Nissan Xterra 2001 Owner's Manual

Foreword

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Welcome to the growing family of new NIS­SAN owners. This vehicle has been 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 (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before op­erating your vehicle.

In the U.S., a separate Warranty Informa­tion and Maintenance Log Booklet or in
Canada, a Warranty and Roadside Assis­tance Information Booklet explains de­tails about the warranties covering your
vehicle and vehicle maintenance sched­ules. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s
lemon law.

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any questions, they will be glad to assist you
with the extensive resources available to
them.

READ FIRST - THEN DRIVE
SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle please read this

owner’s manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe op­eration of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these 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.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.

• 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.

For descriptions specified for four-wheel
drive models, a
the beginning of the applicable
sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four­wheel drive models correctly may result
in loss of control or an accident. Be sure
to read ‘‘Driving safety precautions’’ in
the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ section of this
manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV­ING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail­ure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or an
accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and off­road driving precautions”, and ‘‘Avoid­ing collision and rollover’’, and “Driv­ing safety precautions”, in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

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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 modification
may not be covered under NISSAN war­ranties.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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serious personal injury. To avoid or
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a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the
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WARNING

WARNING

Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu­ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or reproductive harm.

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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
forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other
diversified products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growing
investment in North America. NISSAN’s commit­ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest­ments in facilities across the continent. Some of
the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing

facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling
design at Nissan Design International in San
Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan
Technical Center North America in Farmington
Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs
nearly 18,000 people throughout the United
States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional
71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and
INFINITI dealers across North America.

NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup­pliers and over 140 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 fromoperationof port facilities andtrans-

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

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers inautomobiles,and has led theindus­try 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 systemsthatwillhelp protect you andyour
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
accident. Weurgeyou to use theseatbelts 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.

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For U.S. mainland and Alaska custom­ers

Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
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Table of

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Contents

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance

Technical and consumer information

Index

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3

4

5

6

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8

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10

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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems

Seats ......................................................................1-2

Front manual seat adjustment...........................1-2

Rear seat adjustment........................................1-3

Head restraint adjustment.................................1-5

Supplemental restraint system...............................1-6

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system ...............................................................1-6

Supplemental air bag warning labels..............1-12

Supplemental air bag warning light.................1-13

Seat belts .............................................................1-14

Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-14

Child safety......................................................1-16

Pregnant women .............................................1-17

Injured persons................................................1-17

Three-point type seat belt with retractor.........1-17

Two-point type seat belt without

retractor (center of rear seat)..........................1-20

Seat belt extenders .........................................1-22

Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-22

Child restraints .....................................................1-22

Precautions on child restraints........................1-22

Installation on rear seat center position..........1-24

Installation on rear seat outboard

positions ..........................................................1-27

Top tether strap child restraint.........................1-32

Installation on front passenger seat................1-33

SEATS

WARNING

O Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will
not be against your body. In an acci­dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju­ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.

O

For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
properly. See ‘‘Precautions on Seat
Belt Usage’’ later in this section.

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WRS0067

FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUST­MENT

WARNING

O

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.

O

After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it issecurelylocked.

Forward and backward

Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position. Release the lever to lock the seat
in position.

WRS0068

Reclining

To recline the seatback pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward,
pull the lever up and lean your body forward.
Release the lever to lock the seatback in
position.

WARNING

After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.

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ARS1224

REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT

1. Pull outward on the two straps at the
bottom of the seat cushions.

2. Lift the front of the seat cushion up and
remove the seat cushion. Store the seat
cushion in a secure place.

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3. Pull the ring on top of the seat back up.

5. Push the seat back up until it latches 6. Hold the seat belts above the seat cush-

4. Fold down the seat back.

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ion.

7. Slide the seat cushion back.

8. Push down the seat cushion until it
latches.

WARNING

O Never allow anyone to ride in the

cargo area or ontherearseatwhenit
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri­ous injury in an accident or sudden
stop.

O It is extremely dangerous to ride in a

cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these ar­eas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.

O Do not allow people to ride in any

area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt prop­erly. Never ride in the rear seat un­less the seat bottom cushions are in
place and latched.

O Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat­backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per­sonal injury.

O When returning the seatbacks to the

upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured in the latched position, pas­sengers may be injured in an acci­dent or sudden stop.

MPA0001

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob, then push the
head restraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi­cant protection against injury in an ac­cident. Do not remove them. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat.

ARS1235

Adjust the top of the head restraint even
with the tops of your ears.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE­MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This supplemental restraint system section
contains important information concerning
the driver and passenger supplemental air
bags. The supplemental restraint system air
bags can help reduce impact force to the
driver and front passenger in certain frontal
collisions. The supplemental air bags are
designed to supplement the crash protec­tion provided by the driver and front passen­ger seat belts and are not a substitute for
them. Seat belts should always be correctly
worn and the driver and front passenger
seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel and instrument panel. See
‘‘Seat belts’’ for instructions and precautions
on seat belt usage later in this section.

The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.

After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warn­ing light illuminates. The supplemental
air bag warning light will turn off after
about 7 seconds if the system is opera­tional.

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O The supplemental air bags ordinarily

will not inflate in the event of a side
impact, rear impact, roll over, or
lower severity frontal collision. Al­ways wear your seat belts to help
reduce the risk or severity of injury
in various kinds of accidents.

O The seat belts and the supplemental

air bags are most effective when you
are sitting well back and upright in­the seat. Supplemental air bags in­flate with great force. If you are

WARNING

ARS1151

unrestrained, leaning forward, sit­ting sideways or out of position in
anyway, you are at greater risk of
injury or death in a crash and may
also receive serious or fatal injuries
fromthe supplemental air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
Always use the seat belts.

O Keep hands on the outside of the

steering wheel. Placing them inside

the steering wheel rim could in­crease the risk that they are injured
when the supplemental air bag in­flates.

ARS1153

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ARS1041

ARS1043

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ARS1044

ARS1099

WARNING

O Never let children ride unrestrained.

Do not attempt to hold them in your
lap or arms. Some examples of dan­gerous riding positions are shown in
the illustrations.

O Children may be severely injured or

killed when the supplemental air bag
inflates if they are not properly re­strained.

O Never install a rear-facing child re-

straint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental air bag could seri­ously injure or kill your child. See
‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this sec­tion for details.

WRS0079

Supplemental air bag system

The driver supplemental air bagislocatedin
the center of the steering wheel. The pas­senger supplemental air bag is located in
the top right section of the instrument panel.

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-9

These systems are designed to meet optional
certification requirements under U.S. regula­tions. They are also permitted in Canada.The
optional certification allows air bags to be
designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully
than previously. However,allof the informa-

tion, cautions and warnings in this manual
still apply and must be followed.

The supplemental air bag system is de­signed to inflate in higher severity frontal
collisions, although it may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar
to those of ahigherseverityfrontalimpact.It
may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always
an indication of proper supplemental air bag
system operation.

When the supplemental air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
the release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire, but
care should be taken not to intentionally
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.

The supplemental air bags, along with the
use of the seat belts, helps to cushion the
impact force on the face and chest of the
occupant. It can help save lives and reduce
serious injuries. However, an inflating sup­plemental air bag may causefacialabrasions
or other injuries. Supplemental air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.

Seat belts should be correctly worn and the

driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Since the supplemental air
bags inflate quickly in order to help protect
the front occupants, the force of the supple­mental air bags inflating can increase the
risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or
against the supplemental air bag module
during inflation.

The supplemental air bags deflate quickly
after a collision.

The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.

O Do not place any objects on the

steering wheel pad or on the instru­ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or on the instru­ment panel. Such objects may be­come dangerous projectiles, and
cause injury if the supplemental air
bag inflates.

O Right after inflation, several supple-

mental air bag system components

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WARNING

will be hot. Do not touch them; you­may severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should be

O

made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This
is to prevent accidental inflation of
the supplemental air bag or damage
to the supplemental air bag system.

O

Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus­pension system or front end structure.
This could affect proper operation of
the supplemental air bag system.

O Tampering with the supplemental air

bag system may result in serious
personal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly, by
placing material over the steering
wheel pad and above the instrument
panel, or by installing additional trim
material around the supplemental air
bag system.

O Work around and on the supplemen-

tal air bag system should be done by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.

Installation of electrical equipment
shouldalso be done byanauthorized
NISSAN dealer. The yellow Supple­mental Restraint System (SRS) wir­ing should not be modified or dis­connected. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the supple­mental air bag system.

O The SRS wiring harnesses (except

the pre-tensioner seat belt system)
are covered with yellow insulation
either just before the harness con­nectors or over the complete har­ness for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the supplemental
air bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this owner’s manual.

Pre-tensioner seat belt system
(For front seats)

WARNING

O The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot

be reused after activation. It must be

replaced together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.

O If the vehicle becomes involved in a

frontal collision but the pre­tensioner is not activated, be sure to
have the pre-tensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced
by your NISSAN dealer.

O No unauthorized changes should be

made to any components or wiring
of the pre-tensioner seat belt sys­tem. This is to prevent accidental
activation of the pre-tensioner seat
belt or damage to the pre-tensioner
seat belt operation. Tampering with
the pre-tensioner seat belt system
may result in serious personal in­jury.

O Work around and on the pre-

tensioner system should be done by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.

Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by an autho­rized NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and prob­ing devices should not be used on

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-11

the pre-tensioner seat belt system.

O If you need to dispose of the pre-

tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con­tact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Correct pre-tensioner disposal pro­cedures are set forth in the appropri­ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor­rect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.

The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys­tem activates in conjuction with the supple­mental air bag. Working with the seat belt
retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt the
instant the vehicle becomes involved in
certain types of collisions.

The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat
belt’s retractor. These seat belts are used
the same as conventional seat belts.

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be
heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care
should be taken not to intentionally inhale it
as it may cause irritation and choking.

If any abnormality occurs in the pre­tensioner system, the supplemental air bag
warning light

will flash intermit-

tently after the ignition key is turned to the
ON or START position. In this case, the
pre-tensioner seat belt will not function
properly.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the pre­tensioner seat belt system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental air
bag system are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.

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WRS0062

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
monitors the circuits of the supplemental air
bag and pre-tensioner seat belt systems.
The circuits monitored by the supplemental
air bag warning light are the diagnosis sen­sor unit, the supplemental air bag modules,
pre-tensioner seat belts and all related wir­ing.

When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning

in the instrument panel,

light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.

If any of the following system conditions
occur, the supplemental air bag and pre­tensioner seat belt systems need servicing
and should be taken to an authorized NIS­SAN dealer:

The supplemental air bag warning light

O

remains on after approximately 7 seconds.

O The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

O The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the Supplemental
Restraint System (supplemental air bag or
pre-tensioner seat belt systems may not
function properly. It must be checked and
repaired.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental air bag or pre-tensioner
seat belt systems will not operate in an
accident.

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-13

Repair and replacement procedure

The supplemental air bag modules are de­signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.
As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the
supplemental air bag warning light remains
illuminated after inflation has occurred.
Repair and replacement of the supplemen­tal air bag system should be done only by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.

To ensure long-term functioning, the
supplemental air bag system must be
inspected 10 years after the date of
manufacture noted on the certification
label located on the driver side door
jamb pillar.

When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental air bag system
and related parts should be pointed out to
the personconductingthemaintenance.The
ignition key must always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or
inside the vehicle.

SEAT BELTS

WARNING

O Once the supplemental air bag in-

flates, the supplemental air bag
module will not function again and
should be replaced by an authorized
NISSAN dealer.The supplemental air
bag module cannot be repaired.

O The supplemental air bag system

should be inspected by an autho­rized NISSAN dealer if there is any
damage to the front end portion of
the vehicle, or replaced if the supple­mental air bag has inflated.

O If you need to dispose of the supple-

mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,
contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer. Correct supplemental air bag
disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal proce­dures could cause personal injury.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE

Your chances of being injured in an accident
and/or the severity of injury may be greatly
reduced if you are wearing your seat belt
and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN strongly
encourages you and all of your passengers
to buckle up every time you drive, even if
your seating position includes a supplemen­tal air bag.

Most U.S. States and Canadian prov­inces or territories specify that seat belts
be worn at all times when a vehicle is
being driven.

ARS1154

WARNING

O Every person who drives or rides in

this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be prop­erly restrained and, if appropriate, in
child restraints.

O The seat belt should be properly ad-

justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so
may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.

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O Always route the shoulder belt over

your shoulder and across your
chest. Never run the belt behind your
back, under your arm or across your
neck. The belt should be away from
your face and neck, but not falling
off your shoulder.

O Position the lap belt as low and snug

as possible AROUND THE HIPS,
NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too
high could increase the risk of inter­nal injuries in an accident.

O Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-

curely fastened to the proper buckle.

O Do not wear the seat belt inside out

or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.

O Do not allow more than one person

to use the same seat belt.

O Never carry more people in the ve-

hicle than there are seat belts.

O

Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area while the vehicle is in
motion. It does not contain seat belts.

It is not designed for passengers.
They could be injured in sudden brak­ing or a collision.

O If the seat belt warning light glows

continuously while the ignition is
turned ON with all doors closed and
all seat belts fastened, it may indi­cate a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked by an au­thorized NISSAN dealer.

O All seat belt assemblies including

retractors and attaching hardware
should be inspected by an autho­rized NISSAN dealer after any colli­sion. NISSAN recommends that all
seat belt assemblies in use during a
collision be replaced unless the col­lision was minor and the belts show
no damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is
noted.

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CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.

The proper restraint depends on the child’s
size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year
and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be
placed in rear facing child restraints. Front
facing child restraints are available for chil­dren who outgrow rear facing child re­straints.

WARNING

O Infants and children need special

protection. The vehicle’s seat belts
may not fit them properly. The shoul­der belt may come too close to the
face or neck. The lap belt may not fit
over their small hip bones. In an
accident, an improperly fitting seat
belt could cause serious or fatal in­jury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require the use of approved child
restraints for infants and small children. See
‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this section for
more information.

In addition, there are many types of child
restraints available for larger children which
should be used for maximum protection.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teen
children be restrained in the rear seat if
possible. According to accident statis­tics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.

This is especially important because
your vehicle has a supplemental re­straint system (Supplemental air bag
system) for the front passenger (For pre­cautions, see ‘‘Supplemental restraint
system’’ earlier in this section).

Infants and small children

NISSAN recommends that infants and small
children be seated in child restraints that
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. You should choose a
child restraint which fits your vehicle and
always follow the manufacturer’s instruc­tions for installation and use.

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Larger children

Children who are too large for child re­straints should be seated and restrained by
the seat belts which are provided.

If the child’s seating position has a shoulder
belt that fits close to the face or neck, the
use of a booster seat (commercially avail­able) may help overcome this. The booster
seat should raise the child so the shoulder
belt is properly positioned across the top,
middle portion of the shoulder and the lap
belt is low on the hips. The booster seat
should fit the vehicle seat and have a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo­tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer
on or near the face and neck, use the
shoulder belt without the booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the
cargo areas while the vehicle is moving.
The child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women
use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn
snug, and always position the lap belt as
low as possible around the hips, not the
waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
area. Contact your doctor for specific rec­ommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured persons
use seat belts, depending on the injury.
Check with your doctor for specific recom­mendations.

ARS1104

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

O Every person who drives or rides in

this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be prop­erly restrained and, if appropriate, in
a child restraint.

O

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident

you could be thrown into it and re­ceive neck or other serious injuries.
Youcould also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.

O For most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac­tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.

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See ‘‘Child restraints ’’ later in this section for
more information.

The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen­ger, the locking mode should not be
activated. If it is activated it may cause
uncomfortable seat belt tension.

ARS1189 ARS1054

3. Position the lap belt portion low on the
hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.

The front passenger seat belt has a cinch­ing mechanism for child restraint installa­tion. It is referred to as the automatic locking
mode.

When the cinching mechanism is activated
the seat belt cannot be extracted again until
the seat belt tongue is detached from the
buckle and the seat belt is fully retracted.

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Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle. The seat belt automatically
retracts.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate meth­ods:

1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from
the retractor.

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows.

O Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly

forward. The retractor should lock and
restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this
check, or if you have any questions about
seat belt operation, see an authorized
NISSAN dealer.

WRS0063

Shoulder belt height adjustment
(For front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
‘‘Precautions on seat belt usage’’ earlier in
this section.) To adjust, squeeze the adjust­ment button and move the shoulder belt
anchor to the desired position, so the belt
passes over the center of the shoulder.The
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the
shoulder belt anchor into position.

WARNING

O After adjustment, release the adjust-

ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.

O The shoulder belt anchor height

should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the en­tire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident.

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WRS0076 ARS1055 ARS1238

TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Center
of rear seat)

Selecting the correct set of seat belts

The center seat belt buckle and tongue are
identified by the word CENTER. The center
seat belt tongue can only be fastened into
the center seat belt buckle.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Both the
tongue assembly and the buckle are
marked CENTER.

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2. Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of
the belt away from the tongue.

ARS1076 ARS1057 ARS1058

3. Position the lap belt low on the hips as
illustrated.

4. Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at
a right angle to the belt, then pull on the
belt.

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-21

Unfastening the seat belts

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the lap­shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is
available which is compatible with the in­stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap­proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length
and may be used for either the driver or front
passenger seating position. See an autho­rized NISSAN dealer for assistance if the
extender is required.

WARNING

O Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,

made by the same company which
made the original equipment seat
belts, should be used with NISSAN
seat belts.

O Persons who can use the standard

seat belt should not use an extender.
Such unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

O To clean the seat belt webbings, apply

a mild soap solution or any solution rec­ommended for cleaning upholstery or
carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow
the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not
allow the seat belts to retract until they
are completely dry.

O If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt

guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat

belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoul­der belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

O

Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such

as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
wires and anchors, work properly. If loose
parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage
on the webbing is found, the entire seat
belt assembly should be replaced.

ARS1098

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RE­STRAINTS

WARNING

O Infants and small children should

always be placed in an appropriate
child restraint while riding in the ve­hicle. Failure to use a child restraint
can result in serious injury or death.

O Infants and small children should

never be carried on your lap. It is not
possible for even the strongest adult

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to resist the forces of a severe acci­dent. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the
vehicle. Also, do not put the same
seat belt around both your child and
yourself.

O Never install a rear facing child re-

straint in the front seat. An inflating
supplemental air bag could seri­ously injure or kill your child. A rear
facing child restraint must only be
used in the rear seat.

O NISSAN recommends that the child

restraint be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly re­strained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.

O An improperly installed child re-

straint could lead to serious injury or
death in an accident.

O In general, child restraints are de-

signed to be installed with a lap belt
or the lap portion of a three-point
type seat belt.

Child restraints for infants and small chil­dren of various sizes are offered by several
manufacturers. When selecting any child
restraint, keep the following points in mind:

1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer­tifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana­dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle
to be sure it is compatible with the vehi­cle’s seat and seat belt system. Choose
a child restraint that meets the guidelines
of the Society of Automotive Engineers
recommended practice J1819 for child
restraint installation.

3) If the child restraint is compatible with
your vehicle, place your child in the child
restraint and check the various adjust­ments to be sure the child restraint is
compatible with your child. Always follow
all of the recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canada
require that infants and small children be
restrained in an approved child restraint
at all times while the vehicle is being
operated.

WARNING

O Improper use of a child restraint can

result in increased injuries for both
the infant or child and other occu­pants in the vehicle.

O Follow all of the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions for in­stallation and use. When purchasing
a child restraint, be sure to select
one which will fit your child and
vehicle. It may not be possible to
properly install some types of child
restraints in your vehicle.

O If the child restraint is not anchored

properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a collision or a sudden
stop greatly increases.

O Adjustable seatbacks should be po-

sitioned to fit the child restraint, but
as upright as possible.

O

After attaching the child restraint,
test it before you place the child in it.
Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it
forward and check to see if the belt
holds the restraint in place. If the
restraint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary.

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O For a front-facing child restraint, if

the seat position where it is installed
has a 3-point type lap/shoulder belt,
check to make sure the shoulder belt
does not go in front of the child’s
face or neck. If it does, put the shoul­der belt behind the child restraint. If
you must install a front-facing child
restraint in the front seat, see “Instal­lation on front passenger seat” later
in this section for details.

O When your child restraint is not in

use, keep it secured with a seat belt
to prevent it from being thrown
around in case of a sudden stop or
accident.

CAUTION

O Remember that a child restraint left

in a closed vehicle can become very
hot. Check the seating surface and
buckles before placing your child in
the child restraint.

O The three-point belt in your vehicle

is equipped with an automatic lock­ing mode retractor which must be
used when installing a child re­straint.

O Failure to use the retractor’s locking

mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re­straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.

ARS1240

INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT
CENTER POSITION

Front facing

When you install a child restraint in the rear
center seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat as
illustrated. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

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ARS1169 ARS1170 ARS1171

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu­facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.

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4. Before placing the child in the child re­straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely in place.

5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt
again, or put the restraint in another seat.

6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.

ARS1172 ARS1173 ARS1174

Rear facing

When you install a child restraint in the rear
center seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat as
illustrated. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu­facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

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3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.

ARS1175 ARS1176

4. Before placing the child in the child re­straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely in place.

5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt
again, or put the restraint in another seat.

6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.

INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT
OUTBOARD POSITIONS

Front facing

WARNING

O The three-point belt in your vehicle

is equipped with an automatic lock­ing mode retractor which must be
used when installing a child re­straint.

O Failure to use the retractor’s locking

mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The seat
could tip over or otherwise be unse­cured and cause injury to the child in
a sudden stop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-27

ARS1177 ARS1178 ARS1179

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu­facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended.At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.

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4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the
belt.

ARS1180 ARS1181

5. Before placing the child in the child re­straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto­matic locking mode by trying to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull
any more belt webbing out of the retrac­tor, the retractor is in the automatic lock­ing mode.

7.

Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
If the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode) is can­celed.

Rear facing

WARNING

O

The three-point belt in your vehicle is
equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.

O Failure to use the retractor’s locking

mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The seat
could tip over or otherwise be unse­cured and cause injury to the child in
a sudden stop or collision.

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-29

When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.
Always follow the restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.

ARS1182 ARS1183 ARS1184

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu­facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended.At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.

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4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the
belt.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode) is can­celed.

ARS1185

5. Before placing the child in the child re­straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto­matic locking mode by trying to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull
any more belt webbing out of the retrac­tor, the retractor is in the automatic lock­ing mode.

7.

Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
If the seat belt is not locked, repeat
steps 3 through 6.

WRS0071

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-31

LRS0085

as shown in the illustration.
For the rear center seating position, place

the top tether strap through the split be­tween the rear seat back cushion as shown
in the illustration. Position the tether as low
as possible in the split before tightening the
top tether strap. Do not place the top tether
strap over the seat back to the side of the
split when installing a child restraint in the
center rear position. In that position the top
tether strap may not stay in place and not
keep the child restraint secure in a crash.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are de­signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re­straints. Under no circumstances is it
to be used for adult seat belts or har­nesses.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE­STRAINT

This vehicle is equipped with 3 anchor
brackets in the rear cargo area for attaching
child restraint top tether straps.

If your child restraint has a top tether strap,
secure the child restraint with the three­point seat belt and latch the top strap hook
onto the appropriate anchor bracket. Make
sure the shoulder belt is placed between the
seat back and child restraint.

For the rear outboard seating positions,
place the top tether strap over the seat back

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In the center position the top tether
strap must be correctly placed between
the split in the rear seat back cushions.
If the child restraint top tether strap is
not secured properly, your child could
be seriously injured or killed in an ac­cident.

Secure the top strap to the attaching
bracket that provides the straightest instal­lation of the strap. Tighten the strap accord­ing to manufacturer instructions to remove
any slack.

WARNING

WRS0072 LRS0073

Anchor point locations

Anchor points are located in the cargo area
under the carpet.

If you have questions when installing a
top strap child restraint, consult your
NISSAN dealer for details.

Flaps are provided in the carpet for easy
access and are marked with the label shown.

INSTALLATION ON FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT

WARNING

O

Never install a rear facing child re­straint in the front passenger seat. Air
bags inflate with great force. A rear­facing child restraint could be struck
by the air bag in a crash and could
seriously injure or kill your child.

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-33

ARS1135 ARS1036

O NISSAN recommends that child re-

straints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a
forward-facing child restraint in the
front passenger seat, move the pas­senger seat to the rear most posi­tion.

O A child restraint with a top strap

should not be used in the front pas­senger seat.

O The three-point seat belt in your ve-

hicle is equipped with an automatic
locking mode retractor which must
be used when installing a child re­straint.

O Failure to use the retractor’s locking

mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re­straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.

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If you must install a child restraint in the front
seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the front
passenger seat. It should be placed in
a front facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rear most position. Always
follow the restraint manufacturer’s in­structions. Child restraints for infants

must be used in the rear facing direc­tion and therefore must not be used in
the front seat.

ARS1073 ARS1034 ARS1074

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu­facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended.At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-35

4. Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull
up on the seat belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode) is can­celed.

ARS1079

5. Before placing the child in the child re­straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.

6.

Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull
any more seat belt webbing out of the
retractor, the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.

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2 Instruments and controls

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

Speedometer and odometer .............................2-3

Tachometer........................................................2-5

Engine coolant temperature gauge...................2-5

Fuel gauge ........................................................2-6

Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-7

Checking bulbs..................................................2-7

Warning lights....................................................2-8

Indicator lights .................................................2-10

Chimes.............................................................2-11

Security system....................................................2-12

Vehicle security system (if so equipped).........2-12

Windshield wiper and washer switch...................2-15

Switch operation..............................................2-15

Rear window wiper and washer switch

(if so equipped) ....................................................2-16

Rear window defogger switch..............................2-17

Headlight and turn signal switch..........................2-17

Headlight switch ..............................................2-17

Turn signal switch............................................2-18

Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................2-19

Hazard warning flasher switch.............................2-19

Horn......................................................................2-20

Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray...........2-20

Power point (if so equipped)...........................2-21

Storage.................................................................2-22

Map pocket......................................................2-22

Cup holders.....................................................2-22

Glove box ........................................................2-23

Luggage hooks................................................2-24

Tonneau cover.................................................2-25

Windows .............................................................2-25

Power windows (if so equipped).....................2-25

Manual windows..............................................2-27

Skyroof (if so equipped).......................................2-27

Tilting the skyroof............................................2-27

Removing/installing..........................................2-28

Interior light...........................................................2-29

Map lights (if so equippped).................................2-30

Illuminated entry system ......................................2-30

Battery saver ...................................................2-30

METERS AND GAUGES

2-2 Instruments and controls

WIC0073

AIC1099

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOM­ETER

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (KM/H).

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

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

Instruments and controls 2-3

AIC1120

The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip reset the
trip odometer.

2-4 Instruments and controls

Push the reset knob to change the display
as follows:
ODO (odometer)→ TRIP A→ TRIP B→ ODO.

Push and hold the reset knob for more than
1 second to reset either trip odometer.

AIC1100 AIC1101

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 mayse­riously damage the engine. See the ‘‘In
case of emergency’’ section for imme­diate action required.

TACHOMETER

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.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA­TURE GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.

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

Instruments and controls 2-5

AIC1102

FUEL GAUGE

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 returns to empty (E) after
the ignition key is turned OFF.

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

CAUTION

O If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the

O For additional information, see the

malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon
as possible. After a few driving trips,
the
lamp remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.

(Malfunction indicator light (MIL)(
later in this section.

lamp should turn off. If the

2-6 Instruments and controls

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND CHIMES

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

or Brake warning light

High beam indicator light

Seat belt reminder light and chime

Engine oil pressure warning light

Charge warning light

CHECKING BULBS

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

, , , or ,

Low fuel warning light
(if so equipped)

Low washer fluid warning light
(Canada only)

4-wheel drive indicator light

model)

(

CRUISE main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)

Cruise SET indicator light
(if so equipped)

Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission only)

If the driver’s seat belt is fastened before the
ignition key is turned to the ON position, the

light will not come on briefly and then

go off.
The following lights come on briefly and

then go off:

Malfunction indicator light (MIL)

or

Supplemental air bag warning light

Automatic transmission park warning
light (

Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light

Door open warning light

Anti-lock brake warning
light

model)

or , ,

If any light fails to come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system repaired promptly.

Instruments and controls 2-7

WARNING LIGHTS

or Anti-lock brake warn-

ing light

If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an authorized NISSAN
dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function ceases but the ordinary
brakes continue to operate normally.

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

Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light

This light comes on when the automatic
transmission oil temperature is too high. If
the light comes on while driving, reduce the
vehicle speed as soon as safely possible
until the light turns off.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation when the A/T

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oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.

Automatic transmission park
warning light (

This light indicates that the automatic trans­mission parking function is not engaged. If
the transfer control lever is not secured in
any drive position while the automatic trans­mission selector lever is in the P (Park)
position, the transmission will disengage
and the vehicle may move unexpectedly.

Shift the transfer control lever into the 2H,
4H, or 4L position when the warning light
comes on.

O Whenparking, always make sure that the

transfer control lever is in 2H, 4H, or 4L
and the parking brake is set.

O If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that

the automatic transmission P (Park) po­sition will not function and the transfer
lever is in the N (Neutral) position.

O Failure to engage the transfer control

lever in 2H, 4H, or 4L could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting in

model)

serious personal injury or property dam­age.

WARNING

O If the ATP light is ON, this indicates

that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and
the transfer control lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.

or Brake warning

light

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

When the ignition key is in the ON position, 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’’ section of this
manual.

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

WARNING

O

Yourbrake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise have your vehicle towed be­cause driving it could be dangerous.

O Pressing the brake pedal with the

engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop­ping distance and require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

O If the brake fluid level is below the

MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at
an authorized NISSAN dealer.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging system
is not functioning properly. Turn the engine
off and check the generator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, missing or if the light remains
on, see an authorized NISSAN dealer imme­diately.

CAUTION

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

Door open warning light

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

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 an autho­rized NISSAN dealer.

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

‘‘Engine oil’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section
of this manual.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pres­sure warning light on could cause seri-

ous damage to the engine almost im­mediately. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.

Low fuel warning light
(if so equipped)

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

There will be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty).

Low washer fluid warning
light (Canada only)

This light comes on when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. See ‘‘Window washer fluid’’ in
the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section of this manual.

Seat belt warning light and
chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when­ever the ignition key is turned to ON or

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START 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 seat belt is se­curely fastened.

Refer to ‘‘Seat belts’’ in the ‘‘Seats, re­straints and supplemental air bag systems’’
section for precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag
warning light

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 and pre-tensioner
seat belt systems need servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to an authorized
authorized NISSAN dealer.

O

The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.

O The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

O The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemen­tal air bag system and/or the pre-tensioner
seat belts may not function properly. For ad­ditional details, see the ‘‘Seats, Restraints and
SupplementalAir Bag Systems’’ section of this
manual

WARNING

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

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Cruise main switch indicator
light (if so equipped)

The light comes on when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light goes out
when the main switch is pushed again.
While the cruise main switch indicator light
comes on, the cruise control system is
operational.

Cruise set indicator light (if
so equipped)

The light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If
the light blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate the cruise control system is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.

4-wheel drive indicator light
(if so equipped)

This light comes on when the transfer shift
control lever is in the 4H or 4L position.

WARNING

O When parking always make sure the

transfer control lever is in the 2H, 4H
or 4L position and the parking brake
is applied.

O Failure to engage the transfer con-

trol lever in 2H, 4H or 4L could result
in the vehicle moving unexpectedly,
which could cause serious personal
injury or property damage.

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High beam indicator light

This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the
low beams are selected.

The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.

Malfunction indicator light
(MIL)

If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal­function.

The malfunction indicator lamp may also
come on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least three gallons of fuel in
the fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the
should turn off if no other potential emission
control system malfunction exists.

lamp

Operation

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

Malfunction indicator lamp on steady − An

O

emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel filler cap. If
the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
after a few driving trips. If the
does not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by an autho­rized NISSAN dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

O Malfunction indicator lamp blinking − An

engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys­tem. To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:

O do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

O

avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

O avoid steep uphill grades.
O if possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator lamp 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.

lamp should turn off

lamp

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, re­ducedfuel economy, and possible dam­age to the emission control system.

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

These lights flash when the turn signal
switch or hazard switch is turned on.

CHIMES
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

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the brakes checked as soon as possible if
the warning sound is heard.

Key reminder chime

The chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened and the key is in the ignition switch.
Take the ignition key when you leave the
vehicle.

Light reminder chime

A chime sounds if the driver’s door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless
the ignition key is in the ON position. Turn
the headlight switch off when you leave the
vehicle.

SECURITY SYSTEM

IC0005 WIC0072

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)

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

Security indicator light

The security indicator light shows the status
of the vehicle security system.

The light operates whenever the ignition
switch is in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC posi­tion.

The vehicle security system has four
phases. For each phase the operation of the
security indicator light is different.

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LIC0053

How to activate the vehicle security
system

1. Close all windows. (The system can be

activated even if the windows are
open.)

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close the hood and all the doors. The
doors can be locked using the key, power
door switch or multi-remote controller.

Multi-remote controller operation:
O Push the LOCK button on the multi-

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

O Whenthe LOCK button is pushed 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 once. Refer to ‘‘Silencing the
horn beep feature’’ later in this section.

O If a door is open and you push the

LOCK button the doors lock but the
horn does not chirp and the hazard
lights do not flash.

4.

Confirm that the SECURITY indicator
light comes on. The SECURITY light
glows for about 30 seconds and then

begins to flash once every three seconds.
The system is now activated. If, during
this 30 second time period, a door is
unlocked by the key or the multi-remote
controller, or the ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON, the system will not activate.

O

If the key is turned slowly when lock­ing 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.

O Even when the driver and/or passen-

gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all doors and hood
closed and locked and with the igni­tion key in the OFF position. Turn the
ignition key to ACC or ON to turn the
system off.

The vehicle security system is NOT acti­vated if one of the following occurs:

O A door is unlocked or the ignition key is

turned to the ACC or ON position during
the 30 seconds in which the SECURITY
light stays on.

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O The SECURITY light blinks at a steady

1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (a
door, or the hood is open and the key is
not in theACC or ON position). When the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON
position, the SECURITY light turns off.

Vehicle security system operation

The vehicle security system emits the fol­lowing alarm:

O The headlights blink and the horn sounds

intermittently. In addition, the starter mo­tor does not operate.

O The alarm automatically turns off after 50

seconds. However, the alarm reactivates
if the vehicle is tampered with again. The
alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door
with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK

button on the multi-remote controller.
The alarm is activated by:
O opening a door without using the key

(even if the door is unlocked by releasing

the inside lock knob).
O opening the hood.

How to stop the alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with
the key or by pressing the UNLOCK button
on the multi-remote controller. The alarm
does not stop if the ignition switch is turned to
ACC or ON position.

WIC0060

Silencing the horn beep feature

If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote controller.

To deactivate: Press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons for at least two

seconds.

The hazard lights will quickly flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been deactivated.

To activate: Press and hold the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons for at least two seconds

once more.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH

The hazard lights will quickly flash once and
the horn will sound once to confirm that the
horn beep feature has been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does not
silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

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

AIC1118

SWITCH OPERATION

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

Intermittent wiper operation can be adjusted
from 1 to 19 seconds by turning the time
control knob (Type B only).

CAUTION

O Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

O Do not operate the washer if the

reservoir tank is empty.

O Do not fill the window washer reser-

voir tank with washer fluid concen­trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen­trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win­dow washer reservoir tank.

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O Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates

with water to the manufacturer’s rec­ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reser­voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.

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.

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH (if so
equipped)

AIC1117

To operate the wiper, push the switch to the

side. The wiper operates intermit-

tently.
To operate the washer, push and hold the

switch down to the
cycle twice.

side. The wiper will

CAUTION

O Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

O Do not operate the washer if the

reservoir tank is empty.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the window and
obscure your vision. Warm the rear
window with the defogger before you
wash the rear window.

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCH

WIC0085

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

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

CAUTION

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

HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting

Turn the switch to the position:
The front combination, rear combination,
license plate and instrument panel lights
come on.

AIC1116

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
to select the low beam.

light illuminates. Pull it back

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position:

AIC1023

Instrument brightness control

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

position.

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

or

Passing signal

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

Daytime running light system
(Canada only)

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

position. Turn the headlight switch
to the
when driving at night. 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.

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.

position for full illumination

WARNING

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal

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

Lane change signal

To indicate 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.

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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(if so equipped)

AIC0618

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

To turn them off, rotate the switch to the
OFF position.

The headlight switch must be in the

position (low beam headlights on) for
the fog lights to operate. The fog lights
automatically turn off whenever the high
beam headlight function is selected.

position.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH

WIC0086

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

WARNING

O When stalled or stopped on the road-

way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.

O Do not use the hazard warning flash-

ers while moving on the highway
unless unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve­hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.

O Turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning flasher lights are on.

The hazard warning flashers can be actu­ated with the ignition switch in any position.

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

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HORN CIGARETTE LIGHTER

(accessory) AND ASH TRAY

SIC1280 AIC1024

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle 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.

Tosound the horn, push the center pad area
of the steering wheel.

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

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.

AIC1104 AIC1105

O Before inserting or disconnecting a

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

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

good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem­perature fuse may blow.

O When not in use, be sure to close the

cap. Do not allow water to contact
the socket.

POWER POINT (if so equipped)

The power point can be used for powering
accessories. They are rated at 12 Volts 120
Watts maximum.

CAUTION

O Take care as the socket and plug

may be hot during or immediately
after use.

O This power point is not designed for

use with a cigarette lighter unit.

O Do not use with accessories that

exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.

O Use this power point with the engine

running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat­tery.)

O Avoid using when the air condi-

tioner, headlights or rear window de­fogger is on.

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STORAGE

AIC1103

A storage compartment is located in the
center bottom of the instrument panel.

AIC1122

MAP POCKET

Map pockets are located on the side and
back of the passenger seat. The map
pocket can be used to store maps.

CUP HOLDERS

WARNING

The cup holder should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.

CAUTION

O 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.

O Use only soft cups in the cup holder.

Hard cups can injure you in an acci­dent.

Some cup holders have a rubber insert that
can be removed for cleaning and for using
larger cups.

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AIC1061

AIC1025

AIC1085 APD0601

GLOVE BOX

Open the glove box by pulling the handle.

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.

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LUGGAGE HOOKS

The tie down hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.

WARNING

O Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat­backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per­sonal injury.

O Use suitable ropes and hooks to se-

cure cargo.

O Never allow anyone to ride in the

luggage area. It is extremely danger­ous to ride in a cargo area inside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.

O Do not allow people to ride in any

area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.

O Be sure everyone in your vehicle is

in a seat and using a seat belt prop­erly.

AIC1106 AIC1107

Do not apply a total load of more than 33
lbs (15kg) to a single hook when secur­ing cargo.

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WINDOWS

O Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat­backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per­sonal injury.

AIC1119 AIC1039

TONNEAU COVER

The tonneau cover keeps the luggage com­partment contents hidden from the outside.

WARNING

O Never put anything on the tonneau

cover, no matter how small. Any ob­ject on it could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop.

O Do not leave the tonneau cover in

the vehicle with it disengaged from
the holder.

POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)

WARNING

O 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.

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O

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

The power windows operate when the igni­tion key is in the ON position, or for 45
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the OFF position. If the driver’s or passen­ger’s door is opened during this 45 second
period, power to the windows is cancelled.

To open the driver window, press the driver
switch and hold it down. To close the win­dow, lift the switch up. The driver side
control panel is equipped with switches to
open or close all the windows.

WIC0063 AIC1110

The passenger switch opens or closes the
passenger window. To open the window,
press the switch and hold it down. To close
the window, lift the switch up.

The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open the window, push the switch and hold
it down. To close the window, push the
switch up.

Locking passenger’s windows

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

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SKYROOF
(if so equipped)

AIC1121 AIC0648 AIC1111

Automatic operation

To fully open the driver window, completely
press the driver window switch down and
release it; it need not be held. To stop the
window, lift the switch up while the window
is opening.

MANUAL WINDOWS

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. Toclose 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.

TILTING THE SKYROOF

Pull the handle down, then push the handle
up to the fully tilted position. The skyroof

cannot be removed.

WARNING

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

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CAUTION

O Do not open skyroof when gear bas-

ket is in place.

O Always remove the gear basket be-

fore opening skyroof. The skyroof
may be scratched if it is opened with
the gear basket in place.

For instructions to remove the gear
basket, refer to ‘‘Roof rack with gear
basket’’ in the ‘‘Pre-driving checks
and adjustments’’ section of this
manual.

O Do not allow anyone to stand up or

extend any portion of their body out
of the skyroof opening while the ve­hicle is in motion.

O Remove water drops, snow, ice or

sand from the skyroof before open­ing.

O Do not place heavy objects on the

skyroof or surrounding area.

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AIC1112 AIC1083

Pull the handle forward to unlock, then push
the handle up completely to lock the skyroof
closed.

REMOVING/INSTALLING

WARNING

Do not remove or install the sun shade
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.

Sun shade

1. Turn each lock bolt counterclockwise
while supporting the sun shade.

2. Slide the shade backward to remove it.

3. Insert the two hooks on the front edge of
sun shade into holders on the sunroof.

INTERIOR LIGHT

4. Align the two lock bolts on the rear edge
of sun shade with the lock nuts. Turn
each lock bolt clockwise to securely lock
the sun shade in place.

For information regarding dome light bulb
replacement, refer to “Bulb replacement” in
the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section of this manual.

CAUTION

Leaving the dome light switch in the ON
position for extended periods of time
will result in a discharged battery.

IC1235M

The dome light has a three-position switch
and operates regardless of ignition key
position.

O When the switch is in the OFF position,

the dome light does not illuminate, re­gardless of door position.

O When the switch is in the center j or

DOOR position, the dome light illumi­nates by opening a door.

O When the switch is in the ON position,

the dome light illuminates regardless of
door position.

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MAP LIGHTS
(if so equippped)

AIC0704

To turn on the map lights push the switches.
To turn them off, push the switches again.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY
SYSTEM

The interior lights illuminate when a front,
rear or the back door is opened. Once the
doors are closed, these lights turn off in 30
seconds or turn off immediately when the
key is turned to the ON position.

BATTERY SAVER

If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and
the interior lights remain illuminated, they
eventually turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from becoming discharged. Inte­rior lights that illuminate when doors are
opened turn off after approximately 30
minutes.

2-30 Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Key .........................................................................3-2

Doors......................................................................3-2

Locking with key................................................3-2

Locking with inside lock knob............................3-3

Locking with power door lock switch.................3-3

Child safety rear door lock................................3-4

Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........3-4

How to use multi-remote control system...........3-4

Battery replacement ..........................................3-7

Hood.......................................................................3-8

Rear door ...............................................................3-9

Roof rack with gear basket (if so equipped)........3-10

Step rail................................................................3-12

Fuel filler lid..........................................................3-13

Fuel filler cap...................................................3-13

Steering wheel .....................................................3-14

Tilt operation....................................................3-14

Sun visors.............................................................3-14

Vanity mirror ....................................................3-14

Mirrors ..................................................................3-15

Inside mirror.....................................................3-15

Outside mirrors................................................3-15

Outside mirror remote control

(if so equipped)................................................3-16

KEY DOORS

O Always have the doors locked while

driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.

O Before opening any door, always

WPD0036 APD1033

A key number is supplied with your key.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe

place (such as your wallet), NOT IN THE
VEHICLE. If you lose your keys, see an
authorized 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 an authorized
NISSAN dealer or locksmith.

look for and avoid oncoming traffic.

O Do not leave children unattended in-

side the vehicle. They could un­knowingly activate switches or con­trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci­dents.

WARNING

LOCKING WITH KEY
Manual

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

On power door lock equipped models, lock­ing the driver’s door simultaneously locks all
doors.

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APD1077 AIC1012 APD1014

Power (if so equipped)

The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors simultaneously.

Turning the key to the front of the vehicle
locks all doors.

Turning the key one time to the rear of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that posi­tion, returning the key to neutral (where the
key can only be removed and inserted) and
turning it to the rear again within 5 seconds
unlocks all doors. The selective unlock func­tion and locking all doors can be operated
from the driver, or back door.

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB

To lock the door without the key, push 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.

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH

To lock the doors without a key, push the
power door lock switch (driver or passenger
side), then close the door. When locking the
doors this way, be certain not to leave the
key inside the vehicle.

If the key is in the ignition, all doors will
unlock automatically.

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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)

APD1078

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK

Child safety locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, es­pecially when small children are in the ve­hicle.

The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors.

When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can only be opened from the out­side.

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and
activate the panic alarm by using the remote
controller.

Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors.

The remote controller can operate at a
distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from
the vehicle. The effective distance depends
on the conditions around the vehicle.

As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con­cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact an authorized
NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur­rences which will damage the remote
controller:

O Do not allow the remote controller to

become wet.

O Do not drop the remote controller.

O Do not strike the remote controller

sharply against another object.

O Do not place the remote controller

for an extended period in an area
where temperatures exceed 140°F
(60°C).

HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM

Locking doors

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close the hood and all the doors.

4. Push the LOCK button on the multi-remote
controller.All doors lock. The hazard lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.

O When the LOCK button is pushed 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 once.
Refer to “Silencing the horn beep fea­ture” later in this section.

3-4 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

O If a door is open and you push the LOCK

button, the doors will lock but the horn
will not beep and the hazard lights will not
flash.

WPD0048

Unlocking doors

1. Push the UNLOCK button on the multi­remote controller. Only the driver’s side
door unlocks.

2. Push the UNLOCK button on the multi­remote controller again within five sec­onds. All doors unlock.

3. The interior lights illuminate for 30 sec­onds when the interior light switch is in
the O or DOOR position.

The interior lights can be turned off without
waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition and turning to the ON or START
position, locking the doors with the multi­remote controller or pushing the
interior light switch to the OFF position.

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threat­ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
call attention as follows:

1. Push the PANIC button on the remote
controller for longer than 0.5 seconds.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights
will stay on for 30 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when:

O it has run for 30 seconds, or
O the LOCK or UNLOCK button is pressed,

on the multi-remote controller.

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WIC0060

Silencing the horn beep feature

If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote control­ler.

To deactivate: Press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK together for at least two

seconds.

The hazard lights will quickly flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been deactivated.

To activate: Press and hold the LOCK and

UNLOCK together for at least two sec-

onds once more.

The hazard lights will quickly flash once and
the horn will sound once to confirm that the
horn beep feature has been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn feature does not si­lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

3-6 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Replace the battery in the multi-remote con­troller as follows:

1. Open the lid using a coin.

WPD0039

2. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery: ToshibaCR2025
or equivalent.

3. Close the lid securely.

4. Press the LOCK button, then the UNLOCK

button two or three times to check the
multi-remote controller operation.

If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.

O An improperly disposed battery can

hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.

O The multi-remote controller is water-

resistant; however, if it does get wet,
immediately wipe completely dry.

O The operational range of the multi-

remote controller extends to approxi­mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.

This range may vary with conditions.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer for com­pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this

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device must accept any interference re­ceived including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

HOOD

APD1080

3-8 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

WARNING

O Make sure the hood is completely

closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.

O If you see steam or smoke coming

from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel;
the hood then springs up slightly.

2. Lift the lever at the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.

3. Insert the support rod into the slot in the
front edge of the hood.

4. When closing the hood, reset the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm)
above the latch and release it. This al­lows proper engagement of the hood
latch.

REAR DOOR

APD1081

To unlock the back door turn the key clock­wise. To open the back door lift up on the
door handle and lift the door up. To close,
lower and push the door down securely. To
lock the back door, turn the key counter­clockwise.

WARNING

O Always be sure the back door has

been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.

Do not drive with the back door open.

O

This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Precautions when starting and
driving” in the “Starting and driving”
section for exhaust gas.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-9

ROOF RACK WITH GEAR
BASKET (if so equipped)

mation” section of this manual.

WARNING

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.

CAUTION

Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack or gear basket.
If you cannot comfortably lift the items
onto the roof rack or gear basket from
the ground, use a ladder or stool.

AIC1109

Always evenly distribute cargo on the roof
rack. The maximum total load is 125 lb

(57 kg) evenly distributed, including gear
basket. Be careful that your vehicle does

not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Ratings

3-10 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and
GAWR are located on the Safety Compli­ance Certification Label (located on the
driver’s side door jamb pillar). For more
information regarding GVWR and GAWR,
refer to the “Technical and customer infor-

ACE1051

Getting the roof rack torxdriver

1. Open the back door.

2. Roll back the cargo area carpet.

3. Remove the roof rack torxdriver.

AIC1146

The front and rear crossbars can be ad­justed forward, backward, or be removed.
Use the torxdriver located in the tool kit to
loosen both crossbar adjusting screws.
Position the crossbar as needed and then
tighten the crossbar adjusting screws. Place

your cargo between the bars, and secure
with rope. Always check the tightness of the
cross bar adjusting screws.

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STEP RAIL

APD1092 APD1088

The roof rack is equipped with a removable
gear basket. The maximum gear basket

load is 30 lb (13.6 kg) evenly distributed.

The gear basket can be removed by un­screwing the four hold down bolts.

3-12 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

The step rail has a front and rear step for
assisting passengers to get into and out of
the vehicle.

FUEL FILLER LID

APD1082

FUEL FILLER CAP

The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn
the cap counter clockwise to remove.
Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.

WARNING

O Gasoline is extremely flammable and

highly explosive under certain con­ditions. You could be burned or se­riously injured if it is misused or

mishandled. Always stop the engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.

O Fuel may be under pressure. Turn

the cap one-half turn and wait for
any ‘‘hissing’’ sound to stop to pre­vent fuel from spraying out and
causing possible personal injury.
Then remove the cap.

O Do not attempt to top off the fuel

tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel­ing may cause fuel overflow, result­ing in fuel spray and possibly fire.

O Use only an original equipment type

fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in­correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury.

O Never pour fuel into the throttle body

to attempt to start your vehicle.

CAUTION

O If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,

flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.

O Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.

Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap
properly may cause the
function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu­minate. If the
because the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap
and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
a few driving trips. If the
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.

O For additional information, see the

(Malfunction indicator light (MIL)( in
the (Instruments and Controls( sec­tion earlier in this manual.

lamp should turn off after

lamp illuminates

mal-

lamp

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-13

STEERING WHEEL SUN VISORS

APD1083 PD1238M AIC0710

Put the fuel filler cap in the cap holder while
refueling.

3-14 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

TILT OPERATION

Pull the lock lever down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired
position.

Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.

VANITY MIRROR

A vanity mirror is located on the rear side of
the passenger sunvisor.

MIRRORS

AIC0703 APD1090 APD1096

INSIDE MIRROR

The night position reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you.

WARNING

Use the night position only when nec­essary because it reduces rear view
clarity.

OUTSIDE MIRRORS

The outside mirror can be moved in any
direction for a better rear view.

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WPD0056 APD1039

WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.

Foldable outside mirrors

Push the mirror backward to fold it.

3-16 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE
CONTROL (if so equipped)

Push the right or left side of the switch to
adjust the right or left side mirror, then
adjust using the control lever.

The ignition switch must be in the ON or
ACC position for the power mirrors to oper­ate.

4

Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators...............................................................4-2

Heater and air conditioner......................................4-3

Controls .............................................................4-3

Heater operation................................................4-4

Air conditioner operation

(if so equipped)..................................................4-5

Air flow charts....................................................4-6

Servicing air conditioner.........................................4-9

Audio system........................................................4-10

FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)

player (if so equipped).....................................4-10

FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player

(if so equipped)................................................4-17

FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)

changer (if so equipped) .................................4-24

Steering wheel switch for audio controls ........4-37

Antenna ...........................................................4-37

Car phone or CB radio.........................................4-38

VENTILATORS

Adjust air flow direction by moving the ven­tilators slides and ventilator assemblies.

AHA1099

4-2 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER

WARNING

O The air conditioner cooling function

operates only when the engine is
running.

O Do not leave children, unreliable

adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
On hot sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be­come high enough to cause severe
or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.

O Do not use the recirculation mode

for long periods as it may cause the

WHA0066

interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.

O Positioning of the heater or air con-

ditioner controls should not be done
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.

CONTROLS
Fan control dial

This dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.

Air flow control dial

This dial allows you to select the air flow
outlets.

— Air flows from center and side

ventilators.

— Air flows from center and side

ventilators and the front and rear
floor outlets.

— Air flows mainly from the front

and rear floor outlets.

— Air flows from defrost outlets and

the front and rear floor outlets.

—

Air flows mainly from defrost outlets.

Temperature control dial

This dial allows you to adjust the tempera­ture of the outlet air.

Air recirculation button
(if so equipped)

NOTE:
The air recirculation feature is available

only on those vehicles equipped with air
conditioning.

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OFF position (indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger

compartment and distributed through the
selected outlets.

Use the OFF position for normal heater or
air conditioner operation.

ON position (indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the

when:

O driving on a dusty road.
O to prevent traffic fumes from entering the

passenger compartment.

O for maximum cooling when using the air

conditioner.

button to the on position

Air conditioner button

The air conditioner cooling function op­erates only when the engine is running.

HEATER OPERATION
Heating

This mode is used to direct most of the hot
air to the front and rear floor outlets. Rear
passenger heat is provided by the front
system through floor outlets located under
both front seats. A small amount of air also
flows from the defrost outlets.

1. Push the

2. Turn the air control dial to the

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the

(if so equipped)

Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (one to four) position, and push
the air conditioner button to turn on the air
conditioner. The indicator light comes on
when the air conditioner is operating. Toturn
off the air conditioner, push the button
again.

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Ventilation

This mode directs outside air from the side
and center vents.

1. Push the

the off position for normal heating.

button (if so equipped) to

posi-

tion.

position.

desired position between the middle and
the hot position.

button (if so equipped) to

the off position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the
tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.

posi-

Defrosting or defogging

This mode directs the air to the defrost
outlets to defrost/defog the windows.

1. Turn the air control dial to the
tion.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.

When the
conditioner automatically turns on (however
the indicator light will not illuminate) if the
outside temperature is more than
45°F(7°C). This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The

mode automatically turns off, allow­ing outside air to be drawn into the passen­ger compartment to further improve the
defogging performance.

position is selected, the air

posi-

Bi-level heating

The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the
side and center vents and to the front and
rear floor outlets.

1. Push the
the off position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the
tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
the desired position.

button (if so equipped) to

posi-

Heating and defogging

This mode directs a portion of the air to the
defrost outlets to defrost/defog the win­dows, and also directs air to the front and
rear floor outlets to heat the cabin.

1. Turn the air control dial to the
tion.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the hot position.

posi-

When the
conditioner automatically turns on (however
the indicator light will not illuminate) if the
outside temperature is more than 45°F
(7°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps
defog the windshield. The
maticallly turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging performance.

position is selected, the air

mode auto-

Operating tips

Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and air inlet in front of the wind­shield. This improves heater operation.

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
(if so equipped)

Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (one to four) position, and push
in the air conditioner button to activate the
air conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are
added to the heater operation.

The air conditioner cooling function op­erates only when the engine is running.

Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Cooling

This mode directs cooled and dryed air to
the side and center vents to cool and dehu­midify the cabin.

1. Push the

2. Turn the air control dial to the
tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.

4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.

For quick cooling when the outside tem­perature is high, push the
the ON position. Be sure to return the air
recirculation button to the OFF position for
normal cooling.

button to the off position.

posi-

button to

Dehumidified heating

This mode directs warmed and dryed air to
the front and rear floor outlets to heat and
dehumidify the cabin.

1. Push the

button to the off position.

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2. Turn the air control dial to the posi­tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.

4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.

Dehumidified defogging

This mode directs warmed and dryed air to
the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the win­dows.

1. Turn the air control dial to the
tion.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.

3. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.

When the
are selected, the air conditioner automati­cally turns on (however the indicator light
will not illuminate) if the outside temperature

, or positions in between

posi-

is more than 45°F(7°C). This dehumidifies
the air which helps defog the windshield.
The
lowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further improve
the defogging performance.

Operating tips

O Keep windows and sunroof closed while

O After parking in the sun, drive for two or

O The air conditioning system should be

O If the engine coolant temperature

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mode automatically turns off, al-

the air conditioner is in operation.

three minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger compart­ment. Then, close the windows. This
allows the air conditioner to cool the
interior more quickly.

operated for approximately ten min­utes at least once a month. This helps
prevent damage to the system due to
lack of lubrication.

gauge indicates engine coolant tem­perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. See ‘‘If your
vehicle overheats’’ in the ‘‘In case of
emergency’’ section of this manual.

AIR FLOW CHARTS

The following charts show the button and
dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK
heating, cooling or defrosting. The air recir-

culation switch should always be in the
OFF position for heating and defrosting.

WHA0098

WHA0051

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WHA0052

WHA0099

SERVICING AIR
CONDITIONER

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.

This refrigerant does not harm the
earth’s ozone layer.

Special charging equipment and lubricant is
required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants causes severe damage to your
air conditioner system. See “Air conditioner
system refrigerant and lubricant recommen­dations” in the ‘‘Technical and consumer
information’’ section of this manual.

An authorized NISSAN dealer will be able to
service your environmentally ‘‘friendly’’ air
conditioner system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains
refrigerant under high pressure. To
avoid personal injury, any air condi­tioner service should be done by an
experienced technician with proper
equipment.

WHA0100

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AUDIO SYSTEM

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WHA0054

FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so
equipped)

Audio main operation

To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with the
engine not running, turn the key to the ACC
position.

Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex­ternal influences. Intermittent changes in
reception quality normally are caused by
these external influences.

Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.

Power/Volume control

Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then
push the power/volume control knob. The
mode (radio or CD) which was playing im­mediately before the system was turned off
resumes playing. When no CD is loaded,
the radio comes on. Pushing the
power/volume control knob again turns the
system off.

Turn the power/volume control knob to the
right to increase volume or to the left to
decrease volume.

Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal­ance

To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader or Balance,
press the
onds. A beep signals entry into the audio
adjustment mode and BASS will appear in
the display. Rotate the
Bass (BASS) to the desired level.

Press the
TREB appears in the display. Rotate the

knob to adjust Treble (TREB) to the

desired level.
Press the

appears in the display. Fader (FAD) adjusts
the sound between the front and rear
speaker. Rotate the
Fader (FAD) to the desired level.

Press the
appears in the display. Balance (BAL) ad­justs the sound between the right and left
speakers. Rotate the
Balance (BAL) to the desired level.

After 10 seconds, the radio or CD display

knob for less than 1.5 sec-

knob to adjust

knob a second time and

knob a third time and FAD

knob to adjust

knob a fourth time and BAL

knob to adjust

will reappear. Once the sound quality is set
to the desired level, press the
repeatedly until the radio or CD display
reappears.

knob

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