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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.

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 state’s lemon law.

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 thisOwner’s Manual carefully. This will ensurefamiliarity with controls and maintenancerequirements, assisting you in the safe op-eration of your vehicle.

WARNINGIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREMINDERS FOR SAFETY!Follow these important rules to helpensure a safe and comfortable trip foryou and your passengers!● NEVER drive under the influence of

alcohol 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 owner’s manualfor important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its perfor-mance, 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 alloptions available on this model. Therefore,you may find some information that doesnot apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustra-tions in this manual are those in effect at thetime of printing. NISSAN reserves the rightto change specifications or design withoutnotice and without obligation.

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

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUAL

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

WARNINGThis 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.

CAUTIONThis is used to indicate the presence ofa hazard that could cause minor ormoderate personal injury or damage toyour vehicle. To avoid or reduce therisk, the procedures must be followedcarefully.

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNING

WARNINGEngine Exhaust, some of its constitu-ents, and certain vehicle componentscontain or emit chemicals known toState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductiveharm.

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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’sManual may be reproduced or stored in aretrieval system, or transmitted in any form, orby any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-copying, recording or otherwise, without theprior written permission of Nissan NorthAmerica, Inc., Gardena, California.

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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 makesdiversified forklift trucks, marine engines, boatsand other products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growinginvestment in North America. NISSAN’s commit-ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest-ments in facilities across the continent. Some ofthe facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing

facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle stylingdesign at Nissan Design International in SanDiego, California, and engineering at NissanTechnical Center North America in FarmingtonHills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employsnearly 18,000 people throughout the UnitedStates, Canada, and Mexico. An additional71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN andINFINITI dealers across North America.

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 allacross Canada. In addition, many Canadianswork for companies that supply NISSAN andNISSAN dealers with materials and servicesranging from the operation of port facilities andtransportation services, to the supply of lubri-cants, parts and accessories.

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics andcomputers in automobiles, and has led the indus-try in improving both performance and fuel effi-ciency through new engine designs and the useof synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.The company has also developed ways to buildquality into its vehicles at each stage of theproduction process, both through extensive useof automation and — most importantly —through an awareness that people are the cen-tral element in quality control.From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN,dozens of checks were made to ensure that onlythe best job was being done in producing anddelivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes greatcare to ensure that when you take your NISSANto your dealer for maintenance, the service techni-cian will perform his work according to the qualitystandards that have been established by Nissan.

Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. Asyou know, seat belts are an integral part of thesafety systems that will help protect you and yourpassengers in the event of a sudden stop or anaccident. We urge you to use the seat belts everytime you drive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achievementreflects our major goal: to provide you, ourcustomer, with a vehicle that is built with qualityand craftsmanship — a product that we can beproud to build and you can be proud to own.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAMNISSAN CARES ...

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

However, if there is something that yourNISSAN 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 askfor the following information:

— Your name, address, and telephonenumber

— Vehicle identification number (on dash-board)

— Date of purchase

— Current odometer reading

— Your NISSAN dealer’s 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 customersNissan North America Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Hawaii customersNissan 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 ......................................................................1-2Front manual seat adjustment...........................1-3Front power seat adjustment(if so equipped)..................................................1-4Folding rear seat ...............................................1-6Head restraint adjustment .................................1-8

Supplemental restraint system...............................1-8Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem ...............................................................1-8Supplemental air bag warning labels ..............1-18Supplemental air bag warning light.................1-19

Seat belts .............................................................1-20Precautions on seat belt usage ......................1-20

Child safety......................................................1-22Pregnant women .............................................1-23Injured persons................................................1-23Three-point type seat belt with retractor .........1-23Seat belt extenders .........................................1-27Seat belt maintenance ....................................1-27

Child restraints .....................................................1-28Precautions on child restraints ........................1-28Installation on rear seat center oroutboard positions ...........................................1-29Top tether strap child restraint ........................1-34Installation on front passenger seat ................1-35

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WARNING● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the 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 whenthe 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.

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1-2 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems

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FRONT MANUAL SEATADJUSTMENT

WARNING

● Do not adjust the driver’s seat whiledriving so full attention may be givento 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.

Forward and backwardPull the lever up while you slide the seatforward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in posi-tion.

RecliningTo recline the seatback, pull the lever upand lean back. To bring the seatback for-ward again, pull the lever and move your-body forward.

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Seat lifter (Driver’s seat)Turn either dial to adjust the angle andheight of the seat cushion to the desiredposition.

FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

WARNING● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while

driving so full attention may be givento vehicle operation. The seat maymove suddenly and could causeloss of control of the vehicle.

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

Operating Tips● The motor has an auto-reset overload

protection circuit. If the motor stops dur-ing operation, wait 30 seconds, then re-activate the switch.

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● Do not operate the power seat switch fora long period of time when the engine isoff. This will discharge the battery.

Forward and backwardMoving the switch forward or backward willslide the seat forward or backward to thedesired position.

RecliningMove the recline switch backward until thedesired angle is obtained. To bring theseatback forward again, move the switchforward and move your body forward. Theseatback will move forward. Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s

seat)Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of theseat cushion.

Lumbar support (if so equipped fordriver’s seat)The lumbar support feature provides lowerback support to the driver. Move the leverup or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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FOLDING REAR SEAT

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

WARNING● Never allow anyone to ride in the

luggage 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 acciden-tor sudden stop.

● Properly secure all cargo to helpprevent 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 latchedposition. If they are not completely-secured 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 carlocked, with the rear seat back se-curely latched, when not in use, andprevent children’s access to carkeys.

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To fold down the seat back, pull approxi-mately 10 inches of seat belt webbing out ofthe retractor and hold, then unlatch and folddown the seat back.

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

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

Center armrest (if so equipped)Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT

To 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 signifi-cant protection against injury in an ac-cident. Do not remove them. Check theadjustment after someone else usesthe seat.

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

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

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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.

WARNING● The supplemental front air bags or-

dinarily will not inflate in the event ofa side impact, rear impact, roll over,or lower severity frontal collision.Always wear your seat belts to helpreduce the risk or severity of injuryin various kinds of accidents.

● The seat belts and the supplementalfront air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and uprightin the seat. The front air bags inflate

with great force. If you are unre-strained, leaning forward, sitting side-ways or out of position in any way,you are at greater risk of injury ordeath in a crash and may also receiveserious or fatal injuries from thesupplemental front air bag if you areup against it when it inflates. Alwayssit back against the seatback and asfar away as practical from the steer-ingwheel or instrument panel. Alwaysuse the seat belts.

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● Keep hands on the outside of thesteering wheel. Placing them insidethe steering wheel rim could increasethe risk that they are injured when thesupplemental front air bag inflates.

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WARNING● Never let children ride unrestrained.

Do not attempt to hold them in yourlap or arms. Some examples of dan-gerous riding positions are shown inthe illustrations.

● Children may be severely injured orkilled when the supplemental frontair bag inflates if they are not prop-erly restrained.

● 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. See‘‘Child restraints’’ later in this sec-tion for details.

WARNINGSupplemental 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 holdonto the seatback of the front seat. If

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the side air bag inflates, the occu-pant may be seriously injured. Beespecially careful with children, whoshould always be properly re-strained. Some examples of danger-ous riding positions are shown inthe illustrations.

● Do not use seat covers on the frontseatbacks. 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 inflatesomewhat less forcefully than previously.However, all of the information, cautions

and warnings in this manual still applyand must be followed.

The supplemental front air bag system isdesigned 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 frontair bag system operation.

When the supplemental front air bag in-flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard,followed by the release of smoke. This

smoke is not harmful and does not indicatea 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 supplemental front air bag may causefacial abrasions or other injuries. Supple-mental front air bags do not provide restraintto the lower body.

Seat belts should be correctly worn and thedriver and passenger seated upright as faras 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 thesupplemental front air bag inflating can in-crease the risk of injury if the occupant is tooclose to or is against the supplemental frontair bag module during inflation.

The supplemental front air bags deflatequickly after a collision.

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The supplemental front air bags operateonly when the ignition switch is in theON or START position.


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 supple-mental front 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 wiring ofthe supplemental front air bag sys-tem. This is to prevent accidental in-flation of the supplemental front airbags or damage to the supplementalfront air bag system.

● Do not make unauthorized changesto your vehicle’s electrical system,suspension system or front endstructure. This could affect properoperation of the supplemental frontair bag system.

● Tampering with the supplemental frontair bag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. Tampering includeschanges to the steering wheel and theinstrument panel assembly by placingmaterial over the steering wheel padand above the dashboard, or by install-ing additional trim material around thesupplemental front air bag system.

● Work around and on the supplementalfront air bag system should be done byan authorized NISSAN dealer. Installa-tion of electrical equipment shouldalso be done by an authorized NISSANdealer. The yellow SRS wiring shouldnot be modified or disconnected. Un-authorized electrical test equipmentand probing devices should not beused on the supplemental front air bagsystem.

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

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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 thevehicle 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 in-flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard,followed by release of smoke. This smoke isnot harmful and does not indicate a fire, butcare should be taken to not intentionallyinhale it, as it may cause irritation andchoking. Those with a history of a breathingcondition should get fresh air promptly.

Supplemental side air bags along with theuse of seat belts, help to cushion the impactforce on the chest of the front occupants.They can help save lives and reduce seri-ous injuries. However, an inflating side airbag may cause abrasions or other injuries.

The seat belts should be correctly worn andthe driver and passenger seated upright asfar as practical away from the supplementalside air bag. Since the side air bag inflatesquickly in order to help protect the frontoccupants, the force of the side air baginflating can increase the risk of injury if theoccupant is too close to or is against theside air bag module during inflation. Theside air bag will deflate quickly after thecollision is over.

The supplemental side air bags operateonly when the ignition switch is in theON or START position.


WARNING● Do not place any objects near the

seatback 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

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

● Do not make unauthorized changesto your vehicle’s 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 sideair 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 cov-ered with yellow insulation either justbefore the harness connectors or overthe complete harness for easy identi-fication.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the supplemen-tal side air bag system and guide the buyerto the appropriate sections in this Owner’sManual.

Pre-tensioner seat belt system (Forfront seats)

WARNING

● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannotbe reused after activation. It must bereplaced together with the retractoras a unit.

● If the vehicle becomes involved in afrontal collision but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be sure tohave the pre-tensioner systemchecked and, if necessary, replacedby your NISSAN dealer.

● 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 seatbelt 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 electricaltest 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 couldcause personal injury.


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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 seatbelt’s 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. The smoke is not harmful, but careshould be taken not to inhale it as it maycause irritation and choking.

If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner system, the supplemental air bagwarning light will flash intermittentlyafter the ignition key is turned to the ON orSTART position. In this case, the pre-tensioner seat belt will not function properly.

When selling your vehicle, we request thatyou inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt system and guide thebuyer to the appropriate sections in thisowner’s manual.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LABELSWarning labels about the supplemental airbag systems are placed in the vehicle asshown in the illustration.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light, dis-playing in the instrument panel, moni-tors the circuits of the supplemental front airbag, supplemental side air bag (if soequipped) and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tems. The circuits monitored by the supple-mental air bag warning light are the diagno-sis sensor unit, satellite sensors, front airbag modules, side air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and all related wiring.

When the ignition key is in the ON or START

position, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates for about 7 seconds andthen turns off. This means the system isoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental front air bag, supplementalside air bag (if so equipped) and pre-tensioner seat belt systems need 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, supplemental side air bags (ifso equipped) or pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tems may not operate properly. It must bechecked and repaired. Take your vehicle tothe nearest authorized NISSAN dealer.

WARNINGIf the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that thesupplemental front air bag, supplemen-

tal side air bag system (if so equipped)or pre-tensioner seat belt systems willnot operate in an accident.

Repair and replacement procedure

The supplemental front air bag modules orsupplemental side air bags are designed toinflate on a one-time-only basis. As a re-minder, unless it is damaged, the supple-mental air bag light remains illuminatedafter inflation has occurred. Repair and re-placement of these supplemental air bagsystems should be done only by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

To ensure long-term functioning, thesesupplemental air bag systems must beinspected 10 years after the date ofmanufacture as noted on the certifica-tion label located on the driver side frontpillar.

When maintenance work is required on thevehicle, the supplemental front air bags,supplemental side air bags and relatedparts should be pointed out to the personconducting the maintenance. The ignitionkey should always be in the LOCK position

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when working under the hood or inside thevehicle.

WARNING● Once the supplemental front air bag

or supplemental side air bag hasinflated, the air bag module will notfunction again and must be re-placed. The air bag module shouldbe replaced by an authorizedNISSAN dealer. The air bag modulecannot be repaired.

● The supplemental front air bag andsupplemental side air bag systemsshould be inspected by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer if there is anydamage to the front end or side por-tion of the vehicle.

● 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 BELTUSAGEIf 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 U.S. states and all Canadian prov-inces and territories, require that seat beltsbe worn at all times when a vehicle is beingdriven.

WARNING● Every person who drives or rides in

this 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 entirerestraint system and increase thechance or severity of injury in an acci-dent. Serious injury or death can occurif the seat belt is not worn properly.

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● Always route the shoulder belt overyour shoulder and across your chest.Never run the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck.The belt should be away from yourface and neck, but not falling off yourshoulder.

● 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 itseffectiveness.

● 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 light 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.

● Once the pre-tensioner seat belt hasactivated, it cannot be reused andmust be replaced together with theretractor. See you NISSAN dealer.

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● Removal and installation of the pre-tensioner seat belt system compo-nents should be done by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

● All seat belt assemblies includingretractors and attaching hardwareshould be inspected after any colli-sion by an authorized NISSANdealer. NISSAN recommends that allseat belt assemblies in use during acollision be replaced unless the col-lision 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 isnoted.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protectthem. They need to be properly re-strained.

The proper restraint depends on the child’ssize. Generally, infants up to about 1 yearand less than 20 pounds, (9 kg) should beplaced in rear facing child restraints. Forwardfacing child restraints are available for chil-dren who outgrow rear facing child restraints.

WARNINGInfants and children need special pro-tection. The vehicle’s 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. See‘‘Child Restraints’’ later in this section.

In addition, there are many types of childrestraints available for larger children which

should be used for maximum protection.

NISSAN recommends that all pre-teensand children be restrained in the rearseat if possible. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer when prop-erly restrained in the rear seat than in thefront seat. This is especially importantbecause your vehicle has a supplemen-tal restraint system (Air bag system) forthe front passenger. See ‘‘Supplementalrestraint system’’ earlier 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 achild restraint that fits your vehicle andalways follow the manufacturer’s 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.

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able) may help overcome this. The boosterseat should raise the child so that the shoul-der belt is properly positioned across thetop, middle portion of the shoulder and thelap belt is low on the hips. The booster seatshould fit the vehicle seat and have a labelcertifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once thechild has grown so the shoulder belt is nolonger on or near the face and neck, use theshoulder 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 mov-ing. The child could be seriously in-jured or killed in an accident.

PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant womenuse seat belts. The seat belt should be wornsnug, and always position the lap belt aslow as possible around the hips, not thewaist. Place the shoulder belt over yourshoulder and across your chest. Never runthe lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal

area. Contact your doctor for specific rec-ommendations.

INJURED PERSONSNISSAN 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 in

this vehicle should use a seat belt atall times.

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

Fastening the seat belts1. 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 seat belt tomove, and allows you some freedom ofmovement 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 passenger seat belt and the rearthree-point seat belts have a cinchingmechanism for child restraint installation. Itis referred to as the automatic lockingmode.

When automatic locking mode is activatedthe seat belt cannot be withdrawn furtheruntil the seat belt tongue is detached fromthe buckle and fully retracted. Once re-

tracted, the seat belt is in the emergencylocking mode. See ‘‘Child Restraints’’ laterin this section for more information.

The automatic locking mode should beused only for child restraint installation.During normal seat belt use by a passen-ger, the locking mode should not beactivated. If it is activated it may causeuncomfortable seat belt tension.

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

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Checking seat belt operationSeat belt retractors are designed to lockseat belt movement using two separatemethods:

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

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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

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

If the retractor does not lock during thischeck or if you have any questions aboutbelt operation, see an authorized NISSANdealer.

Center of rear seatSelecting correct set of seat belts:

The center seat belt buckle is identified bythe CENTER mark. The center seat belttongue can be fastened only into the centerseat belt buckle.

Shoulder belt height adjustment(For front seats)The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (See‘‘Precautions 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 of your shoulder.Release the adjustment button to lock theshoulder belt anchor into position.

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WARNING● After adjustment, release the adjust-

ment button and try to move theshoulder belt anchor up and down tomake sure it is securely fixed inposition.

● The shoulder belt anchor heightshould 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 EXTENDERSIf, 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 your NIS-SAN dealer for assistance if an extender isrequired.

WARNING● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,

made by the same company whichmade 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, apply

a mild soap solution or any solution rec-ommended for cleaning upholstery orcarpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allowthe seat belts to dry in the shade. Do notallow the seat belts to retract until theyare completely dry.

● If dirt builds up on the shoulder beltguide of 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 the metal components, suchas buckles, tongues, retractors, flexiblewires and anchors, work properly. Ifloose parts, deterioration, cuts or otherdamage on the webbing is found, theentire seat belt assembly should be re-placed.


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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTS

WARNING● Infants and small children should

always be placed in an appropriatechild 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 re-strained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.

● 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 beltor 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 restraint,keep the following points in mind:1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer-

tifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana-dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

2) Check the child restraint in your vehicleto be sure it is compatible with the vehi-cle’s seat and seat belt system. Choosea child restraint that meets the guidelinesof the Society of Automotive Engineersrecommended practice J1819 for childrestraint installation.

3) If the child restraint is compatible withyour vehicle, place your child in the child

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 provinces of Canadarequire that infants and small children berestrained in approved child restraints atall times while the vehicle is beingoperated.

WARNING● Improper use of a child restraint can

result in increased injuries for boththe infant or child and other occu-pants in the vehicle.

● Follow all of the child restraint manu-facturer’s 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 suddenstop greatly increases.

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● 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 child’sface 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 oraccident.

CAUTIONRemember that a child restraint left in aclosed vehicle can become very hot.Check 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 vehicle

is equipped with a locking mode re-tractor which must be used wheninstalling a child restraint.

● Failure to use the retractor’s lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop or collision.

Front facingWhen 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 manufacturer’sinstructions.

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2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, theseat belt retractor is in the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode). Itreverts back to emergency locking modewhen the seat belt is fully retracted.

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

5. Before placing the child in the child res-tarint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom 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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Rear facingWhen 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 manufacturer’s instructions.



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5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom 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 seat belt webbing outof the retractor, the seat belt is in theautomatic locking mode.

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

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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; the seat beltonly locks during a sudden stop or impact.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE-STRAINTIf your child restraint has a top tether strap,it must be secured to the provided anchorpoint. First, secure the child restraint withthe rear seat belt.

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

Secure the top tether strap to the anchorbracket. Tighten the strap according tomanufacturer instructions to remove anyslack.

WARNINGChild restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

Anchor point locationsAnchor points are located on the rear parcelshelf finisher.

If you have any questions when install-ing a top strap child restraint on the rearseat, consult your NISSAN dealer fordetails.

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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 killyour 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 posi-tion.

● A child restraint with a top tetherstrap should not be used in the frontpassenger seat.

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

● Failure to use the retractor’s lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thechild 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 forward-facing direction only. Movethe seat to the rear most position. Alwaysfollow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions. Child restraints for infantsmust be used in the rear-facing direc-tion and therefore must not be used inthe front seat.




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5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure it is securely held in place.

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 the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thelap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3through 6.

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

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2 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges ................................................2-2Speedometer and odometer .............................2-3Tachometer........................................................2-4Engine coolant temperature gauge...................2-4Fuel gauge ........................................................2-5

Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-6Checking bulbs..................................................2-6Warning lights....................................................2-6Indicator lights ...................................................2-8Chimes...............................................................2-9

Security systems ..................................................2-10Nissan vehicle immobilizer system(NVIS) ..............................................................2-10Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ........2-12

Windshield wiper and washer switch...................2-14Switch operation..............................................2-14

Rear window defogger switch..............................2-15Headlight and turn signal switch..........................2-16

Headlight switch ..............................................2-16Turn signal switch............................................2-17Cornering light .................................................2-18

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

Hazard warning flasher switch.............................2-18Horn......................................................................2-19Power socket ......................................................2-19Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray...........2-20Storage.................................................................2-21

Map pocket ......................................................2-21Glasses case...................................................2-21Cup holders .....................................................2-22Glove box ........................................................2-23Console box ....................................................2-23Trunk side net..................................................2-25

Windows...............................................................2-25Power windows................................................2-25

Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-26Interior light...........................................................2-28Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-28Trunk light.............................................................2-29Integrated HomeLinkT universal transceiver (ifso equipped) ........................................................2-29

Programming HomeLinkT................................2-30Programming HomeLinkT for Canadiancustomers ........................................................2-31

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Operating the integrated HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver........................................2-31Programming trouble-diagnosis.......................2-31Clearing the programmed information.............2-31

Rolling code programming ..............................2-31Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton...............................................................2-32If your vehicle is stolen....................................2-32

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METERS AND GAUGES

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SPEEDOMETER ANDODOMETER

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed inmiles per hour (MP/H) and kilometers perhour (km/h).

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

The odometer/twin trip odometer are dis-played when the igntion key is in the ONposition.

The odometer records the total distance the

vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the distanceof individual trips.

Changing the display:

Pushing the reset button changes the dis-play as follows:

ODO → TRIP A → TRIP B → ODOResetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the reset button for more than 1second resets the trip odometer to zero.

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TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions per minute (r/min).

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

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-TURE GAUGEThe gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature.The engine coolant temperature varies withthe outside air temperature and driving con-ditions.

CAUTIONIf the gauge indicates engine coolanttemperature 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 the‘‘In case of emergency’’ section forimmediate action required.

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FUEL GAUGEThe 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 returns to empty (E) afterthe ignition key 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 gaugeregisters E (Empty).

CAUTION

● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction 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 the‘‘Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)’’later in this section.

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CHECKING BULBS

With all doors closed, apply the parkingbrake and turn the ignition key to the ONposition without starting the engine. Thefollowing lights come on:

, or , , ,

The following lights come on briefly andthen 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.

WARNING LIGHTS

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’’ section.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pressurewarning light on could cause seriousdamage to the engine almost immedi-ately. Turn off the engine as soon as it issafe to do so.

or Brake warning light Seat belt warning light Engine oil pressure warning light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Low washer fluid warning light(Canada only)CRUISE main switch indicator light(if so equipped)

High beam indicator light or Anti-lock brake warning light Cruise SET indicator light(if so equipped)

Charge warning light Overdrive off indicator light(automatic transmission only) Supplemental air bag warning light

Door open warning light Malfunction indicator lamp(emission system) Low fuel warning light

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Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate the charging system isnot functioning properly. Turn the engine offand check the generator belt. If the belt isloose, broken, or missing, or if the light remainson, see an authorized NISSAN dealer immedi-ately.

CAUTIONDo not continue driving if the belt isloose, broken or missing.

Door open warning lightThis 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 fastenyour seat belts. The light illuminates when-ever the ignition key is turned to ON, andremains illuminated until the driver’s seatbelt is 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, re-straints and supplemental air bag systems’’section for 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 front air bag, supplemental sideair bag (if so equipped) and pre-tensioner seatbelt systems need servicing and your vehiclemust be taken to an authorized NISSANdealer:

● The supplemental air bag warning light re-mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

● 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 (air bag system)and/or the pre-tensioner seat belts may notfunction properly. For additional details, see

‘‘Supplemental restraint system’’ in the‘‘Seats, restraints and supplemental air bagsystems’’ section.

WARNINGIf the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that thesupplemental air bag or supplementalside air bag system (if so equipped) willnot operate in an accident.

Low washer fluid warninglight (Canada only)

This light comes on when the washer fluid isat a low level. Add washer fluid as neces-sary. See the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

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 isapplied, and also warns of a low brake fluidlevel. If the light comes on while the engineis running with the parking brake not applied,stop the vehicle and perform the following:

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fluid as necessary. See ‘‘Brake and clutchfluid’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section of thisowner’s manual.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have thebrake system checked by an authorizedNISSAN dealer.

WARNING

● Your brake system may not be work-ing properly if the warning light is on.Driving could be dangerous. If youjudge it to be safe, drive carefully tothe nearest service station for repairs.Otherwise, have your vehicle towedbecause driving it could be danger-ous.

● 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.

● If the brake fluid level is below theMINIMUM or MIN mark on the brakefluid reservoir, do not drive until thebrake system has been checked at aNISSAN dealer.

or Anti-lock brakewarning light(if so equipped)

If the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate the anti-lock portionof the brake system is not functioning prop-erly. 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 thelight stays on, have the system checkedby an authorized NISSAN dealer.

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

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

Low fuel warning lightThis light comes on when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soonas it is convenient, preferably before the fuelgauge reaches E (Empty). There will be asmall reserve of fuel in the tank when the

fuel gauge needle reaches E (Empty).

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Overdrive off indicator light

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

Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights

The appropriate light flashes when the turnsignal switch is activated.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch isturned on.

High beam indicator light(Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight highbeam is on and goes out when the lowbeam is selected.

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

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While the cruise main switch indicator lightcomes on, the cruise control system isoperational.

Cruise set indicator light(if so equipped)

The light comes on while the vehicle speedis controlled by the cruise control system. Ifthe light blinks while the engine is running, itmay indicate the cruise control system is notfunctioning properly. Have the systemchecked by your NISSAN dealer.

Malfunction indicator lamp(MIL)

If this indicator lamp comes on steady orblinks while the engine is running, it mayindicate a potential emission control mal-function.

The malfunction indicator lamp may alsocome on steady if the fuel filler cap is looseor missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.Check to make sure the fuel filler cap isinstalled and closed tightly, and that thevehicle has at least three gallons of fuel inthe fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the lampshould turn off if no other potential emission

control system malfunction exists.

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

● Malfunction indicator lamp on steady - Anemission control system malfunction hasbeen detected. Check the fuel filler cap. Ifthe fuel filler cap is loose or missing,tighten or install the cap and continue todrive the vehicle. The lamp shouldturn off after a few driving trips. If the

lamp does not turn off after a fewdriving trips, have the vehicle inspectedby an authorized NISSAN dealer. You donot need to have your vehicle towed tothe dealer.

● Malfunction indicator lamp blinking - Anengine misfire has been detected whichmay damage the emission control sys-tem. To reduce or avoid emission controlsystem damage:

a) do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH(72 km/h).

b) avoid hard acceleration or decelera-tion.

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

cargo being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator lamp may stopblinking and come on steady. Have thevehicle inspected by an authorized NISSANdealer. You do not need to have your ve-hicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

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

CHIMES

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 depressed.Have the brakes checked as soon as pos-sible if the warning sound is heard.


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Key reminder chimeA chime sounds if the driver’s door isopened while the key is left in the ignitionswitch. Remove the key and take it with youwhen leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chimeWith the ignition switch in the OFF position,a chime sounds when the driver’s door isopened with the headlight switch on.Turn the headlight switch OFF when leavingthe vehicle.

Your vehicle has two types of security sys-tems:

● Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System-NVIS

● Vehicle security system (if so equipped)

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERSYSTEM (NVIS)

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 iscaused by another NVIS key, an automatedtoll road device or automated payment deviceon the key ring), restart the engine using thefollowing procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-tion for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF orLOCK position, and wait approximately 5seconds.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the de-vice (which may have caused the inter-ference) separate from the registeredNVIS key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, Nissanrecommends placing the registered NVISkey on a separate key ring to avoid interfer-ence from other devices.

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Statement related to section 15 of FCCrules for Nissan Vehicle ImmobilizerSystem (CONT ASSY - IMMOBILIZER,ANT ASSY - IMMOBILIZER)

This device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules and RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions;

(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 USER’S AUTHORITY TO OP-ERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

Security indicator light (Nissan Ve-hicle Immobilizer System)

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 ONposition.

If the light still remains on and/or theengine will not start, see your Nissandealer for NVIS service as soon as pos-

sible. Please bring all NVIS keys that youhave when visiting your NISSAN dealerfor service.

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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (ifso equipped)The vehicle security system provides visualand audio alarm signals if parts of thevehicle are disturbed.

Security indicator light (Vehicle se-curity system)

The security indicator light shows the statusof the vehicle security system.

The light operates whenever the ignitionswitch is in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC posi-tion.

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

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How to arm the vehicle securitysystem1. Close all windows. (The system can be

armed even if the windows are open).

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.Lock all doors. The doors can be lockedwith the key or with the multi-remotecontroller.

Multi-remote controller operation:

● Push the button on the multi-remote controller. All doors lock. Thehazard lights flash twice and the hornbeeps once to indicate all doors arelocked.

● When the button is pushed with alldoors locked, the hazard lights flashtwice and the horn beeps once as areminder that the doors are alreadylocked.The horn may or may not beep once.Refer to ‘‘Silencing the horn beep fea-ture’’ later in this section for details.

4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator lightcomes on. The SECURITY light stays onfor about 30 seconds. The vehicle security

system is now pre-armed. After about 30seconds the vehicle security system auto-matically shifts into the armed phase. TheSECURITY light begins to flash once ev-ery three seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm time period, the door isunlocked by the key or the multi-remotecontroller, or the ignition key is turned toACC or ON, the system will not arm.

● If the key is turned slowly when lock-ing the door, the system may not arm.Furthermore, if the key is turned ex-cessively to the unlock position, thesystem may be disarmed when the keyis removed. If the indicator light fails toglow for 30 seconds, unlock the dooronce and lock it again.

● Even when the driver and/or passen-gers are in the vehicle, the system willarm with all doors, hood and trunk lidclosed and locked with the ignitionkey in the OFF position.

Vehicle security system activationThe vehicle security system will give thefollowing alarm:

● The headlights blink and the horn soundsintermittently.

● The alarm automatically turns off after 2to 3 minutes. However, the alarm reacti-vates if the vehicle is tampered withagain. The alarm can be shut off byunlocking a door or trunk lid with the key,or by pressing the button on themulti-remote controller.

The alarm is activated by:

● opening the door or trunk lid withoutusing the key or multi-remote controller(even if the door is unlocked by releasingthe door inside lock switch) or openingthe trunk lid by operating the openerlever.

● opening the hood.

How to stop an activated alarmThe alarm stops only by unlocking a door orthe trunk lid with the key, or by pressingthe button on the multi-remote control-ler.

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


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Silencing the horn beep featureIf desired, the horn beep feature can bedeactivated using the multi-remote control-ler. The instructions are on the back of themulti-remote controller.

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

The hazard lights will flash three times toconfirm that the horn beep feature has beendeactivated.

To activate: Press and hold the andbuttons for at least two seconds once

more.

The hazard lights will flash three times toconfirm that the horn beep feature has beenreactivated.

Deactivating the horn feature does not si-lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

If the system does not operate as de-scribed above, have it checked by anauthorized NISSAN dealer.

SWITCH OPERATION

Push the lever down to operate the wind-shield wipers. Pull the lever toward you tooperate the washer.

Intermittent operation can be adjusted from

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2 to approximately 20 seconds by turningthe knob (Type B only).

The wipers automatically cycle twice whenthe washer is activated.

CAUTION● Do not operate the washer continu-

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

reservoir tank is empty.

WARNINGIn 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 theengine and push the rear window defoggerswitch on. The rear window defogger indi-cator light on the switch comes on. Push theswitch again to turn the defogger off.

The rear window defogger switch automati-cally turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

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

NOTE: The top few rows of wires on the rearwindow are not part of the rear windowdefogging system. These wires make up theantenna for the audio system.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Lighting

Turn the switch to the position: Theparking, rear combination, side marker, li-

cense plate and instrument panel lightscome 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 indicator light illuminates. Pull itback to select the low beam.

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Instrument brightness control

The instrument brightness control operateswhen the light switch is in the or

position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightness ofinstrument panel lights.

Passing signal

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

Daytime running light system(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 tothe position for full illumination whendriving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before theengine is started, the daytime running lightsdo not illuminate. The daytime running lightsilluminate once the parking brake is re-leased. The daytime running lights will re-main on until the ignition switch is turned off.

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 your-self and others.

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Turn signalMove the lever up or down to signal theturning direction. When the turn is com-pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-cally.

Lane change signalTo signal a lane change, move the lever upor down to the point where the indicator lightbegins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

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CORNERING LIGHTThe cornering light provides additional illu-mination toward the turning direction. Thelight will come on when the turn signal leveris moved to the right or left with the parkinglights or headlamps turned on and the key inthe on position.

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

To turn them off, turn the switch to the OFFposition.

The headlight switch must be in posi-tion (low-beam headlights on) for the foglights to operate. The fog lights automati-cally turn off whenever the high-beam head-light 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

sure to move the vehicle well off theroad.

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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if soequipped)

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSWITCH


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● Do not use the switch while movingon the highway unless unusual cir-cumstances force you to drive soslowly that your vehicle might be-come 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 either OFF or ON.

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

To sound the horn, push the center padarea of the steering wheel.

The power socket is for powering electricalaccessories such as cellular telephones.

CAUTION● Take care as the socket and plug

may be hot during or immediatelyafter use.

● This power socket is not designedfor use with a cigarette lighter unit.

● Do not use with accessories thatexceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) powerdraw. Do not use double adapters ormore than one electrical accessory.

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● Use this power socket with the en-gine running. (If the engine isstopped, this could result in a dis-charged battery.)

● Avoid using when the air condi-tioner, headlights or rear window de-fogger is on.

● Before inserting or disconnecting aplug, be sure the electrical acces-sory being used is turned off.

● 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 contactthe socket.

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