver’s side temperature to the value given in the command.

Passenger Temperature <60 - 90>

Sets the passenger’s side temperature to the value given in the command.

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Others Help: . Vehicle

Fuel Economy

Maintenance

Status

. Help

Help

COMMAND

COMMAND

Displays the Fuel Economy screen.

Displays the Maintenance screen.

Displays the Status screen.

Displays the command list.

ACTION

ACTION

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Simulates voice commands to make a phone call by voice command operation.

. Help on Speaking

Displays useful tips for how to correctly speak commands in order for them to be properly recognized by the system.

. Voice Recognition Settings

Displays the description of voice recognition settings.

. Adapting the System to Your Voice

SAA1595

Simulates an example of the operation to adapt the system to your voice.

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Displaying user guide You can confirm how to use voice commands by displaying a simplified User Guide or by displaying simulated voice command operations.

1. Push the INFO button on the instrument

panel.

2. Highlight

the “Voice Recognition” key using the multi-function controller and push the ENTER button.

4. Highlight an item using the multi-function

controller and push the ENTER button.

Available items: . Getting Started

Displays the simplified User Guide describ- ing how to operate the voice recognition system.

. Using the Address Book

3. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the multi-function controller and push the EN- TER button.

Refer Navigation system Owner’s Manual.

Finding a Street Address (if so equipped)

Refer to Navigation system Owner’s Manual.

. Placing Calls

USING THE SYSTEM Initialization When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initia- lized, which takes a few seconds. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice commands. switch is pushed before the initialization completes, a beep sounds.

If the TALK

Before starting To get the best performance out of NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the following: . Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as

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possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from recognizing the voice commands cor- rectly.

. When the climate control

is in the AUTO mode, the fan speed decreases automati- cally for easy recognition.

. Wait until a tone sounds before speaking a

command.

. Speak in a natural voice without pausing

between words.

Giving voice command 1. Push and release the TALK located on the steering wheel.

SAA1859

switch

SAA1589

2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command”.

3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from , speak “Help”, “Voice help” or “Command list”.

to

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the command is not

If the system announces, “Please say again”. Repeat the command in a clear voice.

recognized,

. Push the BACK button once to return to the

previous screen.

If you want to cancel the command, push and hold the TALK switch for 1 second. The message “Voice canceled” will be announced.

. Push the TALK

the operation. Push the TALK restart the operation.

switch again to pause switch to

to adjust

the volume of

If you want the system feedback, push the volume control buttons (+ or −) on the steering wheel or use the audio system volume knob while the system is making an announcement.

How to speak numbers NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer to the following examples. (General rule: Either “zero” or “oh” can be used for “0”).

Radio frequencies:

Speak radio frequencies according to the following examples:

930 kHz

SAA1935

4. The system confirms the recognized com- mand, and a list of command list categories appears.

5. Locate your desired voice command in the list using the multi-function controller. Se- lecting a category lists its voice commands.

6. Push the TALK

switch and enter the

command.

Operating tips . Voice commands cannot be accepted when

the icon is

The list displayed can be scrolled by tilting the ENTER switch on the steering wheel.

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— “Tune nine thirty AM.”

— “Tune nine thirty.”

1000 kHz

— “Ten hundred.”

1040 kHz

— “Tune ten forty.”

1710 kHz

— “Tune seventeen ten.”

97.9 MHz

— “Tune ninety seven point nine.”

100.5 MHz

— “Tune one hundred point five.”

101.1 MHz

— “Tune one oh one point one FM.”

Temperatures (climate control):

Speak temperatures according to the following examples: 748F

— “Temperature seventy four.” 21.58C

— “Temperature twenty one point five.”

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equipped). Using your own voice, 40 voicetags can be registered in the “Phonebook” (phone) and 10 locations can be registered in the “Address Book” (navigation system). See “BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM” earlier in this section and/or the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) for the method of “voicetag” registration.

— “Temperature twenty one and a half.” 19.08C

— “Temperature nineteen point zero.”

— “Temperature nineteen point oh.”

— “Temperature nineteen.”

Phone numbers:

Speak phone numbers according to the follow- ing examples:

1-800-662-6200

— “Dial one eight oh oh six six two six two oh

oh.”

— “Dial one eight hundred six six two six two

oh oh.”

— “Dial one eight zero zero six six two oh

oh.”

Note 1: For the best voice recognition phone dialing results, say phone numbers as single digits.

Note 2: You cannot say 555-6000 as “five five five six thousands”.

Personal vocabulary (voicetags) NISSAN Voice Recognition provides the func- tion called “voicetags,” which can be associated with the phone and the navigation system (if so

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SAA1601

VOICE COMMAND LEARNING FUNC- TION The voice recognition system has a function to learn the user’s voice for better voice recognition performance. The system can memorize the voices of up to three persons.

Having the system learn the user’s voice 1. Push the SETTING button on the instrument the “Others” key on the

panel, highlight display and then push the ENTER button.

2. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key and

then push the ENTER button.

3. Highlight

the “Voice Command Learning”

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key and then push the ENTER button.

SAA1606

SAA1605

4. Select the user whose voice is memorized by the system and push the ENTER button.

5. Select a category to be learned by the system from the following list and then push the ENTER button. . Navigation . Audio . Phone . Vehicle Info. . Others

The voice commands in the category are displayed.

6. Select a voice command and then push the

ENTER button.

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The voice recognition system starts.

SAA1607

SAA1608

7. The system requests that you repeat a

command after a tone.

8. After the tone sounds and the icon on the , speak

screen changes from the command that the system requested.

to

9. When the system has recognized the voice command, the voice of the user is learned.

Push the to the previous screen.

switch or BACK button to return

If the system has learned the command cor- rectly, the voice command indicator on the screen turns on.

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Learning function settings

Edit Name:

Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on the screen.

Store Result:

the voice When this item is turned to ON, recognition system can easily recognize the user’s voice that it has learned.

Reset Result:

Resets the user’s voice that the voice recogni- tion system has learned.

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Continuous Learning:

When this item is turned to ON, you can have the system learn the voice commands in succession, without selecting commands one by one.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved.

Symptom/error message

Displays “COMMAND NOT RECOGNIZED” or the system fails to interpret the command correctly.

Solution

1. Ensure that the command format is valid, see “COMMAND LIST” earlier in this section.

2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.

3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on. NOTE: If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.

4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with these in place. The system consistently selects the wrong voicetag. 1. Ensure that the voicetag requested matches what was originally stored. (See “BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE

PHONE SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM” earlier in this section, page 4-85.)

2. Replace one of the voicetags being confused with a different voicetag.

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions . . . . . . 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Driving safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Push-button ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Push-button ignition switch operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Key port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Cruise control operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Increasing fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations. . . . 5-21
AWD warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Braking precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Parking brake break-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Cold weather driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Freeing a frozen door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Anti-freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Special winter equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Driving on SNOW or ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Engine block heater (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

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

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dangerous. sciousness or death.

It can cause uncon-

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 lift gate closed while driving, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger compartment. If you must drive with the lift gate open, follow these precautions:

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 lift gate 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 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.

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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 r e d u c e t h e t h r e e - w a y 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 by a NISSAN dealer.

. 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) 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

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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 the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

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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

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alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Additional information

The TPMS does not monitor pressure of the spare tire.

the 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.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. 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-

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sure warning light” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section and “TIRE PRESSURE MON- ITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

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 you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possi- ble. (See “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for changing a flat 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 approxi- mately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/ or system resetting.

. 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

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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL- OVER

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.

FCC Notice:

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Cana- da.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause un- desired operation of the device.

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” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section 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

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significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than pas- senger 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 cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. However, they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, particularly 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. 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.

Be sure to read “DRIVING SAFETY PRECAU- TIONS” later in this section.

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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 is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol.

laws vary on what

is true for drugs,

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And that 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.

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DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle.

Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod- els are less capable than All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models for rough road driving and extrication when stuck in deep snow, mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

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. Drive carefully when off the road and avoid dangerous areas. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should be seated with their seat belt fastened. This will keep you and your passengers in position when driving over rough terrain.

. Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead drive either straight up or straight down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over sideways much more easily than they can forward or backward.

. Many hills are too steep for any

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vehicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over.

. Do not shift ranges while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

. Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill. At the top there could be a drop-off or other hazard that could cause an accident.

If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to turn around. Your vehicle could tip or roll over. Always back straight down in R (Reverse) range. Never back down in N (Neu- tral), using only the brake, as this could cause loss of control.

. Heavy braking going down a hill could cause your brakes to overheat and fade, resulting in loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes lightly and use a low range to control your speed.

. Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when driving over rough

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terrain. Properly secure all cargo so it will not be thrown forward and cause injury to you or your passen- gers.

To avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated capacity of the roof rack (if so equipped) and evenly distribute the load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than speci- fied in this manual. This could cause your vehicle to roll over.

. Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel when driving off- road. The steering wheel could move suddenly and injure your hands. Instead drive with your fin- gers and thumbs on the outside of