Nissan NV Passenger Van (2018 year). Manual

The VDC indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off after
about 2 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. If the light stays on or comes on
along with the

indicator light while

you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.

Key reminder chime

A chime sounds if the driver’s door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch. Remove the key and take it with you
when leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.

Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.

Parking brake reminder chime

A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is driven.

Your vehicle may have one of the following
security systems:

∙ Vehicle security system

∙ NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

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SECURITY SYSTEMS (if so equipped)

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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detec-
tion type system that activates when a ve-
hicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.

The system helps deter vehicle theft but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the ignition, and
always lock the vehicle when unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.

Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection
features.

How to arm the vehicle security
system

1. Close all windows. (The system can be

armed even if the windows are open.)

2. Remove the key from the ignition

switch.

3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The

doors can be locked with the key,
power door lock switch (if the door is
opened, locked and then closed), or
with the key fob.

Key fob operation:

∙ Press the

button on the key

fob. All doors lock. The hazard lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once
to indicate all doors are locked.

∙ When the

button is pressed

with all doors locked, the hazard
lights flash twice and the horn beeps
once as a reminder that the doors
are already locked.

The horn may or may not beep. For
additional information, refer to “Silenc-
ing the horn beep feature” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.

4. Confirm that the

indicator light

comes on. The

light stays on for

about 30 seconds. The vehicle security
system is now pre-armed. After about
30 seconds the vehicle security system
automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The

light begins to flash

once every 3 seconds. If, during the 30-
second pre-arm time period, the door
is unlocked by the key or the key fob, or
the ignition switch is placed to ACC or
ON, the system will not arm.

∙ If the key is turned slowly when lock-

ing the door, the system may not arm.
Furthermore, if the key is turned be-
yond the vertical position toward the
unlock position to remove the key,
the system may be disarmed when
the key is removed. If the indicator
light fails to glow for a period of time,
unlock the door once and lock it
again.

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∙ Even when the driver and/or passen-

gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors closed and locked
with the ignition switch in the OFF po-
sition.

Vehicle security system activation

The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:

∙ The headlights blink and the horn

sounds intermittently.

∙ The alarm automatically turns off after

a period of time. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again. The alarm can be shut off by
unlocking the driver’s door with the key
or by pressing the

button on the

key fob.

The alarm is activated by:

∙ opening a door without using the key or

key fob (even if the door is unlocked by
using the inside lock knob or the power
door lock switch).

How to stop an activated alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking the driv-
er’s door with the key or by pressing
the

button on the key fob.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.

If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the

device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.

Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

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

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

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Security indicator light

This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the LOCK position with the key
removed from the ignition switch.

This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.

If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, the light will remain on
while the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System as
soon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

SWITCH OPERATION

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the windshield
with the defroster before you wash the
windshield.

CAUTION

∙ Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

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∙ Do not operate the washer if the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.

∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid

reservoir

with

windshield-washer

fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some

methyl

alcohol

based

windshield-washer

fluid

concen-

trates may permanently stain the
grille

spilled

while

filling

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-

centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.

Rotate the end of the lever to operate the
wiper at the following speed:

䊊

Intermittent (INT) — intermittent op-
eration can be adjusted by turning the
knob toward

䊊

(Slower) or

䊊

(Faster).

䊊

Low (LO) — continuous low speed op-
eration

䊊

High (HI) — continuous high speed op-
eration

Rotate the lever the opposite direction

䊊

to have one sweep operation (MIST) of the
wiper.

Press the button on the end of the lever

䊊

to operate the washer. The wiper will also
operate several times.

To defrost the rear window glass, place the
ignition switch in the ON position and push
the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear

window

defroster

indicator

light

comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.

To defrost the outside mirrors (if so
equipped), start the engine and push the
outside mirror defroster switch on. The
outside mirror defroster indicator light on
the switch comes on. Push the switch
again to turn the defroster off.

The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH

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CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

Lighting

䊊

Rotate the switch to the

position,

and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.

䊊

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.

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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

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Headlight beam select

䊊

To select the high beam function, en-
gage the low beams, and push the le-
ver forward until it latches. The high
beam

lights

come

and

the

blue

indicator light illuminates.

䊊

Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam. For additional information, refer
to “Headlight control switch” in this sec-
tion.

䊊

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.
The low beams need not be on for this
to function.

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

position

∙ Interior lights, when left in the ON posi-

tion

After the headlights automatically turn off
with the headlight switch in the
or

position, the headlights will illumi-

nate again if the headlight switch is moved
to the OFF position and then turned to

the

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 position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM

The headlights automatically illuminate at
a reduced intensity when the engine is
started with the parking brake released.
The DRL system operates with the head-
light switch in the OFF position. 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 head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.

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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL

The instrument brightness control oper-
ates when the headlight control switch is in

the

position.

Turn the knob

䊊

to adjust the brightness

of the instrument panel lights.

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Turn signal

䊊

Move the lever up or down until it
latches to signal the turning direction.
When the turn is completed, the turn
signal cancels automatically.

Lane change signal

䊊

To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where the in-
dicator light begins to flash, but the
lever does not latch.

Hold the lever until the lane change is com-
pleted.

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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(if so equipped)

To turn the front fog lights on, turn the
headlight switch to the

position, then

push the fog light switch

䊊

To turn them off, push the fog light switch

䊊

again.

The fog lights will turn off if the headlights
are turned off.

To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.

WARNING

Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
body parts that contact the seat. Use of
the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.

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LIC3762

HORN

HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
(if so equipped)

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CAUTION

∙ The battery could run down if the seat

heater is operated while the engine is
not running.

∙ Do not use the seat heater for ex-

tended periods or when no one is us-
ing the seat.

∙ Do not put anything on the seat which

insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.

∙ Do not place anything hard or heavy

on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in dam-
age to the heater.

∙ Any liquid spilled on the heated seat

should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.

∙ When cleaning the seat, never use

gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any
similar materials.

∙ If any malfunctions are found or the

heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters.

1. Start the engine.

2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch,

as desired. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.

The heater is controlled by a thermo-
stat, automatically turning the heater
on and off. The indicator light will re-
main on as long as the switch is on.

3. When the seat is warmed or before you

leave the vehicle, be sure to push the
switch to turn it off.

The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.

If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.

To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The

indicator will come

on.

LIC1548

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

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Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.

To use the outlets for devices that require
120v power, place the ignition switch in the
ON position and push the power inverter
switch.

The 400W or 150W on the switch will illumi-
nate according to the mode selected. Only
the 150W is available when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position and the
vehicle is being driven. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “120v outlets” in this section
regarding using devices that require the
power inverter switch activated.

CAUTION

∙ Use power outlets with the engine

running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.

∙ Do not attempt to use this while

driving.

∙ Do not use double adapters or more

than one electrical accessory. Doing
so could significantly drain the bat-
tery of your vehicle.

LIC2075

POWER INVERTER SWITCH
(if so equipped)

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WARNING

The RSS is a convenience but it is not a
substitute for proper backing. Always
turn and check that it is safe to do so
before backing up. Always back up
slowly.

The RSS is active when the ignition switch
is placed to the ON position and the shift
lever is in R (Reverse).

When sensors detect obstacles within 5.9 ft
(1.8 m) of the rear bumper, a beeping tone is
emitted.

The RSS can be disabled by pushing the
OFF switch. When the system is disabled,
the indicator light on the switch will illumi-
nate. Push the switch again to enable the
system. The indicator light will go off.

The system will automatically reset the
next time the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.

For additional information, refer to “Rear
Sonar System (RSS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

WARNING

∙ The front sonar system is a conve-

nience but it is not a substitute for
proper driving.

∙ The rear sonar system is a conve-

nience but it is not a substitute for
proper backing. Always turn and
check that it is safe to do so before
backing up. Always back up slowly.

The front sonar system is active when the
ignition switch is in the ON position and the
shift lever is in a forward gear position.

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LIC1182

REAR SONAR SYSTEM (RSS) OFF
SWITCH (if so equipped)

FRONT AND REAR SONAR SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)

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A beeping tone is emitted when the sen-
sors detect obstacles within 3 ft (1.0 m) of
the front bumper.

The rear sonar system is active when the
ignition switch is in the ON position and the
shift lever is in R (Reverse). A beeping tone is
emitted when the sensors detect ob-
stacles within 5.9 ft (1.8 m) of the rear bum-
per.

The front and rear sonar system can be
disabled by pushing the OFF switch. When
the system is disabled, the indicator light
on the switch will illuminate. Push the
switch again to enable the system. The in-
dicator light will go off.

The system will automatically reset the
next time the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.

For additional information, refer to “Front
and rear sonar system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Tow mode should be used when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driv-
ing the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause

any

damage.

However,

fuel

economy

may

reduced

and

the

transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.

Push the tow mode switch to activate tow
mode. The TOW indicator will come on
when tow mode is selected. Push the tow
mode switch again to turn the tow mode
off.

Tow mode is automatically canceled when
the key is turned off.

For additional information, refer to “Tow
mode” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual.

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TOW MODE SWITCH (if so equipped)

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12V OUTLET(s)

The power outlets are for powering electri-
cal accessories such as cellular tele-
phones. They are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A)
maximum.

Open the cap to use a power outlet.

The power outlets on the instrument panel
and the 3rd row (if so equipped) are pow-
ered only when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.

The power outlet inside the console (if so
equipped) is powered directly by the vehi-
cle’s battery.

CAUTION

∙ The outlet and plug may be hot during

or immediately after use.

∙ Only certain power outlets are de-

signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.

12v Instrument Panel

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12v 3rd Row (if so equipped)

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12v Center console (if so equipped)

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∙ Do not use with accessories that ex-

ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.

∙ Do not use double adapters or more

than one electrical accessory.

∙ Use power outlets with the engine

running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.

∙ Avoid using power outlets when the

air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster is on.

∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a

plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.

∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If

good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.

∙ When not in use, be sure to close the

cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.

120V OUTLETS (if so equipped)

120v Center console (if so equipped)

LIC2078

120v Rear luggage area (if so equipped)

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Before Drive (idling) (Park)

When shifting out of Park

When shifting back to

(idling) (Park)

Switch Reset

Options

What is plugged IN

Indicator

Inverter

Status

Indicator

Inverter

Status

Indicator

Inverter

Status

Indicator

Inverter

Status

Nothing plugged but switch is

150 and 400

150

150 and 400

NOT

NECESSARY

NOT

NECESSARY

Device<150W

150 and 400

150

150 and 400

NOT

NECESSARY

NOT

NECESSARY

150W>device<400W

150 and 400

OFF

150 and 400

Device>400W

150 and 400

OFF

OFF**

** OFF means that the inverter system cannot be reset until a device that is within the specified range of operation is plugged in. Therefore, the switch indicators
and inverter would remain off. There may be a very short period of time where the switch indicators are on, but once the inverter reaches its peak saturation point
(temp and power level), it will shut off both the inverter and the switch indicators.

CAUTION

∙ The outlet and plug may be hot during

or immediately after use.

∙ Use power outlets with the engine

running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.

∙ Do not use double adaptors or more

than one electrical accessory.

∙ Avoid using power outlets when the

air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster is on.

∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a

plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.

∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If

good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.

∙ When not in use, be sure to close the

cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.

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