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ForewordWelcome to the growing family of newNISSAN owners. This vehicle is deliveredto you with confidence. It was producedusing the latest techniques and strict qualitycontrol.

This manual was prepared to help youunderstand the operation and maintenanceof your vehicle so that you may enjoy manymiles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.Please read through this manual beforeoperating your vehicle.

In the U.S., a separate Warranty Informa-tion and Maintenance Log Booklet andin Canada, a Warranty and RoadsideAssistance Information Booklet ex-

plains details about the warranties cov-ering your vehicle and vehicle mainte-nance schedules. Additionally, aseparate Customer Care/Lemon LawBooklet (U.S. only) will explain how toresolve any concerns you may have withyour vehicle, as well as clarify yourrights under your states lemon law.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve-hicle best. When you require any service orhave any questions, they will be glad to

assist you with the extensive resourcesavailable to them.

READ FIRST THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Before driving your vehicle please read thisowners manual carefully. This will ensurefamiliarity with controls and maintenancerequirements, assisting you in the safe op-

eration of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules tohelp ensure a safe and comfortable tripfor you and your passengers!

NEVER drive under the influence ofalcohol or drugs.

ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-its and never drive too fast for con-ditions.

ALWAYS use your seat belts andappropriate child restraint systems.Pre-teen children should be seatedin the rear seat.

ALWAYS provide information aboutthe proper use of vehicle safety fea-tures to all occupants of the vehicle.

ALWAYS review this owners manual

for important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modifiedModification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and mayeven violate governmental regulations

In addition, damage or performanceproblems resulting from modificationsmay not be covered under NISSANwarranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for aoptions available on this model. Thereforeyou may find some information that doe

not apply to your vehicle.All information, specifications and illustrtions in this manual are those in effect at thtime of printing. NISSAN reserves the righto change specifications or design withounotice and without obligation.

The inside pages of this manual containa minimum of 50% recycled fibers,including 10% post-consumer fibers.


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

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence ofa hazard that could cause death orserious personal injury. To avoid orreduce the risk, the procedures mustbe followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence ofa hazard that could cause minor ormoderate personal injury or damage to

your vehicle. To avoid or reduce therisk, the procedures must be followedcarefully.

If you see this symbol, it means Do not do

this or Do not let this happen.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNING

Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu

ents, and certain vehicle componentcontain or emit chemicals known toState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductiveharm.

2000 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INCGARDENA, CALIFORNIA

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnerManual may be reproduced or stored in

retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, oby any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without thprior written permission of Nissan NorAmerica, Inc., Gardena, California.

The inside pages of this manual containa minimum of 50% recycled fibers,including 10% post-consumer fibers.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONABOUT THIS MANUAL


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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedicationto produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco-nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod-uct of a successful worldwide company thatmanufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun-tries and distributes them in 170 nations.

NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac-tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which wasfounded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSANaffiliates world wide, collectively growing to be-come the fifth largest automaker in the world. Inaddition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makestextile machinery, forklift trucks, marine engines,boats and other products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in-vestment in North America, starting with the open-ing of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. in 1960 andcontinuing with the production of some cars and

trucks at one of the worlds most modern manu-facturing facilities, Nissan Motor ManufacturingCorporation U.S.A. in Smyrna, Tennessee, ve-hicle styling at Nissan Design International inSan Diego, California, and engineering at NissanResearch and Development in Farmington Hills,Michigan.

NISSAN and its dealers employ about 60,000Americans.

NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to theCanadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-pliers and over 140 dealers employ approxi-mately 4,500 people. These include companyemployees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all

across Canada. In addition, many Canadianswork for companies that supply NISSAN andNISSAN dealers with materials and servicesranging from operation of port facilities and trans-

portation services, to the supply of lubricantparts and accessories.

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics ancomputers in automobiles, and has led the indutry in improving both performance and fuel efciency through new engine designs and the usof synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weighThe company has also developed ways to buiquality into its vehicles at each stage of thproduction process, both through extensive usof automation and most importantly through an awareness that people are the cetral element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our supplieuntil you took delivery of your new NISSAN, doens of checks were made to ensure that only thbest job was being done in producing and deliveing your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care t

ensure that when you take your NISSAN to youdealer for maintenance, the service technician wperform his work accordingto the quality standardthat have been established by the factory.

Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. Ayou know, seat belts are an integral part of thsafety systems that will help protect you and youpassengers in the event of a sudden stop or aaccident. We urge you to use the seat belts evetime you drive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achieveme

reflects our major goal: to provide you, ocustomer, with a vehicle that is built with qualiand craftsmanship a product that we can bproud to build and you can be proud to own.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ...

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

However, if there is something that your

NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with oryou would like to provide NISSAN directlywith comments or questions, please con-tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart-ment using our toll-free number:

For U.S. mainland and Alaskacustomers

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

For Hawaii customers(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)

For CANADIAN customers1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask

for the following information:

Your name, address, and telephone

number

Vehicle identification number (on dash-

board)

Date of purchase

Current odometer reading

Your NISSAN dealers name Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the informa-

tion on the left at:

For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers

Nissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Hawaii customers

Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii2880 Kilihau St.Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

For Canadian customersNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

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


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Table ofContents

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems

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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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental airbag systems

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

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

Rear seat adjustment.............................................1-4

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

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

Precautions on supplemental restraint system......1-6

Supplemental air bag warning labels...................1-16

Supplemental air bag warning light......................1-16

Seat belts .............................................................1-18

Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................1-18Child safety...........................................................1-20

Pregnant women ..................................................1-20

Injured persons ....................................................1-21

Three-point type seat belt with retractor..............1-21

Seat belt extenders ..............................................1-24

Seat belt maintenance .........................................1-24

Child restraints .....................................................1-25

Precautions on child restraints.............................1-25

Installation on rear seat center or outboardpositions ...............................................................1-26

Top tether strap child restraint.............................1-32Installation on front passenger seat.....................1-33


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WARNING

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt willnot be against your body. In an acci-dent, you could be thrown into it andreceive neck or other serious inju-ries. You could also slide under thelap belt and receive serious internalinjuries.

For most effective protection when

the vehicle is in motion, the seatshould be upright. Always sit wellback in the seat and adjust the seatproperly. See Precautions on seatbelt usage later in this section.

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving so full attention may be given

to vehicle operation. The seat maymove suddenly and could causeloss of control of the vehicle.

After adjustment, gently rock in theseat to make sure it is securelylocked.

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Forward and backward

Pull the lever up while you slide the seatforward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever upand lean back. To bring the back of the seatforward again, pull the lever and move yourbody forward.

Seat lifter

Turn either dial to adjust the angle anheight of the seat cushion to the desireposition.

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REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Interior trunk access(if so equipped)

The trunk can be accessed from the rearseat for loading and unloading, as shown.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage area or on the rear seatwhen it 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. Properly secure all cargo to help

prevent it from sliding or shifting. Donot place cargo higher than the seat-backs. In a sudden stop or collision,unsecured cargo could cause per-sonal injury.

When returning seatbacks to the up-right position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched

position.

Closely supervise children whenthey are around cars to prevent themfrom playing and becoming lockedin the trunk where they could beseriously injured. Keep the ca

locked, with the rear seatback securely latched, when not in use, andprevent childrens access to cakeys.

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When using the fold down rear seatback,the rear center seat belt retractor may lockup and prevent folding down the seatback.

If the rear center seat belt retractor hasinadvertently locked up, push the seat beltwebbing toward the retractor as shown inthe above illustration. This will unlock theseat belt retractor and allow the rear seat-back to fold down.

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUST-

MENTTo raise the head restraint, pull it up. Tolower, push and hold the lock knob andpush the head restraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjustedproperly as they may provide significantprotection against injury in an accident.Do not remove them. Check the adjust-

ment after someone else uses the seat.

Adjust the head restraints so the top is levewith the tops of your ears.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE-MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)section contains important information con-

cerning the driver and passenger supple-mental front air bags, supplemental side airbags and pre-tensioner seat belts.

Supplemental front air bag system:Thissystem can help cushion the impact force tothe face and chest of the driver and frontpassenger in certain frontal collisions.

Supplemental side air bag system (if soequipped): This system can help cushionthe impact force to the head and the chest

area of the driver and front passenger incertain side impact collisions. The supple-mental side air bag is designed to inflate onthe side where the vehicle is impacted.

These supplemental restraint systems aredesigned to supplement the crash protec-tion provided by the driver and front passen-ger seat belts and are not a substitute forthem. Seat belts should always be correctlyworn and the driver and front passenger

seated a suitable distance away from thesteering wheel, instrument panel and frontdoor finishers. (See Seat belts later in this

section for instructions and precautions onseat belt usage.)

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position.

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates. The supplementalair bag warning light will turn off afterabout 7 seconds if the system is opera-tional.

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WARNING

The supplemental front air bags ordi-narily will not inflate in the event of aside impact, rear impact, roll over, orlower severity frontal collision. Al-ways wear your seat belts to helpreduce the risk or severity of injury invarious kinds of accidents.

The seat belts and the supplemental

front air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and uprightin the seat. The front air bags inflatewith great force. If you are unre-strained, leaning forward, sittingsideways or out of position in anyway, you are at greater risk of injuryor death in a crash and may alsoreceive serious or fatal injuries fromthe supplemental front air bag if youare up against it when it inflates.

Always sit back against the seatbackand as far away as practical from thesteering wheel or instrument panelAlways use the seat belts.

Keep hands on the outside of the

steering wheel. Placing them insidethe steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injuredwhen the supplemental front air baginflates.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrainedDo not attempt to hold them in youlap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in

the illustrations. Children may be severely injured o

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

Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflatingsupplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. SeeChild restraints later in this sec

tion for details.

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WARNING

Supplemental side air bag (if soequipped):

The supplemental side air bag ordi-narily will not inflate in the event of afrontal impact, rear impact or lowerseverity side collision. Always wearyour seat belt to help reduce the riskor severity of injury in various kindsof accidents.

The seat belts and the supplementalside air bag are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and uprightin the seat. The side air bag inflateswith great force. Do not allow any-one to place their hand, leg or facenear the side air bag on the side ofthe seatback of the front seat. Do notallow anyone sitting in the front seatto extend their hand out of the win-dow or lean against the door. Whensitting in the rear seat, do not hold

onto the seatback of the front seat.

If the side air bag inflates, the occupant may be seriously injured. Beespecially careful with children, whoshould always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown inthe illustrations.

Do not use seat covers on the fronseatbacks. They may interfere withsupplemental side air bag inflation.

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Supplemental front air bag system

The driver supplemental front air bag is lo-cated in the center of the steering wheel. Thepassenger supplemental front air bag ismounted in the dashboard above the glovebox.

These systems are designed to meet op-tional certification requirements under U.S.regulations. They are also permitted inCanada. The optional certification allowsthe front air bags to be designed to inflate

somewhat less forcefully than previously.However, all of the information, cautionsand warnings in this manual still apply

and must be followed.

The front air bag system is designed tinflate in higher severity frontal collisionalthough it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those oa higher severity frontal impact. It may noinflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicdamage (or lack of it) is not always aindication of proper supplemental front abag system operation.

When the supplemental front air bag i

flates, a fairly loud noise may be hearfollowed by the release of smoke. Thsmoke is not harmful and does not indicat

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a fire, but care should be taken to notintentionally inhale it, as it may cause irrita-tion and choking. Those with a history of abreathing condition should get fresh airpromptly.

The supplemental front air bags, along withthe use of seat belts, help to cushion theimpact force on the face and chest of theoccupant. They can help save lives andreduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-ing front air bag may cause facial abrasionsor other injuries. Front air bags do notprovide restraint to the lower body.

Seat belts should be correctly worn and thedriver and passenger seated upright as far

as practical away from the steering wheel orinstrument panel. Since the supplementalfront air bags inflate quickly in order to helpprotect the front occupants, the force of thefront air bag inflating can increase the risk ofinjury if the occupant is too close to or isagainst the front air bag module during infla-tion.

The front air bags deflate quickly after acollision.

The supplemental front air bags operateonly when the ignition switch is in the

ON or START position.

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates. The supplementalair bag warning light will turn off after

about 7 seconds if the system is opera-tional.

WARNING

Do not place any objects on the steer-ing wheel pad or on the instrumentpanel. Also, do not place any objectsbetween any occupant and the steer-ing wheel or instrument panel. Suchobjects may become dangerous pro-jectiles and cause injury if the supple-

mental front air bag inflates.

Right after inflation, several front airbag system components will be hot.Do not touch them; you may se-verely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe supplemental front air bag sys-tem. This is to prevent accidental in-flation of the front air bags or damage

to the front air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicles electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag

system. Tampering with the supplemental fron

air bag system may result in serioupersonal injury. Tampering includechanges to the steering wheel and thinstrument panel assembly by placinmaterial over the steering wheel paand above the dashboard, or by instaling additional trim material around thfront air bag system.

Work around and on the supplemental front air bag system should bedone by an authorized NISSANdealer. Installation of electricaequipment should also be done byan authorized NISSAN dealer. Thyellow SRS wiring should not bemodified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment andprobing devices should not be usedon the supplemental front air bag

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The SRS wiring harnesses are cov-ered with yellow insulation eitherjust before the harness connectorsor over the complete harness foreasy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the supple-mental front air bag system and guide thebuyer to the appropriate sections in thisowners manual.

Supplemental side air bag system

(if so equipped)The supplemental side air bags are locatedin the outside of the seatback of the frontseats. The supplemental side air bag (onthe driver or front passenger seat) is de-signed to inflate in higher severity sidecollisions, although it may inflate if theforces in another type of collision are similarto those of a higher severity side impact. It isdesigned to inflate on the side where the

vehicle is impacted. It may not inflate incertain side collisions. Vehicle damage (orlack of it) is not always an indication of

proper supplemental side air bag operation

When the supplemental side air bag iflates, a fairly loud noise may be hearfollowed by release of smoke. This smoke not harmful and does not indicate a fire, bu

care should be taken to not intentionalinhale it, as it may cause irritation anchoking. Those with a history of a breathincondition should get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental side air bags along with thuse of seat belts, help to cushion the impacforce on the chest of the front occupantThey can help save lives and reduce serous injuries. However, an inflating side abag may cause abrasions or other injuries

The seat belts should be correctly worn anthe driver and passenger seated upright afar as practical away from the supplementside air bag. Since the side air bag inflatequickly in order to help protect the frooccupants, the force of the side air bainflating can increase the risk of injury if thoccupant is too close to or is against thside air bag module during inflation. Thside air bag will deflate quickly after collision.

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The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position.

After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warn-

ing light illuminates. The supplementalair bag warning light will turn off afterabout 7 seconds if the system is opera-tional.

WARNING

Do not place any objects near theseatback of the front seats. Also, donot place any objects (an umbrella,bag, etc.) between the front doorfinisher and the front seat. Such ob-

jects may become dangerous pro-jectiles and cause injury if thesupplemental side air bag inflates.

Right after inflation, several supple-mental side air bag system compo-nents will be hot. Do not touch them;you may severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiringof the supplemental side air bag sys-

tem. This is to prevent accidental

inflation of the side air bag or dam-age to the side air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changesto your vehicles electrical system,suspension system or side panel.

This could affect proper operation ofthe side air bag system.

Tampering with the supplementalside air bag system may result inserious personal injury. Tamperingincludes changes to the front seatsassembly by placing material nearthe seatback of the front seat, or byinstalling additional trim material,such as seat covers, around the side

air bag system. Work around and on the supplemen-

tal side air bag system should bedone by an authorized NISSANdealer. Installation of electricalequipment should also be done byan authorized NISSAN dealer. TheSRS wiring harnesses* should notbe modified or disconnected. Unau-thorized electrical test equipmentand probing devices should not beused on the side air bag system.

* The SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation either jusbefore the harness connectors or ovethe complete harness for easy identfication.

When selling your vehicle, we request thayou inform the buyer about the supplemetal side air bag system and guide the buyeto the appropriate sections in this OwnerManual.

Pre-tensioner seat belt system (Fofront seats)

WARNING

The pre-tensioner seat belt canno

be reused after activation. It must bereplaced together with the retractoas a unit.

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No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiringof the pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tem. This is to prevent accidentalactivation of the pre-tensioner seat

belt or damage to the pre-tensionerseat belt operation. Tampering withthe pre-tensioner seat belt systemmay result in serious personal in-jury.

Work around and on the pre-tensioner system should be done byan authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal-lation of electrical equipment shouldalso be done by an authorized NIS-SAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical

test equipment and probing devicesshould not be used on the pre-tensioner seat belt system.

If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con-tact an authorized NISSAN dealer.Correct pre-tensioner disposal pro-cedures are set forth in the appropri-ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incor-rect disposal procedures could

cause personal injury.

The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tem activates in conjunction with the supple-mental front air bag. Working with the seatbelt retractor, it helps tighten the seat beltthe instant the vehicle becomes involved incertain types of collisions, thereby restrain-ing seat occupants.

The pre-tensioner is encased with the seatbelts retractor. These seat belts are usedthe same as conventional seat belts.

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,smoke is released and a loud noise may beheard. This smoke is not harmful and doesnot indicate a fire, but care should be takento not intentionally inhale it, as it may cause

irritation and choking.

If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner system, the seat belt warning light

will flash intermittently after the igni-tion key is turned to the ON or STARTposition. In this case, the pre-tensioner seatbelt will not function properly.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the pre-

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG

WARNING LABELSWarning labels about the supplemental airbag systems are placed in the vehicle asshown in the illustration.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG

WARNING LIGHTThe supplemental air bag warning lighdisplaying in the instrument panemonitors the circuits of the supplemental abag system and supplemental side air ba(if so equipped) system. The circuits montored by the supplemental air bag warninlight are the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemental air bag modules and all relatewiring.

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

light illuminates for about 7 seconds andthen turns off. This means the system isoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental front air bag and supplemen-tal side air bag needs servicing:

The supplemental air bag warning lightremains on after approximately 7 sec-onds.

The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the supplementalfront air bag or supplemental side air bagmay not operate properly. It must be

checked and repaired. Take your vehicle tothe nearest authorized NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning lightis on, it could mean that the supplementalfront air bag or supplemental side air bagsystem will not operate in an accident.

Repair and replacement procedure

The supplemental air bag modules are de-signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.As a reminder, unless it is damaged, thesupplemental air bag light remains illumi-nated after inflation has occurred. Repairand replacement of the supplemental airbag system should be done only by anauthorized NISSAN dealer.

After a supplemental air bag inflates, theinstrument panel assembly should be re-placed by an authorized NISSAN dealer ifdamaged.

To ensure long-term functioning, thsupplemental air bag system must binspected 10 years after the date of manufacture as noted on the certification labelocated on the driver side front pillar.

When maintenance work is required on thvehicle, the supplemental air bag systeand related parts should be pointed out tthe person performing the maintenancThe ignition key should always be in thLOCK position when working under thhood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

Once the supplemental front air bagor supplemental side air bag has

inflated, the air bag module will nofunction again and must be replaced. The air bag module shouldbe replaced by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The air bag module cannot be repaired.

The supplemental front air bag andsupplemental side air bag systemsshould be inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer if there is any

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damage to the front end or side por-tion of the vehicle, or replaced if thesupplemental air bag has inflated.

If you need to dispose of a supple-mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,

contact an authorized NISSANdealer. Correct supplemental air bagdisposal procedures are set forth inthe appropriate NISSAN ServiceManual. Incorrect disposal proce-dures could cause personal injury.

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properlyadjusted, your chances of being injured orkilled in an accident and/or the severity ofinjury may be greatly reduced. NISSANstrongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time youdrive, even if your seating position includesa supplemental air bag.

Most states and all Canadian provincesor territories require that seat belts beworn at all times when a vehicle is beingdriven.

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should use a seat belt aall times. Children should be properly restrained and, if appropriate, ina child restraint.

The belt should be properly adjustedto a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increasethe chance or severity of injury in anaccident. Serious injury or death can

occur if the seat belt is not wornproperly.

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Always route the shoulder belt overyour shoulder and across yourchest. Never run the belt behind yourback, under your arm or across yourneck. The belt should be away fromyour face and neck, but not fallingoff your shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low and snugas possible AROUND THE HIPS,NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn toohigh could increase the risk of inter-nal injuries in an accident.

Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-

curely fastened to the proper buckle.

Do not wear the belt inside out ortwisted. Doing so may reduce its

effectiveness. Do not allow more than one person

to use the same belt. Never carry more people in the ve-

hicle than there are seat belts. If the seat belt warning light glows

continuously while the ignition isturned ON with all doors closed andall seat belts fastened, it may indi-cate a malfunction in the system.Have the system checked by an au-

thorized NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies includingretractors and attaching hardware

should be inspected after any collision by an authorized NISSANdealer. NISSAN recommends that alseat belt assemblies in use during acollision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts showno damage and continue to operateproperly. Seat belt assemblies not inuse during a collision should also beinspected and replaced if eithedamage or improper operation is

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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 childssize. Generally, infants up to about one year

and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should beplaced in rear facing child restraints. Frontfacing child restraints are available for chil-dren who outgrow rear facing child restraints.

WARNING

Infants and children need special pro-tection. The vehicles seat belts maynot fit them properly. The shoulder beltmay come too close to the face or neck.

The lap belt may not fit over their smallhip bones. In an accident, an improp-erly fitting seat belt could cause seri-ous or fatal injury. Always use appro-priate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require the use of approved childrestraints for infants and small children. SeeChild restraints later in this section.

In addition, there are many types of childrestraints available for larger children whichshould be used for maximum protection.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens andchildren be restrained in the rear seat ifpossible. According to accident statistics,children are safer when properly restrainedin the rear seat than in the front seat. Thisis especially important because your ve-

hicle has a supplemental restraint system(Air bag system) for the front passenger.See Supplemental restraint system ear-lier in this section.

Infants and small childrenNISSAN recommends that infants and smallchildren be placed in child restraints thatcomply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213 or Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standard 213. You should choose a

child restraint that fits your vehicle andalways follow the manufacturers instruc-tions for installation and use.

Larger childrenChildren who are too large for child re-straints should be seated and restrained bythe seat belts which are provided.

If the childs seating position has a shoulderbelt that fits close to the face or neck, theuse of a booster seat (commercially avail-able) may help overcome this. The boosterseat should raise the child so that the shoul-

der belt is properly positioned across thtop, middle portion of the shoulder and thlap belt is low on the hips. The booster seashould fit the vehicle seat and have a labecertifying that it complies with Federal MotoVehicle Safety Standard 213 or CanadiaMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Oncthe child has grown so the shoulder belt no longer on or near the face and neck, usthe shoulder belt without the booster seat

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on anyseat and do not allow a child in thecargo areas while the vehicle is movingThe child could be seriously injured o

killed in an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant womeuse seat belts. The seat belt should be worsnug, and always position the lap belt alow as possible around the hips, not thwaist. Place the shoulder belt over yoshoulder and across your chest. Never ruthe lap/shoulder belt over your abdominarea. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.



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INJURED PERSONS

NISSAN recommends that injured personsuse seat belts. Check with your doctor forspecific recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTWITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should wear a seat beltat all times.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt willnot be against your body. In an acci-dent you could be thrown into it and

receive neck or other serious inju-

ries. You could also slide under thelap belt and receive serious interna

injuries.

For most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seashould be upright. Always sit weback in the seat and adjust the seaproperly. See Precautions on seabelt usage earlier in this section.

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Fastening the seat belts

1. Adjust the seat.2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-

tor and insert the tongue into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the belt to move,and allows you some freedom of move-ment in the seat.

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

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

The front passenger seat belt and the rearthree-point seat belts have a cinchingmechanism for child restraint installation. It isreferred to as the automatic locking mode.

When automatic locking mode is activated,the seat belt cannot be withdrawn againuntil the seat belt tongue is detached from

the buckle and fully retracted. Once re-tracted, the seat belt is in the emergency

locking mode. For additional informatiosee Child restraints later in this section.

The automatic locking mode should bused only for child restraint installationDuring normal seat belt use by a passen

ger, the automatic locking mode shoulnot be activated. If it is activated it macause uncomfortable seat belt tension

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Unfastening the seat beltsTo unfasten the seat belt, press the buttonon the buckle. The seat belt automaticallyretracts.

Checking seat belt operationYour seat belt retractors are designed to lockseat belt movement by two separate meth-ods:

1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor.2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwardquickly. The retractor should lock andrestrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this checkor if you have any question about belt opera-

tion, see an authorized NISSAN dealer.

Center of rear seat

Selecting correct set of seat belts:The center seat belt buckle is identified bthe word CENTER. The center seat betongue can be fastened onlyinto the centeseat belt buckle.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment(For front seats)

The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (SeePrecautions on seat belt usage earlier inthis section.) To adjust, pull out the adjust-ment button and move the shoulder beltanchor to the desired position, so the beltpasses over the center of the shoulder. Thebelt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-lease the adjustment button to lock the

shoulder belt anchor into position.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move theshoulder belt anchor up and down tomake sure it is securely fixed in

position. The shoulder belt anchor height

should be adjusted to the positionbest for you. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the en-tire restraint system and increasethe chance or severity of injury in anaccident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position,it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender isavailable which is compatible with the in-stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap-proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of lengthand may be used for either the driver or frontpassenger seating position. See an autho-rized NISSAN dealer for assistance if theextender is required.

WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extendersmade by the same company whichmade the original equipment seabelts, should be used with NISSAN

seat belts. Persons who can use the standard

seat belt should not use an extenderSuch unnecessary use could resulin serious personal injury in theevent of an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbings, app

a mild soap solution or any solutiorecommended for cleaning upholstery ocarpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allothe seat belts to dry in the shade. Do noallow the seat belts to retract until theare completely dry.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder beguideof the seat belt anchors, the seabelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shouder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

Periodically check to see that the sebelt and metal components, such a

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buckles, tongues, retractors, flexiblewires and anchors, work properly. If looseparts, deterioration, cuts or other damageon the webbing is found, the entire seatbelt assembly should be replaced.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTS

WARNING

Infants and small children shouldalways be placed in an appropriate

child restraint while riding in the ve-hicle. Failure to use a child restraintcan result in serious injury or death.

Infants and small children shouldnever be carried on your lap. It is notpossible for even the strongest adultto resist the forces of a severe acci-dent. The child could be crushedbetween the adult and parts of thevehicle. Also, do not put the sameseat belt around both your child andyourself.

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front seat. An inflatingsupplemental front air bag could se-riously injure or kill your child. Arear-facing child restraint must onlybe used in the rear seat.

NISSAN recommends that the childrestraint be installed in the rear seat.According to accident statistics,

children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.

An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury o

death in an accident. In general, child restraints are de

signed to be installed with a lap belor the lap portion of a three-pointype seat belt.

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

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

2) Check the child restraint in your vehicto be sure it is compatible with the vehcles seat and seat belt system. Choosa child restraint that meets the guidelineof the Society of Automotive Engineerrecommended practice J1819 for chirestraint installation.

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restraint and check the various adjust-ments to be sure the child restraint iscompatible with your child. Always followall recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provincesor territories require that infants andsmall children be restrained in approvedchild restraints at all times while thevehicle is being operated.

WARNING

Improper use of a child restraint canresult in increased injuries for boththe infant or child and other occu-pants in the vehicle.

Follow all of the child restraint manu-

facturers instructions for installa-tion and use. When purchasing achild restraint, be sure to select onewhich will fit your child and vehicle.It may not be possible to properlyinstall some types of child restraintsin your vehicle.

If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision or a sudden

stop greatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be po-sitioned to fit the child restraint, butas upright as possible.

After attaching the child restraint,test it before you place the child in it.

Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug itforward and check to see if the beltholds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten thebelt as necessary, or put the restraintin another seat and test it again.

For a front-facing child restraint, ifthe seat position where it is installedhas a three-point type lap/shoulderbelt, check to make sure the shoulderbelt does not go in front of the childs

face or neck. If it does, put the shoul-der belt behind the child restraint. Ifyou must install a front-facing childrestraint in the front seat, see Instal-lation on front passenger seat laterin this section for details.

When your child restraint is not inuse, keep it secured with a seat beltto prevent it from being thrownaround in case of a sudden stop or

accident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left in aclosed vehicle can become very hotCheck the seating surface and bucklesbefore placing your child in the childrestraint.

INSTALLATION ON REAR SEATCENTER OR OUTBOARD POSI-TIONS

WARNING

The three-point belt in your vehicleis equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when

installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restrainnot being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thchild in a sudden stop or collision.



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Front facing

When you install a child restraint in the rearseat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Itcan be placed in a front facing direction,depending on the size of the child. Al-ways follow the restraint manufacturersinstructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thchild restraint and insert it into the buck

until you hear and feel the latch engageBe sure to follow the child restraint manfacturers instructions for belt routing.

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3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, the

seat belt retractor is in the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode). Itreverts back to emergency locking modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

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

belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restrain

from side to side, and tug it forward tmake sure that it is securely held place.

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

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use. If the belt is not locked, repeat stepsthree through six.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (childrestraint mode) is canceled.

Rear facing

When you install a child restraint in the rearseat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.The direction of the child restraint de-pends on the type of the child restraintand the size of the child. Always followthe restraint manufacturers instructions.

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2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, the

seat belt retractor is in the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode). Itreverts back to emergency locking modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up othe seat belt to remove any slack in th

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5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraint

from side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure that it is securely held inplace.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode by trying to pull moreseat belt out of the retractor. If you can-not pull any more belt webbing out of theretractor, the seat belt is in the automaticlocking mode.

7. Check to make sure that the child re-straint is properly secured prior to each

use. If the belt is not locked, repeat stepsthree through six.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (childrestraint mode) is canceled.

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE-STRAINT

If your child restraint has a top tether strap,it must be secured to the provided anchor

point. First, secure the child restraint withthe rear seat belt.

Remove the anchor cover from the anchorpoint which is located directly behind thechild seat.

Secure the top tether strap to the anchorbracket.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loadimposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts oharnesses.

Anchor point locations

Anchor points are located on the rear parceshelf finisher.

If you need assistance when installing top strap child restraint on the rear seafor the first time, consult your authorizeNISSAN dealer.

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INSTALLATION ON FRONT PAS-SENGER SEAT

WARNING

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front passenger seat.Supplemental front air bags inflatewith great force. A rear-facing childrestraint could be struck by thesupplemental front air bag in a crashand could seriously injure or kill yourchild.

NISSAN recommends that child re-straints be installed in the rear seat.

However, if you must install aforward-facing child restraint in thefront passenger seat, move the pas-senger seat to the rear most position.

A child restraint with a top strapshould not be used in the front pas-senger seat.

The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with a lockingmode retractor which must be usedwhen installing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restrainnot being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thchild in a sudden stop or collision.

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

1. Position the child restraint on the frontpassenger seat. It should be placed ina front facing direction only. Move theseat to the rearmost position. Alwaysfollow the restraint manufacturers in-structions. Child restraints for infantsmust be used in the rear facing direc-tion and therefore must not be used inthe front seat.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckle

until you hear and feel the latch engage.Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thbelt is fully extended. At this time, th

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

the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraint

from side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode by trying to pull more seatbelt out of the retractor. If you cannot pullany more belt webbing out of the retractor,the seat belt is in the automatic lockingmode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If the

lap belt is not locked, repeat steps threethrough six.

After the child restraint is removed and thseat belt is fully retracted, the automatlocking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

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2 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges ................................................2-2Speedometer and odometer ..................................2-3

Tachometer (if so equipped)..................................2-4

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

Fuel gauge .............................................................2-5

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

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

Warning lights.........................................................2-7

Indicator lights ........................................................2-9

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

Security systems ..................................................2-11Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)(if so equipped) ....................................................2-11

Theft warning (if so equipped) .............................2-12

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

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

Rear window defogger switch..............................2-16

Headlight and turn signal switch..........................2-16

Instrument brightness control...............................2-17

Daytime running light system (Canada only).......2-17

Turn signal switch ................................................2-17

Fog light switch (if so equipped)..........................2-18Hazard warning flasher switch.............................2-18

Horn......................................................................2-19

Power socket........................................................2-19

Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray............2-20

Storage.................................................................2-21

Glasses case (if so equipped) .............................2-21

Cup holders..........................................................2-21

Glove box .............................................................2-22

Coin box ...............................................................2-22

Console box (if so equipped)...............................2-23

Instrument panel storage .....................................2-23

Cargo net (if so equipped) ...................................2-24

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

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

Manual windows...................................................2-26

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

Interior light...........................................................2-28

Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-28

Trunk light (if so equipped) ..................................2-29

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Trip odometer

The trip odometer records the distance of

individual trips. Before each trip reset thetrip odometer.

Push the reset button to change the displayas follows:

ODO (odometer)TRIP ATRIP BODO.

Push and hold the reset button for morethan 1 second to reset either trip odometer.

TACHOMETER (if so equipped)

The tachometer indicates engine speed in

revolutions per minute (r/min).

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches thered zone, shift to a higher gear. Oper-ating the engine in the red zone maycause serious engine damage.

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Refill the fuel tank before the gaugeregisters E (Empty).

CAUTION

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the

malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soonas possible. After a few driving trips,the lamp should turn off. If thelamp remains on after a few drivingtrips, have the vehicle inspected byan authorized NISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see theMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)later in this section.

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Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate a problem with thecharging system. Turn the engine off andcheck the generator belt. If the belt is loose,broken, or missing, or if the light remains on,

see an authorized NISSAN dealer immedi-ately.

CAUTION

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

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doorsare not closed securely while the ignitionkey is ON.

Seat belt warning light andchime

The light and chime remind you to fastenthe seat belts. The light illuminates and thechime sounds (for about five seconds)whenever the ignition key is turned to the

ON position, and the light remains illumi-nated until the drivers seat belt is fastened.

Refer to Seat belts in the Seats, restraintsand supplemental air bag systems sectionfor precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bagwarning light

When the ignition key is in the ON or STARTposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates for about 7 seconds andthen turns off. This means the system isoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental air bag and supplementalside air bag need servicing and your vehiclemust be taken to an authorized NISSANdealer:

The supplemental air bag warning lightremains on after approximately 7 sec-onds.

The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.

The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supple-mental restraint system may not function

properly. For additional details see Supple-mental restraint system in the Seats, re-

straints and supplemental air bag systemssection of this manual.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that thesupplemental front air bag or supple

mental side air bag system (if soequipped) will not operate in an accident.

Low washer fluid warninlight (Canada only)

This light comes on when the washer fluid at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessarSee the Do-it-yourself section of th

manual.

or Brake warning ligh

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

When the ignition key is in the ON positionthe light comes on when the parking brakis applied, and also warns of a low brakfluid level. If the light comes on while thengine is running with the parking brake no

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CHIMES

Key reminder chime

A chime sounds if the drivers side door isopened while the key is left in the ignitionswitch. Remove the key and take it with you

when leaving the vehicle.Light reminder chime

With the ignition switch in the OFF position,a chime sounds when the drivers side dooris opened if the headlights or parking lightsare on.

Turn the headlight control switch off beforeleaving the vehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have an audible wearwarning. When a brake pad requires re-placement, it makes a high pitched scrapingsound when the vehicle is in motion,whether or not the brake pedal is de-pressed. Have the brakes checked as soonas possible if the warning sound is heard.

Your vehicle has two types of security sys-tems:

Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer SystemNVIS (if so equipped)

Theft warning (if so equipped)

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERSYSTEM (NVIS) (if so equipped)

The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System(NVIS) will not allow the engine to startwithout the use of a registered NVIS key.

If the engine fails to start using a registeredNVIS key (for example, when interference is

caused by another NVIS key, an automatetoll road device or automated payment device on the key ring), restart the enginusing the following procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON postion for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF oLOCK position, and wait approximatelyseconds.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the inteference) separate from the registereNVIS key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, Nissarecommends placing the registered NVIkey on a separate key ring to avoid interfeence from other devices.

Statement related to section 15 of FCrules for Nissan Vehicle ImmobilizeSystem (CONT ASSY - IMMOBILIZERANT ASSY - IMMOBILIZER)

This device complies with part 15 of thFCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industr

Canada. Operation is subject to the folowing two conditions;

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(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includ-ing interference that may cause undes-ired operation of the device.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-

PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANU-FACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULDVOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OP-ERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

Security indicator light (Nissan Ve-hicle Immobilizer System)

The security indicator light is located on theinstrument panel near the windshield.

The security indicator light blinks every 3seconds whenever the ignition switch is inthe LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This func-tion indicates the Nissan Vehicle Immobi-lizer System (NVIS) is operational.

If the NVIS is malfunctioning, the light willremain on while the ignition key is in the ON

position.

If the light still remains on and/or thengine will not start, see your Nissadealer for NVIS service as soon as possible. Please bring all NVIS keys that yohave when visiting your authorized NISSAN dealer for service.

THEFT WARNING (if so equippedThe theft warning system provides visuand audio alarm signals if parts of thvehicle are disturbed.

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Turn signals do not work when th

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if soequipped)

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To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the

switch to the position.

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

The headlight switch must be in theposition (low beam headlights on) for

the fog lights to operate. The fog lightsautomatically turn off whenever the high-beam headlight function is selected.

Push the switch on to warn other driverswhen you must stop or park under emer-gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

If stopping for an emergency, be sureto move the vehicle well off the road.

Do not use the hazard warning flasherswhile moving on the highway unlessunusual circumstances force you todrive so slowly that your vehicle mightbecome a hazard to other traffic.

Turn signals do not work when thhazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers can be actuated with the igntion switch in either the OFF or ON positio

Some state laws may prohibit the use othe hazard warning flasher switch whidriving.

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Push the plug in as far as it will go. If The cigarette lighter operates when th

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Push the plug in as far as it will go. Ifgood contact is not made, the plugmay overheat or the internal tem-perature fuse may blow.

When not in use, be sure to close thecap. Do not allow water to contact

the socket.

The cigarette lighter element is an acces-sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter canbe purchased from an authorized NISSANdealer.

ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positio

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

Return the lighter to its original position afteuse.

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not beused while driving so full attention maybe given to vehicle operation.

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is a powesource for the cigarette lighter elemen

only. The use of the cigarette lightesocket as a power source for any otheaccessory is not recommended.

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GLASSES CASE (if so equipped)

To open the glasses case, push and re-

lease.

WARNING

The glasses case should not be usedwhile driving so full attention may begiven to vehicle operation.

Do not use for anything other thanglasses.

Do not leave glasses in the glassescase while parking in direct sunlight.The heat may damage the glasses.

CUP HOLDERS

Front

The right side cup holder and ashtray cannot be used at the same time. Close thashtray before using the cup holder.

Remove the rubber cup holder to clean.

WARNING

The cup holder should not be usedwhile driving so full attention may begiven to vehicle operation.

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Rear (if so equipped)To open, pull the cup holder out fully. Toclose, push the cup holder in fully.

CAUTION

Avoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being used toprevent spilling the drink. If the liq-uid is hot, it can scald you or yourpassenger.

Use only soft cups in the cup holder.Hard objects can injure you in anaccident.

GLOVE BOX

Open the glove box by pulling the handle.

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while drivingto help prevent injury in an accident ora sudden stop.

COIN BOX

WARNING

The coin box should not be used whiledriving so full attention may be given tovehicle operation.

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(if so equipped)

WARNING

Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehiclebefore closing the windows. Use the

window lock switch to prevent unex-pected use of the power windows.

Do not leave children unattended in-side the vehicle. They could un-knowingly activate switches or con-trols and become trapped in awindow. Unattended children couldbecome involved in serious acci-dents.

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

To open the driver side window, push thedrivers side automatic switch down until thedesired window position is reached. Toclose the window, lift the switch up. Thedriver side control panel is equipped withswitches to open or close all the windows.

Locking passengers windows

When the window lock button is depressed,only the driver side window can be openedor closed. Push it again to cancel the win-

dow lock function.

The passenger side switch opens or closeonly the passenger side window. To opethe window, push the switch down. To clos

the window, lift the switch up.

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The sunroof only operates with the ignitionkey in the ON position.

NOTE:If the battery is discharged or is discon-nected, the sunroof may not operate cor-rectly, and must be reset.

From any sunroof position (full open, par-tially open, closed, partially vented andvented), push and hold the button in theforward position until the sunroof vents inthe full-up position. This resets the sunroofmotor memory and now the sunroof will

operate correctly.

To open the sunroof, push the switchtoward DOWN/OPEN.

To close the sunroof, push the switchtoward UP/CLOSE.

Tilting the sunroofClose the sunroof by pushing the switchtoward UP/CLOSE. Release the switch,then push the UP/CLOSE switch to tilt thesunroof up.

To tilt the sunroof down, push the switchtoward DOWN/OPEN.

Sun shade

Open and close the sun shade by sliding it

forward or backward.

WARNING

In an accident you could be thrownfrom the vehicle through an opensunroof. Always use seat belts andchild restraints.

extend any portion of their body ouof the sunroof opening while thevehicle is in motion, or while thesunroof is closing.

CAUTION

Remove water drops, snow, ice osand from the sunroof before opening.

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The interior light has a three-position switch.

The interior light operates regardless ofignition key position.

When the switch is in the OFF position,the interior light does not illuminate, re-gardless of door position.

When the switch is in the center position, the interior light illuminateswhen a door is opened.

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

door position.

Do not use for extended periods of timewith the engine stopped. This couldresult in a discharged battery.

To turn the map l ights on, press thswitches. To turn them off, press thswitches again.

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Silencing the horn beep feature

If desired, the horn beep feature can bedeactivated using the multi-remote control-

ler.To deactivate:Press and hold the LOCK

and UNLOCK buttons for at least three

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 three sec-

onds once more.

beep feature has been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does notsilence the panic alarm.

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1. Pull the hood lock release handle 1located below the driver side instrumentpanel. The hood will spring up slightly.

2. Push the lever to the left 2 at the frontof the hood with your fingertips and raisethe hood.

3. Insert the support rod into the slotmarked with the arrow on the undersideof the hood.

4. When closing the hood, return the sup-port rod to its original position, lower thehood to approximately 12 inches abovethe latch and release it. This allows

proper engagement of the hood latch.

WARNING

Make sure the hood is completelyclosed and latched before driving.

Failure to do so could cause thehood to fly open and result in anaccident.

If you see steam or smoke comingfrom the engine compartment, toavoid injury do not open the hood.

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Type B

The trunk lid release is located on thinstrument panel To open the trunk pus

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OPENER OPERATION

WARNING

Do not drive with the trunk lid open.This could allow dangerous exhaustgases to be drawn into the vehicle.See Exhaust gas in the Startingand driving section of this manual.

Closely supervise children whenthey are around cars to prevent themfrom playing and becoming lockedin the trunk where they could beseriously injured. Keep the car

locked, with the trunk closed, whennot in use, and prevent childrensaccess to car keys.

Type A

The trunk lid opener lever is located on theoutside of the drivers seat. To open thetrunk lid, pull up the opener lever. To close,push the trunk lid down securely.

instrument panel. To open the trunk, pusthe release in the direction indicated in thillustration. To close the trunk lid, push down securely.

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Cancel lever

When the lever is in the cancel position, thetrunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid

opener lever. It can be opened only with thekey.

KEY OPERATION

To open the trunk lid from outside thevehicle, turn the key clockwise. To close the

trunk lid, push the trunk lid down securely.

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WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable andhighly explosive under certain con-

Never pour fuel into the throttle bodyto attempt to start your vehicle.

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highly explosive under certain conditions. You could be burned or se-riously injured if it is misused ormishandled. Always stop the engineand do not smoke or allow open

flames or sparks near the vehiclewhen refueling.

Fuel may be under pressure. Turnthe cap one-half turn and wait forany hissing sound to stop to pre-vent fuel from spraying out and pos-sibly causing personal injury. Thenremove the cap.

Do not attempt to top off the fueltank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts

off automatically. Continued refuel-ing may cause fuel overflow, result-ing in fuel spray and possibly fire.

Use only an original equipment typefuel filler cap as a replacement. It hasa built-in safety valve needed forproper operation of the fuel systemand emission control system. An in-correct cap can result in a seriousmalfunction and possible injury.

CAUTION

If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,flush it away with water to avoid

paint damage.

Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.Failure to tighten the fuel filler capproperly may cause the mal-function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu-minate. If the lamp illuminatesbecause the fuel filler cap is loose ormissing, tighten or install the capand continue to drive the vehicle.The lamp should turn offafter a

few driving trips. If the lampdoes not turn off after a few drivingtrips, have the vehicle inspected byan authorized NISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see theMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)in the Instruments and controlssection earlier in this manual.

TILT OPERATION

Pull the lock lever down and adjust thsteering wheel up or down to the desire

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

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of youvehicle and cause an accident.

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CAUTION

Do not store the sun visor before re-turning it to its original position.

VANITY MIRROR

To access a vanity mirror, pull the sun visordown and lift the mirror cover. Some vanity

mirrors are illuminated and turn on when themirror cover is opened.

INSIDE MIRROR

The night position reduces glare from thheadlights of vehicles behind you at night

WARNING

Use the night position only when necessary, because it reduces rear viewclarity.

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Adjust air flow direction by moving the ven-tilator slide.

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WARNING

The air conditioner cooling functionoperates only when the engine isrunning

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running.

Do not leave children, impairedadults, or pets alone in your vehicle.On hot, sunny days, temperatures ina closed vehicle could quickly be-come high enough to cause severeor possibly fatal injuries to people oranimals.

Do not use the recirculation modefor long periods as it may cause theinterior air to become stale and thewindows to fog up.

Positioning of the heater and air con-ditioner controls should not be donewhile driving so full attention may begiven to vehicle operation.

CONTROLS

Fan control dial

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

Air flow control dial

This dial allows you to select the air flowoutlets.

Air flows from center and sideventilators.

Air flows from center and side

ventilators and foot outlets.

Air flows mainly from foot outlet

Air flows from defroster outleand foot outlets.

Air flows mainly from defrosteoutlets.

The air flow control dial also has intermedate positions which allow the air flow to bdistributed between two of the icon postions on the air flow control dial.

Temperature control dial

This dial allows you to adjust the tempera

ture of the outlet air.

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To quickly remove ice or fog from thewindows, turn on the fan control dial to 4and the temperature control lever to thefull HOT position.

Heating and defogging

This mode heats the interior and defogs thewindshield.

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When the position is selected, theair conditioner automatically turns on(however, the indicator light will not illu-

minate). This dehumidifies the air whichhelps defog the windshield.

Bi-level heating

This mode directs cooler air from the sideand center vents and warmer air from thefloor outlets. When the temperature controldial is moved to the full hot or full coolposition, the air between the vents and thefloor outlets is the same temperature.

1. Push the button (if so equipped) tothe off position.

2. Move the air flow control dial to theposition.

3. Move the fan control dial to the desiredposition.

4. Move the temperature control dial to thethe desired position.

1. Move the air flow control dial to theposition.

When the position is selected the

function automatically cancels.Outside air is drawn into the passengercompartment to improve the defoggingperformance.

2. Move the fan control dial to the desiredposition.

3. Move the temperature control dial to thedesired position between the middle andthe hot position.

When the position is selected, theair conditioner automatically turns on(however, the indicator light will not illu-minate). This dehumidifies the air whichhelps defog the windshield.

Operating tips

Clear snow and ice from the wiperblades and air inlet in front of the wind-shield. This improves heater operation.

the desired (one to four) position, and pusin the button to activate the air condtioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooing and dehumidifying functions are addeto the heater operation.

The air conditioner cool

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