2000 Nissan Maxima Owners Manual

trucks.

CAUTION

I Do not use axle-mounted hitches. I The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact- absorbing bumper.

I Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. to install a trailer hitch.

I To reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear, where practical, remove the hitch and/or receiver when not in use. After the hitch is removed, seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water or dust from entering the pas- senger compartment.

I Regularly check that all hitch mount-

ing bolts are securely mounted.

Tire pressures I When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated on the tire placard (located on the inside of the center console lid).

I Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in ac- cordance with the trailer and tire manufac- turers’ specifications.

Safety chain Always use a suitable chain between your

vehicle and the trailer. The chain should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chain to permit turning corners. Trailer lights Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or local regulations. When wiring the vehicle for towing, connect the stop and tail light pickup into the vehicle electrical circuit at a point between the sensor and stop light or light switch. Trailer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking sys- tem, make sure it conforms to federal and/or local regulations and that is properly in- stalled.

it

WARNING

Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system.

Pre-towing tips I Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded Technical and consumer information 10-17

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trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition; check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other pos- sible causes of either condition.

I Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shifts while driving.

I Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If not, install any mirrors required for towing be- fore driving the vehicle.

Trailer towing tips In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic. Steering stability, and braking performance will be somewhat differ- ent than under normal driving conditions. I Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shift while driving.

I Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops. I Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. I Always drive your vehicle at a moderate

speed.

I Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking. Parking on a 10-18 Technical and consumer information

slope is not recommended; however, if you must do so, and if your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, first block the wheels and apply the parking brake, and then move the transmission selector lever into the P (Park) position. If you move the selector lever to the P (Park) position be- fore blocking the wheels and applying the parking brake, transmission damage could occur.

I When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect. When ascending a long grade, downshift the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine over- loading and/or overheating.

I If the engine coolant rises to an extremely high temperature when the air conditioning system is on, turn off the air conditioner. Coolant heat can be additionally vented by opening the windows, switching the fan control to high and setting the temperature control to the HOT position.

I Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor-

mal circumstances.

I Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles

(800 km).

I Have your vehicle serviced more often than

at intervals specified in the recommended maintenance schedule.

I When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your vehicle wheels. To compensate for this, make a larger than normal turning radius during the turn.

I Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly causing vehicle sway. When being passed by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible changes in crosswinds that could affect vehicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead, and immediately (but gradually) re- duce vehicle speed. This combination will help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase speed.

I Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably more distance than normal pass- ing. Remember the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes.

I To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not use fifth gear (manual transmission) or over- drive (automatic transmission).

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I Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced braking efficiency.

When towing a trailer, change oil in the transmission more frequently. See “Periodic maintenance schedules” in the “9. Maintenance” section.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on tire wear rate when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test courses. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. However, relative tire performance de- pends on actual driving conditions, and may vary significantly from the norm due to varia- tions in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction AA, A, B and C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt

and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to your ve- hicle tires is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not in- clude acceleration, cornering, hydro- planing, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature A, B and C Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C. They represent a tire’s resistance to heat build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus- tained high temperature can cause tire mate- rial to degenerate, reducing tire life. Excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to a performance level which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and B represent higher levels of performance on laboratory test wheels than the minimum required by law.

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WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combina- tion, can cause heat buildup and pos- sible tire failure.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your NISSAN is covered by the following emission warranties. For US: I Emission Defects Warranty I Emissions Performance Warranty For Canada: Emission Control System Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty In- formation and Maintenance Log Booklet that comes with your NISSAN. If you did not re- ceive a Warranty Information and Mainte- nance Log Booklet, or it has become lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to: I Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191
Gardena. CA. 90248-0191

I Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

remedy

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US only) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National High- way Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or NISSAN. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash- ington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll- free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1. In Hawaii call (808) 836-0888.

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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only) Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the ready condition for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis- sion control system.

The vehicle is set to the ready condition when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.

If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a not ready condition. Before taking the I/M test, drive the vehicle through the following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. to perform the driving pattern, an NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.

If you cannot or do not want

WARNING

Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic con- ditions, and obey all traffic laws.

1. Start the engine when the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- low the engine to idle until the gauge needle

points between the C and H (normal oper- ating temperature).

3,000 rpm and maintain it for 5 consecutive minutes.

12.Turn the engine off. 13.Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more

time.

If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac- ceptable between steps. Do not stop the en- gine until step 7 is completed.

2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h), then quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for at least 6 seconds.

3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 5 minutes.

4. Stop the vehicle.

5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)

and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 3 times.

7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for at least 3 min- utes.

8. Stop the vehicle (shift lever in the “P” or “N”

position).

9. Rev the engine up between 2,500 and 3,500 rpm and hold it for 3 consecutive minutes, then release the accelerator pedal completely.

10.Wait 5 second at idle. 11.Rev the engine up between 2,000 and

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OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illus- trations and step-by-step diagnostic and ad- justment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at authorized NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.

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In the USA: For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year, contact:

Tweddle Litho Company 1-800-639-8841
www.nissan-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior, see an authorized NISSAN dealer, or contact:

Dyment Distribution Services 20770 Westwood Dr. Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for the 2000
model year and prior, see an authorized NISSAN dealer, or contact:

Dyment Distribution Services 20770 Westwood Dr. Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321

In Canada: To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and location of a NISSAN Dealer in your area call the NISSAN Satisfac- tion Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist you. Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN mod- els.

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11 Index

ABS (Anti-lock brake system)......................... 5-19
Air bag

Warning labels........................................... 1-18
Warning light ...................................... 1-19, 2-8

Air bag system

(See supplemental restraint system) ........ 1-13
Side (See supplemental side air bag system) ...................................................... 1-15
Air cleaner housing filter................................. 8-17
Air conditioner

Air conditioner operation ............................. 4-3
Air conditioner service ....................... 4-3, 4-11
Air conditioner specification label .... 4-3, 10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubrication recommendations ...................... 4-3
Heater and air conditioner controls............. 4-3
Servicing air conditioner.............................. 4-3

Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations ........................................... 10-6
Air flow charts ................................................... 4-6
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-4
AM-FM radio with cassette player .................. 4-12
AM-FM radio with cassette player and compact disc player....................................................... 4-12
AM-FM radio with compact disc player .......... 4-12
Ambient temperature switch (AMB), Air conditioner ...................................................... 4-11

Anchor point locations, Top tether strap ........ 1-35
Antenna

Manual....................................................... 4-24
Power ........................................................ 4-24
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 5-19
Anti-lock brake warning light............................. 2-9
Appearance care

Exterior appearance care............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-8
Audio system .................................................. 4-12
Automatic

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission............ 5-8
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-29
Transmission selector lever lock release.... 5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-3

Battery............................................................. 8-13
Battery replacement, (See multi-remote control system) ............................................................. 3-7
Battery, Battery saver system ........................ 2-18
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-7
Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-15
Brake

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-19

Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-12
Brake booster ............................................ 8-21
Brake pedal ............................................... 8-20
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-20
Parking brake check ........................ 5-13, 8-20
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-13
System....................................................... 5-18
Warning light ............................................... 2-9
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-16
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-7
Bulb replacement............................................ 8-25

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants.................................................. 10-2
Car phone ....................................................... 4-25
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-25
Cassette player (See audio system) .............. 4-16
Cassette tape operation ................................. 4-12
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
Child restraints................................................ 1-28
Installation on front passenger seat.......... 1-36
Installation on rear seat outboard or center positions .................................................... 1-30
Precautions on child restraints.................. 1-28
Top tether strap anchor point locations .... 1-35
Child safety ..................................................... 1-22

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Child safety rear door lock................................ 3-4
Chimes............................................................ 2-11
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray....... 2-23
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................... 2-30
Clutch

Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-21
Fluid........................................................... 8-12
Cold weather driving....................................... 5-21
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ........................................................... 4-23
Compact disc (CD) player operation .............. 4-12
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-35
Console box.................................................... 2-26
Controls

Audio controls............................................ 4-12
Audio controls (rear).................................. 4-12
Audio controls (steering wheel)................. 4-12
Heater and air conditioner controls............. 4-3
Heater and semiautomatic air conditioner ................................................... 4-3

Coolant

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-5
Cruise control.................................................. 5-14
Cup holder ...................................................... 2-24

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Daytime running light system ......................... 2-19
Defogger switch, Rear window and outside mirror defogger switch............................................... 2-16
Dimensions and weights................................. 10-9
Door open warning light ................................... 2-8
Drive belts....................................................... 8-15
Driving

Cold weather driving ................................. 5-21
Driving with automatic transmission............ 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-11
Precautions when starting and driving........ 5-2

Economy, Fuel................................................ 5-16
Emission control information label................ 10-11
Emission control system warranty ................ 10-20
Engine

Before starting the engine........................... 5-7
Block heater .............................................. 5-22
Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Changing engine oil .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil filter ............................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-5
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-5

Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 10-5
Engine oil viscosity.................................... 10-5
Engine serial number .............................. 10-11
Engine specifications................................. 10-7
If your engine overheats ........................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)...................... 5-2

F.M.V.S.S. certification label......................... 10-11
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter....................... 8-17
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)............................................................. 2-20
Flat tire.............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-12
Fog light switch............................................... 2-19
Front manual seat adjustment.......................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment............................ 1-4
Fuel

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Filler cap.................................................... 3-10

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Filler lid ...................................................... 3-10
Filler lid and cap........................................ 3-10
Filler lid opener lever................................. 3-10
Fuel economy............................................ 5-16
Fuel octane rating ..................................... 10-3
Fuel recommendation................................ 10-3
Gauge.......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-21
Fusible links .................................................... 8-22

Garage door opener, Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver ..................................... 2-33
Gas cap .......................................................... 3-10
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge............. 2-5
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer..................................................... 2-4
Speedometer ............................................... 2-4
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ................................ 9-2, 9-3
Glasses case .................................................. 2-24
Glove box........................................................ 2-25
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-25

Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-20
Head restraints ................................................. 1-7
Headlamps, (Bulb replacement) ..................... 8-26
Headlights, (Bulb replacement) ...................... 8-26

Headlights, Headlight switch........................... 2-17
Heated seats................................................... 2-21
Heater

Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-22
Heater and air conditioner controls............. 4-3
Heater operation.......................................... 4-3
Operation, Semiautomatic air conditioner... 4-4
HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................. 2-33
Hood, release ................................................... 3-8
Horn ................................................................ 2-20
How to stop alarm, Theft warning .................. 2-13

Jump starting .................................................... 6-7

Keyless entry, (See multi-remote control system) ............................................................. 3-4
Keys .................................................................. 3-2

Ignition switch ................................................... 5-4
Automatic transmission models .................. 5-4
Key positions ............................................... 5-6
Manual transmission models....................... 5-5
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-13
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/indicator lights and chimes)............................................. 2-9
Inside mirror.................................................... 3-13
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................. 10-20
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver ..................................................... 2-33
Interior and cargo light.................................... 2-30
Interior light ..................................................... 2-30
Interior light replacement ................................ 8-27

Label, Air conditioner specification label ...... 10-12
Label, Emission control information label..... 10-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............. 10-11
Labels

Air bag warning labels............................... 1-19
Air conditioner specification label................ 4-3
Engine serial number .............................. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)......... 10-10
License plate, Installing front license plate... 10-13
Light

Air bag warning light ................................. 1-18
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-25
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-19
Headlamps (Bulb replacement)................. 8-26
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Headlights (Bulb replacement).................. 8-26
Interior and cargo light .............................. 2-30
Interior light................................................ 2-30
Personal light............................................. 2-31
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Replacement ............................................. 8-25
Trunk light.................................................. 2-33
Vanity mirror light ...................................... 2-32
Warning/indicator lights and chimes.... 2-7, 2-9

Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement .................................................... 8-27
Loading information (See vehicle loading information) ................................................... 10-14
Lock

Door locks ................................................... 3-2
Glove box lock........................................... 2-25
Power door lock .......................................... 3-2
Trunk lid lock opener lever.......................... 3-9
Low fuel warning light....................................... 2-9
Luggage net.................................................... 2-26

Maintenance

Battery ....................................................... 8-13
Explanation of maintenance items..... 9-3, 9-10
General maintenance........................... 9-2, 9-3
Inside the vehicle ................................. 9-2, 9-3
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 9-2, 9-3
Periodic maintenance schedules ................ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-27
Under the hood and vehicle........................ 9-4
Manual front seat adjustment ........................... 1-2
Meters and gauges........................................... 2-3
Mirror

Inside mirror .............................................. 3-13
Outside mirror............................................ 3-13

11-4

Outside mirror control................................ 3-13
Outside mirrors.......................................... 3-13
Multi-remote control system.............................. 3-4

Net, Luggage net ............................................ 2-26
New vehicle break-in ...................................... 5-15
Nissan vehicle Immobilizer System ................ 2-12
Engine start ................................................. 5-6

Odometer .......................................................... 2-4
Oil

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine oil .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil filter ............................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil viscosity.................................... 10-5
Outside mirror ................................................. 3-13
Outside mirror control ..................................... 3-13
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-13
Overdrive switch ............................................. 5-10
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................ 6-10

Parking

Brake check............................................... 8-20
Parking brake check.................................. 5-13
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-13
Parking on hills.......................................... 5-13
Parking/parking on hills .................................. 5-17
Periodic maintenance schedules...................... 9-5
Personal light .................................................. 2-31
Power

Front seat adjustment ................................. 1-4
Power door lock .......................................... 3-2
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Power steering system.............................. 5-18
Power windows ......................................... 2-27
Pre-tensioner seat belt system....................... 1-17
Precautions

Braking precautions................................... 5-18
Cruise control precautions ........................ 5-13
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
On child restraints ..................................... 1-28
On seat belt usage.................................... 1-20
On supplemental restraint system .............. 1-8
Precautions when starting and driving........ 5-2
Push starting..................................................... 6-9

Radio, car phone or CB radio......................... 4-25
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (USA only) .................................................... 10-21

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Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock...... 3-4
Rear seat adjustment ....................................... 1-6
Rear window and outside mirror defogger switch .............................................................. 2-16
Registering your vehicle in another country .......................................................... 10-10
Remote keyless entry, (See multi-remote control system) ............................................................. 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA only) ............ 10-20
Rollover............................................................. 5-3

Safety

Child seat belts.......................................... 1-22
Reporting safety defects (USA only)....... 10-20
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17

Seat adjustment

Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Rear seat adjustment .................................. 1-6
Seat belt extenders......................................... 1-27
Seat belt maintenance.................................... 1-27
Seat belt warning light .................................... 1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime .................... 2-8
Seat belt(s)

Child safety................................................ 1-22
Infants and small children ......................... 1-23
Injured persons.......................................... 1-24
Larger children .......................................... 1-23
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ................. 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage ................ 1-20
Pregnant women ....................................... 1-23

Seat belt cleaning........................................ 7-5
Seat belts .................................................. 1-20
Three-point type with retractor .................. 1-24
Seat(s), Seats ................................................... 1-2
Seats, Heated seats ....................................... 2-21
Security system (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start ..................................... 2-13
Security systems (See theft warning)............. 2-12
Servicing air conditioner.......................... 4-3, 4-11
Shift lock release ............................................ 5-10
Shifting

Automatic transmission ............................... 5-8
Manual transmission ................................. 5-11

Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front seats ............................................................... 1-27
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air bag system) .................................................... 1-16
Spark plugs..................................................... 8-15
Speedometer .................................................... 2-4
Starting

Before starting the engine........................... 5-7
Jump starting............................................... 6-7
Precautions when starting and driving........ 5-2
Push starting ............................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7

Steering

Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Power steering system.............................. 5-18
Tilting steering wheel ................................ 3-12
Storage ........................................................... 2-23
Sun shade....................................................... 2-29
Sun visors ....................................................... 3-12
Sunroof, Automatic sunroof ............................ 2-29
Supplemental air bag system ......................... 1-14

Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-18
Supplemental air bag warning light......... 1-19, 2-8
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-8

Precautions on supplemental restraint system ......................................................... 1-8
Supplemental side air bag system ................. 1-16
Switch

Fog light switch ......................................... 2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-20
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Ignition switch.............................................. 5-4
Ignition switch automatic transmission models ......................................................... 5-4
Ignition switch manual transmission models ......................................................... 5-5
Overdrive switch........................................ 5-10
Power door lock switch ............................... 3-3
Rear window and outside mirror defogger switch......................................................... 2-16
Traction control system cancel switch ...... 2-22
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-19

Tachometer....................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................................ 2-5
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start..................................................... 2-13
Theft warning .................................................. 2-12
Three way catalyst............................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel...................................... 3-12

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Warning/indicator lights and chimes................. 2-7
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ........................................................ 10-20
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer switch .............................................................. 2-15
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ......... 10-9
Wheels and tires, Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels............................................................... 7-4
Window washer fluid....................................... 8-12
Window(s)

Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-15
Wiper

Blades........................................................ 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-15

Tire

Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Tire and wheels......................................... 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-19
Wheel/tire size........................................... 10-9
Tires, Spare tire .............................................. 8-35
Tires, Tire chains ............................................ 8-33
Tires, Tire placard......................................... 10-12
Tires, Tire pressure ........................................ 8-32
Tires, Tire rotation .......................................... 8-34
Tires, Type of tires.......................................... 8-32
Top tether strap child restraint........................ 1-34
Towing

Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-11
Towing a trailer........................................ 10-15
Towing load/specification chart ............... 10-15
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Traction control system .................................. 5-20
Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch .............................................................. 2-22
Trailer towing ................................................ 10-15
Transceiver, Integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver ..................................................... 2-33
Transmission

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission............ 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-11
Transmission selector lever lock release.... 5-9

Transmitter (See multi-remote control system) ............................................................. 3-4
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another country .......................................................... 10-10
Trunk access through rear seat........................ 1-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............................... 3-9
11-6

Trunk light ....................................................... 2-33
Turn signal switch........................................... 2-19

Underbody cleaning.......................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading........................... 10-19

Vanity mirror light............................................ 2-32
Vehicle

Dimensions and weights ........................... 10-9
Identification number (VIN) ..................... 10-10
Loading information................................. 10-14
Recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)........... 6-12
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2

Warning

Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-20
Theft warning............................................. 2-12
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-18
Warning light

Air bag warning light .......................... 1-19, 2-8
Brake warning light...................................... 2-9
Door open.................................................... 2-8
Low fuel warning light ................................. 2-9
Seat belt warning light and chime............... 2-8

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or shortened engine life.

GAS STATION INFORMATION

FUEL RECOMMENDATION: Unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96). If unleaded premium gasoline is not avail- able, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Research octane number 91) can be used. However, for maximum vehicle perfor- mance, the use of unleaded premium gaso- line is recommended.

CAUTION

Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission con- trol systems, and may also affect war- ranty coverage.

Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, since this will damage the three way catalyst.

For additional information, see “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “10. Technical and consumer information” section.

ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION: I API Certification Mark I API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving II or

API grade SJ, Energy Conserving

I ILSAC grade GF-II I SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all ambient temperatures. SAE 10W-30 vis- cosity oil may be used for ambient tempera- tures above 0°F (−18°C).

See “Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants” in the “10. Technical and consumer information” section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation. COLD TIRE PRESSURES: See tire placard affixed to the center console lid. NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATION: During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations out- lined in the “Break-in schedule” Information found in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s Manual. Follow these recommen- dations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these rec- ommendations may result in vehicle damage

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Meters and gauges 2-3

Hood release 3-8

Seat 1-2

Trunk release 3-9

Seat belt 1-20

Key 3-2

Fuel 3-10, 10-2

Windshield washer fluid 8-12

Engine coolant 8-5

Engine oil 8-7

Audio system 4-12
Air conditioner 4-3

Spare tire 6-3, 8-35

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