Nissan Sentra 1997 Owner's Manual

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle and vehicle
maintenance schedules.

Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, he will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to him.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these five important driving rules to help ensure a safe

and complete trip for you and your passengers!

● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too

fast for conditions.

● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint
systems.

● ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of
vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety
information.

© 1996 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced
or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

This Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and operating in­structions for all systems, features and optional equipment that
might appear in any model of this vehicle built for any destina­tion in North America, including the continental United States,
Canada and Hawaii. Therefore, you may very well find informa­tion in this manual that does not apply to your vehicle.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect

its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor­mance problems resulting from modifications may not be
covered under NISSAN warranties.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are
those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to
change specifications or design without notice and without obligation.

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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

Your new Nissan is the result of our dedication to
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economi­cal transportation. Your vehicle is the product of
a successful worldwide company that manufac­tures cars and trucks in over 17 countries and
distributes them in 170 nations.

Nissan vehicles are designed and manufactured
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and Nissan affiliates world
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth larg­est automaker in the world. In addition to cars and
trucks, Nissan also makes textile machinery, forklift
trucks, marine engines, boats and other products.

Nissan has made a substantial and growing
investment in North America, starting with the
opening of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. in
1960 and continuing with the production of some
cars and trucks at one of the world’s most

modern manufacturing facilities, Nissan Motor
Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A. in Smyrna,
Tennessee, vehicle styling at Nissan Design
International in San Diego, California, and engi­neering at Nissan Research and Development in
Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. and its dealers
employ about 60,000 Americans.

Nissan is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup­pliers and over 170 dealers employ approxi­mately 4,500 people. These include company
employees and the staffs of Nissan dealers all
across Canada. In addition, many Canadians
work for companies that supply Nissan and Nis­san dealers with materials and services ranging
from operation of port facilities and transpor-

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tation services, to the supply of lubricants, parts
and accessories.

Nissan pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the indus­try in improving both performance and fuel effi­ciency through new engine designs and the use
of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.
The company has also developed ways to build
quality into its vehicles at each stage of the
production process, both through extensive use
of automation and — most importantly —
through an awareness that people are the cen­tral element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best
job was being done in producing and delivering
your vehicle. Nissan also takes great care to
ensure that when you take your Nissan to your
dealer for maintenance, the service technician will
perform his work according to the quality stan­dards that have been established by the factory.

Safety has also been built into your Nissan. As
you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
safety systems that will help protect you and your
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
accident. We urge you to use the belts every time
you drive the vehicle.

The Nissan story of growth and achievement
reflects our major goal: to provide you, our
customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality
and craftsmanship — a product that we can be
proud to build and you can be proud to own.

NOTE:
For Canada, some vehicles are not

equipped with a Supplemental Air Bag
System.

Your vehicle may not have a Driver and
Passenger-side Supplemental Air Bag.

For additional information see the ‘‘Pre­driving checks and adjustments’’ sec­tion of this manual.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with
your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist
you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions,
please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart­ment using our toll-free number:

For U.S. mainland customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Hawaii customers

[phone] (Oahu Number)

For Canada customers

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following infor­mation:
— Your name, address, and telephone number
— Vehicle identification number (on dashboard)
— Date of purchase
— Current odometer reading
— Your NISSAN dealer’s name
— Your comments or questions

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at:

For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers

Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Hawaii customers

Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
2880 Kilihau St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

For Canada customers

Nissan Canada Inc.
P.O. Box 1709, Station ‘‘B’’
Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4H6

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
carefully.

APD0649

If you see this symbol, it means ‘‘Do not do
this’’ or ‘‘Do not let this happen.’’

Contents

Instruments and controls

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Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio system
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and interior care
Do-it-yourself operations
Maintenance schedule
Technical and consumer information
Index

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3
4
5
6
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8
9

10

1 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges ................................................1-2

Speedometer and odometer ..................................1-3

Tachometer (if so equipped)..................................1-3

Engine coolant temperature gauge........................1-3

Fuel gauge .............................................................1-4

Warning/indicator lights and chimes......................1-5

Theft warning (if so equipped)...............................1-9

Windshield wiper and washer switch...................1-10

Rear window defogger switch..............................1-11

Headlight and turn signal switch..........................1-12

Daytime running light system (for Canada) .........1-12

Instrument brightness control...............................1-13

Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................1-13

Hazard warning flasher switch.............................1-14

Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray............1-14

Cup holder............................................................1-15

Manual windows...................................................1-16

Power windows (if so equipped)..........................1-16

Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................1-18

Interior light...........................................................1-18

Trunk light (if so equipped)..................................1-19

METERS AND GAUGES

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SPEEDOMETER AND
ODOMETER

TACHOMETER (if so equipped) ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip
odometer to zero by pushing the reset
button.

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (r/min).

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear. Oper­ating the engine in the red zone may
cause serious engine damage.

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The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.

The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.

FUEL GAUGE

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos­sible. If the engine is overheated, con­tinued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See the
‘‘In case of emergency’’ section for the
immediate action required.

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during brak­ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.

The gauge needle remains in approximately
the same position, even after the ignition
key is turned to OFF.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers Empty (E).

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WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND CHIMES

or Brake warning light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Charge warning light

Door ajar warning light
(if so equipped)

Checking bulbs

Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:

, or , , or ,

If equipped, the following lights come on
briefly and then go off:

, or

If any light fails to come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open

Low washer fluid warning light
(for Canada)

Anti-lock brake warning
light (if so equipped)

light

O/D OFF

or

Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission only)

or Malfunction indicator

Engine oil pressure warning light

circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system repaired promptly.

Engine oil pressure warning
light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop
the engine immediately and call a NISSAN
dealer or other authorized repair shop.

The oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. See

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Cruise indicator light
(if so equipped)

Air bag warning light
(if so equipped)

Seat belt warning light

Low fuel warning light
(if so equipped)

‘‘Engine oil’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself opera­tions’’ section.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pres­sure warning light on could cause seri­ous damage to the engine almost im­mediately. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate a problem with the

charging system. Turn the engine off and
check the generator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, or missing, or if the light remains on,
see your NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.

Low fuel warning light
(if so equipped)

This light comes on when the fuel in the tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is con­venient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches E.

There should be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tank when the fuel gauge
reaches E.

Door ajar warning light
(if so equipped)

This light comes on when any of the doors
are not closed securely while the ignition
key is ON.

Seat belt warning light and
chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever
the ignition key is turned to ON, and re­mains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt
is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about seven seconds unless the
driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section for pre­cautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag
warning light
(if so equipped)

When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag system needs servic­ing and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest authorized NISSAN dealer:

1. The supplemental air bag warning light
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does not come on and remain on for 7
seconds and then go off as described
above.

2. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently or remains on.

3. The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supple­mental Restraint System (Supplemental air
bag system) may not function properly. For
additional details see ‘‘Supplemental Re­straint System’’ in the ‘‘Pre-driving checks
and adjustments’’ section.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental air bag system will not
operate in an accident.

Low washer fluid warning
light (for Canada)

This light comes on when the washer fluid is
at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
See the ‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’ section.

or Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.

The light comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and also warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. See ‘‘Brake and
clutch fluid’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself opera­tions’’ section.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by your
NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

● If the level is below the MINIMUM
mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has
been checked at a NISSAN dealer.

● Your brake system may not be work­ing properly if the warning light is
on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-

fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your ve­hicle towed because driving it could
be dangerous.

● Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop­ping distance and braking will re­quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.

or Anti-lock brake

warning light
(if so equipped)

If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate something wrong
with the anti-lock portion of the brake sys­tem. Have the system checked by your
Nissan dealer.

Turn off the engine, and start it again by
slowly turning the ignition key (quickly
doing so may cause the ABS light to stay
on when there is nothing wrong). If the
light stays on, have the system checked
by your NISSAN dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, the

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anti-lock function ceases, but the regular
braking system continues to operate.

If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.

O/D OFF Overdrive off indicator light

(automatic transmission
models only)

This light comes on when the overdrive
switch is pushed to the OFF

position.

Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights

The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal lever switch is activated.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.

High beam indicator light

This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.

Cruise indicator light
(if so equipped)

The light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system.

Key reminder chime

A chime sounds if the driver side 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

A chime sounds when the driver side door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights
are on (ignition switch is turned off).

Turn the headlight control switch off before
you leave the vehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

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

or Malfunction indi-

cator light (MIL)

If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running,

it may indicate a potential emission control
problem.

The malfunction indicator light will come on
in one of two ways:

1. Malfunction indicator light on steady - An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Have the vehicle in­spected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.

2. Malfunction indicator light blinking - An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys­tem. To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:

● do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

●

● avoid steep uphill grades.

● if possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and come on steady. Have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system, which
may affect your warranty coverage.

Some conditions may cause the malfunc­tion indicator light to come on steady or
blink. Examples are as follows:

● vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the
engine to misfire.

● fuel filler cap was left off or improperly
installed, allowing fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere.

If you suspect that you experienced one or
both of the above conditions, drive the ve­hicle to an authorized NISSAN dealer and
have the vehicle inspected. Avoid any un­necessary diagnosis during the service by
informing the dealer of the conditions listed
above that may have occurred.

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THEFT WARNING
(if so equipped)

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The theft warning system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the
vehicle are disturbed.

How to activate the theft warning
system

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close all doors, hood and trunk lid. Lock
all doors by pressing the
multi-remote controller. At this time,
the turn signal lights blink twice, indicat­ing all doors are locked.

button on the

The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.

4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator
light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
The SECURITY light stays on for about
30 seconds and then begins to flash
once every three seconds. The system is
now activated.

If the key is turned slowly when lock-

●

ing the door, the system may not acti­vate. Furthermore, if the key is turned
excessively to the unlock position, the
system may be deactivated when the
key is removed. If the indicator light
fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock
the door once and lock it again.

● Even when the driver and/or passen­gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all doors, hood, trunk lid
and back door locked and ignition key
off. Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON
to turn the system off.

The theft warning system is NOT activated if
one of the following occurs:

● The door is unlocked or the ignition key is
turned to the ACC or ON position during

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the 30 seconds in which the SECURITY
light stays on.

● The SECURITY light blinks at a steady
1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate
because a door, the trunk, or the hood is
open and the key is not in the ACC or ON
position. When the ignition key is turned
to the ACC or ON position, the SECU­RITY light turns off.

Theft warning system operation

The theft warning system emits the follow­ing alarm:

● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently. In addition, the starter mo­tor does not operate.

● The alarm automatically turns off after 2
to 3 minutes. However, the alarm reacti­vates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by
unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key
or by pressing the

multi-remote controller.

The alarm is activated by:

● opening the door or trunk lid without
using the key (even if the door is un-

button on the

locked by releasing the door inside lock
switch) or opening the trunk lid by oper­ating the opener lever.

● opening the hood.

How to stop the alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or
the trunk lid with the key or by pressing
the

button on the multi-remote control-

ler. The alarm does not stop if the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or ON position.

If the system does not operate as de­scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH

Push the lever down to operate the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you to operate the
washer. The ignition switch must be in the
ON position for the wipers or washer to be
activated. Operating the washer automati­cally cycles the wipers several times.

CAUTION

The following could damage the washer
system:

● Do not operate the washer continu­ously for more than 30 seconds.

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● Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.

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.

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCH

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To defog the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the rear window defogger
switch on. (The indicator light comes on.)
Push the switch again to turn the defogger
off.

The rear window defogger switch automati­cally turns off in approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

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

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HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH

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Lighting

Turn the switch to the position:
The front clearance, tail, license plate and

instrument panel lights come on.
Turn the switch to the
The headlights come on and all the other

lights remain on.
To select the high beam function, push the

lever forward. The high beam lights come
on and the indicator light illuminates. Pull it
back to select the low beam.

position:

Passing signal

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
SYSTEM (for Canada)

The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The day­time running lights operate with the head­light switch in the OFF position or in the

to the
when driving at night.

position. Turn the headlight switch

position for full illumination

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If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is re­leased. The daytime running lights will re­main on until the ignition switch is turned off.

WARNING

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 headlights. Failure to do so
could cause an accident injuring your­self and others.

Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com­pleted, the turn signals cancel automati­cally.

Lane change signal

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

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL

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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(if so equipped)

The instrument brightness control operates
when the headlight switch is in the

or position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights.

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To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
switch to the position.

To turn them off, turn the switch toward the
back of the vehicle to the OFF position.

The low-beam headlight function must be
on for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off whenever the
high-beam headlight function is selected.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH

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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi­tions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

● When stalled or stopped on the road­way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.

●

Do not use the hazard warning flash­ers while moving on the highway un­less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other traffic.

CIGARETTE LIGHTER
(accessory) AND ASHTRAY

● Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers can be actuated with the igni­tion switch in either the OFF or ON position.

Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.

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The cigarette lighter element is an acces­sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or
equivalent can be purchased from your lo­cal NISSAN dealer.

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CUP HOLDER

The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it springs out.

Return the lighter to its original position after
use.

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the driving
operation.

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.

CAUTION

● Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liq­uid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.

● Use only soft cups in the cupholder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.

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To open, pull the cup holder.
To close, push the cup holder in fully.
The cup holder and the ashtray cannot be

used at the same time. Close the ashtray
before using the cup holder.

WARNING

The driver should not pull out the cup
holder or remove or insert cups into the
cup holder while driving in order that
full attention may be given to the driv­ing operation.

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MANUAL WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS

(if so equipped)

WARNING

● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex­pected use of the power windows.

● Do not leave children unattended in­side the vehicle. They could un­knowingly activate switches or con­trols and become trapped in a
window. Unattended children could

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become involved in serious acci­dents.

The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.

To open a window on the driver side, turn
the crank clockwise. To close a window,
turn the crank counterclockwise.

To open a window on the passenger side,
turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a
window, turn the crank clockwise.

The power windows operate only when the
ignition key is in the ON position.

To open the window, push the driver side
button until the desired position is reached.
To close the window, lift the switch upward.
The driver side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all the win­dows.

Locking passengers’ windows

When the window lock button is depressed,
only the driver side window can be opened
or closed. Push it again to cancel the win­dow lock function.

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The passenger side switch opens or closes
only the corresponding window. To open
the window, push the switch downward. To
close the window, lift the switch upward.

Rear power windows

The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open the window, push the switch down­ward. To close the window, lift the switch
upward.

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Automatic power window switch

To fully open the driver side window, de­press the automatic power window switch
and release it; it need not be held. The
window automatically opens all the way.

SUNROOF
(if so equipped)

AIC0616

The sunroof only operates with the ignition
key in the ON position.

Sliding the sunroof

To open the sunroof, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN.

To close the sunroof, push the switch
toward UP/CLOSE.

Tilting the sunroof

Close the sunroof by pushing the switch
toward UP/CLOSE. Continuing to push the
UP/CLOSE button tilts the sunroof up.

To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN. Continuing to push
the DOWN/OPEN switch opens the sun­roof.

Sun shade

Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward.

WARNING

● In an accident, you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints properly.

● Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion, or while the roof is closing.

CAUTION

● Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before
opening.

● Do not place any heavy objects on
the sunroof or surrounding area.

INTERIOR LIGHT

SIC0025

The interior light has a three-position switch.
The interior light operates regardless of

ignition key position.

● When the switch is in the OFF position,
the interior light does not illuminate, re­gardless of door position.

● When the switch is in the center j
position, the interior light illuminates
when a door is opened.

● When the switch is in the ON position,
the interior light illuminates, regardless of
door position.

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CAUTION

Leaving the interior light switch in the
ON position for extended periods of
time results in a discharged battery.

TRUNK LIGHT (if so equipped)

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light goes off. For bulb replacement proce­dures, refer to “Bulb replacement” in the
‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’ section.

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MEMO

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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Key .........................................................................2-2

Door locks ..............................................................2-2

Power door lock (if so equipped)...........................2-3

Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........2-3

Battery replacement...............................................2-5

Child safety rear door lock (4-door only)...............2-6

Hood release..........................................................2-7................2-7

Glove box...............................................................2-8

Trunk lid lock operation..........................................2-8

Opener cancel lever for trunk lid (if so

equipped) ...............................................................2-9

Fuel filler lid lock operation..................................2-10

Fuel filler cap........................................................2-10

Front seats ...........................................................2-12

Seat adjustment ...................................................2-12

Tilting front seat (2-door model)...........................2-14

Head restraints.....................................................2-14

Rear seat..............................................................2-15

Supplemental restraint system (supplemental

air bag system) (if so equipped) ..........................2-16

Supplemental air bag system

(if so equipped) ....................................................2-20

Warning labels (if so equipped)...........................2-22

Supplemental air bag warning light (if so

equipped) .............................................................2-22

Seat belts .............................................................2-24

Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................2-24

Child safety...........................................................2-26

3-point type with retractor ....................................2-27

2-point type without retractor (rear center lap

belt).......................................................................2-29

Seat belt extenders ..............................................2-30

Seat belt maintenance .........................................2-30

Child restraints for infants and small children......2-31

Top strap child restraint .......................................2-34

Tilting steering wheel ...........................................2-37

Outside mirror control...........................................2-38

Inside mirror .........................................................2-39

Vanity mirror (if so equipped)...............................2-39

KEY DOOR LOCKS

APD0619

A key number plate is supplied with your
key. Record the key number that is on the
key number plate and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. If
you lose your keys, see your NISSAN
dealer for duplicates by using the key num­ber. NISSAN does not record key numbers
so it is very important to keep track of your
key number plate.

A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by your NISSAN
dealer or a locksmith shop.

APD0622

Locking front door with key

To lock the door, turn the key towards the
front of the vehicle.

To unlock, turn it towards the rear.

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PD1160M

Locking the door without key

To lock the door from the outside without a
key, move the inside lock knob to the lock
position, then close the door.

When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.