Quick Reference Guide

ALTIMA SEDAN
2013

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Behind 02 Behind
steering 19
steering
wheel wheel
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03 05
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06 07 08 21
09 10
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11
Behind
12 13 14 15 steering
wheel
16

17 18 Inside
23 24 storage
box

01 VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR

12 VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) 18 HOOD RELEASE*
07 AUDIO* / BLUETOOTH® / VEHICLE OFF SWITCH*
02 LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INFORMATION DISPLAY 19 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT*
13 TRUNK OPENER RELEASE SWITCH
03 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL 08 CRUISE CONTROL
14 WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH
20 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY SCREEN*

04 PADDLE SHIFTERS* 09 INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL* 21 AUXILIARY JACK*

15 HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
05 WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER SWITCH 10 TRIP COMPUTER RESET SWITCH 22 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
16 TILT / TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN*
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

06 MENU BUTTON
BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
11 SYSTEM 23 USB/iPOD® JACK
CONTROLS 17 FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE
24 POWER OUTLET*
*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
 NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Text Messaging (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pandora® Audio (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RearView Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) . . . . 3
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lane Departure Warning System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loose Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS

FIRST DRIVE FEATURES

NISSAN Intelligent Key® with Door and Trunk Request Switches
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trunk Lid Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power Seat Adjustments (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Outside Mirror Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Starting/Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Headlight Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FM/AM/SiriusXM Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 14
USB/iPod® Interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cruise Control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fuel-Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SYSTEM GUIDE
Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting procedure without Navigation (Type A) (if so equipped) . . . . 18
Connecting procedure without Navigation (Type B) (if so equipped) . . . . 18
Bluetooth® System without Navigation (Type B) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 18
Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while

driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat
properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to
their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system (section 1)”, the “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the
“Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
To view detailed
instructional videos, go to
www.nissanownersinfo.mobi/2013/
altimasedan
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your or snap this barcode with an
Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual appropriate barcode reader.
and at www.nissanusa.com.

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 New system features
Remote Engine Start* (if so equipped)
Your NISSAN Intelligent Key® system allows the engine to start
from outside your vehicle. To use the remote start feature, perform
the following:
02
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle. Operating range is
approximately 197 feet (60 m) from the vehicle. 01

2. Press the button 01 to lock all doors.

3. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the remote start button 02
until the turn signal lights illuminate. If the vehicle is not within
view, press and hold the remote start button for about 2 seconds.
The parking lights will turn on and remain on as long as the engine
is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system
may come on.
Repeat steps 1 - 3 to extend time an additional 10 minutes. A maximum of two remote
starts, or a single start with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles.
Depress the brake pedal and place the ignition switch in the ON position before driving.
To cancel a remote start, perform one of the following:
• Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and press and hold the button until the parking
lights turn off.
• Turn the hazard warning flashers on.
• Cycle the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations before using this feature.

For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.

TEXT MESSAGING* (if so equipped)

This system allows for sending and receiving of text
Voice Recognition
messages through the vehicle interface. Send Text
XXXXXXXXXX - 9:03AM - Msg 2 of 20
Using predefined or custom messages, send a text
Call Back Next Text
to a name, phone number or previous incoming, Send Text
outgoing or missed call stored in your Bluetooth® Read Text
Hands-free Phone System. Previous Text

The text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the control panel display screen.
NOTE: Text messages are only displayed if the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph.
This feature is not supported by all phones. See your phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and
also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of text messaging. Check local regulations before using this feature.

For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)”
of your Owner’s Manual.

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 Pandora® Audio* (if so equipped)
Devices capable of streaming Pandora audio can be connected to the vehicle’s audio
system via the USB input jack. The USB input jack is located on the center console beneath
the heater and air conditioner controls. Once connected, the Pandora controls will be
displayed on the control panel display screen.
*Pandora® Audio requires a compatible mobile phone with the Pandora application installed.

For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.

REARVIEW MONITOR WITH MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD)

(if so equipped)
When the shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE)
position, the front display will automatically change to
show the rearview area 01 directly behind the vehicle. 01

With the shift lever in the R (REVERSE) position,

press the CAMERA button 02 to change the
camera to rear wide view 03 .
The colored lines on the display screen indicate
approximate distances to objects.
• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft
(2 m) and 10 ft (3 m)

MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD) (if so equipped)

The MOD system helps inform the driver of moving
objects in the rear view or rear wide view.
The system will operate when the shift lever is in the
R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle is driven at 02
speeds of approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h) or less.
If the MOD system detects moving objects, a yellow
frame 04 will be displayed on the camera image and
05
a chime sounds. 03
When the following are displayed:
04
• Blue MOD icon 05 ; the system is active.
• Gray MOD icon; the system is not active.
• No MOD icon; the system is off. The indicator will also be off if all of the warning systems
are deactivated using the settings menu.
The MOD system will not operate if the trunk is open.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.

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 New system features
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The BSW system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.
The system will operate when the vehicle is driven at
speeds of approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h) and above.
01
When the system detects a vehicle in the detection
zone, the blind spot indicator light 01 , located near
the outside mirrors, will illuminate. If the turn signal
is then activated, the system chimes twice and the
blind spot indicator light flashes to alert the driver.
The blind spot indicator light continues to flash until
the detected vehicle leaves the detection zone.
Push the warning systems switch 02 to temporarily 02
turn the system off. When the system is off, the
indicator light 03 on the switch is off.
03
The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The LDW system helps alert the driver when the
vehicle is traveling too close to either the left or the
right of a traveling lane.
The system will operate when the vehicle is driven
at speeds of approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h) 01
and above.
When the vehicle approaches either the left or the
right of the traveling lane, the LDW system will
chime and the orange LDW light 01 on the
instrument panel will blink to alert the driver.
Push the warning systems switch 02 to temporarily
turn the system off. When the system is off, the
indicator light 03 on the switch is off.
02
The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” 03
and “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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 HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)
Press the heated steering wheel switch 01 to warm
01
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light 02 will come on.
Once activated, the heated steering wheel will 02
automatically turn on and off to maintain a temperature
above 68°F (20°C).

When the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68°F (20°C) and the control switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the steering wheel. This does not indicate a malfunction.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual

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 Essential information
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
WITH EASY FILL TIRE ALERT
A Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning message
will appear in the vehicle information display 01 and
the low tire pressure warning light 02 will illuminate
when one or more tires are low 01
on pressure and air is needed.
• The tire pressures should be checked when the
tires are cold. The tires are considered cold
after the vehicle has been parked for 3 hours
or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km) at
moderate speeds. 02
When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the TPMS
with Easy Fill Tire Alert provides visual and audible
signals to help you inflate the tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure.
To use the Easy Fill Tire Alert system:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do not start the engine.
3. Add air to the under-inflated tire and within a few seconds, the hazard warning lights will
start flashing.
4. When the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once and the hazard
warning flashers will stop.
5. Repeat this procedure for any additional under-inflated tires.
After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds above 16 MPH (25km/h).
The Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning message and low tire pressure warning
light will disappear.
When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for approximately 1 minute and then remains
on, the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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 in your tires.
• Check the tire pressure (including the spare tire) often and always prior to long distance trips.
The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer to section
9, “Technical and consumer information” in your Owner’s Manual for the location of the Tire
and Loading Information label.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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 LOOSE FUEL CAP
A Loose Fuel Cap warning message will display
in the vehicle information display 01 when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly.
01
To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single click
is heard.
The warning message will disappear when the vehicle
detects the fuel-filler cap is properly tightened and the
reset button 02 is pressed for about 1 second.
If the cap is not properly tightened, the Malfunction
Indicator Light may also illuminate. 02

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your
Owner’s Manual.

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 First drive features
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® WITH DOOR AND TRUNK REQUEST
SWITCHES (if so equipped)
The NISSAN Intelligent Key® system allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and remotely start the engine.
NOTE: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you (that is,
in your pocket or purse). 02

REMOTE ENGINE START (if so equipped) 01

The remote engine start operating range is approximately 197 feet 04
(60 m) from the vehicle.
05
To use the remote start feature to start the engine:
06
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the button 01 to lock all doors.
3. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the remote start button 02 until the turn signal
lights illuminate. If the vehicle is not within view, press and hold the remote start button
for about 2 seconds.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE

The lock and unlock operating range of the
Intelligent Key is within 31.5 in (80 cm) from each 03
request switch.
To lock the vehicle, push either door handle re
quest switch 03 once or press the button 01
on the keyfob.
To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the following procedures:
• Push either door handle request switch 03 once; the corresponding door will unlock. Push
the door handle request switch again within 5 seconds; all other doors will unlock, or
• Press the button 04 on the keyfob to unlock the driver’s side door. Press the button
again; all other doors will unlock.

TRUNK LID RELEASE

To open the trunk, press the button 05 for more than 0.5 seconds.
The trunk lid release button will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

PANIC ALARM
The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by pressing and holding the
button 06 for more than 0.5 seconds. Once activated, the panic alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.

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 INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the Key Battery Low indicator 07 appears in the 07
vehicle information display, replace the battery as
soon as possible.
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged,
the indicator 08 appears in the vehicle information
08
display or environmental conditions interfere with
the Intelligent Key operation, start the engine
according to the following procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key
and a chime will sound.
4. Within 10 seconds after the chime sounds, push
the ignition switch while depressing the brake
pedal and the engine will start.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)”
and the “Maintenance and do-it yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.

TRUNK LID RELEASE

Use one of the following methods to open the trunk:
Push the trunk opener request switch 01 , located
under the trunk handle, for more than 1 second, while
carrying the Nissan Intelligent
Key® with you, (that is, in your
pocket or purse). 01

Press the trunk release button HOLD

02 on the Intelligent Key for more
than 0.5 seconds.

02

From inside the vehicle, push the trunk lid release

switch 03 located on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments 03
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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 First drive features
POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTS (if so equipped)
To slide the seat forward or backward, push the
control switch 01 forward or backward.
To adjust the angle of the seatback, push the switch 01 02

02 forward or backward. 03

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

To adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion,
push the front or rear end of the switch 01 up or down.
LUMBAR SUPPORT (if so equipped for driver’s seat)
To adjust the seat lumbar area, push the front or rear end of the switch 03 .
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)” of your
Owner’s Manual.

OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH

To select the right or left side mirror, move the control
switch 01 right or left.
To adjust the mirror angle, push the control switch 02 01
up, down, right or left. 02
To prevent accidentally moving the mirror, set the
control switch 01 to the middle “neutral” position.

For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

Depress the brake pedal.
• If the brake pedal is not depressed, pushing the
ignition switch once enters the ACC mode.
• If the ignition is pushed a second time, the vehicle
will enter the ON mode.
Move the shift lever to P (PARK).
Push the ignition switch to start the engine.
NOTE: It is important to make sure the NISSAN Intelligent
Key® is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).

TURNING THE ENGINE OFF

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to turn the engine off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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 HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the position 03
01 to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and 01
instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to the
02
position 02 to turn on the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is dark and off when it is
light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you turn the ignition off
and all doors are closed.
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO position 03
then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight
control switch to the OFF, 01 or position 02 .
HIGH BEAM SELECT
Push the headlight control switch forward 04 to
select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull the
headlight control switch back to the original position
to select the low beam. The blue indicator light
04
goes off.
05
Pull and release the headlight control switch 05
to flash the headlight high beams on and off.

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

NOTE: The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the position 06 06
to turn the fog lights on.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the OFF position to
turn the fog lights off.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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 First drive features
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
Move the lever to the following positions to operate
the windshield wipers: 03
MIST 01
01 Mist (MIST) - One sweep operation of the
front wipers. OFF

02 Intermittent (INT) - Move the lever down to INT 02

the INT position and then rotate the control ring
LO 04
03 toward you to increase INT wiper speeds.

04 Low (LO) - Wipers operate at a continuous HI 05

low-speed.
05 High (HI) - Wipers operate at a continuous
high-speed.
06 Washer - Pull the lever toward you to
activate the washer. The wipers will operate
06
several times.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
of your Owner’s Manual.

09
03

10
04
01 02
05 06 07 08

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS (if so equipped)

01 AUTO BUTTON/DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
The auto mode may be used year-round. Press the AUTO button to turn the system on
and the system will automatically control the inside temperature (automatic cooling and/
or dehumidified heating), air flow distribution and fan speed.
Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial to the left for cooler air or right for warmer air.
02 DUAL BUTTON/PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Press the DUAL button to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off. This
will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independently from the driver’s
side by turning the passenger’s side temperature control dial.
Turn the passenger’s side temperature control dial left for cooler air or right for warmer air.

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 03 DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Press the defroster control button to turn the system on. The A/C automatically turns on
when the defroster mode is selected. This feature removes humidity from the air.
Turn the temperature control dial 01 to set the desired temperature.
To defrost the front and side windows, set the temperature control 01 and fan speed
control 06 to their maximum settings.
04 REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR (if so equipped) DEFROSTER SWITCH
Press the rear window defroster switch to turn the system on or off.
This function automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
05 ON•OFF BUTTON
Press the button to turn the system on or off.
06 FAN SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS
Press the left button to decrease fan speed or the right button to increase fan speed.
07 MODE BUTTON
Press the MODE button to cycle through the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
08 A/C BUTTON
Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioner system on or off. This system helps cool
and dehumidify the air inside the cabin and defog the windows.
09 FRESH AIR INTAKE BUTTON
Press the fresh air intake button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment.
The indicator light on the button will illuminate.
10 AIR RECIRCULATION BUTTON
Press the air recirculation button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on. This system is used to avoid certain outside
odors and helps to adjust the inside vehicle temperature more effectively.
The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front
defrosting mode or the front defrosting and foot vent mode .

For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.

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 First drive features

01 02

06

05 04

03

FM/AM/SiriusXM* SATELLITE RADIO WITH CD PLAYER

(if so equipped)
Your audio system is capable of streaming and controlling Pandora® Audio** through a
compatible mobile phone and your USB input jack.
01 VOLUME CONTROL DIAL/POWER BUTTON
To increase or decrease the volume, turn the vol control dial right or left.
To turn the system on or off, press the PWR button.
02 TUNE/SCROLL DIAL
To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/SCROLL dial left or right.
03 SEEK BUTTONS
To tune and stop at the next or previous broadcast station, press the seek buttons or .
For SiriusXM Satellite Radio, to switch to the first channel of the previous or next category,
press the seek buttons or .
To change tracks on a CD, press the seek buttons or .
To fast forward or rewind a track on a CD, press and hold the seek buttons or .
04 STATION MEMORY KEYS
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band, six for the AM band and eighteen for SiriusXM
Satellite Radio.
To store a station in a preset, you must first select a radio band by pressing the FM•AM
button 05 or button 06 , then tune to the desired AM, FM or SiriusXM
Satellite Radio station.
Now select and hold the desired station memory key (1-6) 04 until the preset number is
updated on the display and a beep is heard. Programming is now complete.
To retrieve a previously set station, select the radio band where the preset was stored
then select the corresponding station memory key (1-6).
*SiriusXM Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with optional SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription service.
**Pandora® Audio requires a compatible mobile phone with the Pandora application installed.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.

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 USB/iPod® INTERFACE (if so equipped)
The USB input jack 01 is located on the center
console beneath the heater and air conditioner
controls inside the storage box.
When a compatible USB memory device or iPod®
is plugged into the USB jack, compatible audio and 01
video files stored on the device can be played through
the vehicle’s audio system and front display.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.

CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)

The cruise control system enables you to set a constant
cruising speed once the vehicle has reached 25 mph.
The system will automatically maintain the set speed 04
until you tap the brake pedal, accelerate, cancel or
03
turn the system off.
02
To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF
01
switch 01 . The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument panel will illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the
desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch 02
and release. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch 03 . When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, release the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch 02 . Release
the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
To cancel the preset speed, tap the brake pedal or push the CANCEL switch 04 .
To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch 01 . Both the CRUISE indicator light
and SET indicator light in the instrument panel will turn off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.

FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release lever 01
located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
01
The fuel-filler door is located on the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display 01 displays such items as:
Vehicle settings
Trip computer information
Drive system warnings and settings (if so equipped)
Audio information 01
Navigation turn by turn
Cruise control system information
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation information
Indicators and warnings
Tire pressure information

USING THE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

The vehicle information display can be changed using the
button 02 and the ENTER buttons 03 located on
03
the steering wheel.
Press 02 to change the display mode 02 04
Press 03 to navigate through the mode’s menu
Press ENTER 03 to change or select an item
Press 04 to go back to the previous menu

STARTUP DISPLAY
When the ignition is in the ACC or ON position, the vehicle information display will support four of
the following modes:
Active system status (if so equipped)
Trip computer
Tire pressure information
Fuel economy
Warnings (if there are any)

RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER

1. Press the button 02 until you reach the trip
computer mode 05 .
2. Press the button again for more than 1.5
seconds to reset the trip computer.
05
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the information
displayed in the vehicle information display:
Main Menu Selection Vehicle Settings
Body Color Language
Maintenance Unit
Alarms Welcome Effects
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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 BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
A cellular telephone should not be used while driving
so full attention may be given to vehicle operation*. Bluetooth® Controls

SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS

The “Help” command can be used to hear a list of
available commands at any time.
Reduce backround noise as much as possible by
closing windows and pointing HVAC vents away from
the ceiling.
Say commands after the tone, or press the
button to say a command at any time.
Speak naturally without long pauses and without
raising your voice.
When speaking Phonebook names, please be aware
some phones require the last name to be spoken
before the first name. For example, “Michael Smith”
may be spoken as “Smith Michael”. Microphone

To cancel a voice recognition session, simply wait

5 seconds, say “Cancel” or “Quit,” or press and hold
the button for 5 seconds.
To increase or decrease the volume of the voice prompts, push the volume control
switches + or - on the steering wheel or turn the control dial on the audio system while
the audio system is responding.
If the Voice Recognition system does not recognize your voice commands, train the system
using the Voice Adaptation Mode. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
For more detailed information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone Owner’s Manual and visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving..

**Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.

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CONNECTING PROCEDURE WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (Type A) (if so equipped)
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
2. After the command, say “Add Phone”.
3. The system will confirm your command. After the tone, say “Connect Phone”, and then follow
the voice prompts to complete pairing from your handset.
• The connecting procedure varies according to each phone. See the phone’s Owner’s
Manual for details and also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.

CONNECTING PROCEDURE WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (Type B) (if so equipped)

NOTE: The vehicle must be stationary when connecting the phone.
1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel. Setting
2. Use the TUNE/SCROLL dial to select “Bluetooth” Bluetooth
and then press the ENTER button. Bass
Treble
Balance L R

Fade R F

3. Use the TUNE/SCROLL dial to select “Add Phone Setting Bluetooth LHA2257
or Device” and then press the ENTER button. Bluetooth ON
4. When a message with a PIN appears on the screen, Add phone or Device
operate the Bluetooth® phone to enter the PIN. Delete Phone or Device
Replace phone
• The connecting procedure varies according to
Select phone or Device
each phone.
See the phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.

Bluetooth® System without Navigation* (Type B) (if so equipped)

PHONEBOOK SETUP
Depending on your cell phone, the system may automatically download your cell phone’s entire
phonebook to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system.
If the phonebook does not download automatically, follow this procedure to manually
download entries:
1. Using the Menu button and “Settings” key, change the Phonebook Download setting
to Off.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
3. After the tone, say “Phonebook”.
4. After the next tone, say “Transfer Entry”. The system acknowledges 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 to the vehicle.

*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.

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 MAKING A CALL FROM PHONEBOOK
1. Press the button.
2. After the tone, say “Call <NAME>” where <NAME> is the name of a contact stored in
your phonebook.
3. The system will confirm the name. If correct, say “Dial.” Otherwise, say “Correction.”
• Please note that some phones require the name to be spoken in a
<last name, first name> format.

MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER

1. Press the button.
2. After the tone, say “Call”.
3. The system will confirm the command. After the tone say “Phone Number”.
4. The system will prompt you to speak the phone number. Say the 10-digit phone number.
5. The system will confirm the phone number. If correct, say “Dial.” Otherwise say “Correction”.
• For vehicles without the 5” color display, you can simply say “Call <xxx-xxx-xxxx>”
and jump to step 5.
Phone
RECEIVING/ENDING A CALL
When you receive a phone call, a ring tone sounds
through the audio system.
To accept a call, press the button. ###-###-####
Answer call Reject call
To reject a call, press the button.
Phone
To hang up the phone at the end of a call or to
disconnect during call placement, press the button.

###-###-####
Answer call Reject call

Bluetooth® System with Navigation** (if so equipped)

Send predefined or custom text messages* through your vehicle’s Bluetooth® system.
Receive texts through your vehicle’s Bluetooth® system that can be read to you.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio allows you to use a compatible Bluetooth® phone to play
audio files on your device. Your compatible cellular
phone can be connected to the vehicle’s audio
system allowing audio files to play through the
vehicle’s speakers.

CONNECTING PROCEDURE
01
1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.
2. Select the “Settings” key 01 .
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of text messaging. Check local regulations before using this feature.
**Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
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3. Select the “Phone & Bluetooth” key 02 .

02

4. Select the “Connect New Device” key 03 .

5. Initiate the connecting process from the handset. 03

The system will display the message:
“Is PIN XXXXXX displayed on your Bluetooth device?”
If the PIN is displayed on your Bluetooth device,
select “Yes” to complete the connecting process.

VEHICLE PHONEBOOK
To access the vehicle phonebook:
1. Press the button on the instrument panel.
2. Select the “Phonebook” key 04 . 04

3. Choose the desired entry from the displayed list.

MAKING A CALL
05
1. Press the button on the instrument panel. The
“Phone” screen 05 will appear on the display.
2. Select one of the following options to make a call:
“Phonebook”: Select the name from an entry stored
in the vehicle phonebook.
“Call Lists”: Select the name from the incoming, outgoing or missed call history.
“Redial”: Dial the last outgoing call from the vehicle.
: Input the phone number manually using the keypad displayed on the screen.

RECEIVING A CALL
To accept the incoming call, either:
• Press the button on the steering wheel, or
• Select the green icon on the screen.
To reject the incoming call, either:
• Press the button on the steering wheel, or
• Select the red icon on the screen.

For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual or visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.

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07
04 05
08

09
11 10

NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped)

Your Navigation System can calculate a route from the current location to a preferred destination.
The real-time map display and turn-by-turn voice guidance will lead you along the route.
The Navigation System will continually update your vehicle’s position. If you have deviated from
the original route, it will recalculate the route from your current location.
Your Navigation System, along with POIs powered by Google™* (if so equipped), allows you to
enter a destination using Google search results.
Using Google™ Send-to-Car* (if so equipped) you can send a destination from Google Maps
to your vehicle’s Navigation System.
01 VOL control dial – Rotate clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease
the volume.
02 Voice key – Select to repeat the voice guidance while a route is active. Select and hold to
switch the voice guidance on and off.
03 Options key – Select to access features such as “Show Destination Information”,
“Store Current Position”, “Show Position/GPS Information” and “Map Setup”.
04 - Zoom in key – Select to zoom the map in.
05 - Zoom out key – Select to zoom the map out.
TUNE/SCROLL dial / ENTER/AUDIO button – Turn to scroll through the items in a list.
06
Press to select a menu item.
07 BACK button – Press to return to the previous screen.
08 MAP button – Press to display the current location map screen.
09 NAV button – Press to access the functions of the Navigation System.
10 MENU button – Press to access the system settings key.
11 button – Press to change the display brightness between day and night modes.
While the mode is being displayed, the brightness can be adjusted using the TUNE/
SCROLL dial. Press and hold to turn the display off. Press again to turn the display on.
*An account must first be registered from the Info Services settings screen and a compatible Bluetooth® Hands-free phone and
subscription service is required. Please visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for compatible phone information.

For more information, refer to your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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HOMELINK®

HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)

The HomeLink® system can learn and consolidate the functions of up to three different
hand-held transmitters, operating items such as garage doors, property gates, outdoor
and indoor lights or alarm systems.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual, the HomeLink®
website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

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 This Quick Reference Guide is intended to provide an overview of some of the unique features of your new vehicle. See your
Owner’s Manual, which contains important safety warnings and information about the operation and maintenance of your vehicle,
for complete details. Nissan North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes, at any time, without prior notice, in prices,
colors, materials, equipment, specifications, and models and to discontinue models or equipment. Due to continuous product
development and other pre- and post-production factors, actual vehicle, materials and specifications may vary. Some vehicles are
shown with optional equipment. See the actual vehicle for complete accuracy. Specifications, options and accessories may differ
in Hawaii, U.S. territories and other countries. For additional information on availability, options or accessories, see your NISSAN
dealer or contact Nissan North America, Inc.

To view detailed instructional videos,

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