2004 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

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쎻3 Rotate the lever forward until the front edge of the top is completely joined to the vehicle body.

쎻4 Rotate the lever toward you and push it up into the stored position. Make sure the top is securely engaged to the vehicle body.

When releasing or engaging the top latch, you may hear the latch operating. This is normal and not a malfunction.

쐌 The foot brake pedal is released. 쐌 The passenger power seat switch (on the

cushion or the seatback) is operated.

Remove your hand from the soft top operating switch, and press the switch again to move the top to the fully opened or closed position. The indicator light will go off when the top open/close operation is completely finished. If the soft top indicator light flashes with the ignition switch ON (whether the top is operated or not), it may indicate the top operating system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos- sible. Automatic passenger seatback tilt function The passenger seatback will automatically tilt forward when the soft top is operated. This function is designed to draw your passenger’s attention to the rear section of the top, which will come into the passenger compartment from behind during the top operation. The seatback will return to the original position when the entire top operation is completed. This automatic seatback movement will be stopped: 쐌 When the passenger seat sliding or reclining

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Soft top indicator light The soft top indicator light in the instrument panel shows the conditions of top operation. This light comes and stays on when the soft top is being operated or if it is stopped before it is fully opened or closed. The light will go off when the top is fully opened or closed.

When the soft top is in motion, and any of the following conditions occur, the top will stop moving: 쐌 The vehicle is moved. 쐌 The ignition switch is turned to OFF.

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switch (on the seat cushion) is operated.

쐌 When the power seatback tilt switch is op-

erated.

쐌 When the seatback tilt cancel switch is

turned to the CANCEL position.

Remove your hand from the soft top operating switch, and press it again to resume operation. The passenger seatback will start tilting forward again from the present position, and the soft top will start opening or closing. If the top movement is interrupted at this time, the next time you resume top operation, the seatback will first tilt forward from the present position, then the top will start moving again. If you need to cancel this function or when a child restraint is installed in the passenger seat, push the seatback tilt cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For the seatback tilt cancel switch, see “Tilting and reclining passenger’s seat from driver’s seat” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restrain sys- tem” section. If the seatback tilt cancel switch is in the CAN- CEL position and the passenger seat is occu- pied, ask the passenger to sit forward when the top is being opened or closed.

Automatic window lowering When the soft top operating switch is pressed, the power windows will automatically be low- ered completely. The windows do not rise auto- matically after the top operation is completed. Use the power window switches to raise them.

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OPENING THE TOP 1. Apply the parking brake and move the selec- tor lever to the P (Park) position (for the automatic transmission model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (for the manual transmission model).

2. Start the engine.

3. Depress the foot brake pedal.

4. Release the front edge of the top from the

vehicle body with the top latch lever.

5. Press OPEN on the soft top operating switch

and hold it until the top is fully opened. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-23

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• The soft top indicator light will illuminate while the top is in motion. (In about 20
seconds, the opening movement will finish and the indicator light goes off.)

• Windows will

opened.

automatically be fully

• The passenger seatback will automatically move forward, unless the seatback tilt cancel switch is in the CANCEL position. It will return to the original position after the top operation. (See “Automatic pas- senger seatback tilt function” shown on the previous page of this section.)

6. Release the switch when the top is fully

opened. (The indicator light goes off.)

NOTE: If you release the switch and press it again while the top is being opened, the top will slightly move to the closing direction, then start moving to the opening direction again. The top is designed to move in this way. It is not a malfunction.

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seconds, the closing movement will finish and the indicator light goes off.)

• Windows will

opened.

automatically be fully

• The passenger seatback will automatically move forward, unless the seatback tilt cancel switch is in the CANCEL position. It will return to the original position after the top operation. (See “Automatic pas- senger seatback tilt function” shown on the previous page of this section.)

5. Release the switch when the top is fully

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closed. (The indicator light goes off.)

CLOSING THE TOP 1. Apply the parking brake and move the selec- tor lever to the P (Park) position (for the automatic transmission model) or the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (for the manual transmission model).

2. Start the engine.

3. Depress the foot brake pedal.

4. Press CLOSE on the soft

top operating switch and hold it until the top is fully closed. • The soft top indicator light will illuminate while the top is in motion. (In about 20

6. Securely engage the front edge of the top to

the vehicle body with the top latch lever. IF THE TOP DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE ELECTRICALLY If you cannot operate the soft operating switch, following operating conditions are completed: 쐌 foot brake pedal is depressed 쐌 vehicle is stopped 쐌 ignition switch is ON (Run the engine when

top with the the

first check whether all

operating the top.)

If the top still does not move under the above

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conditions or has any system malfunction, see a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. When you must close the top by yourself, in the event of emergency or when an immediate dealer service is not available, close the top manually according to the procedures shown in this section. When closing the soft top manually: 쐌 Move the vehicle to a safe place, away from

traffic.

쐌 Two people should perform this procedure, as some of the top parts are extremely heavy.

The top cannot be opened manually.

WARNING

쐌 Do not drive with the top partially

opened.

쐌 If the top cannot be operated prop- erly, see your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible to have your vehicle checked.

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1. Open the trunk lid. In the event of discharged battery, you need to open the trunk lid as follows:

a. Open the rear floor box behind the passenger

seat.

b. Remove the cap 쎻A using a suitable tool 쎻B . c. Pull the string handle (secondary trunk lid release) 쎻C until the trunk lid lock is released.

d. Lift up the trunk lid.

2. Open the top storage lid a. Remove floorboard inside of the trunk. b. Remove the harness connector 쎻D of the storage lid motor installed on the back right side of the trunk by pulling in a downward direction.

c. Pull down the lock release cable (right and

left) 쎻E .

d. Listen for a clicking sound of the lock releas-

ing.

e. Pull up the storage lid from the left and right

side of vehicle by hand.

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CAUTION

The storage lid is extremely heavy. Pull- ing it up should be done by two people.

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Right side

3. Close the soft top. a. Remove the harness connectors of the top motor, 쎻F (right side of the vehicle) and 쎻H (left side).

CAUTION

Two harness connectors are installed on the right side and three on the left side as shown. Only the harness connectors 쎻F and 쎻H should be removed. (Do not remove the other harness connectors 쎻G , 쎻I and 쎻J .)

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Left side

b. A person on each side of the vehicle should

slowly pull the top to the closed position.

c. Latch the front edge of the top to the vehicle

body with the top latch lever.

4. Push the storage lid down to the vehicle body panel and close it. (Listen for locking sounds from both right and left sides of the lid.)

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and falls simultaneously. Support the top by hand so it does not strike the body.

b. Lower the rear part of the top and push it onto the top storage lid. The top is locked to the storage lid, but the bottom of the rear part is not closed tightly.

CAUTION

쐌 After closing the top manually, have the system checked and/or repaired by a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos- sible.

쐌 Avoid leaving the vehicle outside for long periods or driving at high speeds. The rear of the top is not locked completely, and this may al- low wind and rain to get into your vehicle.

CARE OF THE SOFT TOP AND THE VEHICLE BODY To use your Roadster safely and comfortably,

you need to observe all the warnings and cau- tions shown in the previous pages. Also, to maintain a good appearance of the soft top and the vehicle body, you need to care for them by cleaning and/or washing properly.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not use an automatic car wash or a high-pressure car wash to clean your vehicle. The top may be dam- aged and water may leak into the inside of the vehicle.

쐌 Store the vehicle with the top closed if it is not to be used for long periods. Keeping the top stowed for long pe- riods may cause wrinkles on the sur- face of the top.

See “Cleaning exterior” in the “7. Appearance and care” section for detailed instructions. 쐌 A protective clear tape is applied to the top storage lid painted surface where the soft top contacts the surface. When the top is fully closed, the tape may transmit some light, visible from the inside of the vehicle. This does not affect the water and air tightness of the seal. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-27

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5. Lower the rear section of the top. a. Remove the shock absorber 쎻K which sup- ports the rear section of the top from the vehicle body. (Both the left and right side must be removed — the figure above shows the left side.) To remove the shock absorber, remove the holder 쎻L on the terminal part using a flat-bladed screwdriver 쎻M .

CAUTION

When the shock absorber is removed, the rear section of the top loses support

쐌 The inner surface of the trunk and top storage lids may show a fibrous, or marbled pattern. This is the normal appearance of the material used in these parts.

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Ventilators ............................................................................... 4-2
Center ................................................................................ 4-2
Side .................................................................................... 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic) .......................... 4-3
Automatic operation ....................................................... 4-4
Manual operation ............................................................ 4-4
Operating tips .................................................................. 4-5
Servicing air conditioner ..................................................... 4-6
Audio system ......................................................................... 4-6
Radio .................................................................................. 4-6

FM radio reception ......................................................... 4-7
AM radio reception ......................................................... 4-7
Satellite (SAT) radio reception (if so equipped) .... 4-7
Audio operation precautions ........................................ 4-7
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ......... 4-9
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and compact disc (CD) changer ....................................................... 4-13
CD care and cleaning ................................................. 4-20
Antenna ........................................................................... 4-20
Car phone or CB radio .................................................... 4-20

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VENTILATORS

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CENTER Adjust the air flow direction of ventilators. Moving the lever up or down will open 쎻A or close 쎻B the vents. To change the air flow direction, turn the dial 쎻C .

SIDE Adjust the air flow direction of ventilators by 쎻A opening, 쎻B closing or 쎻C rotating as illustrated.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (Automatic)

1. Air flow control dial 2. Temperature control dial* * The display of degrees:

“60-75-90” is used for °F (US). “18-25-32” is used for °C (Canada).

3. Fan control dial 4. Rear window defroster button

(Refer to the “2. section.)

Instruments and controls”

5. Air intake button

(Air recirculation and Fresh air)

6. A/C (air conditioner) button

come high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

쐌 Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

쐌 Positioning of the heating or air con- ditioning controls should not be done while driving, so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

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WARNING

Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner.

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

쐌 Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either.

On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly be-

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO) This mode may be normally used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically.

1. Turn the fan control dial and air flow control

dial to the AUTO position.

2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the

desired temperature.

쐌 Adjust the temperature to about 75°F (24°C)

for normal operation.

쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

Heating (AUTO; A/C off) The air conditioner does not activate. When you need to heat only, use this mode. 1. Turn the fan control dial and air flow control

dial to the AUTO position.

2. Push the A/C button to turn off

the air conditioner. (The A/C button indicator light will turn off.)

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3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the

desired temperature.

쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

쐌 Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys- tem may not work properly.

쐌 Not recommended if windows fog up. Dehumidified defrosting or defogging 1. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the DEF

position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the

desired temperature.

쐌 To quickly remove ice from the outside of the to the

turn the fan control dial

windows, maximum position.

쐌 As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, turn the air flow control dial to the AUTO position to return to the auto mode. 쐌 When the air flow control dial is turned to the the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside

position,

or

temperatures above 23°F (−5°C) to defog the windshield, and the air recirculation mode will automatically be turned off.

Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging per- formance.

MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Turn the fan control dial trol the fan speed.

to manually con-

Turn the dial to the AUTO position to return to automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation/Fresh air Each time the air intake button is pushed, the indicator light on the button will alternate

(Air recirculation) and

(Fresh air).

indicator light is on, the interior When the air is recirculated. (When the air recirculation mode is selected with the A/C indicator off while the fan control dial is in the AUTO position, the air conditioner will turn on.) When the air is drawn into the passenger compartment. 쐌 When the air intake button is pushed for longer than 1.5 seconds, both indicator lights

indicator light is on, the outside

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and

) will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically. During this AUTO mode, the indicator light of the currently selected mode illuminates.

쐌 When the air

or

flow control dial is in the position, the air recirculation

mode does not activate.

Air flow control Turning the air flow control dial selects the air outlet to:

: Air flows from center and side ventila-

tors.

: Air flows from center and side ventila-

tors and foot outlets.

: Air flows mainly from foot outlets. : Air flows from defroster and foot out-

lets.

: Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.

To turn the system off Turn the fan control dial to the OFF position. OPERATING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and out- side air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of

150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, the air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.

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Sensor 쎻A on the instrument panel helps main- tain a constant temperature; do not put anything on or around this sensor.

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Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal place to listen to a radio. Because of the move- ment, reception conditions will constantly change. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception.

SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

AUDIO SYSTEM

The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. How- ever, special charging equipment and lubricant are required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubri- cants will cause severe damage to your air conditioning system. See “Capacities and rec- ommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for air con- ditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recom- mendations.

Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly air conditioning system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains re- frigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air conditioner ser- vice should be done only by an experi- enced technician with proper equip- ment.

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RADIO Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press the POWER, FM or AM button to turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position.

Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and other external in- fluences. Intermittent changes in reception qual- ity normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the ve- hicle may influence radio reception quality. Radio reception Your radio system is equipped with state-of-the- art electronic circuits to enhance radio recep- tion. These circuits are designed to extend re- ception range, and to enhance the quality of that reception. However there are some general characteristics of FM, AM and SAT (satellite — if available) radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area, and do not indicate any malfunction in your radio system.

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a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift.

Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position, usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter, static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control counterclockwise to reduce treble response. Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and re- flected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, result- ing in momentary flutter or loss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics. AM signals are also sub- ject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver. Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist. Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical

power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights. SATELLITE (SAT) RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) You must have a service contract with a satellite radio provider to receive satellite radio program- ming.

When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with the satellite radio ON for the satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data. AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Cassette player 쐌 To maintain good quality

sound, NISSAN recommends using cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length. 쐌 Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use. Store cas- settes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight, heat, dust, moisture and magnetic sources.

쐌 Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed. The use of deformed cassettes may cause the cassette to jam in the player.

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FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example they will reflect off objects.

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from

쐌 Do not use cassettes with labels which are peeling and loose. If used, the label could jam in the player.

쐌 If a cassette has loose tape, insert a pencil through one of the cassette hubs and rewind the tape firmly around the hubs. Loose tape may cause tape jam- ming and wavering sound quality.

쐌 Over a period of time, the playback head, capstan and pinch roller may col- lect a tape coating residue as the tape is played. This residue accumulation can cause weak or wavering sound, and should be removed periodically with a head cleaning tape. If the residue is not removed periodically, the player may need to be disassembled for cleaning.

Compact Disc (CD) player 쐌 During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the hu- midity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player com- pletely.

쐌 The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

쐌 The CD player sometimes cannot func- tion when the compartment tempera- ture is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.

쐌 CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that have pin holes may not work prop- erly.

쐌 The following CDs may not work prop-

erly: 쐌 Copy control compact discs (CCCD) 쐌 Recordable compact discs (CD-R) 쐌 Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)

쐌 Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction. 쐌 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter 쐌 CDs that are not round 쐌 CDs with a paper label 쐌 CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

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쐌 Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) round discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.

쐌 Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.

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FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER 1. CD EJECT button 2. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK

CHANGE button

3. DISP (Display) CHANGE (Clock, CD play

time) button

4. SCAN tuning button 5. CD play button 6. FM band select button 7. AM band select button 8. MIX play button 9. RPT (Repeat) play button 10. RADIO TUNE/FF⋅REW/AUDIO (Bass,

treble, fader, balance) ADJUSTING button

11. ON⋅OFF/VOL (Volume) control knob 12. Audio/Clock display 13. Station select button 14. AUDIO (Bass, treble, fader, balance) button

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Audio main operation ON⋅OFF/Volume control: Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then push the ON⋅OFF/VOL (Volume) control knob while the system is off to call up the mode (radio or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off. When no CD is loaded, the radio will come on. While the system is on, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob turns the system off. Turn the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob to adjust the volume. AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE):

Press the AUDIO button to change the selecting mode as follows. BASS → TREBLE → FADER → BALANCE To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader and Balance, press the AUDIO button until the desired mode (BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE) ap- the TUNE pears ) button to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired level. Use the TUNE or SEEK button also to adjust Fader or Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers 4-10 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

the display. Press

) or SEEK (

in

and Balance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers.

After 10 seconds, the radio or CD display reappears. Once the sound quality is set to the desired level, press the AUDIO button repeat- edly until the radio or CD display appears. DISP DISPLAY CHANGE:

Push the DISP button for more than 1.5 seconds to adjust the digital clock display. See “Clock” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section for the clock adjustment operation. When the DISP button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is being played, the display will show the CD play time. FM-AM radio operation

FM/AM band select:

Pushing the FM band select button will change the band as follows: FM1 → FM2 → FM1
To select the AM band, push the AM band select button. When FM or AM band select button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when

the power knob is turned to ON.

If a compact disc is playing when the FM or AM band select button is turned to ON, the compact disc will automatically be turned off and the last radio station played will come on.

The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception.

is weak,

TUNE (Tuning):

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

for manual Use the TUNE button tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold either side of the TUNE button down for more than 0.5 seconds.

or

SEEK tuning: or

to tune Push the SEEK button from high to low or low to high frequencies and stops at the next broadcasting station.

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SCAN tuning:

Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stops at each broad- casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the but- ton again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station.

If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next sta- tion. Station memory operations:

Twelve stations can be set for the FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2) and six stations can be set for the AM band.

1. Tune to the desired station using the SEEK,

SCAN or TUNE button.

2. Select the desired station and keep pushing any of the desired station select buttons (1 to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.)

3. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now complete.

4. Other buttons can be set in the same manner. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse blows, the radio memory will be

erased. In that case, reset the desired sta- tions. Compact disc (CD) player operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up. The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start play- ing. After loading the disc, the number of tracks on the disc will appear on the display. If the radio is already operating, it will automati- cally turn off and the compact disc will play.

CAUTION

Do not force the compact disc into the slot. This could damage the player.

If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob will start the com- pact disc. 8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used without an adapter.

CD PLAY:

When the CD (CD play) button is pushed with

the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play.

When the CD button is pushed with the com- pact disc loaded but the radio playing, the radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play. DISP CD PLAY TIME:

Push the DISP button for less than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is being played to show the play time on the display.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind):

(fast forward) or

(rewind) When the button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW: When the (APS FF) button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the program next to the present one will start to play from its beginning. Push several times to skip through programs. The compact disc will ad- vance the number of times the button is pushed. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-11

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(When the last program on the compact disc is the first program will be skipped through, (APS REW) button is played.) When the pushed, the program being played returns to its beginning. Push several times to skip back through programs. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pushed.

SCAN tuning:

When the SCAN tuning button is pushed while the CD is being played, the beginning of all the tracks of CD will be played for 10 seconds in sequence.

Pushing the button again during this 10 second period will stop SCAN tuning. the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 10 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next CD program.

If

MIX MIX play:

When the MIX button is pushed while the com- pact disc is being played, programs will be played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice. Push the MIX button again to return to the normal play mode. REPEAT (RPT) play:

CD EJECT:

When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. When this button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will come out and the system will turn off. If the compact disc comes out and is not removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it. (without 8 cm diameter com- pact discs) CD IN indicator: CD IN indicator appears on the display when the CD is loaded with the system on.

When the RPT button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: 4-12 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER 1. CD LOAD button 2. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK

CHANGE button

3. DISP (Display) CHANGE (SAT radio* and

CD play time) button 4. SCAN tuning button 5. CD PLAY button 6. TAPE PLAY button 7. RADIO (FM/AM/SAT*) band select button 8. PTY (Program type), CAT (Category)* select

button

9. CLOCK adjusting/RPT (Repeat) play button 10. RADIO TUNE/FF⋅REW/AUDIO (Bass,

treble, fader, balance, NR (Dolby) and Au- dio Pilot) ADJUSTING button

11. CD EJECT button 12. ON⋅OFF/VOL (Volume) control knob 13. Audio/Clock display 14. Station and preset (FM/AM/SAT*)/CD in-

sert or CD play select button

15. TAPE EJECT button 16. AUDIO (Bass, treble, fader, balance, NR

(Dolby) and Audio Pilot) button

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* Satellite radio (if so equipped) is available with

a service contract.

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Audio main operation Head unit:

The tape deck employs a permalloy head which allows for improved reproduction of high fre- quency ranges. Noise is also greatly reduced by the combined use of the Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) system. The auto loudness circuit enhances the low frequency range automatically in both radio reception and tape and CD play- back.

This audio system has an active noise compen- sation feature called “Audio Pilot”. The Audio Pilot uses a microphone to detect external road noise and automatically adjusts the amplifier to compensate for any competing high, midrange, or low frequency noise. ON⋅OFF/Volume control: Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then push the ON⋅OFF/VOL (Volume) control knob while the system is off to call up the mode (radio, tape or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off. When no CD or tape is loaded, the radio will come on. While the system is on, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob turns the system off. Turn the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob to adjust the volume. 4-14 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

AUDIO button:

Press the AUDIO button to change the selecting mode as follows. BASS → TREBLE → FADER → BALANCE → NR (when cassette playing) → AUDIOP (Audio Pilot)

in

) or SEEK (

the display. Press

To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader and Balance, press the AUDIO button until the desired mode (BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE) ap- pears the TUNE ) button to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired level. Use the TUNE or SEEK button also to adjust Fader or Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers.

To change the NR (Dolby) mode to OFF or ON, (TUNE) button while press the cassette tape is playing. When Dolby is ON, the display indicates the

mark.

or

To change the AUDIOP (Audio Pilot) mode to OFF or ON, press the TUNE or SEEK button.

Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the desired level, press the AUDIO button repeat- edly until the radio, cassette tape or CD display reappears. Otherwise, the radio, cassette tape

or CD display will automatically reappear after about 10 seconds. Dolby NR (Noise reduction): Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li- cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor- poration. Dolby NR and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li-

censing Corporation. Metal or chrome tape usage: The cassette player will be automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape.

CLOCK adjusting:

Push the RPT button for more than 1.5 seconds to adjust the digital clock display. When the clock adjusting display is selected, the time (hour or minute) will start flashing. See “Clock” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section for the detailed clock adjustment opera- tion. DISP DISPLAY CHANGE: This button will work during satellite radio (if so equipped) and CD operation. Find the detailed function in the description of each item.

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FM-AM-SAT radio operation

RADIO (FM/AM/SAT) band select: Pushing the RADIO (FM/AM/SAT) band select button will change the band as follows: (Without satellite radio) AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM (With satellite radio) AM → FM1 → FM2 → SAT1 → SAT2 → AM Satellite radio reception capability is not func- tional, and “NO SAT” will be displayed during scrolling of modes, unless optional satellite re- ceiver and antenna were factory installed prior to purchase (retrofit unavailable), and an XM or SIRIUSTM satellite radio service subscription is active. When RADIO band select button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station/channel played will also come on when the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob is pushed to ON. If a compact disc or tape is playing when the RADIO band select button is turned to ON, the compact disc or tape will automatically be turned off and the last radio station/channel played will come on.

The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception.

is weak,

TUNE (Tuning):

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

for manual Use the TUNE button tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold either side of the TUNE button down for more than 0.5 seconds.

or

SEEK tuning:

or

(For FM and AM radio) to tune Push the SEEK button from high to low or low to high frequencies and stops at the next broadcasting station. (For satellite radio) Push the SEEK button channels of the next or previous category.

to seek

or

SCAN tuning:

Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stops at each broad- casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the but- ton again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station.

If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next sta- tion. DISP SAT radio display change: 쐌 Pushing the DISP button will display addi- information (for example: Title, Artist

tional name) about the satellite radio broadcast.

쐌 Pushing the DISP button for more than 1.5
seconds will change the display mode as follows: Channel number → Channel name → Artist name → Song title → Channel number

Station memory operations: Twelve stations/channels can be set for the FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2) and the SAT radio (six for SAT1, six for SAT2), and six stations can be set for the AM band. 1. Tune to the desired station/channel using the

SEEK, SCAN or TUNE button.

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2. Select the desired station/channel and keep pushing any of the desired station/channel and preset buttons (1 to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (The radio mutes when the station and preset button is pushed.)

3. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now complete.

4. Other buttons can be set in the same manner. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse blows, the radio memory will be erased. In that case, reset the desired sta- tions. Radio data system (RDS) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) and/or SAT encoded within a regular radio broadcast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but many stations are now consid- ering broadcasting RDS data. RDS can display: 쐌 Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”. 쐌 Station name, such as “The Groove”. 쐌 Music or programming type such as “Classi-

cal”, “Country”, or “Rock”.

achieved by pressing the preset buttons.

Initial PTY (CAT) names are stored in the preset buttons, but these can be changed by pressing the preset buttons for more than 1.5
seconds when the desired PTY (CAT) name is in the display.

쐌 Traffic reports about delays or construction. If the station broadcasts RDS information, the RDS icon is displayed.

Program type (PTY)/Category (CAT) select:

When PTY button is pressed during FM mode, the PTY (CAT) name of the current tuned station is displayed. When the PTY (CAT) button is pressed during satellite radio mode (if so equipped), the category name of the current channel is displayed. During this time if the PTY data code is zero, or the data is unreadable, the display will show NONE. 1. PTY (CAT) selection mode

or

PTY (CAT) name selection can be done by the up/down TUNE button in the PTY (CAT) selection mode. It is possible to shift the PTY (CAT) name by one step, with one push of the up/down TUNE button After selecting a PTY (CAT) name, push the SEEK button or SCAN button within 10
seconds. Tuning to the PTY (CAT) station will start. If you do not push the TUNE button within the 10 second period, the PTY (CAT) mode will be cancelled. PTY (CAT) name selection can also be

or

2. PTY (CAT) SEEK tuning mode

After selecting a PTY (CAT) name, push the SEEK button within 10 sec- onds. Tuning to the PTY (CAT) station will start. If you do not push the SEEK button within the 10 second period, the PTY (CAT)

or

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mode will be cancelled.

3. PTY (CAT) SCAN tuning mode

Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the PTY (CAT) name station, and stop at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next station.

Cassette tape player operation Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then gently insert the cassette tape into the tape door. The cassette tape will be automatically pulled into the player.

The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the cassette tape will begin to play.

CAUTION

Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door. This could cause player dam- age.

If the system is turned off by pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette

tape still playing when the system is turned back on.

in the player, the tape will resume

PLAY:

쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with the system turned off and a tape loaded, the system will come on and the tape will play. 쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with either the radio or compact disc turned on and the tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio will automatically be turned off and the tape will play.

쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with the TAPE playing, the tape will play the program recorded on the reverse side.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind): (fast

Push the forward) button to fast forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the (rewind) button. Either the FF or REW symbol illuminates on the display window. To stop the FF or REW function, press the (rewind) again, or

(fast forward) or

the TAPE button.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

(APS FF) button is pushed When the while the tape is being played, the next program will start to play from the beginning. Push the times to skip through programs. The tape will advance the number of times the button is pushed (up to nine programs).

(APS FF) button several

(APS REW) button is pushed When the once, the program being played starts over from (APS REW) but- the beginning. Push the ton several times to skip back several selections. The tape will go back the number of times the button is pushed. Either the FF or REW symbol flashes on the display window while searching for the selection. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval within one program or there is no interval be- tween programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location.

SCAN tuning:

Push the SCAN tuning button while playing tape, and it stops at the next tape program for 5
seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5
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tape program is continued. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next tape program.

TAPE EJECT:

When this button is pushed with the tape loaded, the tape will be ejected. When the tape is ejected while it is being played, the system will be turned off. Compact disc (CD) changer operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, push the LOAD button and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up. The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start playing. After loading the disc, the number of tracks on the disc will appear on the display. If the radio or tape is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the compact disc will play.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not force the compact disc into the slot. This could damage the player.

쐌 Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.

If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob will start the com- pact disc.

CD LOAD:

To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the LOAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the loading slot by pushing the CD insert select button (1 to 6), then insert the CD. To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer in succes- sion, push the LOAD button for more than 1.5
seconds. The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the display.

CD PLAY:

(CD play) button is pushed with When the the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play. When the button is pushed with the com- the tape or the radio pact disc loaded but playing, the tape or radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play.

DISP CD PLAY TIME: Push the DISP button for less than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is being played to show the play time on the display.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind): (fast forward) or

When the (rewind) button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW: When the (APS FF) button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the program next to the present one will start to play from its beginning. Push several times to skip through programs. The compact disc will ad- vance the number of times the button is pushed. (When the last program on the compact disc is the first program will be skipped through, played.) When the (APS REW) button is pushed, the program being played returns to its beginning. Push several times to skip back through programs. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pushed.

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쐌 PUSH EJECT — Eject the disc, and insert it

again.

쐌 CHECK DISC — Eject the disc, and check whether it is damaged or inserted upside-down.

CD IN indicator: CD IN indicator (inserted slot number 1 - 6) appears on the display when the CD is loaded with the system on.

CD PLAY select button: To change CD, push the CD play select button (1 to 6).

SCAN tuning:

When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played, the beginning of all the tracks of CDs will be played for 10 seconds in sequence. When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for more than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played, the first program in all the CDs will be played for 10 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 10 second period will stop SCAN tuning. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 10 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next disc program.

REPEAT (RPT):

When the RPT play button is pushed while the compact disc is played, the play pattern can be changed as follows:

The display shows the following symbols.

(no mark): ALL CD RPT (Repeat)

1DISC: 1 CD RPT

1: 1 TR (Track) RPT

MIX: ALL CD MIX

1DISC MIX: 1 CD MIX

CD EJECT:

When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected.

To eject the discs selected by the CD select button, push the EJECT button for less than 1.5
seconds.

To eject all the discs in succession, push the EJECT button for more than 1.5 seconds.

When this button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will come out and the system will turn off. If the compact disc comes out and is not removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it.

If either of the following messages appear on the display, push the EJECT button:

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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN vehicle, be sure to observe the following cautions, otherwise the new equip- ment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts.

WARNING

쐌 A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving. 쐌 If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion, the hands free cellular phone operational mode (if so equipped) is highly recommended. Exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

쐌 If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you to take notes, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so.

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CD CARE AND CLEANING 쐌 Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the

surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

쐌 Always place the discs in the storage case

when they are not being used.

쐌 To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use.

쐌 A new disc may be rough on its inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges using the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

ANTENNA The antenna is located at the rear of the vehicle. To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To reinstall it, screw it securely into the base.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove the antenna before entering a low-roof garage or an auto- matic car wash. Otherwise the antenna may be damaged.

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CAUTION

쐌 Keep the antenna as far as possible away from the Engine Control Mod- ule (ECM).

쐌 Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the Multiport Fuel Injection harness. Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness.

쐌 Adjust

the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manu- facturer.

쐌 Connect the ground wire from the CB

radio chassis to the body.

쐌 For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.

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MEMO

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving ............................ 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................................. 5-2
Three way catalyst .......................................................... 5-3
Low tire pressure warning system (if so equipped) ............................................................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ..................................... 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............................ 5-5
Ignition switch ....................................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission ................................................. 5-6
Manual transmission ....................................................... 5-7
Key positions ................................................................... 5-7
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) ............... 5-7
Before starting the engine ................................................. 5-8
Starting the engine ............................................................... 5-8
Driving the vehicle ................................................................ 5-9
Automatic transmission ................................................. 5-9
Manual transmission .................................................... 5-12
Parking brake ...................................................................... 5-14
Cruise control (if so equipped) ...................................... 5-15
Precautions on cruise control ................................... 5-15

Cruise control operations ........................................... 5-16
Break-in schedule .............................................................. 5-17
Increasing fuel economy .................................................. 5-17
Parking/parking on hills .................................................... 5-18
Power steering .................................................................... 5-19
Brake system ....................................................................... 5-20
Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................. 5-20
Traction control system (TCS) (if so equipped) ........ 5-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system (if so equipped) .................................................................. 5-22
Cold weather driving ......................................................... 5-24
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................................... 5-24
Anti-freeze ...................................................................... 5-24
Battery ............................................................................. 5-24
Draining of coolant water ........................................... 5-24
Tire equipment .............................................................. 5-24
Special winter equipment .......................................... 5-24
Driving on snow or ice ................................................ 5-25
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ..................... 5-25

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

쐌 Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent opera- tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury. (Coupe models)

쐌 Closely supervise children when they are around your vehicle to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked with the trunk closed when

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not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys. (Roadster mod- els)

gases could be drawn into the pas- senger compartment. If you must drive with the rear hatch/trunk lid open, follow these precautions:

EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)

1. Open all the windows.

WARNING

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con- tain colorless and odorless carbon mon- oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. 쐌 If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately.

쐌 Do not run the engine in closed

spaces such as a garage.

쐌 Do not park the vehicle with the en- gine running for any extended length of time.

쐌 Keep the rear hatch/trunk lid closed while driving, otherwise exhaust

2. Set the air recirculation mode OFF and the fan control at the maxi- mum position to circulate the air. 쐌 If electrical wiring or other cable con- nections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the rear hatch/trunk lid or the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.

쐌 If a special body or other equipment is added for recreational or other usage, follow the manufacturer’s rec- ommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle. (Some recreational vehicle appli- ances such as stoves, refrigerator, heaters, etc. may also generate car- bon monoxide.)

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쐌 The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever: • The vehicle is raised for service. • You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment.

• You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust system.

• You have had an accident involv- ing damage to the exhaust system, underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the converter are burned at high tem- peratures to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING

쐌 The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys- tem are very hot. Keep people, ani-

mals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system compo- nents.

쐌 Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously re- duce the three way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

쐌 Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are detected. Have the vehicle in- spected promptly by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damag- ing the three way catalyst.

쐌 Do not race the engine while warm-

ing it up.

쐌 Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (if so equipped) The low tire pressure warning system displays pressure of all tires (except the spare tire) on the trip computer by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel.

The low tire pressure warning system will acti- vate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 MPH (32 km/h). This system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for ex- ample, a flat tire by catching something while driving). Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pres- Starting and driving 5-3

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sure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperatures as described above, check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. Frequently check the tire pressure indicator on the trip computer and adjust pressure of each tire properly. See “Trip computer” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section for the tire pressure indicator. Low tire pressure warning If the vehicle is being driven with very low tire pressure (lower than 28 psi), the low tire pres- sure warning light comes on, and the chime sounds for about 10 seconds. On the trip com- puter, the PSI indicator starts flashing and the current display switches to the tire pressure indicator. information regarding the above For additional warning, and “Warning/indicator lights and audible remind- ers” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

computer”

“Trip

see

WARNING

쐌 If the low tire pressure warning light in the meter panel comes on and/or the PSI indicator on the trip computer flashes while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt brak- ing, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See “Flat tire” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for changing a flat tire.)

쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will

not be indicated and the low tire pressure warning system will not function. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system reset- ting.

쐌 Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pres- sure sensors.

CAUTION

Do not place metalized film or any metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tire pressure sensors, and the low tire pressure warning sys- tem will not function properly.

FCC Notice:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device. AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, a loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all

times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt. See “Seat Belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section. Also instruct your pas- sengers to do so. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underesti- mate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And that’s true for drugs too (over the counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition.

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco- hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgment. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likeli- hood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Addition- ally, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol can increase the severity of the injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. You must not drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents. Although the local

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IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING

Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving. The steer- ing wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage and/or personal injury.

1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park)

position.

2. Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON direc-

tion.

3. Turn the key toward the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key. If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the selector lever cannot be moved from P (Park) position. The selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position in between LOCK and ACC, although it does not show on the lock cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF the steering wheel is not locked. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a turn counterclock- wise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION On automatic transmission models, the ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the selector lever is in the P (Park) position. If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park) position, the key cannot be moved toward LOCK. When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key:

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the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left. KEY POSITIONS The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock device. LOCK (Normal parking position) (0) The ignition key can only be removed when the switch is in this position. OFF (1) The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. The ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position. ACC (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running. ON (Normal operating position) (3) This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.

START (4) This position activates the starter motor, starting the engine. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (NVIS) The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered NVIS key.