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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

shield wiper is operated continuously).

Warning check

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

When the ignition switch is pushed to the “OFF”

position, the lights will turn off automatically.

SIC4414

SIC3782

Example for Left-Hand Drive model

SKIP:

SIC3784B

Push the

switch

to move to the current

fuel consumption display.

CAUTION:

Push the

switch

to select other menu.

Do not place any objects on top of the sensor

. The sensor senses the brightness level

and controls the Intelligent Auto Headlight

function. If the sensor is covered, it reacts as

if it is dark, and the headlights will illuminate.

DETAIL:

This item is available only when a warning is

displayed.

Select this menu to see the details of warnings.

Automatic headlights off delay (if equipped):

You can keep the headlights on for up to 180

seconds after you push the ignition switch to

OFF and open any door then close all the doors.

For model with lower display (model with dual

display) or center display (model with single

display), you can adjust the period of the

automatic headlights off delay from 0 seconds

(OFF) to 180 seconds. The factory default

setting is 45 seconds.

SIC3783

Example for Right-Hand Drive model

NISSAN recommends that you consult the local

regulations concerning the use of lights.

AUTO position (if equipped)

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position

and the headlight switch is in the “AUTO”

position, the headlights, front clearance lights,

instrument panel lights, rear combination lights

and other lights turn on automatically depend-

ing on the brightness of the surroundings.

For automatic headlights off delay setting, see

NissanConnect Owner’s Manual.

The headlights will turn on automatically at

twilight or in rainy weather (when the wind-

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the neutral position

— When there is a sudden, continuous

change in brightness.

— When driving on a road that passes

over rolling hills, or a road that has

level differences.

position

To flash the headlights, pull the lever towards

the rearmost position . The headlights can be

flashed even when the headlights are not on.

The

position turns on the front clearance,

instrument panel, tail and license plate lights.

position

High beam assist (if equipped)

The high beam assist system will operate when

the vehicle is driven at approximately 40 km/h

(25 MPH) and above.

If an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle

appears in front of your vehicle when the

headlight high beam is on, the headlight will

be switched to the low beam automatically.

The

position turns on the headlights in

— When driving on a road with many

addition to the other lights.

curves.

— When a sign or mirror-like surface is

reflecting intense light towards the

front of the vehicle.

Headlight beam

— When the container, etc. being towed

a leading vehicle is reflecting

intense light.

Precautions on high beam assist:

— When a headlight on your vehicle is

damaged or dirty.

WARNING:

— When the vehicle is leaning at an

angle due to a punctured tire, being

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 ve-

hicle.

— The movement and direction of the

oncoming vehicle and the leading

vehicle.

The high beam assist system is a con-

venience but it is not a substitute for safe

driving operation. The driver should re-

main alert at all times, ensure safe driving

practices and switch the high beam and

low beam manually when necessary.

The high beam or low beam may not

switch automatically under the following

conditions. Switch the high beam and low

beam manually.

— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,

wind, etc.).

— When only one light on the oncoming

vehicle or the leading vehicle is illu-

minated.

— When a light source similar to a head-

light or tail light is in the vicinity of

the vehicle.

— When the headlights of the oncoming

vehicle or the leading vehicle are

turned off, when the color of the light

is affected due to foreign materials

on the lights, or when the light beam

is out of position.

— When the oncoming vehicle or the

leading vehicle is

vehicle.

a two-wheeled

SIC3785

— Road conditions (incline, curve, the

To turn on the high beam, push the lever

towards the front position

To turn off the high beam, return the lever to

road surface, etc.).

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— The number of passengers and the

amount of luggage.

If the parking brake is applied before the engine

is started, the daytime running lights do not

illuminate. The daytime running lights illumi-

nate once the parking brake is released. The

daytime running lights will remain on until the

ignition switch is placed in the “OFF” position.

Ambient image sensor maintenance:

High beam assist operations:

Except for Mexico:

Even if the headlight switch is in the “OFF”

position, the daytime running lights will come

on after starting the engine. When the head-

light switch is turned to the

position, the daytime running lights will turn off.

WAC0150X

The daytime running lights will also illuminate

for a period of time when the doors are locked

or unlocked. The lights will turn off when the

doors are locked or unlocked again or the

ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position.

The ambient image sensor for the high beam

assist system is located as shown. To keep the

proper operation of the high beam assist

system and prevent a system malfunction, be

sure to observe the following:

WAC0149X

To activate the high beam assist system, turn

the headlight switch to the “AUTO” position

WARNING:

and push the lever forward

(high beam

Always keep the windshield clean.

position). The high beam assist indicator light

in the meter will illuminate while the headlights

are turned on.

When the daytime running light system is

active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It

is necessary at dusk to turn on your head-

lights. Failure to do so could cause an

accident injuring yourself and others.

Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-

ent 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 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 by a NISSAN

dealer.

If the ambient image sensor is damaged due to

When the vehicle speed lowers to less than

approximately 25 km/h (16 MPH), the headlight

remains the low beam.

an accident, contact a NISSAN dealer.

Daytime running light system

For Mexico:

To turn off the high beam assist system, turn

the headlight switch to the

position or

The daytime running lights automatically illu-

minate when the engine is started with the

parking brake released. The daytime running

lights operate with the headlight switch in the

select the low beam position by placing the

lever in the neutral position.

“OFF” position or in the

headlight switch to the

position. Turn the

position for full

illumination when driving at night.

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switch accordingly. The higher the number,

designated on the switch, the lower the head-

light axis.

switch has been pushed to the “OFF” position.

When the headlight switch remains in either

HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL (if

equipped)

the

position after the lights

Automatic control type

For the vehicle equipped with the automatic

leveling system, the headlight axis is controlled

automatically.

automatically turn off, the lights will turn on

when the ignition switch is pushed to the “ON”

position and the engine is started.

For the Middle East:

Select the switch position by referring to the

following samples.

Weight

CAUTION:

Num-

ber of

second

row

Num-

ber of

third

row

Manual control type

of load

in the

lug-

Num-

ber of

front

seat

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is

not running for extended periods of time to

prevent the battery from being discharged.

Switch

posi-

tion

gage

com-

part-

ment

seat

occu-

pants

occu-

pants

occu-

pants

HEADLIGHT CLEANER (if equipped)

The headlight cleaner operates when the

headlight is on and the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position.

Pull the windshield washer switch toward you.

The headlight cleaner operates with the wind-

shield washer operation. This operation acti-

vates once each time either the ignition switch

or the headlight switch is turned off and on.

Driver

only

No load

SIC2275

Full

The headlight aiming control operates when

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and

the headlight is on to allow the headlight axis

to be adjusted according to the driving condi-

tion.

When driving with no heavy load/luggage or

driving on a flat road, select the normal position

“0”.

If the number of occupants and load/luggage

in the vehicle changes, the headlight axis may

become higher than normal.

If the vehicle is traveling on a hilly road, the

headlights may directly shine on the rearview

and outside mirrors of a vehicle ahead or the

windshield of an oncoming vehicle, which may

obscure other drivers’ vision.

load

CAUTION:

Full

Driver

only

load

Do not operate the headlight cleaner if the

window washer fluid reservoir is empty.

BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM

The light reminder chime will sound if the

driver’s door is opened while the headlight

switch is in either the

position,

and the ignition switch in the “ACC”, “OFF” or

“LOCK” position.

Be sure to turn the headlight switch to the

“OFF” or “AUTO” position when you leave the

vehicle.

When the headlight switch is in either the

position while the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position, the lights will automatically

turn off after a period of time when the ignition

To adjust to the proper aiming height, turn the

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