Nissan 2009 Automobile User Manual


 
AWD LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
Each time you push the lower part of the AWD LOCK switch, the
AWD mode will switch as follows: AUTO LOCK AUTO.
Select AUTO or LOCK mode, depending on the driving conditions.
LOCK MODE:
For driving on rough roads.
Push the lower part of the AWD LOCK switch when the vehicle is stopped or driving
less than 6 MPH (10 km/h). The AWD LOCK indicator light in the instrument panel
will illuminate.
LOCK mode willchange to AUTO modeautomatically when the vehicle speedis over
approximately 6 MPH (10 km/h).
LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
AUTO MODE:
For driving on paved or slippery roads.
Push the lower part of the switch. The AWD LOCK indicator light will go off.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving situations,
the system willcontrol braking and engine outputto help keep thevehicle
on its steered path. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are
trying to free a vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch to deactivate
the VDC system. The
light will illuminate inthe instrument panel
gauge area.
Pushthe Vehicle DynamicControl (VDC) OFF switch again to activatethe VDC system.
The
light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
The VDC system is active while the vehicle is running, until the switch is pressed to turn
it off.
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
Under some conditions, depending on the type of occupant or object
detected in the front passenger seat by the occupant classification
sensor, the front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn
OFF. When the front passenger air bag is OFF, the front passenger
air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
When the system detects that the front passenger’s seat is
occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual,
the
will illuminate to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will
not inflate in a crash.
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