Nissan Murano Hybrid (2016 year). Manual

WARNING

● Do not leave children or adults who

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

● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

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

● Exceeding the roof rack capacity can

change the vehicle’s center of gravity
and adversely affect the handling and
stability of the vehicle resulting in an
accident

causing

death

serious

injury.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they

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

● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
dows 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 and rear vent windows

closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment. If you must drive with
the liftgate or rear vent windows open,
follow these precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the

air recirculation but-

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

● If electrical wiring or other cable con-

nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the liftgate or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dation to prevent carbon monoxide en-
try into the vehicle.

● The exhaust system and body should be

inspected

qualified

mechanic

whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering

into

the

passenger

compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound of

the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involving

damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, 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.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

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Starting and driving

WARNING

● The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-

tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.

● Do not stop or park the vehicle over

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

CAUTION

● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits

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

● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-

tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep driv-
ing if the engine misfires, or if notice-
able loss of performance or other un-
usual

operating

conditions

are

detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

● Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel

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

● Do not race the engine while warming it

up.

● Do not push or tow your vehicle to start

the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and in-
flated 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 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 all four tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
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 pressure
telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function 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 mal-
function exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alter-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replac-
ing 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.

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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 “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warning

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

● The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” 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 “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” 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 illumi-
nate. If the warning light illuminates, check
the tire pressure for all four tires.

● The Tire and Loading Information label (also

referred to as the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label) is located in the
driver’s door opening.

● You can also check the pressure of all tires

(except the spare tire) on the vehicle infor-
mation display screen. The order of the tire
pressure figures displayed on the screen
corresponds with the actual order of the tire
position.

For additional information, refer to “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.

WARNING

● Radio waves could adversely affect

electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.

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Starting and driving

● If the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates while driving, avoid sudden
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently 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 in-
jury. Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended

COLD

tire

pressure

shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. (For additional information,
refer to “Flat tire” in the “In case of
emergency” section for changing a flat
tire.)

● Since the spare tire is not equipped with

the TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted
or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
not be indicated, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure warn-
ing 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 this service.

● Replacing tires with those not originally

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 win-
dows. This may cause poor reception of
the signals from the tire pressure sen-
sors, 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 illu-
minate.

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 equipped with a wheel and tire

without TPMS.

● If the TPMS has been replaced and the ID

has not been registered.

● If the wheel is not originally specified by

NISSAN.

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FCC Notice:

For USA:

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

NOTE:

Changes or modification not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.

For Canada:

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

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 to the P (Park) position.

3. Place the ignition switch to the ON position.

Do not start the engine.

Operation

1. Add air to the tire.

2. After a few seconds, the hazard indicators

will start flashing.

3. When the designated pressure is reached,

the horn beeps once and the hazard indica-
tors stop flashing.

4. Perform the above steps for each tire.

● If the tire is over-inflated more than ap-

proximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash
three 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 pres-
sure, 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 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 sys-

tem.

– There is a malfunction in the horn or haz-

ard indicators.

– The identification code of the tires pres-

sure sensor is not registered to the sys-
tem.

– The battery of the tire pressure sensor is

low.

● If the Easy Fill Tire Alert does not operate

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

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

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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 passen-
ger 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 vehicles. 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 2-wheel drive vehicles any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at
all possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds. As
with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control
or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.

For additional information, refer to “Driving safety
precautions” in this section.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER

WARNING

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

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

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

Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when
tired. Never drive when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs (including prescription or over-
the-counter drugs which may cause drowsi-
ness). Always wear your seat belt as outlined in
the “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 colli-
sions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is

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

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this
occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by follow-
ing the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle
must be driven as appropriate based on the con-
ditions 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 ve-

hicle to follow the road while vehicle speed
is reduced. Do not attempt to drive the ve-
hicle 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

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road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the ap-
propriate 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, gradually 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 maintain-
ing the correct air pressure and visually inspect
the tires for wear and damage. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual. 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 accelerator

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.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

contact a roadside emergency service to
change the tire. For additional information,

refer to “Changing a flat tire” in the “In case
of emergency” section of this manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-
duces 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 severity 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 collisions. Al-
though 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! That is
true for drugs (over-the-counter, prescription)
and illegal drugs too. 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 wa-
ter or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for
leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road ve-
hicle.

Remember that 2-wheel drive models are less
capable than all-wheel drive models for rough
road driving and extrication when stuck in deep
snow or mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

● Spinning the front wheels on slippery

surface may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD sys-
tem to automatically switch from the
AWD to the 2WD mode. This could re-
duce the traction. Be especially careful
when towing a trailer. (AWD models)

● 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. In-

stead 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 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 gears 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 at-
tempt to turn around. Your vehicle could
tip or roll over. Always back straight
down in R (Reverse) gear and apply
brakes to control your speed.

● Heavy braking going down a hill could

cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an acci-
dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed.

● Unsecured cargo can be thrown around

when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.

● Exceeding the roof rack capacity can

raise the center of gravity excessively
and affect the handling and stability of
the vehicle.

● Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as

far forward and as low as possible. Do
not equip the vehicle with tires larger
than specified 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 sud-
denly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.

● Before operating the vehicle, ensure

that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.

● Always drive with the floor mats in place

as the floor may become hot.

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● Lower your speed when encountering

strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your NISSAN is more affected
by strong side winds. Slower speeds
ensure better vehicle control.

● Do not drive beyond the performance

capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.

● For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-

tempt 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 ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.

● Do not attempt to test an AWD

equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dyna-
mometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions test-
ing), or similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off the
ground. Make sure you inform test facil-
ity

personnel

that

your

vehicle

equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.

● When a wheel is off the ground due to

an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.

● Accelerating quickly, sharp steering

maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.

● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning

maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your NISSAN vehicle has a higher cen-
ter of gravity than a passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as passenger cars.

● Failure to operate this vehicle correctly

could result in loss of control and/or a
rollover accident.

● Always use tires of the same type, size,

brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the front
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.

● Be sure to check the brakes immedi-

ately after driving in mud or water. For
additional information, refer to “Brake
system”

this

section

for

“Wet

brakes”.

● Avoid parking your vehicle on steep

hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.

● Whenever you drive off-road through

sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance
may be required. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Periodic maintenance”
in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide.”

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Starting and driving

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. (The hybrid system will
stop when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds
or the ignition switch is pushed and held
for more than 2 seconds.) If the hybrid
system stops while the vehicle is being
driven, this could lead to a crash and seri-
ous injury.

When the ignition switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch will
illuminate.

If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or OFF
position, push the ignition switch center:

● Once to change to ACC.
● Two times to change to ON.
● Three times to change to OFF.

The ignition switch will automatically return to the
LOCK position when any door is either opened or
closed with the switch in the OFF position.

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

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed to-
ward the OFF position, proceed as follows:

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

tion.

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch

position will change to the ON position.

3. Push the ignition switch again to the OFF

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
moved from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for operation are
displayed on the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle informa-
tion display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.

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OPERATING RANGE

The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present near
the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-
tem’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 operating range of the engine start function
is inside of the vehicle

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● The luggage area is not included in the op-

erating range, but the Intelligent Key may
function.

● If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instru-

ment panel, inside the glove box, storage bin
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.

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.

The ignition switch will lock when any door is
opened or closed with the ignition switched off.

ACC (Accessories)

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

ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position after a period
of time under the following conditions:

● all doors are closed.
● shift lever is in P (Park).
● hazard lamps are off.
● turn signals are off.

The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any
of the following occur:

● any door is opened.
● shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
● ignition switch changes position.
● hazard lamps are turned on.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.

ON has a battery saver feature that will turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position, if the vehicle
is not running, after some time under the follow-
ing conditions:

● all doors are closed.
● shift lever is in P (Park).
● hazard lamps are off.
● turn signals are off.

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The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any
of the following occur:

● any door is opened.
● shift lever is moved out of the P (Park) posi-

tion.

● ignition switch changes position.
● hazard lamps are turned on.
● turn signals are turned on.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition
switch in ACC or ON positions when the
engine is not running for an extended pe-
riod. This can discharge the battery.

OFF

The ignition switch is in the OFF position when
the engine is turned off using the ignition switch.
If equipped, the ignition switch heart beat func-
tion (pulsed illumination) may activate for a period
of time when any door is unlocked and when the
door opened/closed status changes in the OFF
and ACC positions.

EMERGENCY HYBRID SYSTEM
SHUT OFF

To shut off the hybrid system in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the following pro-
cedure:

– Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch

three consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
onds, or

– Push and hold the push-button ignition switch

for more than 2 seconds.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE

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

1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) position.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

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