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SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the next broad- casting station. If using the up button, once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the ra- dio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the down button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcasting station. SCAN tuning Push the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the display window. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies. SCAN tuning stops for 5 sec- onds at each broadcasting station that has suffi- cient signal strength. When scanning, SCAN blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button again during this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.


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3. When the indicator illuminates in the station selection button, a beep will sound indicat- ing memorization is complete. For FM sta- tions, the indicator will turn green. For AM stations, the indicator will turn amber.


4. Other station select buttons can be set in


the same manner.


If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations.


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Station memory operation (cid:151) Travel Preset is OFF Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets, capable of storing any combination of AM, FM and FM RDS stations. Press the PRESET ABC button to change be- tween the presets: A!B!C The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate which set of presets is active.


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To store a radio station in a preset:


1. Tune to the desired station.


2. Press the desired station select button (>2
seconds). For example, in the illustrations ch3 is to be memorized.


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4.


5.


If the radio cannot find any stations, the radio displays (cid:147)NO STATION(cid:148) and mutes the au- dio. If the radio cannot fill all the presets, the remaining presets are stored with 87.9 for FM and 600 for AM.


The TUNE, SCAN, SEEK and preset memory functions are available while Travel Preset mode is on. Canceling travel preset Press the TRAVEL PRESET button (<1.5 sec- onds) to clear the Travel Preset memory. This turns off the green indicator. The radio returns to the last used preset of A, B or C in the permanent preset memory.


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Turning ON travel preset


1. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button (<1.5
seconds). The green TRAVEL PRESET but- ton indicator turns on.


2. The radio selects the strongest stations in the area and stores them in Travel Presets A, B and C. 12 FM stations and 6 AM stations are the default settings. To change the de- fault settings, see (cid:147)Editing Travel Preset(cid:148) later in this section.


3. When finished storing radio stations, the radio tunes to the first stored preset of Travel Preset A.


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Editing travel preset


1. Press and hold the TRAVEL PRESET button (>3 seconds) until the radio beeps to start the editing mode. The green Travel Preset indicator will flash while in TRAVEL PRESET EDIT mode.


2. The presets are transferred from Travel Pre- set memory to the permanent preset memory for A, B, and C. (cid:147)PRESETS LOADED(cid:148) is displayed.


3. The TRAVEL PRESET indicator turns off.


2. The radio displays (cid:147)TRAVEL EDIT(cid:148) for 2
seconds and then changes to (cid:147)SET A-*(cid:148) . ) to


3. Press TUNE/FF-REV (


or


select a mode.


4. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button to save


the mode.


5. Display is changed to (cid:147)SET B-*(cid:148) , repeat


steps 3 and 4.


6. Display is changed to (cid:147)SET C-*(cid:148) , repeat


step 3.


7. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button to exit


the edit mode and return to normal mode.


*: AM, FM, FM RDS, Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Top 40, Country, Jazz, Classical, Oldies, News, Sports, Talk. Storing Travel Preset stations in permanent memory 1. While in Travel Preset mode, press and hold the TRAVEL PRESET button until it beeps (>3 seconds).


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Preset scan Pressing the PRESET SCAN button (<1.5 sec- onds) scans the permanent preset memory that is selected (A, B or C) from 1(cid:150)6 for 5 seconds. If the Travel Preset is ON, the travel preset that is selected (A, B or C) from 1(cid:150)6 is scanned for 5
seconds.


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stations on the FM band (not AM band) encoded within a regular radio broadcast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but many stations are now considering broadcasting RDS data.


RDS can display: c Station call sign, such as (cid:147)WHFR 98.3(cid:148). c Station name, such as (cid:147)The Groove(cid:148). c Music or programming type, such as (cid:147)Clas-


sical(cid:148), (cid:147)Country(cid:148), or (cid:147)Rock(cid:148).


c Traffic reports about delays or construction. If the station broadcasts RDS information the RDS icon is displayed. The RDS information will be displayed according to the option chosen in the RDS setup mode. (FM & RDS is the default.) Press the RDS button again to display the fre- quency for 3 seconds. The radio will then return to the normal display. If the station does not broadcast RDS information, the RDS icon will not be displayed. Setting RDS mode


Press and RDS button (>3 seconds) until the display shows (cid:147)RDS SET MODE(cid:148) . This display will last 2 seconds and then change to (cid:147)TRAFFIC-OFF(cid:148) . Press TUNE/FF-REV ( or ) to toggle the RDS traffic mode from (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) to (cid:147)ON(cid:148). Press the RDS button again to set your RDS traffic mode selection.


All preset scan


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Pressing the PRESET SCAN button (>1.5 sec- onds) scans all the permanent preset memory banks (A, B or C) from 1(cid:150)6 for 5 seconds. If the Travel Preset is ON, all the travel preset memory banks (A, B or C) from 1(cid:150)6 are scanned for 5
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The display changes to (cid:147)SHOW(cid:148) for the second part of the RDS mode selection. Press TUNE/FF- ) to switch between the REV ( following RDS display modes: c (cid:147)FM & RDS(cid:148): the radio display will show the station(cid:146)s broadcast frequency and the sta- tion(cid:146)s name.


c (cid:147)RDS ONLY(cid:148): the radio display will show the


station(cid:146)s name only.


c (cid:147)RDS TEMP(cid:148): the radio display will show the station(cid:146)s name for 5 seconds and then display only the radio station(cid:146)s broadcast frequency.


PTY (program type) PTY can be used to search for a certain program type. Certain areas have a limited number of stations that transmit RDS. Many stations trans- mit call letters and frequencies only. Searching or scanning by program type may yield a limited number of selections. 1. Press the PTY button. The display changes from (cid:147)RDS PTY SEARCH(cid:148) to (cid:147)SELECT BY TUNE(cid:148) .


or


2. Press TUNE/FF-REV (


up/down button to choose a specific pro- gram type: ROCK, CLASSIC ROCK, SOFT ROCK, TOP 40, COUNTRY, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, OLDIES, NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, ANY


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3. Press the SEEK or SCAN button to search for the next station with the selected PTY. The SCAN icon flashes when the SCAN button is pressed. The radio continues to seek or scan until a radio station is found matching the selected PTY


4. Press the PTY button again to cancel the


PTY SEEK mode.


Compact disc (CD) player operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.


CAUTION


c Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player.


c Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer.


CD button


When the CD button is pressed with a compact disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns off and the last used compact disc starts to play.


4. The CD will play after the disc is set to a play


position.


5. The indicator changes from blinking green to solid green and the display changes to show the Disc number icon, Disc number, Track number and Elapsed time.


All disc loading


1. Press and hold the LOAD button until the


radio beeps (>1.5 seconds).


2. The green indicator on the lowest available disc select button will start blinking. (Same as preset memory button.) The display shows (cid:147)Please Wait(cid:148).


3. The display changes to (cid:147)Insert Disc(cid:148) for a


maximum of 15 seconds.


4. During the 15 second interval,


insert the disc. The display changes to (cid:147)Loading Disc(cid:148).


5. The indicator changes from blinking green


to solid green.


6. The disc number icon is turned on.


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CD loading


Press the LOAD button to start CD loading mode.


The following sequence will occur: 1. The green indicator on the lowest available disc select button will start blinking. (Same as preset memory button.) The display shows (cid:147)Please Wait(cid:148) .


2. The display changes to (cid:147)Insert Disc(cid:148) for a


maximum of 15 seconds.


3. During the 15 second interval,


insert the disc. The display changes to (cid:147)Loading Disc(cid:148) .


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7. Repeat steps 2(cid:150)5 until all discs are loaded, then the last loaded disc will begin to play. The display shows the Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.


Selected disc loading 1. Press an available disc select button whose indicator is off. The display shows (cid:147)Please Wait(cid:148).


2. The green indicator starts blinking and the display shows (cid:147)Insert Disc(cid:148) for 15 sec- onds. Insert the CD. The display shows (cid:147)Loading Disc(cid:148).


3.


4. The CD will play after the disc is set to a play


position.


5. The indicator color changes from blinking green to solid green and the display shows the Disc icon, Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.


If a disc is not inserted within 15 seconds or if the load button is pressed during load sequence, the entire disc load sequence will be canceled. Disc play Press the CD button. If a CD is loaded and the radio is playing, the radio turns off and the last loaded disc starts to play.


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Selected disc play


1. Press the disc select button whose disc icon


is displayed.


2. The indicator blinks green during the change and the display shows (cid:147)Changing Disc(cid:148) .


3. The CD plays after the disc is set to a play


position.


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4. The indicator changes from blinking green to solid green and the display shows the Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.


FF (fast forward) REW (rewind) buttons


or


When the TUNE/FF-REV ( ) button is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the CD returns to normal play speed. SEEK/TRACK buttons


When is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the selection following the present one starts to play from the beginning. Press sev- eral times to skip several selections. Each time the button is pressed, the CD advances 1 addi- tional selection. The track number appears in the display window. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selection is played.) When is pressed, the selection being played returns to the beginning. Press several times to skip back several selections. Each time the button is pressed, the CD moves back 1 selec- tion. If the play pattern is in MIX mode when the button is pressed the next random selection will be played.


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Repeat/Mix


Press the RPT MIX button to change CD play patterns: Repeat!Mix!All Mix!Normal Play Repeat


Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) once to repeat the current track. The (cid:147)1(cid:148) icon is turned on, and the display shows (cid:147)Repeat Track(cid:148) for 2
seconds. The display then shows the Track num- ber and Elapsed time as normal.


Mix Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of the current disc. The (cid:147)MIX(cid:148) icon is turned on and the display shows (cid:147)Mix Tracks(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal. All mix Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of all discs. The (cid:147)MIX(cid:148) icon is turned on, and the display shows (cid:147)Mix All Tracks(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal. Also, the indicators of the loaded discs are turned on with amber color. (Green for current disc.) Normal play Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to return to normal play mode. The (cid:147)MIX(cid:148) icon and the amber LEDs are turned off. The display shows (cid:147)Normal Play(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The dis- play then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal.


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CD scan 1 Disc All Tracks Press the SCAN button (<1.5 seconds) to scan all tracks of the current disc for 7 seconds per track. The display shows (cid:147)Disc Scan(cid:148) for 2
seconds, and then shows the track number and elapsed time as normal. The SCAN icon is flashed during Scan mode. The Scan mode is canceled once it scans through all tracks on the disc, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode.


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Select a disc 1. Press


the


button.


the desired disc,


then press


2. The green indicator starts blinking and the display shows (cid:147)Disc Eject(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then changes to (cid:147)Ejecting Disc(cid:148) .


3. The disc ejects. Remove the disc. (If the disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc will reload.)


4. The indicator and symbol for the disc are


turned off.


All Discs, 1 Track Press and hold the SCAN button (>1.5 seconds) to scan the first track of all the loaded discs for 7
seconds per track. The display shows (cid:147)All Disc Scan(cid:148) for 2 seconds, and then shows the track number and elapsed time as normal. The SCAN icon is flashed during Scan mode. The Scan mode is canceled once it scans through all the loaded discs, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode.


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Eject CD


Current disc


button.


1. Press the 2. The green indicator starts to blink and the display shows (cid:147)Disc Eject(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then changes to (cid:147)Ejecting Disc(cid:148) .


3. The disc ejects. Remove the disc. (If the disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc will reload.)


4. The indicator and symbol for the disc are


turned off.


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2. Lowest used disc number indicator blinks green and display shows (cid:147)All Disc Eject(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then changes to (cid:147)Ejecting Disc(cid:148) .


3. When a disc is removed, the indicator and disc icon will be turned off, and then the next disc will emerge, and so on.


4. The display will be turned off after all discs


are ejected and removed.


If a disc is not removed within 15 seconds, or if button is pressed again during the the Eject sequence, the entire disc Eject sequence will be canceled.


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CD CARE AND CLEANING c Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the


disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.


c Always place the discs in the storage case


when they are not being used.


c 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.


c Do not use a conventional record cleaner or


alcohol intended for industrial use.


c A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.


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All discs


1. Press and hold the


beeps (>1.5 seconds).


button until


it


The last CD that was loaded starts to play when in CD Mode. If there is no CD loaded, the CD changer enters Disc Loading Mode. If in Radio presets A, B or C: c Press


(<1.5 seconds) to advance to the next preset station or to return to the previous preset station.


or


c Hold down


(>1.5 sec- onds). The radio will seek up or down to the next radio station.


or


If in CD Mode: c Press


or


(<1.5 seconds) to advance to the next selection on the CD or return to the previous selection on the CD. (>1.5 seconds) to advance to the next CD or return to the previous CD.


or


c Hold down


Volume control is located on the side of the audio control switch. Press the top of the volume con- trol to increase volume. Press the bottom of the volume control to decrease volume.


ANTENNA The antenna cannot be shortened, but can be removed. When you need to remove the antenna, turn the antenna rod counterclockwise. To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna clock- wise. Tighten the antenna rod to specification using a suitable tool such as an open-end wrench. The antenna rod tightening specification is 3.4 - 3.6 N•m (30 - 32 in-lb). Do not use pliers to tighten the antenna as they can leave marks on the antenna surface. The antenna rod cannot be hand tightened to the proper specification.


CAUTION


Always properly tighten the antenna rod during installation or the antenna rod may break during vehicle operation.


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SEEK up button


SEEK down button Volume control button


1. 2. Mode button 3. 4. STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped) The steering wheel switch for audio controls is mounted on the left side of the steering wheel.


Press the MODE button to turn the radio on or, if the radio is already on, to switch between the Radio presets (A, B or C) and CD Mode. A!B!C!CD Mode


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c Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the electronic con- trol system. Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness.


c Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manufacturer. c Connect the ground wire from the CB


radio chassis to the body.


c For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.


CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO


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


WARNING


c A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele- phones while driving.


c If you must make a call while your ve- hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu- lar phone operational mode (if so equipped) is highly recommended. Ex- ercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.


c 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.


CAUTION


c Keep the antenna as far away as pos- control


sible from the electronic modules.


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5 Starting and driving


Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Low tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Driving safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Automatic transmission (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19


Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Using four wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Transfer case shifting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Auto-lock free-running hubs. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27


Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Cold weather driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Anti-freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31


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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING


WARNING


c On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possi- bly fatal injuries to people or animals. Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others in your vehicle. Unattended pets should not be left alone either.


c Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.


EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)


WARNING


c Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger- ous. It can cause unconsciousness or death.


c If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all win- dows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately.


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c Do not run the engine in closed spaces


such as a garage.


c Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time. c If a special body, camper, or other equipment is added for recreational or other usage, follow the manufacturer(cid:146)s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle. Do not occupy these areas while the engine is running even if the vehicle is parked. Some recreational vehicle appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may carbon monoxide.


generate


also


c The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever: a. The vehicle is raised for service. b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are passenger


into


the


entering compartment.


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


WARNING


c The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys- tem are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system components.


c 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


c Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst(cid:146)s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants.


c. You notice a change in the sound of


the exhaust system.


d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, un- derbody, or rear of the vehicle.


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c 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 driv- ing if the engine misfires, or if notice- able loss of performance or other un- usual are detected. Have the vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN dealer.


conditions


operating


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


c Do not race the engine while warming it


up.


c Do not push or tow your vehicle to start


the engine.


LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM This vehicle is equipped with the low tire pres- sure warning system. It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light it lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.


The low tire pressure warning system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above


20 MPH (32 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for ex- ample a flat tire while driving).


Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle(cid:146)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 pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate.


If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperature 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 placard to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF.


Frequently check the tire pressure and adjust pressure of each tire properly. Low tire pressure warning If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure (lower than 28 psi, 193 kPa), the low tire pres- sure warning light comes on and the chime sounds for about 10 seconds. For additional information regarding the above warning, see (cid:147)Warning/indicator lights and au- dible reminders(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and con- trols(cid:148) section.


WARNING


c If the low tire pressure warning light flashes 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 possible. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres- sure shown on the tire placard 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 (cid:147)Flat tire(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section for changing a flat tire.)


c 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. Con- tact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting.


c Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.


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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 system will not function properly.


FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the manufacturer compliance could void the user(cid:146)s authority to operate the equipment. 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 interface, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration of the device.


ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. They have higher ground clearance than passen- ger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and off-road applications. This gives them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. However, they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to per- form satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Be sure to read the driving safety precautions later in this section.


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, loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to roll over, 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 pre- scription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the (cid:147)Safety (cid:150) Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags(cid:148) section of this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so.


Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in colli- sions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or improperly belted person is


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significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING


WARNING


Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re- duces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol can increase the severity of the injury.


NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Al- though the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol.


Remember, drinking and driving don(cid:146)t mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter, pre- scription, and illegal drugs). Don(cid:146)t drive if your


ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alco- hol, drugs, or some other physical condition. DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep wa- ter or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road ve- hicle.


Remember that two-wheel drive models are less capable than four-wheel drive models for rough road driving and extrication when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like.


Please observe the following precautions:


WARNING


c Drive carefully when off the road and avoid dangerous areas. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should be seated with their seat belt fastened. This will keep you and your passengers in position when driving over rough terrain.


c Do not drive across steep slopes. In- stead drive either straight up or straight down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over sideways much more easily than they can forward or backward.


c Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over.


c Do not shift gears while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle.


c Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill. At the top there could be a drop-off or other hazard that could cause an accident.


c If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to the top of a steep hill, never at- tempt to turn around. Your vehicle could tip or roll over. Always back straight down in R (Reverse) gear. Never back down in N (Neutral) or with the clutch depressed (manual transmission vehicles), using only the brake, as this could cause loss of control.


c Heavy braking going down a hill could cause your brakes to overheat and fade, resulting in loss of control and an acci- dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low gear to control your speed.


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c Be sure to check the brakes immedi- ately after driving in mud or water. See (cid:147)Brake system(cid:148) later in this section for (cid:147)Wet brakes(cid:148).


c Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it rolls forward, backward or sideways, you could be injured.


c Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent maintenance may be required. See (cid:147)Periodic mainte- nance(cid:148) in the (cid:147)NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.(cid:148)


c Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when driving over rough terrain. Prop- erly secure all cargo so it will not be thrown forward and cause injury to you or your passengers.


the roof


c To avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated capacity of rack (if so equipped) and evenly distribute the load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as far forward and as low as pos- sible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than specified in this manual. This could cause your vehicle to roll over.


c Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel when driving off-road. The steering wheel could move sud- denly and injure your hands. Instead drive with your fingers and thumbs on the outside of the rim.


c Before operating the vehicle, ensure that the driver and all passengers have their seat belts fastened.


c Always drive with the floor mats in


place as the floor may become hot.


c Lower your speed when encountering strong crosswinds. With a higher center of gravity, your NISSAN is more af- fected by strong side winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle control.


c Do not drive beyond the performance capablity of the tires, even with 4WD engaged.


c Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control.


c If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. Your NISSAN four-wheel drive vehicle has a higher center of gravity than a two-wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly could result in loss of control and/or a rollover accident.


c Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, or radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the rear wheels when driving on slippery roads and drive carefully.


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WARNING


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


IGNITION SWITCH


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


position.


2. Turn the ignition key slightly toward the ON


position.


3. Turn the key to the LOCK position.


4. Remove the key.


The shift selector lever is designed so it cannot moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF position or if the key is removed from the switch. The shift 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 between the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is indicated by a (cid:147)1(cid:148) on the key cylinder. When the ignition is in the OFF position, the steering wheel is not locked.


In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise 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 the key cannot be turned to LOCK position and removed until the shift selec- tor lever is moved to the P (Park) position.


When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift selector lever is in the P (Park) position.


If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park) position, the key cannot be moved to the LOCK position.


When the key cannot be turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key.


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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE


c Make sure the area around the vehicle is


clear.


c Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake and clutch fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel.


c Check that all windows and lights are clean. c Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.


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


do likewise.


c Check the operation of warning lights when the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See (cid:147)Warning/indicator lights and audible re- minders(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and controls(cid:148) section of this manual.


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.


WARNING


Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving. The steering wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. KEY POSITIONS LOCK: Normal parking position (0) OFF: (Manual transmission model) (1) The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. 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 starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the key. It automati- cally returns to the ON position.


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MANUAL TRANSMISSION The ignition switch includes a device that helps prevent accidental removal of the key while driv- ing.


The key can only be removed when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.


On manual transmission models, to turn the igni- tion key to LOCK position from ACC or ON position, turn the key to OFF, push the key in, then turn the key to LOCK.


In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. 5-8 Starting and driving


4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec- onds after starting. Do not race the engine 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(cid:150)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.


STARTING THE ENGINE


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


Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to the OFF position or if the key is removed from the ignition switch.


The starter is designed not to operate if the shift selector lever is in any of the driving positions.


Manual transmission:


Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). Depress the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking the engine. The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de- pressed.


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.


c If the engine is very hard to start in ex- tremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap- proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it and then crank the engine. Release the key and the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.


c 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 5-6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accel- erator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turn- ing the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.


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, otherwise the starter could be damaged.


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The shift selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ACC position. This allows the vehicle to be moved if the bat- tery is discharged. The shift selector lever can also be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed.


DRIVING THE VEHICLE


AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)


WARNING


c Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 2 or 1. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident.


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


c Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving. This could cause an accident.


CAUTION


c When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by de- pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this purpose. c On slippery roads, do not downshift.


This may cause a loss of control.


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The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled to produce maximum power and smooth operation.


The recommended operating procedures for this transmission are shown on the following pages. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment. Starting the vehicle 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before attempting to move the shift selector lever out of the P (Park) position.


2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the shift selector lever into a driving gear.


3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start


the vehicle in motion.


The automatic transmission is designed so the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is in the ON position. The shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to the LOCK position or if the key is re- moved.


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To move the selector lever:


: Pull lever toward you to shift


: Shift without pulling lever


Shifting (KA24DE engine) Pull the shift selector lever to shift into P (Park), R (Reverse) or from D (Drive) to 2 or 1.


WARNING


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 personal injury or property damage.


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 selector lever from the N (Neutral) or any drive po- sition to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then shift the selector lever into the P (Park) position.


Shifting from P (Park)


If the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed, but the shift se- lector lever still cannot be moved out of P (Park), follow these instructions.


1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.


2. Apply the parking brake.


3. Reinsert the key and turn it to the ACC


position.


4. Depress the foot brake pedal and move the


shift selector lever to N (Neutral).


5. Start the engine.


These instructions for starting the vehicle in N (Neutral) should only be used until service can be obtained at a NISSAN dealership. R (Reverse):


CAUTION


Use this position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.


Use this position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed 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.


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D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. 2 (Second gear) Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak- ing on downhill grades. Do not shift into the 2 position at speeds above 58MPH (92 km/h). Do not exceed 58 MPH (92
km/h) in the 2 position. 1 (Low gear) Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or slow driving through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Do not shift into the 1 position at speeds above 30 MPH (48 km/h). Do not exceed 30 MPH (48
km/h) in the 1 position.


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WARNING


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 personal injury or property damage.


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 selector lever from the N (Neutral) or any drive po- sition to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then shift the selector lever into the P (Park) position.


Shifting from P (Park)


If the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed, but the shift se- lector lever still cannot be moved out of P (Park), follow these instructions.


1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.


2. Apply the parking brake.


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To move the selector lever:


: Depress the button to shift


: Shift without depressing button


Shifting (VG33E or VG33ER engine) Push the shift selector lever button to shift into P (Park), R (Reverse) or from D (Drive) to 2. All other positions can be selected without pushing the button.


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3. Reinsert the key and turn it to the ACC


position.


4. Depress the foot brake pedal and move the


shift selector lever to N (Neutral).


5. Start the engine.


These instructions for starting the vehicle in N (Neutral) should only be used until service can be obtained at a NISSAN dealership. R (Reverse):


CAUTION


Use this position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.


Use this position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed 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. 2 (Second gear): Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak- ing on downhill grades. Do not shift into the 2 position at speeds above 60 MPH (96 km/h). Do not exceed 60 MPH (96
km/h) in the 2 position. 1 (Low gear): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowing through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Do not shift into the 1 position at speeds above 31 MPH (50 km/h). Do not exceed 31 MPH (50
km/h) in the 1 position.


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Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the shift selector lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed and the shift selector lever button pushed.


To move the shift selector lever, release the shift lock and push the shift selector lever button. The shift selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral). However, the steering wheel will be locked un- less the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi- tion. To release the shift lock, complete the following procedure: 1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position


and remove the key.


2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock cover sA . 4.


Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock slot, and push down sB .


5. Push the shift selector lever button sC and move the shift selector lever to N (Neutral) position sD while holding down the shift lock.


6. Turn the key to the ON position to unlock the steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be moved to the desired location.


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If the shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the auto- matic transmission system as soon as possible. Accelerator downshift (cid:151) in D position (cid:151) For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel- erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis- sion down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed.


Overdrive switch (KA24DE engine type a)


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ON:


For typical driving, push the over- drive switch ON with the se- lector lever in the D (Drive) position. The transmission is upshifted into OVERDRIVE as the vehicle speed increases.


Overdrive does not engage until the engine has reached operating temperature.


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OFF:


For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is nec- essary push the switch OFF The indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time. When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncom- fortable shift shocks as the trans- mission repeatedly shifts between 3rd and overdrive. In this case, set the overdrive switch in the OFF


position.


When driving conditions change, reset the over- drive switch in the ON position to turn the overdrive on. The indicator light goes out at this time. Remember not to drive at high speeds for ex- tended periods of time with the overdrive switch set in the OFF position. This reduces fuel economy.


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Overdrive switch (KA24DE engine type b) Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis- sion is automatically (cid:147)reset(cid:148) to overdrive ON. ON:


For normal driving the overdrive switch is engaged. The transmission is upshifted into overdrive as the vehicle speed increases.


The overdrive does not engage until the engine has reached operating temperature.


OFF:


For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is necessary, push the overdrive switch once. The O/D OFF indicator light illuminates at this time.


When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts between 3rd gear and overdrive repeatedly. In this case, press the overdrive switch. When driving conditions change, press the over- drive switch to turn the Overdrive on. The O/D OFF indicator light goes out. Remember not to drive at high speeds for ex- tended periods of time with the O/D OFF light illuminated. This reduces fuel economy.


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Overdrive switch (VG33E or VG33ER engine) Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis- sion is automatically (cid:147)reset(cid:148) to overdrive ON. ON: With the engine running and the


shift selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the transmission upshifts into Overdrive as vehicle speed increases.


Overdrive does not engage until the engine has reached operating temperature.


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CAUTION


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


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


c Stop your vehicle completely before


shifting into R (Reverse).


c When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running (for example, at a stop light), shift to N (Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied.


OFF:


For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is nec- essary push the Overdrive switch once. The O/D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time.


When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts into and out of Overdrive repeatedly. In this case, depress the Overdrive switch to turn the Overdrive off. The O/D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time.


When driving conditions change, depress the Overdrive switch to turn the Overdrive on.


Remember not to drive at high speeds for ex- tended periods of time with the Overdrive off. This reduces fuel economy. MANUAL TRANSMISSION


WARNING


c Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. c Do not over-rev the engine when shift- ing to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage.


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


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 transmission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. Transmission damage could occur.


Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd and 4th up to 5th gear in sequence according to vehicle speed.


You cannot shift directly from 5th gear into R (Reverse). First shift into N (Neutral), then into R (Reverse). If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R (Reverse) or 1 (First), shift into N (Neutral), then release the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1 (First). If your vehicle is equipped with 4-wheel drive, see (cid:147) Transfer case shifting procedures(cid:148) later in this section. Suggested upshift speeds The following are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road conditions, the weather and individual driving habits. c Two-wheel drive models and four-wheel


drive models (2H and 4H position):


GEAR CHANGE


MPH (km/h)


1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th


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


c 4(cid:150)wheel drive model (4L position):


GEAR CHANGE


MPH (km/h)


1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th


8 (13) 12 (19) 20 (32) 22 (35)


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 en- sure safe operation. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control. Allowable maximum speed in each gear: 2(cid:150)wheel drive models


GEAR


1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th


MPH (km/h)


30 (49) 55 (89) 80 (129)


(cid:151) (cid:151)


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PARKING BRAKE


WARNING


c Be sure the parking brake is fully re- leased before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident.


c Do not release the parking brake from


outside the vehicle.


c Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged.


c Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the parking brake and cause an accident.


4(cid:150)wheel drive models 2H/4H position


GEAR


1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th


MPH (km/h)


25 (40) 43 (69) 68 (109)


(cid:151) (cid:151)


4L position


GEAR


MPH (km/h)


1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th


12 (19) 22 (35) 30 (48)


(cid:151) (cid:151)


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WSD0065
To engage: Firmly depress the parking brake sA . To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 2. Manual transmission models:


Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi- tion. Automatic transmission models: Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park) position.


3. Pull out the parking brake release lever sB . 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning


light goes out.


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CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)


pushing


c The SET indicator light may blink when the cruise control main switch is turned ON while RES/ACCEL, COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch (located on the steering wheel). To properly set the cruise control system, use the following pro- cedures.


the


WARNING


Do not use the cruise control when driving under the following conditions: c When it is not possible to keep the


vehicle at a set speed.


c In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in


speed.


c On winding or hilly roads. c On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.). c In very windy areas. Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident.


WSD0066


RES/ACCEL switch


1. Cruise control main switch 2. 3. CANCEL switch 4. COAST/SET switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL c If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver.


c If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.


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 imme- diately. Failure to do so may cause engine damage. CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed be- tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the main switch. The CRUISE indicator light in the instru- ment panel comes on. To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel comes on. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set speed. c To pass another vehicle, depress the ac- celerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously set speed.


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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE


CAUTION


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


c Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear. c Avoid quick starts. c Avoid hard braking as much as possible. c Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.


c The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the cruise control.


To cancel the preset speed, use one of the following three methods. c Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator


light in the instrument panel goes out.


c Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light


goes out.


c Turn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE indicator light and SET indicator light in the instrument panel go out.


The cruise control is automatically canceled and the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if: c you depress the brake or clutch pedal while pushing the RES/ACCEL or COAST/SET switch. The preset speed is deleted from memory.


c the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH


(13 km/h) below the set speed.


c you depress the clutch pedal (manual trans- mission), or move the shift selector lever to N (Neutral) (automatic transmission).


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To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods. c Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET switch.


c Push and hold the RES/ACCEL switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you de- sire, release the switch.


c Push and release the RES/ACCEL switch. Each time you do this, the set speed in- creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).


To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of the following three methods. c Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve- hicle attains the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it.


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


c Push and release the COAST/SET switch. Each time you do this, the set speed de- creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).


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


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INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY


USING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE


(4WD)


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


c When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag.


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


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


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


nance schedule.


c Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres- sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear

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