2008 Nissan 350z Owners Manual

tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. Cargo that is not properly secured or that contacts the top tether strap may damage the top tether strap during a collision. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child re- straint top tether strap is damaged.

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Anchor point location The anchor point 쎻A is located on the luggage area floor. A flap is provided in the carpet for easy access and is marked with the label shown. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap child restraint on the pas- senger seat, consult a NISSAN dealer for details.

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT (Coupe models only) An anchor for a child restraint with a top tether is provided in this vehicle. If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to the provided anchor point. Secure the child restraint with the seat belt. the head Guide the top tether strap under restraint as illustrated, and secure it to the anchor bracket. Tighten the strap according to manufacturer instructions to remove any slack.

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BOOSTER SEATS

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS

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WARNING

쐌 Children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death.

쐌 Children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even

to resist

the strongest adult the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.

쐌 A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a three-point type seat belt with a booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision.

쐌 Improper use or improper installation of a booster seat can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the ve- hicle and can lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

쐌 Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt.

Booster seats are designed to prop- erly route the lap and shoulder por- tions of the seat belt over the stron- gest portions of a child’s body to provide the maximum protection dur- ing a collision.

쐌 Follow all of the booster seat manu- facturer’s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a booster seat, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of booster seats in your ve- hicle.

쐌 If the booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sud- den stop greatly increases.

쐌 Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible.

쐌 After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of

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seat from driver’s seat” earlier in this section for detailed information.

쐌 Remember that a booster seat left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buck- les before placing your child in the booster seat.

the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen.

쐌 Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child’s arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, see “Booster seat instal- lation on front passenger seat” later in this section.

쐌 When your booster seat is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION

쐌 For Roadster models, when installing a booster seat, be sure to turn off the automatic passenger seatback tilt function with the seatback tilt cancel switch (located on the back of the passenger seatback). Otherwise, the booster seat may be damaged. See “Tilting and reclining passenger’s

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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: 쐌 Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

CAUTION

Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto- matic Locking Retractor mode when us- ing a booster seat with the seat belts.

Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the front passenger seat: If you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. 1. Turn the seatback tilt cancel switch to the

CANCEL position. (Roadster models only)

2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions.

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쐌 Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat and seat belt system.

쐌 Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat 쎻1
is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’s ears, a high back booster seat 쎻2 should be used.

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쐌 If the booster seat is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended proce- dures.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

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structions for adjusting the belt routing.

5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of the child’s shoul- der. Be sure to follow the booster seat manu- facturer’s instructions for adjusting the belt routing.

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6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in the “Three-point type seat belt with retrac- tor” earlier in this section. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems: 쐌 Driver and passenger supplemental

front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System)

쐌 Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-

tal air bag (if so equipped)

쐌 Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag (if so equipped for Coupe models)

쐌 Seat belt pretensioner Supplemental front-impact air bag system: NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag system (if so equipped): This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

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3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See “Head re- straint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjust- able head restraint and it is interfering with the proper booster seat fit, try a different booster seat.

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-

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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag system (if so equipped for Coupe models): This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in certain side impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. The supplemental restraint system is designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and passenger seat belts and is not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steer- ing wheel, instrument panel, door finishers and side roof rails. (See “Seat belts” earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.

WARNING

쐌 The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower sever- ity frontal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

쐌 The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status

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light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section.

쐌 The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sit- ting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, lean- ing forward, sitting sideways or out

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erly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front pas- senger air bag and status light” later in this section.

쐌 Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates.

of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it in- flates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. Always use the seat belts.

쐌 The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sen- sors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag Sys- tem monitors the severity of a colli- sion and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

쐌 The front passenger seat is equipped with an occupant classification sen- sor (pattern sensor) that turns the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be prop-

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WARNING

쐌 Never let an infant who requires the use of a rear facing child restraint ride in this vehicle. Do not attempt to hold a child in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding posi- tions are shown in the previous illus- trations.

쐌 Roadster models do not have an an- chor for a top tether strap required

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for most front facing child restraints. Never let children who require the use of a front facing child restraint ride in Roadster models.

쐌 Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained.

쐌 Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear- facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seri- ously injure or kill your child. See “Child restraints” earlier in this sec- tion for details.

WARNING

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air bags

seat-mounted

side-impact Front supplemental and roof- mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped): 쐌 The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, roll- over or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury

in various kinds of accidents.

쐌 The seat belts, side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the

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door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the pre- vious illustrations.

쐌 Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation.

1. Crash zone sensor 2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped for Coupe models)

4. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sen-

sor)

5. Occupant classification system control unit 6. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-

tal air bag modules (if so equipped)

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7. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 8. Satellite sensors 9. Seat belt pretensioners NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the instrument panel. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Ve- hicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper air bag system operation. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. It also monitors informa- tion from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant classification sensor (pattern

sensor). Inflator operation is based on the sever- ity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensor is also monitored. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the information provided by the occupant classifica- tion sensor. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status light will be illumi- nated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illuminated, but the air bag will be off.). See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section for further details. One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system.

If you have any questions about your air bag system, contact NISSAN or a NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modifications of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual. When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it

may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly.

Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the head and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.

Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the air bag module during inflation. The air bag will deflate quickly after a collision. The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START po- sition. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7
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seconds if the system is operational.

Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can in- crease the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

Status light:

The front passenger air bag status light is located on the overhead console. The light op- erates as follows: 쐌 Unoccupied passenger seat: The

light is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

쐌 Passenger seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this section: The light illuminates to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

쐌 Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The light is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is operational.

Front passenger air bag: The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is op- erated under some conditions as described

Front passenger air bag status light

Front passenger air bag and status light

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WARNING

The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection.

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below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system.

The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF.

The occupant classification sensor (pattern sen- sor) is in the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, the occupant classification sensor can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF. Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however, if the occupant does not sit in the seat properly (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to

be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effective protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.

The occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child re- straints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child restrains and to use the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for proper use and installation.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object being detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occu- pants are seated and restrained properly. Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-

pied. The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.

is in the seat but

the If an adult occupant passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used prop- erly and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is still not illuminated, try a different child restraint. If the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). A NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However, until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, do not transport a child in this vehicle.

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The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. However, if the seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will remain off.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning located in the meter and gauges light area, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions

WARNING

쐌 Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru- ment panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause in- jury if the front air bag inflates.

쐌 Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. Also, do not place

heavy objects on the seat that will leave permanent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sen- sor (pattern sensor). This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury. 쐌 Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

쐌 Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or dam- age to the supplemental air bag system.

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쐌 Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the front air bag system. 쐌 Tampering with the front air bag sys- tem may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instru- ment panel assembly by placing ma- terial over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system.

쐌 Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifically designed to as- sure proper air bag operation. Addi- tionally, do not stow any objects un- der the front passenger seat or the

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seat cushion and seatback. Such ob- jects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classifica- tion sensor.

쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury.

Installation of

쐌 Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or discon- nected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.

쐌 A cracked windshield should be re- placed immediately by a qualified re- pair facility. A cracked windshield could affect the

the function of

supplemental air bag system.

쐌 The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy iden- tification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

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Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems (if so equipped) This section includes the information about both the side air bag system 쎻A and the curtain air bag system 쎻B . Curtain air bags are not available on Roadster models.

The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guide- Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-39

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do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag, and seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bags and curtain air bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bags and curtain air bags will deflate quickly after the collision is over. The side air bags and curtain air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.

lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of- position occupants. However, all of the infor- mation, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed. The side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side colli- sions on the side that the vehicle is impacted, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain air bag operation. When the side air bags and curtain air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants. Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain air bags 1-40 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational.

쐌 Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do

WARNING

not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door fin- isher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.

쐌 Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system com- ponents will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn your- self.

쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bags and curtain air bags or damage to the side air bag and curtain air bag sys- tems.

쐌 Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems.

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쐌 Tampering with the side air bag sys- tem may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatback or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag.

쐌 Work around and on the side air bag and curtain air bag systems should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Instal- lation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Un- authorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag system.

* The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy iden- tification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

Seat belts with pretensioners

WARNING

쐌 The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be re- placed together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.

쐌 If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but a pretensioner is not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by a NISSAN dealer.

NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec- trical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system.

쐌 If you need to dispose of a pre- tensioner or scrap the vehicle, con- tact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pre- tensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

쐌 No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system.

This is to prevent damage to or acci- dental activation of the pretension- ers. Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious per- sonal injury.

쐌 Work around and on the preten- sioner system should be done by a

The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts. When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. The smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41

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Care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioner system, the supplemental air bag warning light will not come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or START position. In this case, the pretensioner may not function properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag and front seat-mounted side- impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped) systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

SSS0206

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After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illumi- nates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag, and pretensioner systems need servicing: 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Repair and replacement procedure The front air bags, side air bags (if so equipped), curtain air bags (if so equipped for Coupe models) and pretensioners are designed to in- flate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags, pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and/or pretensioner systems will not

WARNING

쐌 Once a front air bag, side air bag or

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SPA1097

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, display- in the instrument panel, monitors the ing circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped), roof-mounted curtain side- impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped for Coupe models) and seat belt pretensioner sys- tems. The monitored circuits include the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, front air bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag modules, pretensioners and all related wiring.

curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the front air bags inflate, the activated pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner system should be re- placed by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and pretensioner system cannot be repaired.

쐌 The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the ve- hicle.

쐌 If you need to dispose of

these supplemental systems or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer.

Correct disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Ser- vice Manual. Incorrect disposal pro- cedures could cause personal injury.

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MEMO

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2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel ................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges .............................................................. 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ........................................ 2-4
Tachometer ....................................................................... 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................................ 2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ........................................... 2-7
Volt meter ......................................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .................................................................. 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-11
Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-11
Warning lights ............................................................... 2-11
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-15
Audible reminders ........................................................ 2-17
Security systems ................................................................ 2-18
Vehicle security system .............................................. 2-18
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...................... 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-21
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Coupe models) .................................................................. 2-22
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .... 2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-24
Xenon headlights .......................................................... 2-24
Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-24

Daytime running light system (Canada only) ........ 2-25
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-26
Instrument brightness control ................................... 2-26
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-27
Horn ....................................................................................... 2-27
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................................ 2-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch (if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29
Traction Control System (TCS) off switch (if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29
Clock ..................................................................................... 2-30
Adjusting the time ........................................................ 2-30
Power outlet ........................................................................ 2-31
Storage ................................................................................. 2-32

Instrument pocket (except for navigation system equipped models) ........................................................ 2-32
Sunglasses holder (Coupe models) ........................ 2-32
Cargo net......................................................................... 2-33
Cup holders ................................................................... 2-33
Console box .................................................................. 2-35
Rear floor box ................................................................ 2-35
Rear parcel box ............................................................ 2-37
Stowing golf bags ......................................................... 2-37
Coat hook (Coupe models) ........................................ 2-38

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Windows .............................................................................. 2-39
Power windows ............................................................ 2-39
Automatic adjusting function ...................................... 2-40
Interior lights ........................................................................ 2-41
Room light ...................................................................... 2-41
Map lights ...................................................................... 2-41
Vanity mirror light ............................................................... 2-42
Luggage compartment light (Coupe models) ............. 2-42
Trunk light (Roadster models).......................................... 2-42

HomeLink Universal Transceiver (if so equipped).... 2-43
........................................... 2-43

Programming HomeLink Programming HomeLink for Canadian customers ....................................................................... 2-45
Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver ..................................................................... 2-45
Programming trouble-diagnosis ............................... 2-45
Clearing the programmed information .................... 2-45
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button ........ 2-45
If your vehicle is stolen ............................................... 2-46

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument brightness control switch

1. Headlight/turn signal switch 2. 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) or switch for Bluetooth Hands- Free Phone System (if so equipped)

4. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn 5. Meters/gauges 2-2 Instruments and controls

SIC3266

6. Cruise control main/set switch

(if so equipped)

7. Trip computer mode/setting switch 8. Wiper/washer switch 9. Center ventilator 10. Passenger supplemental air bag

11. Side ventilator 12. Soft

models)

top operating switch (for Roadster

13. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch (if so equipped) or TCS (Traction control system) OFF switch (if so equipped)

14. Fuel-filler door opener switch 15. Hood lock release handle 16. Fuse box 17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever 18. 19. Navigation system display* or Instrument

Ignition switch/steering lock

pocket

20. Audio system/Clock 21. Rear window and outside mirror defroster

switch

22. Hazard warning flasher switch 23. Cup holder 24. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) 25. Heater/air conditioner control 26. Power outlet *: Refer

to the separate Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.

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METERS AND GAUGES

8. Automatic transmission position indicator or

Manual transmission shift up indicator (See “Driving the vehicle” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)

9. Reset knob for trip odometer 10. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) 11. Trip computer setting switch

(See “Trip computer” later in this section.)

12. Trip computer mode switch

(See “Trip computer” later in this section.)

Combination meter: 1. Warning/Indicator lights 2. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights 3. Tachometer 4. Speedometer

SIC3329

5.

Instrument brightness control switch (See “Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this section.)

6. Fuel gauge 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge

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The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.

Triple meter: 1. Trip computer 2. Engine oil pressure gauge 3. Volt meter

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SIC1948

SIC1949A

쎻1 Speedometer 쎻2 Odometer 쎻3 Twin trip odometer 쎻4 Reset knob for trip odometer SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer are displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

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Changing the display: Pushing the reset knob changes the display as follows: TRIP A → TRIP B → TRIP A Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the reset knob for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.

SIC3328

TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into the red zone 쎻A .

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage.

SIC2371A ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem- perature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range 쎻A when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. The engine coolant temperature will vary with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates a coolant tem- perature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease the temperature. If the gauge is over the normal range, stop the ve- hicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued opera- tion of the vehicle may seriously dam- age the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “6. In case of emer- gency” section for immediate action re- quired.

SIC2556

FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hill. The gauge needle is designed to move to the E (Empty) position when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis- ters the E (Empty) position.

The low fuel warning light comes on when the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches the E position. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches the E position. The the fuel-filler door is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

indicates that

CAUTION

indicator

malfunction

쐌 If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the light (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips, light should turn off. If the the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.

쐌 For additional information, see “Mal- function indicator light (MIL)” later in this section.

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operation in such a condition could cause serious damage to the engine.

SIC1954A

Type A

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys- tem oil pressure while the engine is running. When the engine speed is high, the engine oil pressure is also high. When it is low, the gauge indicates the low oil pressure.

SIC1953A

Type B

CAUTION

쐌 This gauge is not designed to indi- cate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

쐌 If the gauge needle does not move with the proper amount of engine oil, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued vehicle

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SIC1955

SIC3357

SIC2997

VOLT METER When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the volt meter indicates the battery voltage; while the engine is running, it indicates the alternator voltage of 11 - 15 volts (normal range 쎻A ). However, while cranking the engine, the volts drop below the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal range 쎻A while the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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TRIP COMPUTER The display of the trip computer is situated in the triple meter. When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the display scrolls all the modes of the trip computer and then shows the mode chosen before the ignition switch is turned OFF.

Switches for the trip computer are located on the side of the combination meter panel. To operate the trip computer, push the side of the switches as shown above. 쎻A : Trip computer mode switch 쎻B : Trip computer setting switch When the ignition switch is turned to ON, modes of the trip computer can be selected by pushing the trip computer mode switch 쎻A . Each time the mode switch 쎻A is pushed, the display will change as follows: Speed indicator → Outside air temperature (ICY) → Distance to empty (dte) → Average fuel

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consumption and speed → Elapsed time and trip odometer → Stopwatch → Up-shift indica- tor setting (for M/T models) → Speed indicator Speed indicator (mph or km/h) The vehicle speed is displayed in MPH or km/h while driving. The speed indicator in the trip computer indicates the reference speed. The actual speed indicated by the speedometer (com- bination meter) may differ from the one in the trip computer. Outside air temperature (ICY — °F or °C) The outside air temperature is displayed in °F or °C in the range of −22 to 131°F (−30 to 55°C). The outside air temperature mode includes a low temperature warning feature: below 37°F (3°C), the outside air temperature mode is automati- cally selected and the ICY indicator will illumi- nate in order to draw the driver’s attention. Push the mode switch 쎻A if you wish to return to the mode that was selected before the warning occurred. The ICY indicator will continue blink- ing as long as the temperature remains below 39°F (4°C). The ambient temperature sensor is located in front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected

temperature or

by road or engine heat, wind directions and other driving conditions. The display may differ from the actual ambient the temperature displayed on various signs or bill- boards. Distance to empty (dte — mls or km) The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The dte is constantly being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.

The dte mode includes a low range warning feature: when the fuel level is low, the dte mode is automatically selected and the digits blink in order to draw the driver’s attention. Press the mode switch 쎻A if you wish to return to the mode that was selected before the warning occurred. The dte indicator will remain blinking until the vehicle is refueled.

level drops even lower, the dte

When the fuel display will change to (----). NOTE: 쐌 If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis- play just before the ignition switch is

turned OFF may continue to be dis- played.

쐌 When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display.

Average fuel consumption (mpg or l (liter)/100 km) and speed (av. mph or av. km/h) Fuel consumption:

The average fuel consumption mode shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the trip computer setting switch 쎻B for more than approximately 1
second. (The average speed is also reset at the same time.)

The display is updated every 30 seconds. At about the first 1/3 miles (500 m) after a reset, the display shows (----). Speed:

The average speed mode shows the average vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the setting switch 쎻B for more than approximately 1 second. (The average fuel consumption is also reset at the same time.)

The display is updated every 30 seconds. The

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Display priority If a low outside air temperature warning, low dte (distance to empty) range warning and low tire pressure warning occur simul- taneously, other display modes switch au- tomatically to the outside air temperature display. When trip computer mode switch 쎻A is pressed, the display switches to the mode chosen before the warning display, but the ICY indicator will continue blinking.

first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows (----). Elapsed time (h:m:s) and trip odometer (mls or km) Elapsed time:

The elapsed time mode shows the time since the last reset. The displayed time can be reset by pushing the trip computer setting switch 쎻B for more than approximately 1 second. (The trip odometer is also reset at the same time.) Trip odometer: The trip odometer mode shows the total dis- tance the vehicle has been driven since the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the setting switch 쎻B for more than approximately 1 second. (The elapsed time is also reset at the same time.) Stopwatch (h:m:s) You can use the trip computer as a stopwatch. Each time the trip computer setting switch 쎻B is pushed, the stopwatch will be operated as fol- lows:

After 100 hours, the time will start from the reset display again. 2-10 Instruments and controls

Even if the display is switched to the other mode while the time is starting, the stopwatch contin- ues to advance until you stop the time in the stopwatch mode. When the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, the time is reset. Up-shift indicator setting (rpm) (for manual transmission models) The up-shift indicator setting mode is used to set the desired engine speed (rpm) for the up-shift indicator (situated in the tachometer) to illuminate. When the engine speed approaches or reaches the set figure, the up-shift indicator will flash or illuminate to show the driver the timing for shifting into a higher gear. See “Driving the vehicle” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for the use of the up-shift indicator. When the up-shift indicator setting mode is selected, the rpm indicator blinks and the engine speed currently set (The initial factory setting is 7,500 rpm.) The figure can be changed between 2,000 and 9,000 rpm by pushing trip computer setting switch 쎻B . Press- ing the switch for less than approximately 1
second will add the figure by 100 rpm. If pushing for more than approximately 1 second, the figure will increase by 500 rpm. If the battery cable is disconnected, the set engine speed will be returned to the initial figure (7,500 rpm).

is displayed.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic transmission check warning light (A/T models)

Low washer fluid warning light

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Seat belt warning light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Brake warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Slip indicator light

or

or

Charge warning light

Door open warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Automatic transmission position indicator light (A/T models) Cruise main switch indicator light (if so equipped) Cruise set switch indicator light (if so equipped)

Traction Control System (TCS) off indica- tor light (if so equipped) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi- cator light (if so equipped)

Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)

Low tire pressure warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine. The following lights will come on:

or

The following lights come on briefly and then go off:

or

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-

system. Have the system repaired

trical promptly. WARNING LIGHTS

or

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.

If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assis- tance. See “Brake system” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

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Automatic transmission check warning light (A/T models)

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the automatic transmission check warning light comes on and then turns off. This indicates that the automatic transmission system is operational. If the light comes on while the engine is running or while driving, it may indicate that the auto- matic transmission system is not functioning properly. Have a NISSAN dealer check and repair the transmission.

or

Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems. Parking brake indicator: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light: The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following: 1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

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WARNING

쐌 Your brake system may not be work- ing properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for re- pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.

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

쐌 If the brake fluid level is below the MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN dealer.

2.

If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator:

When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light and the ABS warning light illumi- nate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer. See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” earlier in this section.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the engine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

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

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors and/or rear hatch are not closed securely while the ignition switch is in the ON position.

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Engine oil pressure warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. See “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

CAUTION

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

Low tire pressure warning light Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare.

The low tire pressure warning light warns of low

tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly.

After the ignition switch is turned ON, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off. Low tire pressure warning:

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pres- sure, the warning light will illuminate.

When the low tire pressure warning light illumi- nates, you should stop and adjust the tire pres- sure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recom- mended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure. For additional information, see “Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section and in the “6. In case of emergency” section. TPMS malfunction: If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is

turned ON. The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see “Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

WARNING

쐌 If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch turned ON, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

쐌 If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as pos- sible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an acci- dent and could result in serious per- sonal injury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pres-

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sure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light stays on after adjusting the tire pressure and driving over 16
MPH (25 km/h), have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible.

쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting.

쐌 Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could af- fect the TPMS.

the proper operation of

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CAUTION

쐌 The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.

쐌 If

the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operate correctly.

쐌 Be sure to install the specified size of

tires to the front and rear.

Low washer fluid warning light This light comes on when the washer fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary. See “Window washer fluid” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

Seat belt warning light

The seat belt warning light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates when- ever the ignition key is turned to ON, and will remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.

The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if

the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For 5 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON position, the system does not activate the warn- ing light for the front passenger.

See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning light

After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light will illu- minate. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag (if so equipped) and curtain air bag (if so equipped), and pretensioner sys- tems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer. 쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

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Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensioners may not function properly. For additional information, see “Supplemental re- straint system” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” sec- tion.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Automatic transmission position indicator light (A/T models)

When the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the indicator in the tachometer shows the automatic transmission selector lever posi- tion. See “Driving the vehicle” (automatic trans-

mission) in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

Cruise main switch indicator light (if so equipped)

The light comes on when the cruise control main switch is pushed. The light goes out when the main switch is pushed again. When the cruise main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise control system is operational.

Cruise set switch indicator light (if so equipped)

The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not func- tioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Front passenger air bag status light

The front passenger air bag status light ) will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be OFF depending on how the front passen- ger seat is being used. For front passenger air bag status light opera- tion, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple- mental restraint system” section of this manual.

High beam indicator light (Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control mal- function. The malfunction indicator light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14
liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. If this indicator light comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/maintenance test. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “9. Technical and consumer informa- Instruments and controls 2-15

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The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: 쐌 Malfunction indicator light on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or the cap and continue to drive the install vehicle. The light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

쐌 Malfunction indicator light blinking — An en- gine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To re- duce or avoid emission control system dam- age: a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. c) Avoid steep uphill grades. d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed. The malfunction indicator blinking and come on steady. 2-16 Instruments and controls

light may stop

Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system.

Slip indicator light

The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS) is operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. This light also comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off if the VDC or TCS is operational.

Traction Control System (TCS) off indicator light (if so equipped)

The light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the TCS is not operating.

This light also comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off if the TCS is operational.

When the TCS off indicator light and slip indi- cator light come on with the TCS turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the system’s fail-safe mode is operating, that is the TCS may not be functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the system, the traction control func- tion will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For additional information, see “Trac- tion Control System (TCS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.