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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 of driving pleasure. Please readthrough this manual before operating yourvehicle.

A separate Warranty Information andMaintenance Log Booklet explains de-tails about the warranties covering yourvehicle and vehicle maintenance sched-

ules. Additionally, a separate CustomerCare/Lemon Law Booklet will explainhow to resolve any concerns you mayhave with your vehicle, as well as clarifyyour rights under your states lemonlaw.

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

1998 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 150 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 or

you would like to provide NISSAN directly

with comments or questions, please con-

tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart-

ment using our toll-free number:

For U.S. mainland customers

1-800-NISSAN-1(1-800-647-7261)For Hawaii customers

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

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask

for the following information:

Your name, address, and telephone

number

Vehicle identification number (on 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 Canada 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

Front seats .............................................................1-2

Seat adjustment .....................................................1-2

Head restraints.......................................................1-4

Rear seat................................................................1-5

Supplemental restraint system (air bagsystem) ...................................................................1-6

Supplemental air bag system.................................1-9

Warning labels......................................................1-11

Supplemental air bag warning light......................1-11

Seat belts .............................................................1-13Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................1-13

Child safety...........................................................1-15

Pregnant women ..................................................1-15

Injured persons ....................................................1-15

Three-point type with retractor.............................1-16

Two-point type without retractor (rear centerlap belt).................................................................1-19

Seat belt extenders ..............................................1-21

Seat belt maintenance .........................................1-21

Child restraints .....................................................1-21

Top strap child restraint .......................................1-30


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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 the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, theseat should be upright. Always sitwell back in the seat and adjust theseat belt properly. See Precautionson seat belt usage later in this sec-tion.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving. The seat may move sud

denly and could cause loss 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. The seatback moves forward.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. Tolower, press the lock knob down while push-ing 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 levelwith the tops of your ears.

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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 passengerswithout proper restraints could re-sult in serious injury in an accidentor sudden stop.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-

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

When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latchedposition. If they are not completelysecured in the latched position, pas-sengers may be injured in an acci-

dent or sudden stop.

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 seat back securely latched, when not in use, andprevent childrens access to cakeys.

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This Supplemental Restraint System sec-tion contains important information concern-ing the driver and passenger supplementalair bags. The Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem Air Bag can help reduce impact force tothe driver and to the front passenger incertain frontal collisions. The supplementalair bags are designed to supplement thecrash protection provided by the driver andfront passenger seat belts and are not asubstitute for them. The seat belts shouldalways be correctly worn and the driver andfront passenger seated a suitable distancefrom the steering wheel and instrumentpanel. (See Seat belts for instructions andprecautions on seat belt usage.)

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

WARNING

The supplemental air bags ordinarilywill not inflate in the event of a sideimpact, rear impact, roll over, orlower severity frontal collision. Al-ways wear your seat belts to helpreduce the risk or severity of injuryin various kinds of accidents.

The seat belts and the supplementalair bags are most effective when youare sitting back and upright in the seat.Supplemental air bags inflate with

great force. If you are unrestrained,leaning forward, sitting sideways or

out of position in any way, you are a

greater risk of injury or death in crash and may also receive serious ofatal injuries from the supplemental aibag if you are up against it when iinflates. Always sit back against thseatback and as far away as practicafrom the steering wheel or instrumenpanel. Always use the seatbelts.

Keep hands on the outside of thesteering wheel. Placing them insidethe steering wheel rim could in

crease the risk that they are injuredwhen the air bag inflates.

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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 previous illustrations. Children may be severely injured o

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

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

tion for details.

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The driver supplemental air bag is located inthe center of the steering wheel. The frontpassenger supplemental air bag is mounted inthe dashboard above the glove box.

These systems are designed to meet op-tional certification requirements under U.S.regulations. They are also permitted inCanada. The optional certification allows airbags to be designed to inflate somewhatless forcefully than previously.However, allof the information, cautions and warn-ings in this manual still apply and must

be followed.

The supplemental air bag system is de-

signed to inflate in higher severity frontalcollisions, although it may inflate if theforces in another type of collision are similarto those of a higher severity frontal impact. Itmay not inflate in certain frontal collisions.Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not alwaysan indication of proper supplemental air bagsystem operation.

When the supplemental air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed bythe release of smoke. This smoke is notharmful and does not indicate a fire, butcare should be taken to not unintentionallyinhale it, as it may cause irritation and

choking. Those with a history of breathintrouble should get fresh air promptly.

The supplemental air bags, along with thuse of seat belts, help to cushion the impacforce on the face and chest of the occupan

They can help save lives and reduce serous injuries. However, an inflating supplemental air bag may cause facial abrasionor other injuries. Supplemental air bags dnot provide restraint to the lower body.

Seat belts should be correctly worn, and thdriver and passenger seated upright as faas practical away from the steering wheel oinstrument panel. Since the supplemental abag inflates quickly in order to help protec

the occupant, the force of the supplementair bag inflating can increase the risk of injuif the occupant is too close to or is against thsupplemental air bag module during inflation

The supplemental air bag deflates quickafter a collision.

The supplemental air bags operate onwhen the ignition switch is in the ON oSTART position.

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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 may cause injury if thesupplemental air bag inflates.

Right after inflation, several supple-mental air bag system componentswill be hot. Do not touch them; youmay severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring of

the supplemental air bag system. Thisis to prevent accidental inflation ofthe supplemental air bag or damageto the supplemental air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changesto your vehicles electrical system,suspension system or front endstructure. This could affect properoperation of the supplemental airbag system.

Tampering with the supplemental airbag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. Tampering includeschanges to the steering wheel andthe instrument panel assembly by

placing material over the steeringwheel pad and above the instrumentpanel, or by installing additional trimmaterial around the supplemental airbag system.

Work around and on the supplemen-tal air bag system should be done byan authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal-lation of electrical equipment shouldalso be done by an authorized NIS-SAN dealer. The yellow SRS wiring

should not be modified or discon-nected. Unauthorized electrical testequipment and probing devicesshould not be used on the supple-mental air bag system.

The SRS wiring harnesses are cov-ered with yellow insulation eitherjust before the harness connectorsor on the complete harness for easyidentification.

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supplemental air bag warning light are thediagnosis sensor unit, supplemental air bagmodules and all related wiring.

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 air bag needs system servic-ing:

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

2. The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently or remains on.3. The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the supplementalrestraint system air bag may not operateproperly. It must be checked and repaired.Take your vehicle to the nearest authorizedNISSAN dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning lightis on, it could mean that the supplemen-tal air bag system will not operate in anaccident.

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 an

authorized 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, thesupplemental air bag system must beinspected 10 years after the date of manu-facture as noted on the certification labellocated 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 air bag inflates, the supplemental air bagmodule will not function again andmust be replaced. The supplementaair bag module cannot be repaired.

The supplemental air bag systemshould be inspected by an autho

rized NISSAN dealer if there is anydamage to the front end portion othe vehicle, or replaced if the supplemental air bag has inflated.

If you need to dispose of a supplemental air bag or scrap the vehiclecontact an authorized NISSANdealer. Correct supplemental air bagdisposal procedures are set forth inthe appropriate NISSAN Service

Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.


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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT

USAGEIf 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 provinces

or 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 atall times. Children should be prop-erly 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 en-tire restraint system and increasethe chances or severity of injury inan accident. Serious injury or death

can occur if the seat belt is not wornproperly.

Always route the shoulder belt oveyour shoulder and across youchest. Never run the belt behind youback, under your arm or across youneck. The belt should be away fromyour face and neck, but not fallingoff your shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THEWAIST. A lap belt worn too highcould increase the risk of internainjuries in an accident.

Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle

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

effectiveness. Do not allow more than one personto use the same belt.

Never carry more people in the ve-hicle than there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning lamp glowscontinuously 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 colli-sion at an authorized NISSAN dealer.NISSAN recommends that all seatbelt assemblies in use during a col-lision be replaced unless the colli-sion 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 eitherdamage 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 yearand 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 preteens 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 SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards. 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, the

use 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 Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once thchild has grown so the shoulder belt is nlonger on or near the face and neck, use thshoulder 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 moving. The child could be seriously in

jured or killed in an accident.

PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant womeuse seat belts. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt shoube worn snug and positioned as low apossible around the hips, not the waist.

INJURED PERSONS

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THREE-POINT TYPE WITH RE-

TRACTORWARNING

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 internalinjuries.

For the most effective protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion, theseat should be upright. Always sitwell back in the seat and adjust theseat belt properly.

Fastening the belts

1. Adjust the seat.2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retra

tor and insert the tongue into the buckuntil it clicks.

The retractor is designed to lock durina sudden stop or on impact. A slopulling motion permits the belt to moveand allows you some freedom of movement in the seat.

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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 seat passenger side seat belt andrear three-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 fromthe buckle and fully retracted. Once re-tracted, the seat belt is in the emergency

locking mode. For additional information,see Child Restraints later in this section.

The automatic locking mode should beused only for child restraint installation.During normal seat belt use by a passen-

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

Unfastening the seat beltsTo unfasten the seat belt, press the buttoon the buckle. The seat belt automaticalretracts.

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Checking seat belt operation(Three-point type seat belt with re-tractor)Your 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.

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, press both releasebuttons and move the shoulder belt anchorto the desired position so the belt passesover the center of the shoulder. The beltshould be away from your face and neck,but not falling off of your shoulder. Releasethe buttons to lock the shoulder belt anchor

into position.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the buttons and try to move the shouldebelt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position.

The shoulder belt anchor heighshould be adjusted to the positionbest for you. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increasethe chance or severity of injury in anaccident.

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TWO-POINT TYPE WITHOUT RE-TRACTOR (rear center lap belt)

Selecting the correct set of seatbelts

The center seat belt buckle and tongue areidentified by the word CENTER. The centerseat belt tongue can be fastened into thecenter seat belt buckle only.

Fastening the seat belts

1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until itclicks. Both the tongue assembly and thebuckle are marked CENTER.

2. Tighten the belt by pulling the free end othe belt away from the tongue, then pu

the belt clip to take up the slack.

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3. Position the lap belt low on the hips asillustrated.

4. Loosen the belt by holding the tonge at aright angle to the belt, then pull on the

belt.

Unfastening the belt

To unfasten the seat belt, press the buttoon the buckle.



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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 extenders,made by the same company which

made the original equipment seatbelts, should be used with NISSANseat belts.

Persons who can use the standardseat belt should not use an extender.Such unnecessary use could resultin serious personal injury in theevent of an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbings, applya mild soap solution or any solutionrecommended for cleaning upholstery orcarpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow

the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do notallow the seat belts to retract until theyare completely dry.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder beltguideof the seat belt anchors, the seatbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoul-der belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

Periodically check to see that the seatbelt and metal components, such asbuckles, tongues, retractors, flexible

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

WARNING

Infants and small children shouldalways be placed in an appropriatechild restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restrain

can result in serious injury or death Infants and small children should

never be carried on your lap. It is nopossible for even the strongest adulto resist the forces of a severe accident. 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 restraint in the front seat. An inflating abag could seriously injure or kill youchild. A rear facing child restrainmust be used only in the rear seat.

NISSAN recommends that the childrestraint system be installed in therear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat thanin the front seat.

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An improperly installed child re-straint could lead to serious injury ordeath in an accident.

In general, child restraints are de-signed to be installed with a lap belt

or the lap portion of a three-pointtype seat belt.

Child restraints for infants and children ofvarious sizes are offered by several manu-facturers. When selecting any child re-straint, keep the following points in mind:

Choose only a restraint with a labelcertifying that it complies with FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-dard 213.

Check the child restraint in your vehicleto be sure it is compatible with thevehicles seat and seat belt system.Choose the child restraint that meets theguidelines of Society of Automotive En-gineers recommended practice J1819for child seat installation.

If the child restraint is compatible withyour vehicle, place your child in the childrestraint and check the various adjust-

ments to be sure the child restraint iscompatible with your child. Always fol-low all recommended procedures.

All U.S. States and Canadian provincesrequire that infants and small children be

restrained in approved child restraints atall times while the vehicle is being oper-ated.

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 restraintmanufacturers instructions for in-stallation and use. When purchasinga child restraint, be sure to selectone which will fit your child andvehicle. It may not be possible toproperly install some types of childrestraints in your vehicle.

If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision or a suddenstop greatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the child restraint, buas upright as possible.

After attaching the child restrainttest it before you place the child in it

Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug iforward and check to see if the belholds the restraint in place. If threstraint is not secure, tighten thbelt as necessary, or put the restrainin another seat and test it again.

For a front facing child restraint, ithe seat position where it is installedhas a Three-point type lap/shouldebelt, check to make sure the shoul

der belt does not go in front of thechilds face or neck. If it does, puthe shoulder belt behind the childrestraint. If you must install a frontfacing child restraint in the fronseat, see Installation on front passenger seat later in this section fodetails.

When your child restraint is not inuse, keep it secured with a seat belt toprevent it from being thrown around

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CAUTION

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

restraint.

Front Facing Installation on rear seat

Center lap beltWhen you install a child restraint in a rearcenter seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat, asillustrated. Always follow the restraintmanufacturers instructions.

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 restraint manufacturers instructions for belt routing.

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

adjustment.

4. 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.

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

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

Rear Facing Installation on rear sea

Center lap beltWhen you install a child restraint in a reacenter seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat, aillustrated. Always follow the restraimanufacturers 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 restraint manufac-turers instructions for belt routing.

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

adjustment.

4. 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 it is securely held in place.

5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the beagain, or put the restraint in another sea

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Front Facing Installation on rearoutboard seating positions

WARNING

The three-point seat belt in your ve-hicle is equipped with an automaticlocking mode retractor which mustbe used when installing a child re-straint.

Failure to do so will result in thechild restraint not being properly se-cured. It could tip over or otherwisebe unsecured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop or collision.

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

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the restraint manufactur-ers instructions.


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

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

retractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back toemergency locking mode when the belt isfully retracted.

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

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

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

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

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to eac

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After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is fully retracted, the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode) is can-celed.

Rear Facing Installation on rear out-

board seating positionsWARNING

The three-point seat belt in your ve-hicle is equipped with an automaticlocking mode retractor which mustbe used when installing a child re-straint.

Failure to do so will result in thechild restraint not being properly se-

cured. It could tip over or otherwisebe unsecured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop or collision.

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

1. Position the child restraint on the seat.Always follow the restraint manufactur-ers instructions.


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

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

retractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back toemergency locking mode when the belt isfully retracted.

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

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

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

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

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to eac

use. If the belt is not locked, repeat step3 through 6.




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After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is fully retracted, the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode) is can-celed.

TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

If your child restraint has a top strap, it mustbe secured to the provided anchor point.Anchor bracket hardware must be installed.The top strap anchor bracket hardware isavailable through an authorized NISSANdealer.

U.S. Part #88894-89900Canadian Part #88894-89902

Secure the child restraint with the center lapbelt or the lap portion of the outboard Three-

point belt and latch the top strap hook ontothe anchor bracket.

To install the anchor bracket, a metric bolt othe dimensions listed below must be used

Bolt diameter: 8.0 mmBolt length: at least 1.18 in (30 mm)Thread pitch: 1.25 mm

Secure the top strap to the attaching bowhich provides the straightest installation othe top strap.

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.

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Anchor point locations

Anchor points are located under the rearparcel shelf finisher.

To use attaching hardware for child re-straints with top straps, follow these instruc-tions carefully:

1. Open the trunk and find the anchor pointnuts on the underside of the rear parcelshelf. Thread a bolt (8.0 mm diameter,1.25 pitch) up through the nut behind theseating position where the child restraint

will be installed and use it to break throughthe rear parcel shelf support material.

There are pre-cut circles at each anchorpoint location that should break away fromthe shelf support material when pressureis applied to them. Remove the bolt afteryou feel the pre-cut circle separate fromthe shelf support material.

2. Cut a small slit through the parcel shelffabric at the anchor point location. Reachthrough the fabric with a tool such as apair of needle-nose pliers and removethe pre-cut circle in the parcel shelf sup-port material.

3. Install the bolt through the top strap hookand into the anchor point nut.

4. Be sure to follow all of the instructions

that accompany the top strap attachinghardware.

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Installation on front passenger seat

WARNING

Never install a rear facing child re-straint in the front passenger seat. Airbags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struckby the air bag in a crash and couldseriously injure or kill your child.

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 an automaticlocking mode retractor which musbe 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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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 rear most 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, the be

retractor is in the automatic locking mod(child restraint mode). It reverts back temergency locking mode when the beltfully retracted.




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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 seat belt webbing out of theretractor, the seat belt is in the automaticlocking mode.

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)..................................2-3

Engine coolant temperature gauge........................2-3

Fuel gauge .............................................................2-4

Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-5

Theft warning (if so equipped) ...............................2-9

Windshield wiper and washer switch...................2-11

Rear window defogger switch..............................2-11

Headlight and turn signal switch..........................2-12

Daytime running light system (Canada only).......2-12

Instrument brightness control...............................2-13Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................2-13

Hazard warning flasher switch.............................2-14

Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray............2-14

Cup holder............................................................2-15

Manual windows...................................................2-16

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

Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-18

Interior light...........................................................2-18

Trunk light (if so equipped) ..................................2-19

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SPEEDOMETER ANDODOMETER

TACHOMETER (if so equipped) ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE GAUGE


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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance thevehicle has been driven.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer records the distance ofindividual trips. Before each trip, set the tripodometer to zero by pushing the resetbutton.

The tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions 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.

The gauge indicates the engine coolatemperature.

The engine coolant temperature varies witthe outside air temperature and drivinconditions.

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant

temperature over the normal range,stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos-sible. If the engine is overheated, con-tinued operation of the vehicle mayseriously damage the engine. See theIn case of emergency section for theimmediate action required.

The gauge indicates the approximate fuellevel in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during brak-ing, turning, acceleration, or going up ordown hills.

The gauge needle remains in approximatelythe same position, even after the ignitionkey is turned to OFF.

The warning indicator light comes on whenthe amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge

registers E (Empty).

CAUTION

If the vehicle is driven with the fue

level very low, the malfunction indicator light may come on. Refuel assoon as possible. After driving for awhile, the light should remain off. Ithe light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorizedNISSAN dealer.

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

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or Brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light

(Canada only)

Cruise indicator light

(if so equipped)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights or Anti-lock brake warning

light (if so equipped) Air bag warning light

High beam indicator light (Blue) O/D OFF Overdrive off indicator light(automatic transmission only)

Seat belt warning light

Charge warning light M alfunction indicator lightLow fuel warning light

(if so equipped)Door ajar warning light

(if so equipped) Engine oil pressure warning light

Checking bulbs

Apply the parking brake and turn the ignitionkey to ON without starting the engine. Thefollowing lights will come on:

, , or , , ,

If the driver side seat belt is fastened thelight will not come on.

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

or

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

circuit in the electrical system. Have thesystem repaired promptly.

Engine oil pressure warninglight

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. Ifthe light flickers or comes on during normaldriving, pull off the road in a safe area, stopthe engine immediately and call an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

The oil pressure warning light is not

designed to indicate a low oil level. Usethe dipstick to check the oil level. See

Engine oil in the Do-it-yourself sectioof this manual.

CAUTION

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

Charge warning light

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charging 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.

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

Low fuel warning light(if so equipped)

This warning light comes on when the fuel inthe tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as itis convenient, preferably before the fuel

gauge reaches E (Empty).

There will be a small reserve of fuel remain-ing in the tank when the fuel gauge reachesE (Empty).

Door ajar warning light(if so equipped)

This light comes on when any of the doorsare not closed securely while the ignition

key is ON.

Seat belt warning light andchime

The light and chime remind you to fastenseat belts. The light illuminates wheneverthe ignition key is turned to ON, and re-mains illuminated until the drivers seat beltis fastened. At the same time, the chimesounds for about seven seconds unless thedriver seat belt is securely 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 system needs servic-ing and your vehicle must be taken to anauthorized NISSAN dealer:

1. The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on and remain on for 7

seconds and then go off as describeabove.

2. The supplemental air bag warning lighflashes intermittently or remains on.

3. The supplemental air bag warning ligh

does not come on at all.Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag systemmay not function properly. For additiondetails see Supplemental restraint systemin the Seats, restraints and supplementaair bag systems section of this manual.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning

light is on, it could mean that thesupplemental air bag system will nooperate 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 thmanual.



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or Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parkingbrake 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 brakefluid level. If the light comes on while theengine is running with the parking brake notapplied, stop the vehicle and perform thefollowing:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluidas necessary. See Brake fluid in theDo-it-yourself section of this manual.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have thewarning system checked by an autho-

rized NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

If the level is below the MINIMUMmark on the brake fluid reservoir, donot drive until the brake system hasbeen checked at an authorized NIS-SAN dealer.

Your brake system may not be work-ing properly if the warning light is

on. Driving could be dangerous. Ifyou judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service stationfor repairs. Otherwise, have your ve-hicle towed because driving it couldbe dangerous.

Pressing the brake pedal with theengine stopped and/or a low brakefluid level may increase your stop-ping distance and braking will re-quire greater pedal effort as well aspedal travel.

or Anti-lock brakewarning light(if so equipped)

If the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate something is wrongwith the anti-lock portion of the brake sys-tem. Have the system checked by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

Turn off the engine, and start it again byslowly turning the ignition key (quicklydoing so may cause the ABS light to stayon when there is nothing wrong). If the

light stays on, have the system checkedby an authorized NISSAN dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, thanti-lock function ceases, but the regulabraking system continues to operate.

If the light comes on while you are drivingcontact an authorized NISSAN dealer forepair.

O/D OFF Overdrive off indicator light(automatic transmissionmodels only)

This light comes on when the overdrivswitch is pushed to the OFF position.

Turn signal/hazard indicatolights

The appropriate light flashes when the tursignal lever switch is activated.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch turned on.

High beam indicator light

This blue light comes on when the headlighhigh beam is on and goes out when the lobeam is selected.

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Cruise indicator light(if so equipped)

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

Key reminder chime

A chime sounds if the driver side door isopened while the key is left in the ignitionswitch. Remove the key and take it with youwhen leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

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

Turn the headlight control switch off beforeleaving the vehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wearwarnings. 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 soon

as possible if the warning sound is heard.

Malfunction indicator light(MIL)

If the malfunction indicator light comes onsteady or blinks while the engine is running,it may indicate a potential emission controlproblem.

The malfunction indicator light may alsocome on steady or blink if the fuel filler caphas not been closed tightly or if the fuel tankis nearly empty. Check to make sure the fuelcap is secure and that you have at least threegallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.

After driving for a while, the light shouldremain off if no other potential emissioncontrol system problem exists.

OperationThe malfunction indicator light will come onin one of two ways:

Malfunction indicator light on steady - Anemission control system malfunction hasbeen detected. Have the vehicle in-spected by an authorized NISSANdealer. You do not need to have yourvehicle towed to the dealer.

Malfunction indicator light blinking - Anengine misfire has been detected which

may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission controsystem damage:a) do not drive at speeds above 45 MP

(72 km/h).b) avoid hard acceleration or deceler

tion.c) avoid steep uphill grades.d) if possible, reduce the amount of carg

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may stoblinking and come on steady. Have thvehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAdealer. You do not need to have your vehictowed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation withouhaving the emission control systemchecked and repaired as necessarycould lead to poor driveability, reducedfuel economy, and possible damage tothe emission control system.


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The theft warning system provides visualand audio alarm signals if parts of thevehicle are disturbed.

How to activate the theft warningsystem

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.

4. Push the button on the multi-remotecontroller. All the doors lock. The hazard

lights flash twice and the horn beepsonce to indicate all doors are locked.

When the button is pushed with all

doors locked, the hazard lights flash twiceand the horn beeps once as a reminder thatthe doors are already locked.The horn may or may not beep once. Referto Silencing the horn beep feature later in

this section.The system can be activated even if thewindows are open.

5. Confirm that the SECURITY indicatorlight comes on. The SECURITY lightglows for about 30 seconds and thenbegins to flash once every three seconds.The system is now activated. If, duringthis 30-second time period, the door isunlocked by the key or the multi-remote

controller, or the ignition key is turned toACC or ON, the system will not activate.

If the key is turned slowly when lock-ing the door, the system may not acti-vate. Furthermore, if the key is turnedexcessively to the unlock position, thesystem may be deactivated when thekey is removed. If the indicator lightfails to glow for 30 seconds, unlockthe door once and lock it again.

Even when the driver and/or passen-gers are in the vehicle, the system will

activate with all doors, hood, antrunk lid locked and ignition key ofTurn the ignition key to ACC or ON tturn the system off.

The theft warning system is NOT activatedone of the following occurs:

A door is unlocked or the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON position durinthe 30 seconds in which the SECURITlight stays on.

The SECURITY light blinks at a stead1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (door, the trunk, or the hood is open anthe key is not in the ACC or ON positionWhen the ignition key is turned to thACC or ON position, the SECURITY lig

turns off.

Theft warning system operation

The theft warning system emits the following alarm:

The headlights blink and the horn soundintermittently. In addition, the starter motor does not operate.

The alarm automatically turns off after

to 3 minutes. However, the alarm reacvates if the vehicle is tampered wit

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again. The alarm can be shut off byunlocking a door or trunk lid with the keyor by pressing the button on the

multi-remote controller.

The alarm is activated by:

opening the door or trunk lid withoutusing the key (even if the door is un-locked by releasing the door inside lockswitch) or opening the trunk lid by oper-ating the opener lever.

opening the hood.

pushing in or pulling out the key cylinderon the door or trunk lid.

How to stop the alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking a door orthe trunk lid with the key or by pressingthe buttonon the multi-remote control-

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

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 and

buttonsfor 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 andbuttonsfor at least two seconds once

more.

The hazard lights will quickly flash thretimes to confirm that the horn beep featurhas been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does nosilence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

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

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Push the lever down to operate the wiper.Pull the lever toward you to operate thewasher. The ignition switch must be in theON position for the wipers or washer to beactivated. Operating the washer automati-cally cycles the wipers two times.

CAUTION

The following could damage the washersystem:

Operating the washer continuouslyfor more than 30 seconds.

Operating the washer if the reservoirtank is empty.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washersolution may freeze on the windshieldand obscure your vision, which maylead to an accident. Warm the wind-shield with the defroster before youwash the windshield.

To defog the rear window glass, start thengine and push the rear window defoggeswitch on. (The indicator light on the switccomes on.) Push the switch again to turthe defogger off.

The rear window defogger switch automatcally turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of threar window, be careful not to scratch

or damage the rear window defogger.

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Lighting

Turn the switch to the position:

The front parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights come on.

Turn the switch to the position:

The headlights come on and all the otherlights remain on.

To select the high beam function, push thelever forward. The high beam lights comeon and the l ight i lluminates. Pull i t

back to select the low beam.

Passing signal

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the

headlight high beams on and off.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTSYSTEM (Canada only)

The headlights automatically illuminate at areduced intensity when the engine is startedwith the parking brake released. The day-time running lights operate with the head-light switch in the OFF position or in the

position. Turn the headlight switch

to the position for full i lluminationwhen driving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before thengine is started, the daytime running lightdo not illuminate. The daytime running light

illuminate once the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned of

WARNING

When the daytime running light systemis active, tail lights on your vehicle arenot on. It is necessary at dusk to turnon your headlights. Failure to do socould cause an accident injuring yourself and others.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSWITCH

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

WARNING

When stalled or stopped on the road-way under emergency conditions,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 thehazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers can be actuated with the igni-tion switch in either the OFF or ON position.

Some state laws may prohibit the use ofthe hazard warning flasher switch whiledriving.

The cigarette lighter element is an accesory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter cabe purchased from an authorized NISSAdealer.

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

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

Return the lighter to its original position afteruse.

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not beused while driving in order that fullattention may be given to the drivingoperation.

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is a power

source for the cigarette lighter elementonly. The use of the cigarette lightersocket as a power source for any otheraccessory is not recommended.

To open, pull the cup holder out fully. Toclose, push the cup holder in fully.

The cup holder and the ashtray cannot beused at the same time. Close the ashtraybefore using the cup holder.

WARNING

The driver should not pull out the cupholder or remove or insert cups into thecup holder while driving in order thatfull attention may be given to the driv-ing operation.

CAUTION

Avoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being used toprevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or youpassenger.

Use only soft cups in the cupholderHard objects can injure you in anaccident.

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

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

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

WARNING

Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehiclebefore closing the windows. Use thewindow 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 thignition key is in the ON position.

To open the driver side window, push thdrivers side switch down until the desirewindow position is reached. To close thwindow, lift the switch up. The driver sidcontrol panel is equipped with switches topen or close all the windows.

Locking passengers windows

When the window lock button is depressedonly the driver side window can be opene

or closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock function.

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The passenger side switch opens or closesonly the passenger side window. To openthe window, push the switch down. To close

the window, lift the switch up.

Rear power windows

The rear power window switches open or

close only the corresponding window. Toopen the window, push the switch down. Toclose the window, lift the switch up.

Automatic power window switch

To fully open the drivers side window, pres

the drivers side window switch down to thsecond detent and release it; it need not bheld. The window automatically opens athe way. To stop the window, pull up on thswitch while the window is opening.

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To tilt the sunroof down push the switch

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

Sliding the sunroofTo open the sunroof, push the switchtoward DOWN/OPEN.

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

Tilting the sunroof

Close 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 itforward or backward.

WARNING

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

Do not allow anyone to stand up orextend any portion of their body outof the sunroof opening while thevehicle is in motion, or while thesunroof is closing.

CAUTION

Remove water drops, snow, ice orsand from the sunroof before open-ing.

Do not place heavy objects on thesunroof or surrounding area.

The interior light has a three-position switch

The interior light operates regardless

ignition key position. When the switch is in the OFF positio

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

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

When the switch is in the ON positionthe interior light illuminates, regardless o

door position.

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

Door locks ..............................................................3-2Manual door lock....................................................3-2

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

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

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

Child safety rear door lock.....................................3-8

Hood release..........................................................3-9

Glove box .............................................................3-10

Trunk lid lock operation........................................3-10Fuel filler lid lock operation ..................................3-12

Fuel filler cap........................................................3-12

Tilting steering wheel ...........................................3-14

Outside mirror remote control ..............................3-14

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

Vanity mirror (if so equipped)...............................3-15

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A key number plate is supplied with yourkey. Record the key number and keep it in asafe place (such as your wallet), NOT IN

THE CAR. If you lose your keys, see anauthorized NISSAN dealer for duplicates byusing the key number. NISSAN does notrecord key numbers so it is very important tokeep track of your key number plate.

A key number is only necessary when youhave lost all keys and do not have one toduplicate from. If you still have a key, thiskey can be duplicated by an authorizedNISSAN dealer or locksmith.

WARNING

Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of seatbelts, this provides greater safety inthe event of an accident by helpingto prevent persons from being

thrown from the vehicle. This alsohelps keep children and others fromunintentionally opening the doors,and will help keep out intruders.

Before opening any door, alwayslook for and avoid oncoming traffic.

Do not leave children unattended in alocked vehicle. They could unknow-ingly activate switches and controls.Unattended children could become

involved in serious accidents.

MANUAL DOOR LOCK

To lock the door, turn the key towards th

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

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To lock the door without the key, move theinside lock knob to the lock position, thenclose the door.

When locking the door this way, be certainnot to leave the key inside the vehicle.

POWER DOOR LOCK(if so equipped)

Move the door lock/unlock button, locatedon the drivers door armrest, toward the rearof the vehicle to lock all doors. Move thedoor lock/unlock button toward the front ofthe vehicle to unlock all doors.

If your vehicle is equipped with the thewarning system, the power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all door

simultaneously.

Turning the front door key to the front of thvehicle locks all doors.

Turning the front door key one time to threar of the vehicle unlocks the correspondindoor. From that position, returning the key tNeutral (where the key can only be removeand inserted) and turning it to the rear agawithin 5 seconds unlocks all doors.

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MULTI REMOTE CONTROLSYSTEM(if so equipped)It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turnthe interior light on or off, and activate thepanic alarm by using the remote controller

from outside the car.

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

The remote controller can operate at adistance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) fromthe vehicle. The effective distance dependsupon the conditions around the vehicle.

As many as four remote controllers can beused with one vehicle. For information con-cerning the purchase and use of additional

remote controllers, contact an authorizedNISSAN dealer.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur-rences which will damage the remotecontroller:

Allowing the remote controller to be-come wet.

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Striking the remote controllersharply against another object.

Placing the remote controller for anextended period in an area where tem-peratures exceed 140F (60C).

Locking doors

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.

4. Push the button on the multi-remotecontroller. All the doors lock. The hazardlights flash twice and the horn beeps

once to indicate all doors are locked.

When the button is pushed with all

doors locked, the hazard lights flash twiceand the horn beeps once as a reminder thatthe doors are already locked.The horn may or may not beep once. Referto Silencing the horn beep feature later inthis section.


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Unlocking doors

1. Push the button on the multi-remote

controller. Only the driver side door un-locks.

2. Push the button on the multi-remote

controller again within 5 seconds. Thepassenger doors unlock.

3. The interior light illuminates for approxi-mately 30 seconds.

The interior light can be turned off without-

tion to the ON position or by pressing thbutton on the multi-remote controller

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threaened, you may activate the panic alarm t

call attention as follows:

1. Push the button on the remote controller for longer than 0.8 seconds.

2. The panic alarm and headlights stay ofor 30 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when the ,

or the button is pushed on thmulti-remote controller.

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Silencing the horn beep feature

If desired, the horn beep feature can be

deactivated using the multi-remote control-ler.

To deactivate: Press and hold the andbuttonsfor at least two seconds.

The hazard lights will quickly flash threetimes to confirm that the horn beep featurehas been deactivated.

buttons for at least two secondsonce more.

The hazard lights will quickly flash threetimes to confirm that the horn beep featurehas been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does notsilence the panic alarm.

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If the battery is removed for any reasoother than replacement perform ste

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Replace the battery in the multi-remote con-troller as follows:

1. Open the lid using a coin.

2. Replace the battery with a new one.Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025

or equivalent.

3. Close the lid securely.

4. Press the button, then the buttontwo or three times to check the multi-remote controller operation.

other than replacement, perform stefour.

An improperly disposed battery cahurt the environment. Always confirmlocal regulations for battery disposa

The multi-remote controller is wateresistant; however, if it does get weimmediately wipe completely dry.

The operational range of the multremote controller extends to approxmately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicleThis range may vary with conditions

FCC Notice:

Changes or modifications not expresslapproved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the users authority toperate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of thFCC Rules and RSS-210 of IndustrCanada.

Operation is subject to the following twconditions: (1) This device may nocause harmful interference, and (2) thdevice must accept any interference received, including interference that macause undesired operation of the device

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

2. Pull up on the lever 2 at the front of thehood with your fingertips and raise thehood.

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 t