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to select “Driver Assistance.” Then

push the OK.

2. Select “Driver Attention Alert” and

push the OK to turn the system on

or off.

NOTE:
The setting will be retained even if the

engine is restarted.

I-DA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limita-

tions for the I–DA system. Failure to

operate the vehicle in accordance

with these system limitations could

result in serious injury or death.

The I-DA system may not operate

properly and may not provide an

alert in the following conditions:
— Poor road conditions such as

an uneven road surface or pot

holes.

— Strong side wind.
— If you have adopted a sporty

driving style with higher cor-

nering speeds or higher rates

of acceleration.

— Frequent lane changes or

changes to vehicle speed.

The I–DA system will not provide

an alert in the following condi-

tions:
— Vehicle speeds lower than 37

MPH (60 km/h).

— Short lapses of attention.
— Instantaneous distractions

such as dropping an object.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

If the I–DA system malfunctions, the

“Driver Attention Alert Malfunction” warn-

ing message will appear in the vehicle

information display and the function will

be stopped automatically.

Action to take

Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place

the vehicle in P (Park) position, turn the

engine off and restart the engine. If the

warning message continues to appear,

have the system checked. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions for proper use of the

RAB system could result in serious

injury or death.

The RAB system is a supplemen-

tal aid to the driver. It is not a

replacement for proper driving

procedures. Always use the side

and rear mirrors and turn and

look in the direction you will

move before and while backing

up. Never rely solely on the RAB

system. It is the driver’s respon-

sibility to stay alert, drive safely,

and be in control of the vehicle at

all times.

There is a limitation to the RAB

system capability. The RAB sys-

tem is not effective in all situa-

tions.

The RAB system can assist the driver

when the vehicle is backing up and

approaching objects directly behind the

vehicle.

REAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING (RAB)

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RAB SYSTEM OPERATION

When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)

position and the vehicle speed is less than

approximately 9 MPH (15 km/h), the RAB

system operates.
If a risk of a collision with an obstacle is

detected when your vehicle is backing up,

the RAB system warning indicator will

flash in the vehicle information display, a

red frame will appear in the touch screen

display (models with the Intelligent

Around View® Monitor system), and the

system will chime three times. The system

will then automatically apply the brakes.

After the automatic brake application, the

driver must depress the brake pedal to

maintain brake pressure.

NOTE:

The stop lights of the vehicle come

on when braking is performed by

the RAB system.

When the brakes operate, a noise

may be heard. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

When the “P” key is touched, the

indicator light on the key will turn off

and the the Rear Automatic Braking

(RAB) system will turn off tempora-

rily. The Moving Object Detection

(MOD) (if so equipped), the Intelligent

Back-up Intervention (I-BI) (if so

equipped) and the sonar systems

will also be turned off at the same

time.

When the sonar and MOD systems is

turned off on the settings menu in

the touch screen display, the “P” key

will disappear.

To enable or disable the RAB system,

use the vehicle information display. See

“Turning the RAB system ON/OFF” (P.5-

119).

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RAB system warning light
Vehicle information display
Steering-wheel-mounted control (left

side)

TURNING THE RAB SYSTEM ON/OFF

Perform the following steps to turn the

RAB system ON or OFF.
1. Push the

button until “Set-

tings” appears in the vehicle informa-

tion display and then push the OK. Use

the

to select “Driver Assistance.”

Then push the OK.

2. Select “Emergency Brake” and push

the OK.

3. Select “Rear” and use the OK to turn

the system on or off.

When the RAB system is turned off, the

RAB system warning light illuminates.

NOTE:

The RAB system will be automati-

cally turned on when the engine is

restarted.

The I-BI (if so equipped) system is

integrated into the RAB system.

There is not a separate selection

for the I-BI system. When the RAB

system is also turned off.

RAB SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limita-

tions for the RAB system. Failure to

follow the warnings and instructions

for proper use of the RAB system

could result in serious injury or

death.

When the vehicle approaches an

obstacle while the accelerator or

brake pedal is depressed, the

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function may not operate or the

start of the operation may be

delayed. The RAB system may

not operate or may not perform

sufficiently due to vehicle condi-

tions, driving conditions, the traf-

fic environment, the weather,

road surface conditions, etc. Do

not wait for the system to oper-

ate. Operate the brake pedal by

yourself as soon as necessary.

If it is necessary to override RAB

operation, strongly press the ac-

celerator pedal.

Always check your surroundings

and turn to check what is behind

you before and while backing up.

The RAB system detects station-

ary objects behind the vehicle.

The RAB system does not detect

the following objects:
— Moving objects
— Low objects
— Narrow objects
— Wedge-shaped objects
— Complex-shaped objects
— Multiple object in close
— Objects close to the bumper

(less than approximately 1 ft

[30 cm])

— Objects that suddenly appear
— Thin objects such as rope,

wire, chain, etc.

The RAB system may not operate

for pedestrians or animals.

The RAB system may not operate

for the following obstacles:
— Obstacles located high off the

ground

— Obstacles in a position offset

from your vehicle

— Obstacles, such as spongy

materials or snow, that have

soft outer surfaces and can

easily absorb a sound wave

The RAB system may not operate

in the following conditions:
— There is rain, snow, ice, dirt,

etc., attached to the sonar

sensors.

— A loud sound is heard in the

area around the vehicle.

— The surface of the obstacle is

diagonal to the rear of the

vehicle.

— The sonar sensors or the area

around them are extremely

hot or cold.

The RAB system may uninten-

tionally operate in the following

conditions:
— There is overgrown grass in

the area around the vehicle.

— There is a structure (e.g., a

wall, toll gate equipment, a

narrow tunnel, a parking lot

gate) near the side of the

vehicle.

— There are bumps, protrusions,

or manhole covers on the

road surface.

— The vehicle is driving through

a draped flag or a curtain.

— The vehicle is driving on a

steep hill.

— There is an accumulation of

snow or ice behind the vehi-

cle.

— An ultrasonic wave source,

such as another vehicle’s so-

nar, is near the vehicle.

Once the automatic brake control

operates, it does not operate

again if the vehicle approaches

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the same obstacle.

The automatic brake control can

only operate for a short period of

time. Therefore, the driver must

depress the brake pedal.

In the following situations, the

RAB system may not operate

properly or may not function

sufficiently:
— The vehicle is driven in bad

weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

— The vehicle is driven on a

steep hill.

— The vehicle’s posture is chan-

ged (e.g., when driving over a

bump).

— The vehicle is driven on a

slippery road.

— The vehicle is turned sharply

by turning the steering wheel

fully.

— Snow chains are used.
— Wheels or tires other than

NISSAN recommended are

used.

— The brakes are cold at low

ambient temperatures or im-

mediately after driving has

started.

— The braking force becomes

poor due to wet brakes after

driving through a puddle or

washing the vehicle.

Turn the RAB system off in the

following conditions to prevent

the occurrence of an unexpected

accident resulting from sudden

system operation:
— The vehicle is towed.
— The vehicle is carried on a

flatbed truck.

— The vehicle is on the chassis

dynamometer.

— The vehicle drives on an un-

even road surface.

— Suspension parts other than

those designated as genuine

parts are used. (If the vehicle

height or the vehicle body

inclination is changed, the

system may not detect an

obstacle correctly.)

When towing a trailer or other

vehicle, turn the RAB system off

to prevent the occurrence of an

unexpected accident resulting

from sudden system operation.

(See “RAB system operation” (P.5-

118).)

Excessive noise (e.g., audio sys-

tem volume, an open vehicle win-

dow) will interfere with the chime

sound, and it may not be heard.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

If the RAB system malfunctions, it will be

turned off automatically, the RAB system

warning light will illuminate, and the

“System fault See Owner’s Manual” warn-

ing message will appear in the vehicle

information display.

Action to take

If the warning light illuminates, park the

vehicle in a safe location, turn the engine

off, and restart the engine. If the warning

light continues to illuminate, have the

RAB system checked. It is recommended

that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service.

NOTE:
If the RAB system cannot be operated

temporarily, the RAB system warning

light blinks.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The sonar sensors

are located on the

rear bumper. Observe the following items

to ensure proper operation of the system:

Always keep the sonar sensors clean.

If the sonar sensors are dirty, wipe

them off with a soft cloth while being

careful to not damage them.

The sonar sensors may be blocked by

temporary ambient conditions such

as splashing water, mist or fog. The

blocked condition may also be caused

by objects such as ice, frost or dirt

obstructing the sonar sensors. Check

for and remove objects obstructing

the area around the sonar sensors.

Do not subject the area around the

sonar sensors to strong impact. Also,

do not remove or disassemble the

sonar sensors. If the sonar sensors

and peripheral areas are deformed in

an accident, etc., have the sonar

sensors checked. It is recommended

that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service.

Do not attach stickers (including

transparent material), install acces-

sories or apply additional paint on

the sonar sensors and their surround-

ing areas. This may cause a malfunc-

tion or improper operation.

When washing the vehicle using a

high-pressure washer, do not apply

direct washer pressure on the sonar

sensors. This may cause a malfunction

of the sonar sensors.

CAUTION

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000

km), follow these recommendations

to obtain maximum engine perfor-

mance and ensure the future relia-

bility and economy of your new

vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommenda-

tions may result in shortened engine

life and reduced engine perfor-

mance.

Avoid driving for long periods at con-

stant speed, either fast or slow. Do not

run the engine over 4,000 rpm.

Do not accelerate at full throttle in any

gear.

Avoid quick starts.

Avoid hard braking as much as possi-

ble.

Do not tow a trailer for the first 500

miles (805 km).

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

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Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient

Driving Tips to help you achieve the most

fuel economy from your vehicle.
1. Use smooth accelerator and brake

pedal application.

Avoid rapid starts and stops.

Use smooth, gentle accelerator and

brake application whenever possi-

ble.

Maintain constant speed while

commuting and coast whenever

possible.

2. Maintain constant speed.

Look ahead to try and anticipate

and minimize stops.

Synchronizing your speed with traf-

fic lights allows you to reduce your

number of stops.

Maintaining a steady speed can

minimize red light stops and im-

prove fuel efficiency.

3. Use air conditioning (A/C) at higher

vehicle speeds.

Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more

efficient to open windows to cool

the vehicle due to reduced engine

load.

Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more

efficient to use A/C to cool the

vehicle due to increased aerody-

namic drag.

Recirculating the cool air in the

cabin when the A/C is on reduces

cooling load.

4. Drive at economical speeds and dis-

tances.

Observing the speed limit and not

exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h)

(where legally allowed) can improve

fuel efficiency due to reduced aero-

dynamic drag.

Maintaining a safe following dis-

tance behind other vehicles re-

duces unnecessary braking.

Safely monitoring traffic to antici-

pate changes in speed permits

reduced braking and smooth accel-

eration changes.

Select a gear range suitable to road

conditions.

5. Use cruise control.

Using cruise control during highway

driving helps maintain a steady

speed.

Cruise control is particularly effec-

tive in providing fuel savings when

driving on flat terrains.

6. Plan for the shortest route.

Utilize a map or navigation system

to determine the best route to save

time.

7. Avoid idling.

Shutting off your engine when safe

for stops exceeding 30-60 seconds

saves fuel and reduces emissions.

8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.

Automated passes permit drivers to

use special lanes to maintain cruis-

ing speed through the toll and

avoid stopping and starting.

9. Winter warm up.

Limit idling time to minimize impact

to fuel economy.

Vehicles typically need no more

than 30 seconds of idling at start-

up to effectively circulate the en-

gine oil before driving.

Your vehicle will reach its ideal

operating temperature more

quickly while driving versus idling.

10. Keeping your vehicle cool.

Park your vehicle in a covered

parking area or in the shade when-

ever possible.

When entering a hot vehicle, open-

ing the windows will help to reduce

the inside temperature faster, re-

sulting in reduced demand on your

A/C system.

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Keep your engine tuned up.

Follow the recommended scheduled

maintenance.

Keep the tires inflated to the correct

pressure. Low tire pressure increases

tire wear and lowers fuel economy.

Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

Improper alignment increases tire

wear and lowers fuel economy.

Use the recommended viscosity en-

gine oil. (See “Engine oil and oil filter

recommendation” (P.10-6).)

WARNING

Do not attempt to raise two

wheels off the ground and shift

the transmission to any drive or

reverse position with the engine

running. Doing so may result in

drivetrain damage or unexpected

vehicle movement which could

result in serious vehicle damage

or personal injury.

Do not attempt to test a 4WD

equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel

dynamometer or similar equip-

ment even if the other two

wheels are raised off the ground.

Make sure you inform test facility

personnel that your vehicle is

equipped with 4WD before it is

placed on a dynamometer. Using

the wrong test equipment may

result in drivetrain damage or

unexpected vehicle movement

which could result in serious ve-

hicle damage or personal injury.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle in the 4HI

or 4LO position on dry hard sur-

face roads. Driving on dry, hard

surfaces in 4HI or 4LO may cause

unnecessary noise, tire wear and

increased fuel consumption.

If the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)

warning light turns on when driv-

ing on dry hard surface roads:
— in the 4HI position, shift the

4WD shift switch to AUTO.

— in the 4LO position, stop the

vehicle and shift the transmis-

sion lever to the N (Neutral)

position with the brake pedal

depressed and shift the 4WD

shift switch to AUTO.
If the 4WD warning light is still

on after the above operation,

have your vehicle checked as

soon as possible. It is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

The transfer case may be da-

maged if you continue driving

with the 4WD warning light blink-

ing.

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

NISSAN ALL-MODE 4WD® (if so equipped)

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The 4WD shift switch is used to select the

4WD mode depending on the driving

conditions. There are 3 types of drive

modes available, AUTO, 4HI and 4LO.
The 4WD shift switch electronically con-

trols the transfer case operation. Rotate

the switch to move between each mode,

AUTO, 4H and 4L.

You must depress the 4WD shift switch

to select 4L, and the vehicle MUST be

stationary and the shift lever in the N

(Neutral) position when changing into

or out of 4L.

WARNING

When parking, apply the parking

brake before stopping the engine

and make sure that the 4WD shift

indicator is on and the ATP warn-

ing light turns off. Otherwise, the

vehicle could unexpectedly move

even if the automatic transmis-

sion is in the P (Park) position.

The 4LO and 4HI indicators must

stop blinking and the 4LO or 4HI

indicator must remain illumi-

nated or turn off before shifting

the transmission into gear. If the

shift lever is shifted from the N

(Neutral) position to any other

gear while the 4LO and 4HI in-

dicators are blinking alternately,

the vehicle may move unexpect-

edly.

CAUTION

Never shift the 4WD shift switch

between 4L and 4H while driving.

The 4HI position provides greater

traction. Avoid excessive speed,

as it will cause increased fuel

consumption and higher oil tem-

peratures, and could damage dri-

vetrain component. Speeds over

62 MPH (100 km/h) in 4HI is not

recommended.

The 4LO position provides max-

imum traction. Avoid raising ve-

hicle speed excessively, as the

maximum speed is approxi-

mately 31 MPH (50 km/h).

When driving straight, shift the

4WD shift switch to the AUTO or

4H position. Do not move the 4WD

shift switch when making a turn

or reversing.

Do not shift the 4WD shift switch

(between AUTO and 4H) while

driving on steep downhill grades.

Use the engine brake and low

automatic transmission gears

for engine braking.

Do not operate the 4WD shift

switch (between AUTO and 4H)

with the rear wheels spinning.

Do not drive on dry hard surface

roads in the 4HI or 4LO position.

Driving on dry hard surfaces in

4HI or 4LO may cause unneces-

sary noise and tire wear. NISSAN

recommends driving in the AUTO

position under these conditions.

The 4WD transfer case may not

be shifted between 4HI and 4LO

at low ambient temperatures and

the 4LO and 4HI indicators may

blink even when the 4WD shift

switch is shifted. After driving for

a while you can change the 4WD

shift switch between 4H and 4L.

When driving on rough roads,

Drive carefully according to the road

surface conditions.

When the vehicle is stuck,

Place stones or wooden blocks under

the tires to free the vehicle.

Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L.

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If it is difficult to free the vehicle,

repeat forward and backward move-

ment to increase the movement.

If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tire

chains may be effective.

CAUTION

Do not spin the tires excessively.

Tires will sink deep into the mud,

making it difficult to free the

vehicle.

Avoid shifting gears with the en-

gine running at high speeds as

this may cause malfunction.

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4WD SHIFT SWITCH

Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the

AUTO, 4H or 4L position, depending on

driving conditions.

With the switch set to the AUTO

position, distribution of torque to the

front and rear wheels changes auto-

matically, depending on road condi-

tions encountered [ratio; 0 : 100 (2WD)

50 : 50 (4WD)]. This results in

improved driving stability.

If the 4WD shift switch is operated

while making a turn, accelerating or

decelerating or if the ignition switch

is placed in the OFF position while in

the AUTO, 4H or 4L, you may feel a

jolt. This is not abnormal.

When the vehicle is stopped after

making a turn, you may feel a slight

jolt after the shift lever is shifted to N

(Neutral) or P (Park) position. This

occurs because the transfer clutch is

released and not because of a mal-

function.

CAUTION

When driving straight, shift the

4WD shift switch to the AUTO or

4H position. Do not move the 4WD

shift switch when making a turn

or reversing.

Do not shift the 4WD shift switch

while driving on steep downhill

grades. Use the engine brake and

low automatic transmission

gears for engine braking.

Do not operate the 4WD shift

switch with the rear wheels spin-

ning.

Before placing the 4WD shift

switch in the 4H position from

AUTO, ensure the vehicle speed is

less than 62 MPH (100 km/h).

Failure to do so can damage the

4WD system.

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Never shift the 4WD shift switch

between 4L and 4H while driving.

Engine idling speed is high while

warming up the engine. Be espe-

cially careful when starting or

driving on slippery surfaces with

the 4WD shift switch in AUTO.

SSD1058

4WD shift indicator

4WD SHIFT INDICATOR

The 4WD shift indicator is displayed in the

vehicle information display.
The indicator should turn off within 1

second after placing the ignition switch

in the ON position.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift

indicator will illuminate the position se-

lected by the 4WD shift switch. (See the

4WD shift procedure list shown in the

“NISSAN all-mode 4WD® system” (P.5-125).)

The 4WD shift indicator may blink

while shifting from one drive mode

to the other. When the shifting is

completed, the 4WD shift indicator

will come on. If the indicator does

not come on immediately, make

sure the area around the vehicle is

safe, and drive the vehicle straight,

accelerate or decelerate or move the

vehicle in reverse, then shift the 4WD

shift switch.

If the 4WD warning light comes on, the

4WD shift indicator turns off.

4WD WARNING LIGHT

Warning light

Comes on or

blinks when:

Illuminates

There is a mal-

function in the

4WD system

Blinks ra-

pidly

The transfer

case oil tem-

perature is ab-

normally high

Blinks slowly

The difference

in wheel rota-

tion is large

The 4WD warning light is located in the

meter.
The 4WD warning light comes on when

the ignition switch is placed in the ON

position. It turns off soon after the engine

is started.
If any malfunction occurs in the 4WD

system when the ignition switch is placed

in the ON position, the 4WD warning light

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will either remain illuminated or blink.
If the 4WD warning light comes on, the

4WD shift indicator turns off.
High-temperature transfer case oil makes

the 4WD warning light blink rapidly (about

twice per second). If the warning light

blinks rapidly during operation, stop the

vehicle in a safe place immediately. Then

if the light turns off after a while, you can

continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters

of front and rear wheels will make the

4WD warning light blink slowly (about

once per two seconds). Change the 4WD

shift switch to AUTO and do not drive fast.

CAUTION

If the 4WD warning light comes

on or blinks slowly during opera-

tion or rapidly after stopping the

vehicle for a while, have your

vehicle checked as soon as pos-

sible. It is recommended you visit

a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Shifting between 4HI and 4LO is

not recommended when the 4WD

warning light turns on.

When the 4WD warning light

comes on, the 2WD mode may

be engaged even if the 4WD shift

switch is in AUTO or 4H. Be

especially careful when driving. If

corresponding parts are malfunc-

tioning, the 4WD mode will not be

engaged even if the 4WD shift

switch is shifted.

Do not drive the vehicle in the 4HI

or 4LO position on dry hard sur-

face roads. Driving on dry, hard

surfaces in 4HI or 4LO may cause

unnecessary noise, tire wear and

increased fuel consumption.

If the 4WD warning light turns on

when driving on dry hard surface

roads:
— in the AUTO or 4HI position,

shift the 4WD shift switch to

AUTO.

— in the 4LO position, stop the

vehicle and shift the transmis-

sion shift lever to the N (Neu-

tral) position and shift the

4WD shift switch to AUTO.

If the 4WD warning light is still on

after the above operation, have

your vehicle checked as soon as

possible. It is recommended you

visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service.

The transfer case may be da-

maged if you continue driving

with the warning light blinking.

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