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key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate.

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memory of all key codes previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registration process, these components will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration. Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle. Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with salt water. This could affect system function.

A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer can duplicate it. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM KEYS (if so equipped) You can only drive your vehicle using the master or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in the key head.

The master key can be used for all the locks.

The valet key cannot be used for the trunk lid lock.

To protect belongings when you leave a key with someone, give them the valet key only. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Additional or replacement keys: If you still have a key, the key number is not necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli- cate your existing key. As many as five NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is be- cause the registration process will erase the

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DOORS

WARNING

c Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

c Before opening any door, always look

for and avoid oncoming traffic.

c Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.

Driver(cid:146)s side

Driver(cid:146)s side

WPD0107

WPD0108

LOCKING WITH KEY Manual To lock either the driver or passenger side door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle s1 . To unlock, turn it toward the rear s2 .

Power (if so equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the vehicle security system, the power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front s1 of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the key one time toward the rear s2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, returning the key to neutral s3 (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it toward the rear again s4 within 5 seconds un- locks all doors. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-3

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Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver(cid:146)s or front passenger(cid:146)s side) is moved to the lock position with the key in the ignition and any door open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically. This helps to prevent the keys from being acci- dently locked inside the vehicle.

Inside lock

Driver(cid:146)s side

WPD0109

WPD0110

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position s1 , then close the door. To unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position s2 .

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped) To lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver(cid:146)s or front passenger(cid:146)s side) to the lock position s1 . When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

To unlock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver(cid:146)s or front passenger(cid:146)s side) to the unlock position s2 .

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APD1010

Type B

Type A

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the lock position, the door can be opened only from the outside.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if so equipped)

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors. The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi- mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle. As many as 4 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN dealer. The keyfob will not function when: c the battery is discharged c the distance between the vehicle and the

keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)

The panic alarm will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch.

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c When the

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.

c If a door is open and you push the

button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to (cid:147)Silencing the horn beep feature(cid:148) later in this section for details.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the keyfob: c Do not allow the keyfob to become wet. c Do not drop the keyfob. c Do not strike the keyfob sharply against

another object.

c Do not place the keyfob for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140(cid:176)F (60(cid:176)C).

If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec- ommends erasing the ID code of that key- fob. This will prevent the keyfob from un- authorized use to unlock the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing proce- dure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.

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LPD0209

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Locking doors 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood, trunk lid, and all doors. 4. Push the

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

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c All doors unlock. c The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors

are completely closed.

The interior lights can be turned off without wait- ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the ignition and turning to the ON or START position, locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the interior light switch to the OFF position.

LPD0210

button on the keyfob once.

Unlocking doors Push the c Only the driver(cid:146)s door unlocks. c The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.

c The interior light turns on and the light timer activates for 30 seconds when the switch is in the center O or DOOR position with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.

Push the seconds.

button on the keyfob again with 5

WPD0319

Releasing the trunk lid Push the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second. The trunk release button on the keyfob will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The trunk lid opens. The trunk lid will not open with the trunk lid release cancel lever turned to OFF. It can be opened only with the key. See (cid:147)Trunk lid(cid:148) later in this section for cancel lever information.

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The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

LPD0211

LPD0262

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pushing and holding the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds. The panic alarm stops when: c it has run for 25 seconds, or c any button is pushed on the keyfob.

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. To deactivate: Press and hold the and

buttons for at least 2 seconds.

The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the and once more.

buttons for at least 2 seconds

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HOOD

TRUNK LID

OPENER OPERATION

WARNING

c Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See (cid:147)Ex- haust gas(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual.

c Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children(cid:146)s access to car keys.

WPD0204

3. Remove the support rod from the clamp. 4.

Insert the support rod sC into the slot in the front edge of the hood.

5. When closing the hood, return the support rod to its original position, lower the hood to approximately 12 inches above the latch and release it. This allows proper engagement of the hood latch.

WARNING

c Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Fail- ure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.

c If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to avoid injury do not open the hood.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle sA located below the driver side instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly.

2. Lift the lever sB at the front of the hood with

your fingertips and raise the hood.

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WPD0118

WPD0198

WPD0021

Type A The trunk lid opener lever is located on the out- side of the driver(cid:146)s seat. To open the trunk lid, pull up the opener lever s1 . To close, push the trunk lid down securely.

Type B The trunk lid release is located on the instrument panel. To open the trunk, push the release in the direction indicated in the illustration s1 . To close, push the trunk lid down securely.

Cancel lever When the lever is in the cancel position, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid opener lever. It can be opened only with the key.

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To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the illuminated lever s1 until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk compart- ment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk lid.

WPD0120

WPD0308

KEY OPERATION To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid down securely.

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE

WARNING

Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children(cid:146)s access to car keys.

The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk.

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FUEL-FILLER DOOR

WARNING

c Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. You could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling.

c Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap a third of a turn, and wait for any (cid:147)hissing(cid:148) sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying out and possibly causing personal injury. Then remove the cap.

c Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.

c Use only an original equipment type fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emis- sion control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury. It could also cause the malfunction indicator light to come on. c Never pour fuel into the throttle body to

attempt to start your vehicle.

WPD0121

WPD0228

OPENER OPERATION The fuel-filler door opener lever is located on the outside of the driver(cid:146)s seat s1 . To open the fuel-filler door, pull the opener lever up. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.

FUEL-FILLER CAP The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder s1 while refueling.

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c Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: (cid:150) Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

(cid:150) Do not use electronic devices when

filling.

(cid:150) Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill- ing it.

(cid:150) Use only approved portable fuel con-

tainers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

c If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.

c Tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap mal- properly may cause the function indicator light (MIL) to illumi- nate. If the light illuminates be- cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and to continue vehicle. The light should turn off after a

drive

the

If the

light few driving trips. does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. c For additional

information, see the (cid:147)Malfunction indicator light (MIL)(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and Controls(cid:148) section earlier in this manual.

STEERING WHEEL

WPD0123

TILT OPERATION Pull the lock lever down sA and adjust the steer- ing wheel up or down sB to the desired position. Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place.

WARNING

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

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OUTSIDE MIRRORS

WARNING

c 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 mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.

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

SUN VISORS

MIRRORS

WPD0125

WPD0126

VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped) To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror cover is open.

REARVIEW MIRROR The night position s1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position s2 when driving in daylight hours.

WARNING

Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.

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WPD0127

LPD0029

Electric control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror remote control only operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Rotate the control lever to select the right or left mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position by moving the control lever.

Manual control type The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view. Heated mirrors (Canada only) Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. Press the rear window defogger switch to activate the heating function. Press the switch again to deac- tivate, or the heating function will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

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MEMO

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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Air flow charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

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VENTILATORS

Adjust air flow direction for the driver(cid:146)s side s1 , center s2 , and passenger side s3 ventilators by moving the ventilator slide and/or ventilator as- semblies.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (manual)

WARNING

c The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. c Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become 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/or air conditioner controls should not be done while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

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1. 2.

Fan control dial Rear window defroster button (if so equipped) Air flow control dial Air conditioner button (if so equipped) Air recirculation button (if so equipped) Temperature control dial

3. 4. 5. 6. CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.

The air flow control dial also has intermediate positions which allow the air flow to be distrib- uted between two of the icon positions on the air flow control dial. Temperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. To increase the temperature, turn the dial to the right.

Air recirculation button (if so equipped)

NOTE:

The air recirculation feature is available only on those vehicles equipped with air conditioning.

ON position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.

button to the on position when:

Push the c driving on a dusty road. c to prevent traffic fumes from entering the

passenger compartment.

c for maximum cooling when using the air con-

ditioner.

WHA0288

Air flow control dial The air flow control dial allows you to select the air flow outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows from center and side

ventilators.

(cid:151) Air flows from center and side

ventilators and foot outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows mainly from foot outlets. (cid:151) Air flows from defroster outlets

and foot outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows mainly from defroster

outlets.

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OFF position (Indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart- ment and distributed through the selected outlet. Use the off position for normal heater or air con- ditioner operation.

Air conditioner button (if so equipped)

The button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner. Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 - 4) position and push the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is oper- ating. To turn off the air conditioner, push the The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Rear window defroster switch For more information about the rear window de- froster switch, see (cid:147)Rear window defroster switch(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and controls(cid:148) section of this manual.

button again.

HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets. 1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position for normal heating.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

Ventilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators. 1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Defrosting or defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

c To quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature control lever to the full HOT position. c When the

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even is turned to a if the air flow control dial position other than the position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

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Bi-level heating This mode directs cooler air from the side and center vents and warmer air from the floor outlets. When the temperature control dial is moved to the full hot or full cool position, the air between the vents and the floor outlets is the same tem- perature.

1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position.

2. Turn the

the

air

flow control

dial

to

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the wind- shield.

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

c When the

position is selected, the function automatically cancels. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging per- formance.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

c When the

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even is turned to a if the air flow control dial position other than the position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

Operating tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation.

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 - 4) position, and push in the button to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

button to the off position.

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Push the comes on.

button. The indicator light

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

c For quick cooling when the outside tem- perature is high, push the button to the on position (indicator light on). Be sure to return the to the off position for normal cooling.

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c If

the engine coolant

temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem- perature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. See (cid:147)If your vehicle overheats(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section of this manual.

AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defrosting. The air recirculation button should always be in the OFF posi- tion for heating and defrosting.

Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

button to the off position.

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Push the comes on.

button. The indicator light

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

3. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-

cator light comes on.

or positions in between When the are selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 45(cid:176)F (7(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the vehicle is shut OFF, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position other than the position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. mode automatically turns off, allowing The outside air to be drawn into the passenger com- partment to further improve the defogging perfor- mance. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position. Operating tips c Keep the windows and sunroof closed while

the air conditioner is in operation.

c After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compartment. Then, close the windows. This allows the air con- ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.

c The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps pre- vent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication.

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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth(cid:146)s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioner system. See (cid:147)Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Techni- cal and consumer information(cid:148) section of this manual. A NISSAN dealer is able to service your (cid:147)environ- mentally friendly(cid:148) air conditioning system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains re- frigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air conditioner ser- vice should be done only by an experi- enced technician with proper equipment.

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AUDIO SYSTEM

RADIO Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position.

Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the ve- hicle may influence radio reception quality. Radio reception Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- dio reception. These circuits are designed to extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- ity of that reception.

However there are some general characteristics of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These char- acteristics are completely normal in a given re- ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction in your NISSAN radio system.

Reception conditions will constantly change be- cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other ve- hicles can work against ideal reception. De- scribed below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception. FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 (cid:150) 30
miles (40 (cid:150) 48 km), with monaural (single chan- nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example they will reflect off objects.

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift.

Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position (usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter) static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control to reduce treble response.

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Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo- mentary flutter or loss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics, AM signals are also sub- ject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver.

Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist.

Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights. SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and

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the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data. No satellite radio reception is available and (cid:147)NO SAT(cid:148) is displayed when the SAT band option is selected unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT or SIRIUS(cid:153) satellite radio service subscription is active. Sat- ellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Satellite radio performance may be affected if cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio signal. If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite antenna.

disc DIGITAL AUDIO(cid:148) logo on the disc or packaging.

c During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the hu- midity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely.

c The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

c The CD player sometimes cannot func- tion when the compartment tempera- ture low. Decrease/increase the temperature before use.

extremely high or

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AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player c Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) round discs that have the (cid:147)COMPACT

c Do not expose the CD to direct sun-

light.

c CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with finger- prints may not work properly.

c The following CDs may not work prop-

erly: c Copy control compact discs (CCCD) c Recordable compact discs (CD-R) c Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)

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c Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunc- tion: c 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter c CDs that are not round c CDs with a paper label c CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

RADIO button Scan button

1. 2. 3. ON•OFF/Volume control knob 4. CD insert slot 5. Audio button 6. CD eject button

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7. 8.

AUX Jack Radio manual tuning buttons/clock set buttons/seek buttons

9. Clock button 10. CAT (if so equipped) or MUTE (if so

equipped) button

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MUTE button: To mute the audio sound, push the MUTE button. To release the mute, push the button again.

11. FF button 12. MIX (random play) button 13. REW button 14. FF APS button 15. RPT button 16. REW APS button 17. PRESET A•B•C select button 18. CD•C (CD, CD Changer, AUX) button FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) ON•OFF/VOL control knob

Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the ON•OFF/VOL control knob. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio or CD) that was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing.

When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on. Pushing the ON•OFF/VOL control knob again turns the system off.

Turn the ON•OFF/VOL control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume

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Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance

To adjust BASS/TREBLE or FADER/BALANCE, press the AUDIO button until the desired mode (BASS, TREBLE, FADER, or BALANCE) ap- pears in the display. Press the button to adjust BASS and TREBLE to the de- sired level. Use the button also to adjust FADER or BALANCE modes. FADER adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and BALANCE adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers. Clock operation

or

or

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Pressing the clock button alternates the clock and the radio/CD player options in the display. Clock set

1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for more than 2.0 seconds to enter the clock set mode.

2. Press the CLOCK button until flashes in the display screen, the or set the hour.

the hour then use buttons to adjust and

3. Press the CLOCK button again until the minutes flash in the display screen, then use the buttons to adjust and set the minutes.

or

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4. Press the CLOCK button again to exit the

clock set mode and store the time setting.

Clock priority mode In this mode the clock is shown in the display. If any radio or CD functions are activated, the radio or CD display illuminates for 10 seconds then returns to the clock mode.

NOTE: After clock adjustment, the radio is in the clock priority mode. FM/AM/SAT radio operation FM/AM/SAT band select Push the RADIO button to change from AM to FM and SAT (Satellite) (if so equipped) recep- tion. No Satellite radio reception is available and (cid:147)NO SAT(cid:148) will be displayed when the SAT band option is selected unless optional satellite receiver and antenna were factory installed and an XMT or Sirius(cid:153) satellite radio service subscription is ac- tive. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio automatically changes from stereo to monaural reception.

TUNE/SEEK buttons

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driv- ing so full attention may be given to ve- hicle operation.

or

or

button for less than 0.5

Push the seconds for manual tuning. SEEK tuning Push the button for more than 1.5 seconds to seek through the frequencies. SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequen- cies, or high to low frequencies depending on which button is pushed, and stops at the next broadcasting station. Once the highest broad- casting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting sta- tion. SCAN button Push the SCAN tuning button. SCAN illuminates in the display. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies. SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.

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Station memory operation

Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets, capable of storing any combination of AM, FM and SAT stations.

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Press the PRESET ABC button to change be- tween the presets: A!B!C The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate which set of presets is active.

To store a radio station in a preset:

1. Select the desired preset by pressing PRE-

SET ABC.

2. Tune to the desired station. 3. Push the desired station select button for more than 2 seconds. For example, in the illustrations, ch2 is to be memorized. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.

4. When the indicator illuminates in the display and the sound resumes, memorizing is com- plete.

5. Other station select buttons can be set in

the same manner.

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with the label side up. The compact disc is auto- matically pulled into the slot and starts to play.

If the radio is already operating, it automatically turns off and the compact disc begins to play.

CAUTION

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

CD•C button

When the CD•C button is pushed with a compact disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns off and the compact disc starts to play.

Press the CD•C button to play a compatible device such as an MP-3 Player when it is plugged into the AUX in jack.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind) buttons

or

When the button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc returns to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Pro- gram Search) FF, APS REW

When the button is pushed while the com- pact disc is playing, the selection following the present one starts to play from the beginning. Push the button several times to skip sev- eral selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD advances one selection. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selection is played.)

button is pushed, the selection When the being played returns to the beginning. Push the button several times to skip back sev- eral selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD moves back one selection.

Repeat button

When the button is pushed while the com- pact disc is playing, the play pattern changes as follows: 1: The current selection is repeated. Normal (no symbol): All selections are played in sequence. When a new compact disc is inserted, the play pattern automatically changes to the (cid:147)Normal(cid:148) play pattern.

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MIX button

When the button is pushed while the com- pact disc is playing, the play pattern changes as follows: RANDOM: Selections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice. Normal (no symbol): All selections are played in sequence. When a new compact disc is inserted, the play pattern automatically changes to the (cid:147)Normal(cid:148) play pattern.

CD EJECT button

button is pushed with a com-

When the pact disc loaded, the compact disc ejects. When the button is pushed while the com- pact disc is playing, the compact disc ejects and the system turns off. DISC indicator light CD IN appears in the display when a CD is loaded with the system ON.

1. CD eject button

2. Disc indication light

3. Load indicator light/Loading slot

4. Disc selection button

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Compact disc (CD) changer operation (if so equipped)

CAUTION

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

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

Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and line up with the disc load slot with the label side facing up. To insert the disc, first push the desired disc selection button (1(cid:150)6), and wait for the green load indicator light to illuminate in the slot. When it illuminates the compact disc will be guided in automatically and start playing.

If the radio is already operating, it will automati- cally turn off and the compact disc will play.

disc was

If the system has been turned off while the com- pact the POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the compact disc.

pushing

playing,

Disc loading (cid:151) single

CAUTION

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

When a disc selection button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer enters the single disc loading mode. The disc selection button starts flashing green until the door is opened. When the door has opened, the green load indicator light will come on in the loading slot. Load only one CD at a time. After the CD is loaded, the door closes, the load indicator lights turn off and the disc selection button turns a solid green. The CD that was loaded starts to play automatically. Disc loading (cid:151) all When a disc selection button is pressed for longer than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer auto- matically changes to all disc loading mode. All disc selection buttons start flashing orange, ex- cept the disc selection button that was pushed initially. This button flashes green until the door is opened. When the door opens and the green load indicator light comes on only one CD can be loaded at a time. After the CD is loaded, the next disc selection button will then change from or- ange to flashing green for the next CD to be

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loaded. After all the CDs have been loaded, the CD that was loaded first starts to play.

APS (Automatic Program Search), FF, APS REV

When the button is pushed while the CD is playing, the selection following the current one starts to play from the beginning. Push the button several times to skip several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD advances one selection. When the last selection on the CD is skipped, the first selection is played. When the button is pushed, the current to the beginning. Push selection returns the button several times to skip back sev- eral selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD moves back one selection. Went the first selection on the CD is skipped, the last selection is played.

Repeat Button

When the button is pushed while a CD is playing, the play pattern will change as follows. ALL (cid:151) All disc repeat: All CDs are played repeatedly in sequence. BLANK (no symbol) (cid:151) One disc repeat: The current CD is repeated. 1 (cid:151) One track repeat: The current selection is repeated.

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When a new CD is inserted, the play pattern automatically changes to the (cid:147)ALL(cid:148) play pattern.

CD Eject (cid:151) Single

button is pressed for less than When the 1.5 seconds, the current CD that is playing (or if the CD changer is off, the last CD that was played) ejects. The disc indicator light starts flashing orange until the CD is ejected. When the CD is ejected, the disc indicator light turns off to show that the disc selection button is empty. When the CD is removed from the unit, the CD changer automatically changes to single disc loading mode so a new CD can be loaded into the empty holder. The disc indicator light will start flashing green until a CD is loaded, if no CD is loaded within 15 seconds the single disc loading mode is cancelled. The single disc loading mode is also cancelled if another disc selection button is pushed. CD Eject (cid:151) ALL When the button is pressed for longer than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer automatically changes to all disc eject mode. The disc indicator light for the current CD (or the last CD that was played) starts flashing orange until the CD ejects. When the CD ejects, the disc indicator light turns off showing that disc selection button as empty.

When the CD is removed from the unit, the next CD starts to eject. After all the CDs are ejected, the CD changer turns off. If a CD is ejected and is not removed within 10 seconds, it will be pulled back into the slot.

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

disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.

c Always place the discs in the storage case

when they are not being used.

c To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion.

c Do not use a conventional record cleaner or

alcohol intended for industrial use.

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

ANTENNA The antenna cannot be shortened, but can be removed. When you need to remove the antenna, turn the antenna rod counterclockwise. To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna clock- wise. Tighten the antenna rod to specification using a suitable tool such as an open-end wrench. The antenna rod tightening specification is 3.4 (cid:150) 3.6 N•m (30 (cid:150) 32 in-lb). Do not use pliers to tighten the antenna as they can leave marks on the antenna surface. The antenna rod cannot be hand tightened to the proper specification.

CAUTION

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

CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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

WARNING

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

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

c If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you to take notes, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so.

CAUTION

c Keep the antenna as far away as pos- control

sible from the electronic modules.

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

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

radio chassis to the body.

c For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Avoiding collision and rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Automatic transmission (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Cold weather driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Anti-freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Engine block heater (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

c Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

c Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children(cid:146)s access to car keys.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

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

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

c Do not run the engine in closed spaces

such as a garage.

c Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time. c Keep the trunk lid closed while driving, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger compart- ment. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, follow these precautions: 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the

air recirculation but- ton (if so equipped) to off and the fan control dial to 4 (high) to circulate the air.

c If electrical wiring or other cable con- nections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the trunk lid or the body, follow the manufacturer(cid:146)s recommen- dation to prevent carbon monoxide en- try into the vehicle.

c The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service. b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are passenger

into

the

entering compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound of

the exhaust system.

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

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

WARNING

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

c Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire.

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CAUTION

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

c Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driv- ing if the engine misfires, or if notice- able loss of performance or other un- usual are detected. Have the vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN dealer.

conditions

operating

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

c Do not race the engine while warming it

up.

c Do not push or tow your vehicle to start

the engine.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

WARNING

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to roll over, particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including pre- scription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the (cid:147)Safety (cid:150) Seats, seat belts and supplemental this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so. Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or improperly belted person is significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt.

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

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Al- though the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don(cid:146)t mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter, pre- scription, and illegal drugs). Don(cid:146)t drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alco- hol, drugs, or some other physical condition.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The ignition lock is designed so the key cannot be turned to the LOCK position and removed until the shift selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift selector lever is in the P (Park) position. If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park) position, the key cannot be moved to the LOCK position.

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To remove the key from the ignition switch: 1. Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-

tion with the key in the ON position. 2. Turn the key to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition. If the selector lever is shifted to the P (Park) position after the key is turned to the OFF posi- tion or when the key cannot be turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key. 1. Move the shift selector lever into the P (Park)

position.

2. Turn the ignition key slightly toward the ON

position.

3. Turn the key to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key. The shift selector lever is designed so it cannot moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF position or if the key is removed from the switch. The shift selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed.

There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is indicated by a (cid:147)1(cid:148) on the key cylinder. When the ignition is in the OFF position, the steering wheel is not locked. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left. If the key will not turn from the LOCK posi- tion, turn the steering wheel to the left or right while turning the key to unlock the key cylinder.

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left.

WARNING

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

KEY POSITIONS LOCK: Normal parking position (0)

OFF: (Manual transmission model) (1)

The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel.

ACC: (Accessories) (2)

This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running.

ON: Normal operating position (3)

This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.

START: (4)

This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the key. It automati- cally returns to the ON position. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM(if so equipped) The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered key. If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for example, when interference is caused by another registered key, an automated toll road device or automatic payment device on the key ring), restart the engine using the following pro- cedures: 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 10 sec- onds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN recom- mends placing the registered key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

c Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

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