2004 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

(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
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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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SAA0606

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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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

5-2 Starting and driving

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. If the engine fails to start using the registered NVIS key, it may be due to interference caused by another NVIS key, an automated toll road device or automated payment device on the key ring. Restart the engine using the following procedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position

for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 10 seconds.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered NVIS key. If this procedure allows the engine to start, NISSAN recommends placing the registered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid inter- ference from other devices.

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock device. The ignition key can only be removed when the switch is in the LOCK position. On manual to turn the ignition key to LOCK from ACC or ON, first turn the key to OFF and turn the key to LOCK while pushing the key in. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to

transmission models,

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

쐌 Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

쐌 Maintenance items should be checked peri- odically, for example, each time you check engine oil.

쐌 Check that all windows and lights are clean. 쐌 Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper infla- tion.

쐌 Lock all doors. 쐌 Position seat and adjust head restraints. 쐌 Adjust inside and outside mirrors. 쐌 Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to

do likewise.

쐌 Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to the ON (3) position. See “Warning/indicator lights and audible re- minders” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

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1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Automatic transmission:

Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). (P preferred.)

The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driving posi- tions. Manual transmission:

Move the shift lever to N (Neutral) position, and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking the engine.

The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.

쐌 If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3
to the floor) and hold it then crank the engine. Release the key and the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

쐌 If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the

way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the en- gine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but the above procedure.

fails to run, repeat

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, other- wise the starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the en- gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 to 3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to start.

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Never shift to P (Park) or D (Drive) while vehicle is moving backward. These could cause an accident.

CAUTION

When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by de- pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brakes should be used for this purpose.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5-speed automatic transmission The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission con- trol module to produce maximum power and smooth operation. Shown on the following pages are the recom- mended operating procedures for this transmis- sion. Follow these procedures for maximum ve- hicle performance and driving enjoyment. Starting the vehicle After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal and push the selector lever button before shifting the selector lever to the R (Re- verse), N (Neutral), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before attempting to shift the selector lever. This automatic transmission model is de- signed so that the foot brake pedal must be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is ON. The selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the

key is removed from the ignition switch.

1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and push the selector lever button to shift into a driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,

then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

쐌 Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or manual shift mode. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is com- pleted. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an acci- dent.

쐌 Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed up.

쐌 On slippery roads, do not downshift.

This may cause a loss of control.

쐌 Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward.

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WARNING

CAUTION

Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious per- sonal injury and/or property damage.

If the key is turned to OFF or ACC for any reason while the vehicle is in R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or any D (Drive) position, the key cannot be turned to LOCK and be removed from the ignition switch. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position, then the key can be turned to LOCK. P (Park): Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selec- tor lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the lever to the P (Park) position.

Use this position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

R (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting R (Reverse). The brake pedal must be de- pressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to R (Reverse).

N (Neutral):

Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.

D (Drive):

Use this position for all normal forward driving. Manual shift mode When the selector lever is shifted from D to the manual shift gate with the vehicle stopped or while driving, the transmission enters the manual

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To move the selector lever,

: Push the button while depressing the

brake pedal,

: Push the button, : Just move the selector lever.

Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), or Manual shift mode position. Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R (Reverse). All other positions can be selected without pushing the button. 5-10 Starting and driving

shift mode. Shift range can be selected manu- ally.

In the manual shift mode, the shift range is displayed on the position indicator in the meter.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows: → ← M5

→ ← M3

→ ← M4

→ ← M2

M1

M5 (5th): Use this position for all normal forward driving. M4 (4th): For driving up or down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous. M3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd): Use for hill climbing or engine braking on down- hill grades. M1 (1st): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. 쐌 Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than M4
range. This reduces fuel economy.

쐌 When shifting up, move the selector lever to

the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range.)

Fail-safe When the fail-safe operation occurs, the next time the key is turned to the ON position, the warning light will blink for approximately 8
seconds after coming on for 2 seconds. While the vehicle can be driven under these circum- stances please note that the gears in the auto- matic transmission will be locked in 4th gear. If the vehicle is driven under extreme con- ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be activated. This will occur even if all electrical circuits are functioning properly. In this case, turn the ignition key OFF and wait for 3 seconds. Then turn the key back to the ON position. The vehicle should return to its normal operating con- dition. If it does not return to its normal operating condition, have your NISSAN dealer check the transmission and repair if necessary.

쐌 When shifting down, move the selector lever to the − (down) side. (Shifts to lower range.) 쐌 Moving the selector lever to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession. However, if this motion is rapidly done, the second shifting may not be completed prop- erly.

쐌 In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion automatically shifts down to 1st gear before the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift up to the desired range.

쐌 When canceling the manual shift mode, re- turn the selector lever to the D position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode.

쐌 In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion may not shift to the selected gear. This helps maintain driving performance and reduces the chance of vehicle dam- age or loss of control. Accelerator downshift — In D position — For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into the lower gear, depend- ing on the vehicle speed.

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Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th up to 6th gear in sequence accord- ing to the vehicle speed. To back up, depress the shift lever and then move it to the R (Reverse) position after stop- ping the vehicle completely. If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R (Reverse) or 1 (Low gear), shift to N (Neutral), then release the clutch pedal. Fully depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R or 1.

WARNING

쐌 Do not downshift abruptly on slip- pery roads. This may cause a loss of control.

쐌 Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may damage the clutch.

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Shift lock release If the battery charge is low or discharged, the select lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed. To move the selector lever, depress the brake pedal, apply the parking brake, and push the shift lock release button by using a suitable tool as shown. Push the selector lever button, then the selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral). This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery is discharged. If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), have your NISSAN dealer check the automatic trans- mission system as soon as possible. 5-12 Starting and driving

MANUAL TRANSMISSION Shifting To change gears, or when upshifting or down- shifting, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into the appropriate gear then slowly and smoothly release the clutch.

This vehicle is equipped with a short throw shifter manual transmission. To ensure smooth gear changes, fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever. If the clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the transmis- sion is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. Transmission damage could occur.

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쐌 Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting to help prevent transmission damage.

쐌 Stop your vehicle completely before

shifting into R (Reverse).

쐌 When the vehicle is stopped for a period of time, for example at a stop light, shift to N (Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied.

engine speed reaches the set figure. For example, you can use the up-shift indicator when driving as follows: 쐌 If the maximum engine speed is desired, set the figure at 6,600 rpm. (The indicator starts flashing from about 6,100 rpm and comes on steady at 6,600 rpm.)

쐌 If the maximum engine torque is desired, set the figure at 4,800 rpm. (The indicator starts flashing from about 4,300 rpm and comes on steady at 4,800 rpm.)

쐌 If you want to break in your vehicle, use of the up-shift indicator with a rather low figure will help you to avoid the high engine speed.

To make the up-shift indicator not come on, set the figure at above 7,200 rpm. There may be a slight difference between the timing of the up-shift indicator illumi- nation and the tachometer indication.

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Up-shift indicator The manual transmission up-shift indicator is situated in the tachometer and shows the driver the time to shift into a higher gear by illuminating. The engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) for upshifting can be set on the trip computer display. (See “Trip computer” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section for the display setting information.) The use of the up- shift indicator will help you to upshift at a constant engine speed (rpm) from any gear. The up-shift indicator will start flashing when the engine speed is within about 500 rpm of the set figure while driving, and then illuminate after the

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Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate. Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed (shown below) in any gear. For level road driving, use the highest gear suggested for that speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and drive according to the road conditions, which will ensure safe operation. Do not over-rev the en- gine when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control.

Gear 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

MPH (km/h)

35 (56) 60 (96) 85 (136)

— — —

Suggested up-shift speeds Shown below are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual up-shift speeds will vary according to road conditions, the weather and individual driv- ing habits. For normal acceleration in low altitude areas [less than 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]:

Gear change 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th

MPH (km/h)

8 (13) 16 (26) 25 (40) 28 (45) 33 (53)

For quick acceleration in low altitude areas or in high altitude areas [over 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]:

Gear change 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th

MPH (km/h)

15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72) 50 (80)

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PARKING BRAKE

PD1001M

To apply: pull the lever up. To release:

1. Firmly apply foot brake. 2. Automatic transmission models:

Move the selector lever to the P (Park) posi- tion. Manual transmission models:

Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi- tion.

3. While pulling up on the lever slightly, push

the button and lower completely.

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4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

WARNING

쐌 Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident.

쐌 Do not release the parking brake

from outside the vehicle.

쐌 Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully en- gaged.

쐌 Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the park- ing brake and cause an accident.

CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)

WARNING

cause engine damage.

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL 쐌 If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The SET indicator light on the meter panel then blinks to warn the driver.

쐌 If

the SET indicator light blinks,

turn the cruise control main switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.

쐌 The SET indicator light may blink when the cruise control main switch is turned on while pushing COAST/ SET, or CANCEL switch (located on the steering wheel). To properly set the cruise control system, perform the preceding steps in the order indicated.

RES/ACCEL,

the

Do not use the cruise control when driv- ing under the following conditions: 쐌 when it is not possible to keep the

vehicle at a set speed.

쐌 in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies

in speed.

쐌 on winding or hilly roads. 쐌 on slippery roads (rain, snow,

ice,

etc.).

쐌 in very windy areas. Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident.

CAUTION

On manual transmission models, do not shift into N (Neutral) without depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is set. Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal and turn the main switch off immediately. Failure to do so may

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To set at cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. (The SET indicator light will come on.) Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed. 쐌 To pass another vehicle, depress the ac- celerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously set speed.

쐌 The vehicle may not maintain the set speed If this

when going up or down steep hills. happens, drive without the cruise control.

To cancel the preset speed, follow either of these three methods: a) Push the cancel switch; The SET indicator

light will go out.

b) Tap the brake pedal; The SET indicator light

will go out.

c) Turn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE indicator and SET indicator lights will go out. 쐌 If you depress the brake pedal while pushing the RES/ACCEL set switch and reset at the cruising speed, turn the main switch off once and then turn it on again.

쐌 The cruise control will automatically be can- celled if the vehicle slows down below ap-

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1. RESUME or ACCEL switch

2. COAST or SET switch 3. ON⋅OFF switch 4. CANCEL switch CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the main switch on. The CRUISE indicator light on the meter panel will come on. 5-16 Starting and driving

proximately 8 MPH (13 km/h).

쐌 Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmis- sion), or move the selector lever to N (Neu- tral) position (automatic transmission). The SET indicator light will go out.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods:

a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET switch.

b) Push and hold the RES/ACCEL set switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.

c) Push, then quickly release the RES/ACCEL set switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6
km/h).

To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of the following three methods: a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle the

the desired speed, push

attains COAST/SET switch and release it.

b) Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re- lease the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.

c) Push,

then quickly release the COAST/

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SET switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6
km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push and re- lease the RES/ACCEL set switch. The vehicle will resume the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum en- gine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine per- formance. 쐌 Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.

쐌 Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear. 쐌 Avoid quick starts. 쐌 Avoid hard braking as much as possible. 쐌 Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles

(800 km).

쐌 Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position.

쐌 Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed will lower fuel economy. 쐌 Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles.

쐌 Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level roads, shift into high gear as soon as possible.

쐌 Avoid unnecessary engine idling. 쐌 Keep your engine tuned up. 쐌 Follow the recommended periodic mainte-

nance schedule.

쐌 Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres- sure. Low tire pressure will increase tire wear and lower fuel economy.

쐌 Keep the front wheels in correct alignment. increase tire wear

Improper alignment will and lower fuel economy.

쐌 Air

conditioner

fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary.

operation

lowers

쐌 When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and Starting and driving 5-17

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PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

leave the windows closed to reduce drag.

쐌 Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. See “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda- tion” in the “9. Technical and consumer infor- mation” section.

WARNING

1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Automatic transmission models:

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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.

쐌 Never leave the engine running while

the vehicle is unattended.

쐌 Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle.

Move the selector lever to the P (Park) posi- tion. Manual transmission models: Place the shift lever in the R (Reverse) posi- tion. When parking on an uphill grade, place the shift lever in the 1 (Low gear) position.

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쐌 HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: 쎻2

Turn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb.

쐌 HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO

CURB: 쎻3
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves.

4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position

and remove the key.

POWER STEERING

The power assisted steering is designed to use a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns or at low speeds.

WARNING

If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be much harder to operate.

WARNING

쐌 Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) for automatic transmission models or in an appropriate gear for manual transmission models. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in an accident.

쐌 Make sure the automatic transmis- sion selector lever has been pushed as far forward as it can go and cannot be moved without depressing the