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c Do not wear the seat 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 vehicle

than there are seat belts.

c If the seat belt warning light glows con- tinuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- function in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

c Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has activated, it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retractor. See your NISSAN dealer.

c Removal and installation of the pre- tensioner seat belt system components should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

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WARNING

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 internal injuries in an accident.

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attaching

c All seat belt assemblies, including re- tractors hardware, should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recom- mends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced un- less the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. c All child restraints and attaching hard- ware should be inspected after any col- lision. Always follow the restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s inspection instructions and replacement recommendations. The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged.

CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained.

The proper restraint depends on the child(cid:146)s size. Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child re- straints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints.

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WARNING

Infants and children need special protec- tion. The vehicle(cid:146)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 fit- ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury. Always use appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or terri- tories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children. See (cid:147)Child Re- straints(cid:148) later in this section.

In addition, there are many types of child re- straints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection. NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens and children be restrained in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (Air bag system) for the front passenger. See (cid:147)Supplemental restraint system(cid:148) earlier in this section.

Infants and small children NISSAN recommends that infants and small chil- dren be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca- nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint that fits your ve- hicle and always follow the manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions for installation and use. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided.

If the child(cid:146)s seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercially available) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi- tioned 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 so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, 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 moving. The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always position the lap belt as low as pos- sible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

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THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use 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 accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

c For the 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.

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Manual front seat shown

Fastening the seat belts s1 Adjust the seat. See (cid:147)Seats(cid:148) earlier in this

section.

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s2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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

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s3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug

on the hips as shown.

s4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest.

The front passenger seat belt and the rear three- point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When automatic locking mode is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the

emergency locking mode. See (cid:147)Child restraints(cid:148) later in this section for more information. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passen- ger, the locking mode should not be acti- vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom- fortable seat belt tension.

WARNING

When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

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Unfastening the seat belts s1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts.

Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

c When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check the operation as follows. c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and re- strict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera- tion, see a NISSAN dealer.

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Center of rear seat Selecting correct set of seat belts: The center seat belt buckle is identified by the word (cid:147)CENTER.(cid:148) The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See (cid:147)Precau- tions on seat belt usage(cid:148) earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull out the adjustment button s1 and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position s2 , 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. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul- der belt anchor into position.

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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 damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- sembly should be replaced.

WARNING

c After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position.

c The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

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

WARNING

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

c Adults and children 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.

c Never use seat belt extenders to install child restraints. If the child restraint is not secured properly, the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sud- den stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE c To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts 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 shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

c Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can re- sult in serious injury or death.

WARNING

c Infants and small children 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.

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c Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could seri- ously injure or kill your child. A rear- facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat.

c NISSAN recommends that the child re- straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac- cording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

c An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a three-point type seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child re- straints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see the (cid:147)LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys- tem(cid:148) later in this section.

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Child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes are offered by several manufactur- ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: c Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle(cid:146)s seat and seat belt system.

c If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canada require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being oper- ated.

WARNING

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

c Follow all of the child restraint manu- facturer(cid:146)s instructions for installation and use. When purchasing a child re- straint, 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.

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

c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi- tioned 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. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary, or put the restraint in an- other seat and test it again.

c For a front-facing child restraint, check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child(cid:146)s face or neck. If it does, put the shoulder belt behind the child restraint. If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see (cid:147)Installation on front passenger seat(cid:148) later in this section.

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

CAUTION

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 ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSITIONS

WARNING

c The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

c Failure to use the retractor(cid:146)s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The re- straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

Front Facing (outboard) (cid:151) step 1

Front Facing (center) (cid:151) step 1

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Front facing When you install a child restraint in the rear seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It can be placed in a front facing direction, de- pending on the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s instruc- tions.

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Front Facing (cid:151) step 2

Front Facing (cid:151) step 3

Front Facing (cid:151) step 4

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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(cid:146)s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

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Front Facing (cid:151) step 5

5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25mm).

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

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Rear Facing (outboard) (cid:151) step 1

Rear facing When you install a child restraint in the rear seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manu- facturer(cid:146)s instructions.

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Rear Facing (center) (cid:151) step 1

Rear Facing (cid:151) step 2

Rear Facing (cid:151) step 3

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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(cid:146)s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to emer- gency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

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

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

Rear Facing (cid:151) step 4

Rear Facing (cid:151) step 5

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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25mm).

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

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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM

WARNING

c Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. If a child restraint is not secured properly, your child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident.

c Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH system anchors. The child re- straint will not be secured properly.

c The LATCH system anchors are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- nected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. This system is known as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren) system. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Your vehicle

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is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH system compatible child re- straints. Check your child restraint for a label stating that it is compatible with the LATCH sys- tem. This information may also be in the child restraint owner(cid:146)s manual. If you have such a child restraint, refer to the illustration for the seating positions equipped with LATCH system anchors which can be used to secure the child restraint.

The LATCH system anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seat back to help you locate the LATCH system anchors.

LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. See (cid:147)Top tether strap child restraint(cid:148) later in this section for installation in- structions.

When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint.

When you install a LATCH system compatible child restraint to the lower anchor attachments, follow these steps:

WARNING

Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LATCH system an- chors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LATCH sys- tem anchors are obstructed.

insert

1. To install the LATCH system compatible child restraint, the child restraint LATCH system anchor attachments into the anchor points on the seat. If the child re- straint is equipped with a top tether, see (cid:147)Top tether strap child restraint(cid:148) later in this section for installation instructions.

2. After attaching the child restraint and before placing the child in it, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the child restraint is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch.

3. Check to make sure that the child restraint is

properly secured prior to each use.

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Type A

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must be secured to one of the provided anchor points sA . First, secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt.

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Secure the top tether strap to the anchor bracket. Tighten the strap according to the manufactur- er(cid:146)s instructions to remove any slack.

WARNING

Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf finisher. If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details.

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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 front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the supplemental front air bag in a crash and could seri- ously injure or kill your child.

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Type B

Remove the anchor cover sB from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat.

c Failure to use the retractor(cid:146)s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The re- straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

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c NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a forward- facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position.

c A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passen- ger seat.

c The three-point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

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Front Facing (cid:151) step 1

If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the front pas- senger seat. It should be placed in a front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direc- tion and therefore must not be used in the front seat.

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Front Facing (cid:151) step 2

Front Facing (cid:151) step 3

Front Facing (cid:151) step 4

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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(cid:146)s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It reverts to emer- gency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted.

4. Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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

is not

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled.

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Front Facing (cid:151) step 5

5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch.

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

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2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Trip computer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tachometer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . . 2-9
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle security system (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Rear window defroster switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . . 2-19

Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Coin box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Console box (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Instrument panel storage (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 2-25
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Power windows (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Manual windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Sunroof (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Electric sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Map lights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Trunk light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn

signal switch (P. 2-18) 2. Meters/gauges (P. 2-3) 3. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-17) 4. Heater/air conditioner control (P. 4-2) 5. Storage compartment (P. 2-25) 6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-20) 7. Center ventilators (P. 4-2) 8. Passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-6) 9. Glove box (P. 2-24) 10. Pocket (P. 2-23) 11. Power outlet/cigarette lighter (P. 2-21,

2-22)

12. Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-21) 13. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-10) 14. Cruise control and main set switch

(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)

15. Tilt steering lock lever (P. 3-15) 16. Trunk release Type B (P. 3-11) 17. Fuel filler lid opening lever (P. 3-14) 18. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-6) 19. Hood release lever (P. 3-11) 20. Fuse box cover/coin holder (P. 8-30, 2-25) 21. Trunk release Type A (P. 3-11) 22.

Instrument brightness control switch (P. 2-19)

23. Outside mirror electric control type switch

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METERS AND GAUGES

Type A

Type B

Type C

WIC0477

WIC0478

LIC0479

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WIC0494

WIC0601

Type D

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer s1 indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

Twin trip odometer

Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer s2 is displayed when the ignition key is in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.

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Trip computer

! Trip

Changing the display: For vehicles equipped with twin trip odometer, pushing the change button s3 changes the dis- play as follows: ODO (odometer) ! Trip ODO For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push- ing the change button s3 changes the display as follows: ! Outside air tempera- Trip ture ! Distance to Empty ! Average fuel con- sumption ! Average speed ! Journey time ! Trip

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Resetting the trip odometer:

Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec- ond resets the trip odometer to zero. TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped) The display of the trip computer is situated in the speedometer display. When the ignition is turned to ON, the display scrolls all the modes of the trip computer and then shows the mode chosen be- fore the ignition switch is turned OFF. If the battery terminal is disconnected, push the trip computer mode switch more than 1 second to activate the computer.

When the ignition switch is turned to ON, modes of the trip computer can be selected by pushing the trip computer change button. The following modes can be selected: Outside air temperature (ICY-(cid:176)F or (cid:176)C) The outside air temperature is displayed in (cid:176)F or (cid:176)C. The outside air temperature mode includes a low temperature warning feature: below 37(cid:176)F (3(cid:176)C), the outside air temperature mode is automatically selected and ICY will illuminate in order to draw the driver(cid:146)s attention. Press the change button if you wish to return to the mode that was selected before the warning occurred. The ICY indicator

will continue blinking as long as the temperature remains below 39(cid:176)F (4(cid:176)C).

The ambient temperature sensor is located in front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected by road or engine heat, wind directions and other driving conditions. The display may differ from the actual ambient temperature or the temperature displayed on various signs or billboards. Distance to empty (dte(cid:151)mile or km) The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The dte is constantly be- ing calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.

The display is updated every 30 seconds.

The dte mode includes a low range warning feature: when the fuel level is low, the dte mode is automatically selected and the digits blink in or- der to draw the driver(cid:146)s attention. Press the change button if you wish to return to the mode that was selected before the warning occurred. The dte mark (dte) will remain blinking until the vehicle is refueled.

When the fuel display will change to (----).

level drops even lower, the dte

NOTE: c If the amount of fuel added while the ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis- play just before the ignition switch is turned OFF may continue to be dis- played.

c When driving uphill or rounding curves, the fuel in the tank shifts, which may momentarily change the display. Average fuel consumption (Mpg or l/100km) The average fuel consumption mode shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset. Resetting is done by pressing the change button for more than approximately 1 second. The dis- play is updated every 30 seconds. At about the first 1/3 miles (500 m) after a reset, the display shows (----). Average speed (MPH or km/h) The average speed mode shows the average vehicle speed since last reset. Resetting is done by pressing the change button for more than approximately 1 second. The display is updated every 30 seconds. The first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows (----).

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Journey time The journey time mode shows the time since the last reset. The displayed time can be reset by pressing the change button for more than ap- proximately 1 second.

NOTE: If a low temperature warning and low range warning occur simultaneously, other dis- play modes switch automatically to the outside temperature display. When the change button is pushed, the display switches to the mode chosen be- fore the warning display, and the outside air temperature indicator marked ICY will blink.

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Type A

Type B

LIC0482

WIC0481

TACHOMETER (if so equipped) The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (r/min). Do not rev engine into the red zone s1 .

CAUTION

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

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WIC0483

WIC0234

WIC0484

Type A

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera- ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range s1 when the gauge needle points between the C and the H on the gauge. The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.

Type B

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolant tem- perature over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued opera- tion of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. See (cid:147)If your vehicle over- heats(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) sec- tion for immediate action required.

Type A

FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.

The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition key is turned to OFF.

The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis- ters E (Empty).

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c For additional information, see (cid:147)Mal- function indicator lamp (MIL)(cid:148) later in this section.

Type B

WIC0236

The located on the driver(cid:146)s side of the vehicle.

indicates that the fuel filler lid is

CAUTION

c If

the vehicle runs out of

fuel, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving trips, the lamp should turn off. If the lamp remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

or

or

Anti-lock brake warning light (if so equipped)

Brake warning light

Low fuel warning light

Low windshield washer fluid warning light (if so equipped)

Cruise SET switch indicator light (if so equipped)

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Charge warning light

Seat belt warning light and chime

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

Door open warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

CRUISE main switch indicator light (if so equipped)

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on:

or

The following lights come on briefly and then go off:

or

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system repaired promptly.

WARNING LIGHTS

or

Anti-lock brake warning light (if so equipped)

If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Turn off the engine, and start it again by slowly turning the ignition key (quickly do- ing so may cause the ABS light to stay on when there is nothing wrong). If the light stays on, have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Overdrive off indicator light (automatic trans- mission models only)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti- lock function ceases, but the regular braking system continues to operate. If the light comes on while you are driving, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.

or

Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems.

When the ignition key is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied, and also warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with

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the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. See (cid:147)Brake fluid(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Main- tenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section of this manual.

2.

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

WARNING

c Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- matic engine cooling fan. It may come on at any time without warning, even if the ignition key is in the OFF position and the engine is not running. To avoid injury, always disconnect the negative battery cable before working near the fan.

c Pressing the brake pedal with the en- gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid level may increase your stopping dis- tance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

c If the brake fluid level

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

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Charge warning light

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

CAUTION

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

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors are not closed securely while the ignition key is in the ON position.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the

dipstick to check the oil level. See (cid:147)Engine oil(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Maintenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section of this manual.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause se- rious damage to the engine almost imme- diately. Such damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

Low fuel warning light

This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve- nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E (Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E (Empty).

Low windshield washer fluid warning light (if so equipped)

This light comes on when the windshield washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield washer fluid as necessary. See (cid:147)Window washer fluid(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Maintenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section of this manual.

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Seat belt warning light and chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition key is turned to the ON or START position and remains illuminated until the driver(cid:146)s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver(cid:146)s seat belt is securely fastened.

Refer to (cid:147)Seat belts(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags(cid:148) section for pre- cautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning light

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.

the following conditions occur,

If any of the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag (if so equipped) or pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer: c The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

c The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise control system is operational.

c The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre- tensioner seat belts may not function properly. For additional details see (cid:147)Supplemental restraint system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags(cid:148) section of this manual.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental front air bag or supplemental side air bag system (if so equipped) or pre-tensioner seat belt system will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Cruise main switch indicator light (if so equipped)

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

Cruise set switch indicator light (if so equipped)

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

High beam indicator light (Blue)

This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected.

The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated.

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

If this indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure Instruments and controls 2-11

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the fuel filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons of fuel in the fuel tank.

After a few driving trips, the lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. Operation

The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways: c Malfunction indicator lamp on steady (cid:151) An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel filler cap. If the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

c Malfunction indicator lamp blinking (cid:151) An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To re- duce or avoid emission control system dam- age: (cid:150) do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

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(cid:150) avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

(cid:150) avoid steep uphill grades.

(cid:150) if possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

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

Overdrive off indicator light (automatic transmission mod- els only)

This light comes on when the overdrive function is OFF.

The automatic transmission overdrive function is controlled by the overdrive switch.

See (cid:147)Driving the vehicle(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual.

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on. AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard. Key reminder chime A chime sounds if the driver(cid:146)s door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle. Light reminder chime With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a chime sounds when the driver(cid:146)s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. Turn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle.

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

or automatic payment device on the key ring), restart the engine using the following proce- dures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position

for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately 5 seconds.

any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX- PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFAC- TURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER(cid:146)S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

LIC0301
Your vehicle has two types of security systems: c NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (cid:151)

NVIS (if so equipped)

c Vehicle security system (if so equipped) NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (NVIS) (if so equipped) The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered NVIS key.

If the engine fails to start using a registered NVIS key (for example, when interference is caused by another NVIS key, an automated toll road device

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered NVIS key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- ommends placing the registered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices. Statement related to Section 15 of FCC Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys- tem (CONT ASSY (cid:151) IMMOBILIZER, ANT ASSY (cid:151) IMMOBILIZER)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device must accept

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If the light still remains on and/or the en- gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for NVIS service as soon as possible. Please bring all NVIS keys that you have when visiting your NISSAN dealer for service. VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so equipped) The vehicle security system provides visual and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are disturbed.

WIC0237

Security indicator light (NISSAN Ve- hicle Immobilizer System) The security indicator light s1 is located on the instrument panel near the windshield. The security indicator light blinks every 3 sec- onds whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indi- cates the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) is operational. If the NVIS is malfunctioning, the light will remain on while the ignition key is in the ON position.

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WIC0237
Security indicator light (Vehicle secu- rity system) The security indicator light s1 is located on the instrument panel near the windshield. The security indicator light shows the status of the vehicle security system. The light operates whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC position. The vehicle security system has four phases. For each phase the operation of the security indicator light is different.

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3. Close the trunk lid and all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the key or with the keyfob.

Keyfob operation: c Push the LOCK or

button on the keyfob. All doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked.

c When the LOCK or

button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked.

The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to (cid:147)Silencing the horn beep feature(cid:148) later in this section.

4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light comes on. The SECURITY light stays on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys- tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec- onds the vehicle security system automati- cally shifts into the armed phase. The SECURITY light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm time period, the door is unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the system will not arm.

c If the key is turned slowly when locking the door, the system may not arm. Fur- thermore, if the key is turned exces- sively to the unlock position, the sys- tem may be disarmed when the key is removed. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again.

c Even when the driver and/or passen- gers are in the vehicle, the system will arm with all doors and trunk lid closed and locked with the ignition key in the OFF position.

Vehicle security system activation The vehicle security system will give the following alarm: c The headlights blink and the horn sounds

intermittently.

c The alarm automatically turns off after about 50 seconds. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the UNLOCK or

button on the keyfob.

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LIC0053

How to arm the vehicle security sys- tem 1. Close all windows. (The system can be armed even if the windows are open.)

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

The alarm is activated by: c opening the door or trunk lid without using the key or keyfob (even if the door is un- locked by releasing the door inside lock switch) or opening the trunk lid by operating the opener lever.

How to stop an activated alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or the trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the UNLOCK or The alarm does not stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON.

button on the keyfob.

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Type A

Type B

WIC0238

WIC0271

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. The instructions are on the back of the keyfob (Type A only). To deactivate: Press and hold both the LOCK buttons at and UNLOCK or the same time for at least 3 seconds. The hazard lights will quickly flash 3 times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated.

and

and

To activate: Press and hold both the LOCK and buttons at the UNLOCK or same time for at least 3 seconds once more. The hazard lights will quickly flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn feature does not silence the horn if the alarm is triggered. If the system does not operate as described above, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer.

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WIC0639

WIC0640

Type A SWITCH OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition key is in the ON position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: s1

Intermittent (if so equipped) (cid:151) intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob toward sA (Slower) or sB (Faster). s2
Low (cid:151) continuous low speed operation s3 High (cid:151) continuous high speed operation

Type B

Pull the lever toward you s4
to operate the washer. The wiper will also operate several times.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solu- tion may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the windshield with the defroster before you wash the windshield.

CAUTION

c Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

c Do not operate the washer if the reser-

voir tank is empty.

c Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the window washer reser- voir tank.

c Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer(cid:146)s recom- mended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concen- trate and water.

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

WIC0434

WIC0242

WIC0243

Type A

Type B

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting s1 When turning the switch to the

posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. s2 When turning the switch to the

posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on.

To defrost the rear window glass, start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or dam- age the rear window defroster.

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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a re- duced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. Turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illumi- nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime run- ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off.

WARNING

When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.

WIC0244

Headlight beam select s1 To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the

light illuminates.

s2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. s3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the

headlight high beams on and off.

WIC0246

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight switch is in the position. Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instru- ment panel lights.

or

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

WIC0245

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal s1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal s2 To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

position.

WIC0247
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the switch to the To turn them off, rotate the switch to the OFF position. The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog lights automatically turn off when the high beam headlights are selected.

WIC0248

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

c If stopping for an emergency, be sure to

move the vehicle well off the road.

c Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might become a hazard to other traffic.

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HORN

POWER OUTLET

c Turn signals do not work when the haz-

ard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers will operate with the ignition switch in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving.

WIC0249

WIC0250

Instrument panel

The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. They are rated at 12 Volt, 120W (10A) maximum.

To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tam- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury.

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c Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

c Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on.

c Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF.

c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may blow.

c When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the outlet.

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

WIC0722
This power outlet sA can be used with an acces- sory cigarette lighter element. Contact your NISSAN dealer for information.

This power outlet can also be used for powering electrical accessories such as cellular tele- phones.

CAUTION

c The cigarette lighter should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

c The outlet and plug may be hot during

or immediately after use.

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WIC0251

Console (if so equipped)

CAUTION

c The outlet and plug may be hot during

or immediately after use.

c Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your NISSAN dealer for additional information.

c Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory.

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STORAGE

c Do not use any other power outlet for an

accessory lighter.

c Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory.

c Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

c Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on.

c Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF.

c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may blow.

c When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the outlet.

WIC0253

SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so equipped) To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.

WARNING

The sunglasses case should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

CAUTION

c Do not use for anything other than

sunglasses.

c Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses.

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