1997 Nissan Quest Owners Manual

c Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicles electrical system, suspension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental air bag system.

c Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel, or by installing additional trim material around the supplemental air bag system.

c Work around and on the supplemen- tal air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal- lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NIS- SAN dealer. The yellow SRS wiring should not be modified or discon- nected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supple- mental air bag system.

c The SRS wiring harnesses are cov- ered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification.

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

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WARNING LABELS

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle.

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The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying AIR BAG in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental air bag. The circuits monitored by the supple- mental air bag light are the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemental air bag modules and all related wiring. When the ignition key is in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.

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c The supplemental air bag system should be inspected by an autho- rized NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end portion of the vehicle.

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c If you need to dispose of a supple- mental air bag or scrap the vehicle, contact authorized NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental air bag disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal proce- dures could cause personal injury.

If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental air bag needs servicing and should be taken to your nearest authorized NISSAN dealer: 1. The supplemental air bag light does not come on and remain on for 7 seconds and then go off as described above.

2. The supplemental air bag light flashes

intermittently or remains on.

3. The supplemental air bag light does not

come on at all.

Under these conditions, the Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag may not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the air bag will not operate in an accident.

Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental air bag system is de- signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the

supplemental air bag light remains illumi- nated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of the supplemental air bag system should be done only by an authorized NISSAN dealer. To ensure long-term functioning, the system must be inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture as noted on the certification label located on the driver side front pillar. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental air bag system and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

c Once the supplemental air bag in- flates, the supplemental air bag module will not function again and should be replaced by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The supplemental air bag module cannot be repaired.

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SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE Your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat belt and it is properly adjusted. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Some states and all Canadian provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING

c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should wear a seat belt at all times. Children should be prop- erly restrained and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

c The belt should be adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident. Seri- ous injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly.

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c Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

c Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of inter- nal injuries in an accident.

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c Be sure the seat belt tongue is se- curely fastened to the proper buckle. c Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted. Doing so may reduce its effectiveness.

c Do not allow more than one person

to use the same seat belt.

c Never carry more people in the ve-

hicle than there are seat belts.

c If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indi- cate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.

c All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected at your NISSAN dealer after any collision. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no dam- ageand continue to operate prop- erly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them.

WARNING

Infants and children need special pro- tection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them properly. The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck. The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones. In an accident an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. (See ‘‘Child restraints for infants and small children’’ later in this section.) In addition, there are many types of child restraints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection. Infant or small child NISSAN recommends that infants or small children be placed in a child restraint that

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use the shoulder belt without the booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is mov- ing. The child could be seriously in- jured or killed in an accident.

Pregnant women NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. Contact your doctor for spe- cific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn snug and positioned as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Injured persons NISSAN recommends injured persons use seat belts, depending on the injury. Check with your doctor for specific recommenda- tions.

complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instruc- tions for installation and use. Children Children who are too large for child re- straints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. NISSAN recommends that children sit in a rear seat if possible. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seat than in a front seat. If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercially avail- able) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown enough so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck,

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3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should wear a seat belt at all times.

c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an acci- dent you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- ries. You could also slide under the

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lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

c For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the belts 1. Adjust the seat.

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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps.

The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of move- ment in the seat. 3. Position the lap belt portion low and

snug on the hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack.

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The front seat passenger side seat belt and rear 3-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child seat installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When the automatic locking mode is acti- vated, the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Refer to ‘‘Child restraints for infants and small children’’ later in this section for more infor- mation. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child seat installation. Dur- ing normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be acti- vated. it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

If it is activated,

Unfastening the belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

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After adjustment, release the button and check that it does not move up and down to make sure the shoulder belt anchor is securely fixed in position.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See ‘‘Precautions on seat belt usage’’.) To ad- just, press the release button and move it to the desired position so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

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3-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR FOR SECOND ROW BUCKET SEATS

WARNING

c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should wear a seat belt at all times.

c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an acci- dent you could be thrown into it and

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receive neck or other serious inju- ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

c For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly.

Fastening the belts 1. Adjust the seat. 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps.

The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of move- ment in the seat.

WARNING

c It is very important that you follow the instructions in this section be- fore anyone rides in this seating po- sition of the two-passenger bench seat.

c Failure to do so may result in im- proper positioning of seat belt which could lead to increased likelihood or severity of injury in a sudden stop or collision.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low on the

hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack.

Two buckle seat belt system for the second row bench seat There is a two buckle seat belt system for the seating position of the second row bench seat next to the sliding door.

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properly and fastened to the buckle mounted in the location in the middle of the seat. When the two buckle seat belt system is not in use, the webbing can be secured with the seat belt clip. The seat belt clip should not be used with a child seat or during seat belt usage. The seat belt clip opening should face the front of the vehicle.

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The two-passenger bench seat in the sec- ond row has a seat belt system made up of two buckles and two tongues. There are two body attaching points (one upper and one lower) that attach each end of the seat belt webbing.

One of the seat belt tongues has two ‘‘win- dows’’ (or holes) and the other has only one ‘‘window’’. The seat belt tongue with one window attaches to the buckle mounted to the side of the seat. The seat belt tongue with two windows should be positioned

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moved from the vehicle, you must detach the single window tongue from the auxiliary buckle. If is moved up to the second row position, the outside passenger (near the sliding door) only needs to use the double win- dow tongue and the standard buckle. Because the third row seat is so much wider and is closer to the sliding door, the single window tongue and the auxil- iary buckle are not necessary.

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A twisted belt may prevent the retractor from working properly. If the two buckle seat belt system is twisted, disengage the single window tongue from the buckle on the side of the seat, remove the twist and reinstall the tongue into the buckle until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Both tongues must be attached to their appropriate buckles whenever someone is riding in that seating position. If the tongue is released to allow a third row passenger to enter or exit, the tongue must be reattached. When the two-passenger bench seat is re-

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CAUTION

Third row passengers must be very careful when exiting because of the auxiliary seat belt. It is important to step over the seat belt guide and belt webbing to avoid tripping.

Unfastening the belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

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Checking seat belt operation (3-point type with retractor) The second and third row seat belt retrac- tors are designed to lock belt movement: 1) when the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor, and

2) when the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the belts, check their operation. Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt move- ment. lock during this If check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer.

the retractor does not

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THREE-PASSENGER BENCH SEAT Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat.

WARNING

c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an acci- dent you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju- ries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

c For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly.

Third row passengers should be aware that their shoulder belt is located slightly behind the third row seating position. Never try to use the seat belts for the second row pas- sengers which are in front of the three- passenger bench seat.

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Use of the second row 3-point seat belts by third row passengers could increase injury in a sudden stop or an accident.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps.

The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move, and allows you some freedom of move- ment in the seat.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low on the

hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack.

2-POINT TYPE WITHOUT RETRACTOR (Center of three- passenger bench seat) Fastening the belts 1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until it

snaps.

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2. To lengthen, hold the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull on the belt. To shorten, pull the free end of the belt away from the tongue.

3. Position the lap belt low on the hips as

illustrated.

Unfastening the belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle.

Selecting correct set of belts The seat belt tongues must be fastened into the seat belt buckles as illustrated above.

WARNING

Any rear seat belt tongue will connect to any seat belt buckle; therefore, it is important to follow the illustration above. Failure to do so could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

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carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry.

c If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoul- der belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

c Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other dam- age on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN

WARNING

c Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death.

c Children and infants should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.

c NISSAN recommends that the child restraint be installed in a rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in a rear seat than in a front seat.

c An improperly installed child re- straint could lead to serious injury in an accident.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the front seat lap belts and fasten them, an extender is available which is compatible with the in- stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap- proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and may be used for either lap belt for the driver or front passenger seating position. See your NISSAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required.

WARNING

c Only NISSAN belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment belts, should be used with NISSAN belts.

c Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE c To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution rec- ommended for cleaning upholstery or

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c In general, child restraint systems are designed to be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion of a three- point type seat belt.

All U.S. states and some provinces or territories of Canada require that infants and small children be restrained in ap- proved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

Child restraints specially designed for in- fants and small children are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: 1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer- tifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana- dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehi- cle’s seat and seat belt system. Choose a child restraint that meets the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers recommended practice J1819 for child seat installation.

3) If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjust- ments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures.

WARNING

c Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child re- straint must only be used in the rear seat. See ‘‘Installation on front pas- senger seat’’ for details.

c Improper use of a child restraint can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occu- pants in the vehicle.

c Follow all of

the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for in- stallation and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle.

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c If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.

c Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible.

c After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again.

c For a front facing child restraint, if the seat position where it is installed has a 3-point type lap/shoulder belt, check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child’s face or neck. If it does, put the shoul- der belt behind the child restraint.

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

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Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint.

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INSTALLATION AT THREE- PASSENGER BENCH SEAT CENTER POSITION When you install a child restraint in a rear center seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat as illustrated. It can be placed in a forward facing or rear facing direction, depending on the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very thight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjustment.

4. Before placing the child in the child re- straint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure it is securely in place.

5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the belt again, or put the restraint in another seat. 6. Check to make sure the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use.

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INSTALLATION AT SECOND AND THIRD ROW OUTBOARD POSITIONS The following instructions apply to second row bucket seats, the second row bench seat and the outboard positions of the three- passenger bench seat.

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When installing a child restraint in the two-passenger bench seat, is placed in the seating position next to the sliding door, be sure both the aux- iliary buckle and main buckle are prop- erly fastened. Failure to do so could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.

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WARNING

c The 3-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re- tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

c Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The seat could tip over or otherwise be unse- cured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

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When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It can be placed in a forward facing or rear facing direction, depending on the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). (It reverts back to ‘‘emergency locking’’ when the belt is fully retracted.) 4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound is heard as the belt retracts. This indi- cates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor (for the passenger side of the two-passenger bench seat the auxilliary buckle must also be released), the auto- matic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may be used as normal and will only lock during a sudden stop or impact.

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5. Before placing the child in the child re- straint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.

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A child restraint anchored with a top tether strap can be installed on the second row bench seat, second row bucket seat, or three-passenger bench seat in the second or third row. The chart below indicates where the tether strap must be attached and the section containing the instructions for tethering.

Seat type

Position

Tether to

Reference

2-passenger bench or bucket seat

2nd row; 3-passenger bench seat in seating or storage position

3-passenger bench seat

2nd row; outboard seating position

Tongue of 3rd row lap/shoulder belt di- rectly behind the child seat position

Tongue of 3rd row lap/shoulder belt di- rectly behind the child seat position

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3-passenger bench seat

2nd row; center seat- ing position

CANNOT BE TETHERED

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3-passenger bench seat

3rd row; outboard or center seating posi- tion

Floor anchor directly behind the child seat position

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INSTALLATION ON SECOND ROW BENCH OR BUCKET SEAT A child restraint with a top tether strap may be placed on the second row bench or bucket seats. Once the child restraint is properly secured to the seat (see ‘‘Installa- tion at second and third row outboard posi- tions’’ earlier in this section), follow the directions below to attach the tether strap to the third row lap/shoulder belt tongue lo- cated on the same side of the vehicle as the child restraint.

Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue To attach a tether strap to a third row lap/shoulder belt: 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint supports.

2. Hook the tether strap into the large hole on the tongue of the third row lap/shoulder belt (located near the upper and lower rear corners of the vehicle).

3. Adjust the tether strap until the hook is

about one foot behind the seatback.

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4. Pull on the third row shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode). (The lap/shoulder belt re- verts back to emergency locking mode when it is disconnected from the tether strap and fully retracted.)

5. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound is heard as the belt retracts. This indi- cates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Tighten the tether strap and remove any slack.

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6. Before placing the child in the child re- straint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure it is securely held in place.

7. Check that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.

8. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.

WARNING

A third seat occupant should never sit at a seating location where the lap/ shoulder belt is being used to attach the child seat. Occupants should sit at locations where seat belts can be used. Remember always wear your seat belt.

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INSTALLATION ON THREE- PASSENGER BENCH SEAT IN SECOND ROW A child restraint with a top tether strap may be placed at the outboard positions on the three-passenger bench seat when the bench seat is in the second row location. Once the child restraint is properly secured to the seat (see ‘‘Installation at second and third row outboard positions’’ earlier in this section), follow the directions below to at- tach the tether strap to the third row lap/shoulder belt tongue located on the same side of the vehicle as the child re- straint.

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Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue To attach a tether strap to a third row lap/shoulder belt: 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint supports.

2. Hook the tether strap into the large hole on the tongue of the third row lap/shoulder belt (located near the upper and lower rear corners of the vehicle).

3. Adjust the tether strap until the hook is

about one foot behind the seatback.

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5. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound is heard as the belt retracts. This indi- cates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Tighten the tether strap to remove any slack.

6. Before placing the child in the child re- straint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure it is securely held in place.

7. Check that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.

8. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locking, repeat steps 4 through 7.

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INSTALLATION ON THREE- PASSENGER BENCH SEAT IN THIRD ROW A child restraint with a top tether strap may be placed on the three-passenger bench seat when the bench seat is in the third row location. Once the child restraint is properly secured to the seat (see ‘‘Installation at second and third row outboard positions’’ or ‘‘Installation at three-passenger bench seat center position’’ earlier in this section), fol- low the directions below to attach the tether strap to one of the anchor points.

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Tethering to floor When installing a child restraint on the three-passenger bench seat in the third row position, first install the floor anchor bracket (found in the tool kit) to the provided anchor point. To gain access to an anchor point, cut along the U-shaped anchor point indicators on the floor carpeting of the luggage area. Installing the anchor bracket requires re- moving the bolt already installed at the anchor point and using a metric bolt of the dimensions listed below:

Bolt diameter: 8.0 mm Bolt length: more than 1.18 in (30 mm) Thread pitch: 1.25 mm

WARNING

c Bolts should be installed at all times to prevent the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the passenger com- partment through the holes.

c Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

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Latch the tether strap hook onto the appro- priate anchor bracket. The tether strap should be secured to the floor anchor bracket which provides the straightest in- stallation.

Anchor point locations Anchor point attaching bolts are located under the carpet of the rear luggage area floor.

WARNING

The anchor bolt should be installed at all times to prevent the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment through the holes.

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Installation on front passenger seat

WARNING

c Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front passenger seat. Supplemental air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child re- straint could be struck by the supple- mental air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.

c If you install a forward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, place the passenger seat as far back as possible.

A child restraint with a top strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.

WARNING

c The 3-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re- tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

c Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The seat could tip over or otherwise be unse- cured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

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When you install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat. It should be placed in a forward-facing direction only. Move the seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). reverts back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully re- tracted.

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4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound is heard as the belt retracts. This indicates

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the retractor is in the automatic to

that locking mode. Pull up on the belt remove any slack in the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child re- straint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the lap belt locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.

is not

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may be used as normal and will only lock during a sudden stop or impact.

INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEATS (if so equipped)

WARNING

c Failure to follow the instructions for the use of these integrated child safety seats can result in your child striking vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash, causing the injury or death of your child.

c Improper use of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occu- pants of the vehicle.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canada require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being oper- ated. The optional second row bench seat con- tains two integrated child safety seats. These seats are designed for use only by children who weigh between 22 and 60
pounds (10-27 kg) and whose height is 45
inches (1145 mm) or less and who are capable of sitting upright alone.

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these integrated child safety In addition, seats must only be used by children who meet the following requirements: c AGE:

At least one year old

c SEATED HEIGHT:

Top of child’s shoulders must be below the shoulder harness openings of the integrated child seat.

Children smaller than these requirements should be restrained in an appropriate separate child restraint. Children larger than these requirements should also be re- strained in an appropriate separate child restraint or in the appropriate vehicle seat belt system. Refer to ‘‘Child Restraints for Infants and Small Children’’ and ‘‘Precau- tions On Seat Belt Usage’’ in this chapter for important child safety information.

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c Before placing the child in the inte- grated child safety seat, confirm that the bench seatback is securely locked and the seatback release le- ver is in full down position.

c Always make sure the integrated child safety seat belts are properly positioned on your child. The child should sit straight up and back against the bench seat. The shoulder harnesses should be centered over the shoulders and fastened with the chest clip. The belt buckle should be between the legs and latched to the shoulder belt tongue. Snugly adjust the belts around your child. Failure to properly position the child can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child in an accident.

Using the Integrated Child Safety Seats

WARNING:

c Never use the vehicle seat belts to restrain a child in an integrated child

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CAUTION

safety seat. Use only the shoulder- harness and belt buckle which is part of the integrated child safety seat. Never use the integrated child safety seat as a booster cushion with the vehicle seat belts.

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Remember that the interior of a closed vehicle can become very hot when left in direct sunlight. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the integrated child safety seat.

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Securing the child Before using the integrated child safety seats, carefully read the shoulder har- ness, seatback release, and integrated child safety seat cushion labels. The following steps apply to both the left and right integrated child safety seats. 1. Be sure your child meets all of the re- quired age, weight and height require- ments for the safe use of the integrated child safety seat.

2. Be sure the second row bench seat is securely latched to the floor of the ve- hicle. Refer to the ‘‘Flexible seating’’ sec- tion in this chapter for proper seat instal- lation procedures.

3. Be sure the second row bench seatback is locked by grasping it and trying to rock it back and forth. Also, check that the seatback release lever is in the full down position.

4. Pull the cushion release strap and lower the intregrated child safety seat cushion completely.

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5. If connected, separate the two halves of the shoulder harness from the belt buckle. Also if connected, disconnect the chest clip and lay the shoulder harness halves aside.

6. Place the child on the integrated child safety seat. Place the belt buckle be- tween the child’s legs.

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7. Place the left shoulder harness over the child’s left shoulder. Insert the left shoulder harness tongue into the left side of the belt buckle. Confirm that the left shoulder har- ness tongue indicator is green. The shoul- der harness tongues only fit into the proper sides of the belt buckle.

8. Place the right shoulder harness over the child’s right shoulder. Insert the right shoul- der harness tongue into the right side of the belt buckle. Confirm that the right shoulder harness tongue indicator is green. The shoulder harness tongues only fit into the proper sides of the belt buckle.

9. Fasten the two halves of the chest clip and confirm that the chest clip indicator is green. Adjust the chest clip (slightly lower than the child’s shoulders) so it comfort- ably holds the shoulder harness in positi- ton on the child’s shoulders.

WARNING

c Shoulder harness tongues and chest clips are equipped with visual indica- tors to confirm proper and secure latching. For the safety of the child and occupants of the vehicle, all indi-

cators must show green before oper- ating the vehicle.

c If the shoulder harness is unfas- tened or not fastened properly, the child could be seriously injured.

10. Grasp the right shoulder harness above the chest clip and pull until the harness fully extends and a click is heard. At this time, the harness retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). With the child sitting properly (straight up and back) in the integrated

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child safety seat, allow the right shoul- der harness to retract over the right shoulder and securely restrain the child. A clicking sound is heard as the har- ness retracts, indicating that the retrac- tor is in the automatic locking mode. Be sure the left shoulder harness is also properly positioned over the child’s left shoulder.

the shoulder harness out of

11. Check that the shoulder harness is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull the retractor. If you cannot pull any of the shoulder harness webbing out of the retractor, the shoulder harness is in the automatic locking mode. If the shoulder harness is not locked, repeat step 10. If, after repeated attempts, the integrated child safety seat shoulder harness can- not be placed in the automatic locking mode, do not use the integrated child safety seat and have it inspected by your NISSAN dealer.

To cancel the automatic locking mode, un- buckle the chest clip and both shoulder harness tongues. Allow the shoulder har- nesses to retract completely. The automatic locking mode is now canceled and the

shoulder harness retractor is in the emer- gency locking mode.

ness tongues from the belt buckle by pressing the red belt buckle button.

WARNING

The automatic locking mode (child re- straint mode) must be reactivated each time you place a child in the integrated child safety seats.

In addition to the automatic locking retrac- tors, the integrated child safety seat shoul- der harnesses are equipped with emer- gency locking retractors. The automatic locking mode is best to use, especially for children who need help staying properly positioned in the seat and its harnesses (for example, children who are younger and smaller), because the belts are always locked. In the emergency locking mode, the shoulder belts only lock in a sudden stop or accident, allowing a child more freedom of movement. Use the emergency locking mode only if you judge your child able to remain properly positioned in the integrated child safety seat. Removing the child 1. Release the chest clip. 2. Release the left and right shoulder har-

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3. Move the left and right shoulder har- nesses aside and assist the child from the integrated child safety seat.

Storing the Integrated Child Safety Seat 1. Be sure the shoulder harnesses are fully retracted and resting inside the inte- grated child safety seat recess. It is not necessary to reconnect the shoulder har- nesses and belt buckle prior to storing the integrated child safety seat.

2. While holding onto, but not pulling, the cushion release strap, rotate the cushion upward until it fits flush with the second row seat back cushion and locks into position.

3. Be sure the integrated child safety seat is locked in the stowed position by grasping the safety seat cushion and attempting to lower it without pulling the cushion re- lease strap. If the integrated child safety seat is not locked in the stowed position, repeat steps 1 through 3.

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c Periodically inspect the belt and metal components of the integrated child safety seats, such as the buckles, tongues, shoulder harness webbings, and latching indicators. Periodically check the func- tion of the integrated child safety seat shoulder harness retractor functions. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts, frays, malfunctions or other damage to the belt webbings or metal parts are found, see your NISSAN dealer for repairs. Inspection after an accident If your vehicle was involved in an accident, before using the integrated child safety seats, all related components should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer for damage. Damage to the integrated child safety seats or related components must be repaired.

Integrated Child Safety Seat main- tenance c To clean the shoulder harnesses and belt buckle webbing, apply a mild soap solu- tion or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the shoulder harnesses to retract until they are completely dry.

c The integrated child safety seats cloth removable pads may be cleaned with mild soap and water. The cloth remov- able pads are attached to the seats with fastener strips, and may be easily re- moved. The pads are machine washable. Fo best results, machine wash in cold water in the gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not use chlorine bleach, and do not dry clean.

CAUTION

Failure to follow the washing instruc- tions provided on the cloth removable pads may result in premature wear or damage.

TILTING STEERING WHEEL

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Push the lock lever down and adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Pull the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place. Gently pull down on the wheel to be sure it is properly locked.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

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Electric control type The outside mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the switch to select the right or left side mirror, then adjust using the control lever.

WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could

cause an accident. Use the inside mir- ror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other ob- jects.

The electric control type outside mirrors can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. Press the rear window defogger switch to activate the heating func- tion. Press the switch again to deactivate, or it automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.

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Manual control type The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view.

WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mir- ror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other ob- jects.

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INSIDE MIRROR

VANITY MIRROR

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Push the outside mirrors backward to fold them.

The night position reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.

WARNING

Use the night position only when nec- essary, because it reduces rear view clarity.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a driver or passenger side vanity mirror. If the vanity mirror on your vehicle has a cover, access the mirror by pulling the sun visor down and lifting the cover up. Some vanity mirrors illuminate when the mirror cover is opened.

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3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system

Ventilators ..............................................................3-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ......................3-3
Controls ..................................................................3-3
Heater operation ....................................................3-4
Air conditioner operation ........................................3-5
Air flow charts.........................................................3-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped) .............................................................3-10
Automatic operation .............................................3-11
Air control buttons ................................................3-11
Air conditioner and air recirculation .....................3-12
English/metric mode.............................................3-12
Rear seat heater and air conditioner (if so equipped) .............................................................3-13

Controls ................................................................3-13
Audio system........................................................3-14
AM-FM radio with cassette player .......................3-14
Tuning ..................................................................3-16
Adjusting tone quality...........................................3-17
Cassette tape operations .....................................3-18
Antenna ................................................................3-20
Compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped) .........3-21
Steering wheel controls........................................3-23
Rear audio controls..............................................3-24
CB radio or car phone..........................................3-25

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Center ventilators Open, close and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators.

Side ventilators Open, close and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators.

: This symbol indicates a vent is closed when the vent switch is rotated down- ward.

: This symbol indicates a vent is open when the vent switch is rotated up- ward.

: This symbol indicates a vent is closed when the vent switch is moved to the left.

: This symbol indicates a vent is open when the vent switch is moved to the right.

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WARNING

c The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. c Do not

leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly be- come high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

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

c Positioning of the heater and air con- ditioner controls should not be done while driving, in order that full atten- tion may be given to the driving operation.

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CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial controls fan speed. Temperature control dial This dial allows you to adjust the tempera- ture of the outlet air. Air control buttons These buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets or turn the system off.

OFF button The OFF button shuts off the air supply to all outlets and stops all fan operations. Use the OFF button to prevent cold air from entering the passenger compartment under cold out- side conditions before the engine is warmed up. Air recirculation button Fresh position (indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment.

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Use this position for normal heater or air conditioner operation. Recirculate position (indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Activate the air recirculation button when driving on a dusty road or to help keep out traffic fumes. Activate the air recirculation button for im- proved air conditioner performance under high temperature and high humidity condi- tions. If the system is operating in the

or mode, the system does not allow the

air recirculate mode to be selected.

CAUTION

Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the inte- rior air to become stale and the win- dows to fog up.

Air conditioner button Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position, select an air control button and push the air conditioner

button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air condi- tioner is on. To stop the air conditioner, push the button again; the indicator light goes off. The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct most of the hot air to the floor outlets. The air recirculation button light should not be on for normal heating. 1. Push the 2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed. 3. Move the temperature control dial to the

button in.

desired position.

Ventilation This mode directs air to the side and center vents. 1. Push the 2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.

button in.

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3. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

NOTE: The recirculate position can be used. Defrosting or defogging This mode is used to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Push the 2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed. 3. Move the temperature control dial to the

button in.

desired position. When the button is pushed, the air conditioner automatically turns on to de- fog the windshield. The recirculated air mode automatically turns off to reduce window fogging. the air condi- When tioner indicator light does not illuminate unless illuminated in the previously se- lected mode. However, the air condi- tioner operates to dehumidify if the out- side temperature is more than 40°F (4°C), whether or not the A/C button has been pressed. Manual selection and illu- mination of the A/C button does not

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2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

position.

This

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Operating Tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the wind- shield. defrosting/ defogging operation. Bi-level heating/cooling The bi-level mode directs air to the side and center vents and to the floor outlets. Bi-level is also a cooling mode when high sun load conditions are present with cool temperatures. With the A/C system in operation, this mode can be used to cool the passenger’s or driver’s feet under high temperature condi- tions. With the A/C system in operation under high temperature conditions, improved cooling can be obtained by pushing the recirculation button to the on position. Push the air recirculation button to the off position when heating is required. 1. Push the

button in.

3. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Push the 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

button in.

position.

3. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position. When the button is pushed, the air recirculate mode automatically turns off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance. Operating tips c Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater op- eration.

c To defog the side windows more effec- tively when in bi-level or ventilation

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mode, close the center vent and direct the side vents toward the side windows. c A slight delay may be experienced when changing air control buttons. This is not a problem, it is only the system motors and solenoids switching from one outlet to another.

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position, and select an air control button before pushing in the air conditioner button to activate the air condi- tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cool- ing and dehumidifying functions are added to the system operation. The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. NOTE: When switching air flow outlets, the A/C system remains activated unless the A/C button is pressed again to turn it off. The indicator light on the A/C button re- mains illuminated unless the button is pressed to turn it off, or the OFF air control button is pressed. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify.

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1. Push the 2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed. 3. Push the air conditioner button. The indi-

cator light comes on.

4. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

c For quick cooling when the outside tem- perature is high, push the air recirculation button on. Be sure to return the air recir- culation button to the off position for normal cooling.

c Opening the windows helps to vent heat

buildup when parked in the sun.

Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position. 2. Push the 3. Turn the fan control dial to select speed. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The

button in.

indicator light comes on.

5. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify. 1. Push the 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

button in.

speed.

3. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position. When the button is pushed, the air conditioner automatically turns on to de- fog the windshield, (however, the light does not illuminate unless illuminated in the previously selected mode) and the recirculated air mode automatically turns off.

Operating tips c Keep windows and sun roof closed while

the air conditioner is in operation.

c After parking in the sun, drive for two or three minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compart- ment. Then, close the windows. This allows the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.

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ten minutes at operated for about least once a month. This helps pre- vent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication. the coolant

temperature gauge ex- ceeds the H (hot) position, turn the air conditioner off. See ‘‘If your vehicle over- heats’’ in the ‘‘In case of emergency’’ section for additional information.

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WARNING

c The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. c Do not

leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly be- come high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

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

c Positioning of the heater and air con- ditioner controls should not be done while driving, in order that full atten- tion may be given to the driving operation.

The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel, above the radio. The EATC operates only when the ignition is

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turned to the ON position. The EATC maintains the temperature you select and controls the airflow for your com- fort. It also allows you to override the auto- matic operation with manual function selec- tor buttons. To turn the EATC on, push either the AU- TOMATIC button or any of the five function selector buttons: . To turn the EATC off,

, or