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– Your cellular phone is locked to pre-

vent it from being dialed.

∙ When the radio wave condition is not

ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it
may be difficult to hear the other per-
son’s voice during a call.

∙ Do not place the cellular phone in an

area surrounded by metal or far away
from the in-vehicle phone module to
prevent tone quality degradation and
wireless connection disruption.

∙ While a cellular phone is connected

through the Bluetooth® wireless con-
nection, the battery power of the cellu-
lar phone may discharge quicker than
usual.

The

Bluetooth®

Hands-Free

Phone System cannot charge cellular
phones.

∙ Some cellular phones or other devices

may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a differ-
ent location may reduce or eliminate
the noise.

∙ Some

Bluetooth®

enabled

cellular

phones may not be recognized by the
in-vehicle phone module. Please visit
www.nissan.ca/bluetooth for a recom-
mended phone list and connecting.

∙ For additional information, refer to the

cellular phone Owner’s Manual regard-
ing the telephone charges, cellular
phone antenna and body, etc.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

FCC Regulatory information

– CAUTION: To maintain compliance with

FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only
the supplied antenna. Unauthorized an-
tenna,

modification,

attachments

could damage the transmitter and may
violate FCC regulations.

– Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference

and

2. this device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.

IC Regulatory information

– Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

– This Class B digital apparatus meets all

requirements

the

Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-
lations.

BLUETOOTH® is a
trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and licensed
to Visteon.

USING THE SYSTEM

The system allows hands-free operation of
the Bluetooth® Phone System.

If the vehicle is in motion, some commands
may not be available so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.

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Initialization

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initial-
ized, which takes a few seconds. If the
button is pressed before the initialization
completes, the system will announce
“Hands-free phone system not ready” and
will not react to voice commands.

Operating tips

To get the best performance out of the
system, observe the following:

∙ Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet

as possible. Close the windows to elimi-
nate surrounding noises (traffic noises,
vibration sounds, etc.), which may pre-
vent the system from recognizing voice
commands correctly.

Giving voice commands (if so
equipped)

To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition,
press and release the

button located

on the steering wheel. After the tone
sounds, speak a command.
The command given is picked up by the
microphone, and voice feedback is given
when the command is accepted.

∙ If you need to hear the available com-

mands for the current menu again, say
“Help” and the system will repeat them.

∙ If a command is not recognized, the

system announces, “Command not
recognized. Please try again.” Make sure
the

command

said

exactly

prompted by the system and repeat
the command in a clear voice.

∙ If you want to go back to the previous

command, you can say “Go back” or
“Correction” any time the system is
waiting for a response.

∙ You can cancel a command when the

system is waiting for a response by say-
ing, “Cancel” or “Quit.” The system an-
nounces “Cancel” and ends the Voice
Recognition session. You can also press
and hold the

button on the steer-

ing wheel for 5 seconds at any time to
end the Voice Recognition session.
Whenever the Voice Recognition ses-
sion is canceled, a double beep is
played to indicate you have exited the
system.

∙ If you want to adjust the volume of the

voice feedback, push the volume con-
trol switches (+ or -) on the steering
wheel while being provided with feed-
back. You can also use the radio volume
control knob.

Voice Prompt Interrupt
In most cases you can interrupt the voice
feedback to speak the next command by
pressing the

button on the steering

wheel. After interrupting the system, wait
for a beep before speaking your command.

One Shot Call
To use the system faster, you may speak
the second level commands with the main
menu command on the main menu. For
example, press the

button and after

the tone say, “Call Redial”.

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CONTROL BUTTONS

The control buttons for the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System are located on
the steering wheel.

PHONE/SEND

Press the

button to an-

swer an incoming call.

You can also use

the

button to interrupt

the system feedback and give
a command at once. For ad-
ditional information, refer to
“List of commands” and “Dur-
ing a call” in this section for
additional information.

PHONE/END

Press the

button to end

a call.

TUNING SWITCH
While using the Voice Recog-
nition system, tilt the tuning
switch up or down to manu-
ally control the phone system.

GETTING STARTED

The following procedures will help you get
started using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System.

Choosing a language

To change the language, perform the fol-
lowing.

1. Press and hold the

button for

more than 5 seconds.

2. Press the

button.

3. The system announces the current

language and gives you the option to
change the language. To select the
current

language,

press

the

PHONE/SEND

button. To select a

different language, tilt the

tuning

switch up or down.

NOTE:

You must press the

button within

5 seconds to change the language.

4. If you decide not to change the lan-

guage, do not press either button. After
5 seconds, the session will end, and the
language will not be changed.

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Connecting procedure

NOTE:
The connecting procedure must be per-
formed when the vehicle is stationary. If
the vehicle starts moving during the pro-
cedure, the procedure will be canceled.

1. Press the

button on the steering

wheel. The system announces the
available commands.

2. Press the

button again to con-

nect phone. If phone is already con-
nected, tilt the

tuning switch up

or down to find the desired command.

3. The system acknowledges the com-

mand and announces the next set of
available commands. Then asks you to
initiate connecting from the phone
handset.

The connecting procedure of the cellu-
lar phone varies according to each cel-
lular phone model. For additional infor-
mation, refer to the cellular phone
Owner’s Manual for details.

When prompted for a pin code, enter
“1234” from the handset. The pin code
“1234” has been assigned by NISSAN
and cannot be changed.

4. The system asks you to say a name of

the phone.

If the name is too long or too short, the
system tells you, then prompts you for
a name again.

Also, if more than one phone is con-
nected and the name sounds too
much like a name already used, the
system tells you, then prompts you for
a name again.

Making a call by entering a phone
number

Main Menu

“Call”

䊊

“Phone Number”

䊊

Speak the digits

䊊

“Dial”

䊊

1. Press the

button on the steering

wheel. A tone will sound.

2. Say: “Call”

䊊

. The system acknowl-

edges the command and announces
the next set of available commands.

3. Say “Phone Number”

䊊

. The system

acknowledges the command and an-
nounces the next set of available com-
mands.

Say: “Special Number” to dial more
than 10 digits or any special charac-
ters.

4. Say the number you wish to call start-

ing with the area code in single digit
format

䊊

. If the system has trouble

recognizing the correct phone number,
try entering the number in the follow-
ing groups: 3-digit area code, 3-digit
prefix and the last 4-digits. For ex-
ample, 555-121-3354 can be said as “five
five five” as the 1st group, then “one two
one” as the 2nd group, and “three three
five four” as the 3rd group. For dialing
more than 10 digits or any special char-
acters, say “Special Number”.

5. When you have finished speaking the

phone number, the system repeats it
back and announces the available
commands.

6. Say: “Dial”

䊊

. The system acknowl-

edges the command and makes the
call.

For additional information, refer to “List of
commands” in this section.

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Receiving a call

When you hear the ring tone, press
the

button on the steering wheel.

Once the call has ended, press the
button on the steering wheel.

NOTE:

If you do not wish to take the call when
you hear the ring tone, press the
button on the steering wheel.
For additional information, refer to “List of
commands” in this section.

LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS

Main Menu

“Call”

“Phonebook”

“Recent Calls”

“Connect Phone”

“Help”

When you press and release the

but-

ton on the steering wheel, you can choose
from the commands on the Main Menu.
The following pages describe these com-
mands and the commands in each sub-
menu. Use the steering wheel switches to
choose a command from the list.

To browse the menu options, tilt the
tuning switch on the steering wheel up or
down. The system will always speak the
current menu option. To select the current
menu option, press the

button. To go

back to the previous menu, press the
button.

“Call”

Main Menu

“Call”

(Speak name)

䊊

“Phone Number”

(Speak Digits)

䊊

“Special Number”

䊊

“Redial”

䊊

“Call Back”

䊊

“Help”

(Speak name)

䊊

If you have stored entries in the phone-
book, you can dial a number associated
with a name.

For additional information, refer to “Phone-
book” in this section.

When prompted by the system, say the
name of the phone book entry you wish to
call. The system acknowledges the name.

If there are multiple numbers associated
with the name, the system asks you to
choose the correct number.

Once you have confirmed the name and
location, the system begins the call.

(Speak Digits)

䊊

When prompted by the system, say the
number you wish to call. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Making a call by enter-
ing a phone number” in this section.

“Special Number”

䊊

For dialing more than 10 digits or any spe-
cial characters, say “Special Number”. When
the system acknowledges the command,
the system will prompt you to speak the
number.

“Redial”

䊊

Use the Redial command to call the last
number that was dialed.

The system acknowledges the command,
repeats the number and begins dialing.

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If a redial number does not exist, the sys-
tem announces, “There is no number to
redial” and ends the NISSAN Voice Recogni-
tion System session.

“Call Back”

䊊

Use the Call Back command to dial the
number of the last incoming call within the
vehicle.

The system acknowledges the command,
repeats the number and begins dialing.

If a call back number does not exist, the
system announces, “There is no number to
call back” and ends the NISSAN Voice Rec-
ognition System session.

During a call

During a call there are several command
options available. Press the

button

on the steering wheel to mute the receiv-
ing voice and enter commands.

∙ “Help” — The system announces the

available commands.

∙ “Cancel/Quit” — The system announces

“Cancel,” ends the Voice Recognition
session and returns to the call.

∙ “Send” — Use the Send command to en-

ter numbers, “*” or “#” during a call. For
example, if you were directed to dial an
extension by an automated system:

Say: “Send one two three four.”

The system acknowledges the com-
mand and sends the tones associated
with the numbers. The system then
ends the Voice Recognition session
and returns to the call. Say “star” for “*”,
Say “pound” for “#”.

∙ “Transfer call” — Use the Transfer Call

command to transfer the call from the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
to the cellular phone when privacy is
desired.

The system announces, “Transfer call.
Call transferred to privacy mode.” The
system then ends the Voice Recogni-
tion session.

To reconnect the call from the cellular
phone to the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
System, press the

button.

∙ “Mute” — Use the Mute command to

mute your voice so the other party can-
not hear it. Use the mute command
again to unmute your voice.

NOTE:

If a call is ended or the cellular phone
network connection is lost while the
Mute feature is on, the Mute feature will
be reset to “off ” for the next call so the
other party can hear your voice.

“Phonebook” (phones without
automatic phonebook download
function)

NOTE:

The “Transfer Entry” command is not
available when the vehicle is moving.

Main Menu

“Phonebook”

“Transfer Entry”

䊊

“Delete Entry”

䊊

“List Names”

䊊

For phones that do not support automatic
download

the

phonebook

(PBAP

Bluetooth® profile), the “Phonebook” com-
mand is used to manually add entries to
the vehicle phonebook.

The phonebook stores up to 40 names for
each phone connected to the system.

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NOTE:

Each phone has its own separate phone-
book. You cannot access Phone A’s
phonebook if you are currently con-
nected with Phone B.

“Transfer Entry”

䊊

Use the Transfer Entry command to store a
new name in the system.

When prompted by the system, say the
name you would like to give the new entry.

For example, say: “Mary.”

If the name is too long or too short, the
system tells you, then prompts you for a
name again.

Also, if the name sounds too much like a
name already stored, the system tells you,
then prompts you for a name again.

The system will ask you to transfer a phone
number stored in the cellular phone’s
memory.

To transfer a phone number stored in the
cellular phone’s memory:

Select “Transfer entry.” The system ac-
knowledges the command and asks you
to initiate the transfer from the phone
handset. The new contact phone number

will be transferred from the cellular phone
via the Bluetooth® communication link.

The transfer procedure varies according to
each cellular phone. For additional infor-
mation, refer to the cellular phone Owner’s
Manual.

The system repeats the number and
prompts you for the next command. When
you have finished entering numbers or
transferring an entry, choose “Store.”

The system confirms the name, location
and number.

“Delete Entry”

䊊

Use the Delete Entry command to erase
one entry from the phonebook. After the
system recognizes the command, speak
the name to delete or say “List Names” to
choose an entry.

“List Names”

䊊

Use the List Names command to hear all
the names in the phonebook.

The system recites the phonebook entries
but does not include the actual phone
numbers. When the playback of the list is
complete, the system goes back to the
main menu.

You can stop the playback of the list at any
time by pressing the

button on the

steering wheel. The system ends the ses-
sion.

“Phonebook” (phones with
automatic phonebook download
function)

NOTE:

The “Transfer Entry” command is not
available when the vehicle is moving.

Main Menu

“Phonebook”

Say a Name

“List Names”

䊊

“Help”

For phones that support automatic down-
load of the phonebook (PBAP Bluetooth®
profile), the “Phonebook” command is used
to manage entries in the vehicle phone-
book. You can say the name of an entry at
this menu to initiate dialing of that entry.

The phonebook stores up to 1000 names
for each phone connected to the system.

When a phone is connected to the system,
the phonebook is automatically down-

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loaded to the vehicle. This feature allows
you to access your phonebook from the
Bluetooth® system and call contacts by
name. You can record a custom voice tag
for contact names that the system has dif-
ficulty recognizing.

NOTE:

Each phone has its own separate phone-
book. You cannot access Phone A’s
phonebook if you are currently con-
nected with Phone B.

“List Names”

䊊

Use the List Names command to hear all
the names and locations in the phone
book.

The system recites the phone book entries
but does not include the actual phone
numbers. When the playback of the list is
complete, the system goes back to the
main menu.

You can stop the playback of the list at any
time by pressing the

button on the

steering wheel. The system ends the ses-
sion.

“Recent Calls”

Main Menu

“Recent Calls”

“Outgoing”

䊊

“Incoming”

䊊

“Missed”

䊊

“Call Back”

䊊

“Redial”

䊊

“Help”

Use the Recent Calls command to access
outgoing, incoming or missed calls or dial
numbers for the last incoming or outgoing
calls.

“Outgoing”

䊊

Use the Outgoing command to list the out-
going calls made from the vehicle.

“Incoming”

䊊

Use the Incoming command to list the in-
coming calls made to the vehicle.

“Missed”

䊊

Use the Missed command to list the calls
made to the vehicle that were not an-
swered.

“Call Back”

䊊

Use the Call Back command to dial the
number of the last incoming call to the
vehicle.

“Redial”

䊊

Use the Redial command to dial the num-
ber of the last outgoing call from the ve-
hicle.

“Connect Phone”

NOTE:

The Add Phone command is not avail-
able when the vehicle is moving.

Main Menu

“Connect Phone”

“Add Phone”

䊊

“Replace Phone”

䊊

“Select Phone”

䊊

“No”

“Help”

Use the Connect Phone commands to
manage the phones connecting to the ve-
hicle or to enable the Bluetooth® function
on the vehicle.

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“Add Phone”

䊊

Use the Add Phone command to add a
phone to the vehicle. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Connecting procedure” in
this section.

“Replace Phone”

䊊

Use the Replace Phone command to re-
place an existing phone pairing with a new
phone. The system will keep all voice tags
assigned to your phonebook.

“Select Phone”

䊊

Use the Select Phone command to select
from a list of phones connected to the ve-
hicle. The system will list the names as-
signed to each phone and then prompt
you for the phone you wish to select. Only
one phone can be active at a time.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The system should respond correctly to all
voice commands without difficulty. If prob-
lems are encountered, try the following so-
lutions.

Where the solutions are listed by number,
try each solution in turn, starting with num-
ber 1, until the problem is resolved.

Symptom

Solution

System fails to interpret the command correctly.

1. Ensure that the command is valid. For additional information, refer to “List of commands” in this
section.

2. Ensure that the command is spoken after the tone.

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

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

5. If more than one command was said at a time, try saying the commands separately.

The system consistently selects the wrong entry from
the phone book.

1. Ensure that the phone book entry name requested matches what was originally stored. This can be
confirmed by using the “List Names” command. For additional information, refer to “Phonebook” in this
section.

2. Replace one of the names being confused with a new name.

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WARNING

∙ Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves 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 to help pre-

vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; they

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

∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the ve-
hicle inspected immediately.

∙ Do not run the engine in closed spaces

such as a garage.

∙ Do not park the vehicle with the en-

gine running for any extended length
of time.

∙ Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates,

doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise ex-
haust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must
drive with one of these open, follow
these precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Turn the air recirculation mode off

and set the fan speed control to
the highest level to circulate the
air.

∙ The exhaust system and body should

be inspected by a 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,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst
are burned at high temperatures to help
reduce pollutants.

WARNING

∙ The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-

tem are very hot. Keep people, ani-
mals 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.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING

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∙ When parking, ensure that people or

inflammable materials are kept away
from the exhaust pipe.

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
driving if the engine misfires, or if no-
ticeable loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are de-
tected. 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, damag-
ing the three-way catalyst.

∙ Do not race the engine while warming

it up.

∙ Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

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 maneuvers, 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 in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which
may cause drowsiness). Always wear your
seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual, and also in-
struct your passengers to do so.

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person
is significantly more likely to be injured
or killed than a person properly wearing
a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

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

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

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

vehicle to follow the road while vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to

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drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until vehicle speed is reduced.

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

the steering wheel until both tires re-
turn to the road surface. When all tires
are on the road surface, steer the ve-
hicle to stay in the appropriate driving
lane.

∙ If you decide that it is not safe to re-

turn the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic con-
ditions, 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 han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspecting the tires for wear and
damage. For additional information, refer
to “Wheels and tires” in the “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 ve-
hicle 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 pres-
sure. 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

accelerator 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 gradu-

ally stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers

and contact a roadside emergency
service to change the tire. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing a
flat tire” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.

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Starting and driving

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream
reduces coordination, delays reaction
time and impairs judgement. Driving
after drinking alcohol increases the
likelihood of being involved in an acci-
dent injuring yourself and others. Addi-
tionally, if you are injured in an accident,
alcohol can increase the severity of the
injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under the
influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of
people are injured or killed in alcohol-related
collisions. Although the local laws vary on
what is considered to be legally intoxicated,
the fact is that alcohol affects all people dif-
ferently 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.

WARNING

∙ Never remove the ignition key or place

the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion while driving. The steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could
result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(if so equipped)

The ignition lock is designed so the key
cannot be turned to the LOCK position and
removed until the shift lever is placed in the
P (Park) position.

When removing the key from the ignition
switch, make sure the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.

If the shift lever is not returned to the P
(Park) position, the ignition switch cannot
be moved to the LOCK position.

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IGNITION SWITCH

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To remove the key from the ignition switch:

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

tion with the ignition switch in the ON
position.

2. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK

position.

3. Remove the key from the ignition

switch.

If the shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position after the ignition switch is turned
to the OFF position or when the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK posi-
tion, proceed as follows to remove the key:

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

position.

2. Turn the ignition switch slightly toward

the ON position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK

position.

4. Remove the key.

The shift lever is designed so it cannot be
moved out of P (Park) and into any of the
other gear positions if the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position

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or if the key is

removed from the switch.

The shift lever can be moved if the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position and the
foot brake pedal is depressed.

There is an OFF position

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between the

LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF posi-
tion is indicated by a “1” on the key cylin-
der.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(if so equipped)

The ignition switch includes a device that
helps prevent accidental removal of the
key while driving.

The key can only be removed when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

In order for the steering wheel to be locked,
it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock-
wise from the straight up position.

To lock the steering wheel, place the ig-
nition switch in the LOCK position. Re-
move the key. To unlock the steering

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