HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting
1 Rotate the switch to the position,
and the front parking, tail, license plate, and instrument panel lights will come on.
2 Rotate the switch to the position, and the headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on.
CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Type A (if so equipped)
Type B (if so equipped)
Autolight system The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automati- cally. The autolight system can: • Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights automatically when it is dark.
• Turn off all the lights when it is light. • Keep all the lights on for a period of time
after you place the ignition switch in the OFF position and all doors are closed.
To turn on the autolight system: 1.
For USA: Turn the headlight switch to the
AUTO position O1 .
For CAN: Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO O1 or position.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 3. The autolight system automatically
turns the headlights on and off. Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and a door is opened and left open, the headlights remain on for a period of time. If another door is opened while the headlights are on, then the timer is reset. To turn the autolight system off:
For USA: Turn the switch to the OFF, , or position.
For CAN: Turn the switch to the position. The headlights will turn on automatically at twilight (if so equipped) or in rainy weather (when the windshield wiper is operated continuously). If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position and one of the doors is opened and this condition is continued, the head- lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Type C (if so equipped)
Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor O1
located in the top side of the instrument panel. The au- tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the switch in the ON position, your vehicle's battery could become discharged.
Headlight beam select
1 To select the high beam function, en-
gage the headlights, and push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates. For addi- tional information, see “Headlight con- trol switch” (P. 2-38).
2 Pull the lever back to return to the low beam.
3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off; the headlights need not be on for this function.
High Beam Assist (if so equipped) The High Beam Assist system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap- proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap- pears in front of your vehicle when the headlight high beam is on, the headlight will be switched to the low beam automatically.
WARNING •
The High Beam Assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute for safe driving operation. The driver should remain alert at all times, en- sure safe driving practices and switch the high beams and low beam manually when necessary.
The high beam or low beam may not switch automatically under the fol- lowing conditions. Switch the high beam and low beam manually. –
During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.). –
When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the vi- cinity of the vehicle.
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When the headlights of the on- coming vehicle or the leading ve- hicle are turned off, when the color of the light is affected due to for- eign materials on the lights, or when the light beam is out of position.
When there is a sudden, continu- ous change in brightness.
When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills or a road that has level differences.
When driving on a road with many curves.
When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards the front of the vehicle.
When the container, etc., being towed by a leading vehicle is re- flecting intense light.
When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, be- ing towed, etc.
The timing of switching the low beam and high beam may change under the following situations: –
The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle.
–The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the leading vehicle.
–When only one light on the on- coming vehicle or the leading ve- hicle is illuminated.
–When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle.
–Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
–The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.
High Beam Assist operation To activate the High Beam Assist system, turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po- sition O1 and push the lever forward O2 (high beam position). The High Beam Assist indicator light in the meter will illuminate while the headlights are turned on. If the High Beam Assist indicator light does not illuminate in the above condition, it may indicate that the system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than approximately 16 mph (25 km/h), the head- light uses the low beam. To turn off the High Beam Assist system, turn the headlight switch to the posi- tion or select the low beam position by placing the lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance The ambient image sensor O1 for the High Beam Assist system is located in front of the inside mirror. To maintain the proper operation of the high beam assist system and prevent a system malfunction, be sure to observe the following: • Always keep the windshield clean. • Do not attach a sticker (including transparent material) or install an accessory near the ambient image sensor.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor. Do not touch the sensor lens that is located on the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged due to an accident, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system The battery saver system automatically turns off the following lights after a period of time when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and the doors are closed: • Headlights, when the headlight switch is in the or position • Interior lights, when left in the ON position (if so equipped) After the headlights automatically turn off with the headlight switch in the or position, the headlights will illuminate again if the headlight switch is moved to the OFF position and then turned to the or position.
CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature automatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the headlight switch to the OFF posi- tion when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) SYSTEM (Type A) (if so equipped) The DRL system automatically illuminates when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The DRL system operates with the headlight switch in the OFF posi- tion or in the position, or in AUTO position when there is bright ambient light. Turn the headlight switch to the posi- tion for full illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the DRL system does not illuminate. The DRL system illuminates when the parking brake is released. The DRL system will remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
WARNING When the DRL system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) SYSTEM (Type B) (if so equipped) The LED DRL automatically illuminate at 100% intensity when the engine is started and the parking brake released. The LED DRL operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position, or in AUTO position when there is bright am- bient light. When you turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumina- tion, the LED lights switch from LED DRL to the park function. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi- nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the parking brake is released. The LED DRL will remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight switch on for interior controls and switches to illuminate, as those remain off while the switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING When the LED DRL system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Press the “+” button to increase the bright- ness of instrument panel lights. Press the “-” button to decrease the bright- ness of instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal
1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
2 Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane change is complete.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the position. To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUTO position (if so equipped), the headlights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the position. To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch to the OFF position.
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The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to oper- ate. The fog lights automatically turn off when the high beam headlights are selected.
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