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● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-


mental air bag


● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-


mental air bag


● Seat belt with pretensioner Supplemental front- impact air bag system: The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side-impact collisions. The side air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.


Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side-impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are de- signed to supplement the crash protection pro- vided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occu- pant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finish- ers. (See “Seat belts” earlier in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position. After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec- onds if the system is operational.


WARNING


● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.


● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section.


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● The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The front air bags inflate with great force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys- tem, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of posi- tion in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practi- cal from the steering wheel or instru- ment panel. Always use the seat belts.


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● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us- age then inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.


● The front passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification Sensor (weight sensor) that turns the front pas- senger air bag OFF under some condi- tions. This sensor is only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front passenger air bag and sta- tus light” later in this section.


● Keep hands on the outside of the steer- ing wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the front air bag inflates.


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WARNING


● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.


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WARNING


● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat, if possible.


● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details.


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WARNING


● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations.


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WARNING


Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags: ● The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.


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WARNING


● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations.


● Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with side air bag inflation.


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● Do not place heavy loads heavier than 2.2 lb (1 kg) on the seatback, head restraint/headrest or in the seatback pocket.


● Do not store luggage behind the seat


that can press into the seatback.


● Confirm the operating condition with the front passenger air bag status light. ● If you notice that the front passenger air bag status light is not operating, please take your vehicle to your NISSAN dealer to check the occupant classification system.


● Until you have confirmed with your dealer that your passenger seat occu- pant classification system is working properly, position the occupants in the rear seating positions.


This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still apply and must be followed.


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Front door satellite sensor (driver’s side shown; passenger side similar)


NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)


WARNING


To ensure proper operation of the passen- ger’s advanced air bag system, please ob- serve the following items. ● Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat to push or pull on the seatback pocket.


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1. Crash zone sensor 2.


Supplemental front-impact air bag mod- ules Air bag Control Unit (ACU)


3. 4. Occupant classification sensor (weight


sensor – located in passenger seat cushion) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag Side satellite sensor Seat belt with pretensioner


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steering wheel or instrument panel. The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, the front air bag module during inflation. The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. The front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec- onds if the system is operational.


seat is unoccupied, the light will not be illumi- nated, but the air bag will be off). See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section for further details. One front air bag inflat- ing does not indicate improper performance of the system.


The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may in- flate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper front air bag system opera- tion.


If you have any questions about your air bag system, please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN dealer. If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner’s Manual. When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. Front air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the front occupants. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. Even with NISSAN air bags, seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the


The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the Air bag Control Unit (ACU), seat belt buckle sensors and Occupant Classification Sensor (weight sensor). Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver. For the front passenger, the occupant classification sensors are also monitored. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or un- belted. Additionally, the front passenger air bag may be automatically turned OFF under some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passen- ger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the 1-44 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


Status light


is The front passenger air bag status light located near the climate controls. After the igni- tion switch is placed in the ⬙ON⬙ position, the front passenger air bag status light on the instru- ment panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or remains illuminated depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. The light operates as follows:


● Unoccupied passenger’s seat: The


is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.


● Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in this illuminates to indicate section: The that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.


● Occupied passenger seat and the passen- ger meet the conditions outlined in this sec- is OFF to indicate that tion: The light the front passenger air bag is operational.


Front passenger air bag The front passenger air bag is designed to auto- matically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below in accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a


crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system.


The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat occupants, such as children, by requiring the air bag to be auto- matically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the requirements.


The occupant classification sensor in this vehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat by weight. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, the occupant classification sensors can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF.


Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small adults it may be turned OFF, however if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position), this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and


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Front passenger air bag and status light


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WARNING


The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some condi- tions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual con- cerning the use of seats, seat belts and child restraints can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.


wearing the seat belt properly for the most effec- tive protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.


NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to use the ALR mode may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop. This can also result in the passen- ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section for proper use and installation.


If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the object’s weight detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly. 1-46 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is au- tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front pas- senger seat is unoccupied.


If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen- ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly or not using the seat belt properly.


If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used properly and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat. If the passenger air bag status light will not illu- minate even though you believe that the child restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned, the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool. However,


until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly, reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.


The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. For example, if a large adult who is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the ve- hicle, the passenger air bag status light will go from OFF to ON for a few seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system operation and does not indicate a malfunction.


If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning , located in the meter and gauges area light of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the sys- tem checked by a NISSAN dealer. Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions


WARNING


● Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may be- come dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate.


● Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave per- manent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occu- pant classification sensors (weight sen- sors). This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.


● Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classifica- tion sensors. This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.


● Immediately after


inflation, several front air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may se- verely burn yourself.


● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.


● Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, sus- pension system or front end structure. This could affect proper operation of the front air bag system.


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


● Removing or modifying the front pas- senger seat may affect the function of the air bag and result in serious per- sonal injury.


● Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing mate- rial on the seat cushion or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, on the seat that are not specifi- cally designed to assure proper air bag operation. Additionally, do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat or the seat cushion and seatback. Such objects may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant classification sensor (weight sensor).


● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system. This may affect the front air bag system. Tampering with the seat belt system may result in seri- ous personal injury.


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● Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unau- thorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag system.


● A cracked windshield should be re- placed immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could af- fect the function of the supplemental air bag system.


*The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.


are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They may not inflate in cer- tain side collisions.


Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain air bag operation.


When the side air bags and curtain air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing con- dition should get fresh air promptly. Side air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants. Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in the front and rear outboard seating po- sitions. They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries. Side air bags and curtain air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate


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Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. All of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual must be followed. The side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity impact. They


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quickly in order to help protect the front and rear outboard occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag modules during inflation. The side air bags and curtain air bags will deflate quickly after the collision is over. The side air bags and curtain air bags op- erate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.


After placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec- onds if the system is operational.


WARNING


● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates.


● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.


● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain air bag or damage to the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. ● Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle’s electrical system, sus- pension system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. ● Tampering with the side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seat- backs or by installing additional trim material, such as seat covers, around the side air bag.


● Work around and on the side air bag and curtain air bag systems should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wir- ing harnesses* should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electri- cal test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag or curtain air bag systems.


* The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification.


When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual. Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats)


WARNING


● The pretensioners cannot be reused af- ter activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit.


● If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but a pretensioner is not acti- vated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, re- placed by your NISSAN dealer.


● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system. This is to pre- vent damage to or accidental activation of the pretensioners. Tampering with the pretensioner system may result in serious personal injury.


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After pretensioner activation, load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.


is The supplemental air bag warning light used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner (See ⬙SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG system. WARNING LIGHT⬙ in this section for more de- tails.) If the operation of the supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction, have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.


● Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pretensioner system. ● If you need to dispose of the preten- sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal pro- cedures could cause personal injury.


The pretensioner system may activate with the supplemental air bag system in certain types of collisions. Working with the seat belt retractor, the pretensioner helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occu- pants.


The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts.


When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly. 1-50 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system


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SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (located on the sun visors)


SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.


Repair and replacement procedure The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of these supplemental air bag systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer. When maintenance work is required on the ve- hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags, pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the mainte- nance. The ignition switch should always be placed in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.


If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten- sioner systems need servicing: ● The supplemental air bag warning light re-


mains on after approximately 7 seconds.


● The supplemental air bag warning light


flashes intermittently.


● The supplemental air bag warning light does


not come on at all.


Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may not operate properly. They must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.


WARNING


If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten- sioner systems will not operate in an acci- dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.


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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT air bag warning light, The supplemental displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten- sioners and all related wiring. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.


WARNING


● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, the acti- vated pretensioner must also be re- placed. The air bag module and preten- sioner should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag module and preten- sioner cannot be repaired.


● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and the pretensioner system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle.


● If you need to dispose of the supple- mental air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.


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2 Instruments and controls


Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Service interval reminder (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . 2-12
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20


NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21


Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23


Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . . 2-24
Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch. . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Seatback pocket (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Storage trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Power windows (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Manual windows (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Map light (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Trunk light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34


INSTRUMENT PANEL


1. 2.


Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-23) Driver’s supplemental air bag /horn (P. 1-36, 2-26)


3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 4. Windshield wiper/washer switch


(P. 2-21)


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LIC2520


5. 6.


7. 8. 9.


Center vents (P. 4-14) Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-22) Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2) Climate controls (P. 4-15) Audio system (P. 4-31, 4-23)


10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag


(P. 1-36)


11. Side vents (P. 4-14) 12. Electronic outside rearview mirror


control switch (P.3-31)


13. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off


switch (P. 2-26)


14. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-26) 15. Hood release lever (P. 3-23) 16. Audio control switches (if so equipped)


(P.4-65)


17. Tilt steering (P. 3-29) 18.


Ignition switch/Push button ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8, P. 5-11)


19. Cruise control (if so equipped) (P.5-27) 20. Cup holders (P. 2-29) 21. Shift lever (P. 5-17) 22. Glove box (P. 2-27)


See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.


METERS AND GAUGES


7.


Fuel gauge


Tachometer


1. 2. Speedometer 3.


Trip odometer reset switch/trip com- puter mode Instrument brightness control


4.


LIC2283


Type A


5. Continuously Variable Transmission


(CVT) / AT Automatic Transmission po- sition indicator (CVT / A/T models only) 6. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com-


puter


Instruments and controls 2-3


7. Continuously Variable Transmission


(CVT) / Manual Transmission shift indi- catorposition indicator Instrument brightness control


8.


LIC2146


Speedometer Trip odometer reset switch/trip com- puter mode


Tachometer Temperature gauge


1. 2. 3. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com-


Type B 5. 6.


puter Fuel gauge


4. 2-4 Instruments and controls


Type A


Type B


Type A


LIC2118


LIC2136


LIC2284


SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed.


Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer 䊊1 records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer 䊊2 records the distance of individual trips.


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Type B


Type A


Type B


LIC2139


LIC2285


LPD2025


Loose fuel cap warning message Push the reset button 䊊A for more than 1 second to reset the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning mes- sage after the fuel cap has been tightened. For additional information see “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.


→ Trip


Changing the display: Press the change button 䊊3 to change the dis- play as follows: → Odometer (ODO) → Trip Instant fuel consumption → Average fuel con- sumption → DTE (cruising range) → Odometer (ODO) Resetting the trip odometer: Press the change button 䊊3 for more than 1 sec- ond to reset the currently displayed trip odometer to zero.


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Type A


Type B


Type A


LIC2436


LPD2128


LIC2107


Check tire pressure warning message (if so equipped) The CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is displayed when the low tire pressure warning light is illuminated and low tire pressure is de- tected. Check and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The CHECK TIRE PRES warning message can be turned off using the reset button 䊊A on the meter, the low tire pressure warning light will not be turned off. The low tire pressure warning light remains illu- minated until the tires are inflated to the recom-


mended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is displayed each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light re- mains illuminated. For more information see “Low tire pressure warning light” in the “Instruments and controls” section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section, and “Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section of this Owner’s Manual.


TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev the engine into the red zone 䊊1 .


CAUTION


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


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Type B


Type A


Type B


LIC2151


LIC2286


LIC2287


The located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.


indicates that the fuel-filler door is


FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates 䊊A the approximate fuel level in the tank when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. Type A: The fuel level segments will blink when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Type B: The low fuel warning light will turn 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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CAUTION


● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the


check engine light may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After a few driving light should turn off. If trips, the the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.


● For additional information, see “Mal- function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.


Type A


Type B


LIC2288


LIC2138


TRIP COMPUTER When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, modes of the trip computer can be selected by pushing the trip computer change button 䊊A on the instrument panel located near the speedometer. The following modes can be selected in the display 䊊B : ● Instant fuel consumption ● Average fuel consumption ● Distance to empty


Instant fuel economy The instant fuel economy mode shows the instant fuel consumption. The display updates instantly when driving. Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption mode shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset. Resetting is done by pushing the trip computer change button 䊊A for more than approximately 1 second.


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Distance to empty The distance to empty mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The range is constantly being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.


The distance to empty includes a low range warning feature: when the fuel level is low, the distance to empty is automatically selected and the digits blink in order to draw the driver’s atten- tion. Press the trip computer change button 䊊A if you wish to return to the mode that was selected before the warning occurred.


When the fuel level drops even lower, the dis- tance to empty will display (----). Trip computer reset Pushing the change button for more than 3 sec- onds will reset all modes except Trip A and dis- tance to empty (dte). SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER (if so equipped) When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, a wrench symbol and the distance to oil change information will illuminate on the display for approximately 5 seconds. The wrench symbol and distance to oil change switch to oil display 2-10 Instruments and controls


status. Then the oil display status switches to odometer and twin trip odometer/trip computer information mode that was displayed before the ignition switch was placed in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. The oil level display status provides specific in- formation regarding your approximate engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient, “Oil Good” is displayed for approximately 10 seconds. If the oil level is low, “Oil Lo” blinks for approximately 30 seconds in order to draw your attention to necessary ac- tion. Quickly push and release the trip computer change button 䊊A on the instrument panel lo- cated near the speedometer 䊊B during the “Oil Good” or “Oil Lo” mode to display an approxi- mate oil level indication. In case of low engine oil level, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for the proper engine oil refilling procedure. Oil change schedule set up It is possible to adjust the interval distance to oil change by pushing the trip computer change button 䊊A on the instrument panel located near the speedometer 䊊B for 3 seconds while the wrench symbol and distance to oil change are displayed. The symbol and distance display will


start flashing and the display shows the current interval. Push the switch to increase the interval distance. Each step increases the interval dis- tance by 500 mi (1,000 km). The interval distance can be set up to 18,000 mi (30,000 km) after which the display returns to zero.


If no further action is made, the display returns to oil display status indication and the new interval is set.


If the interval distance is set to 0, the display will skip the distance to oil change information and wrench symbol display mode and will directly display the oil display status (“Oil Good” or “Oil Lo”). In order to return to the distance to oil change information and wrench symbol display mode, push the trip computer change button 䊊A on the instrument panel located near the speed- ometer 䊊B for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON posi- tion, and adjust the distance to oil change sched- ule as previously described.


See the Warranty Information & Maintenance Booklet for the appropriate interval distance to oil change.


CAUTION


● The oil level should be checked regu- larly. Operating with insufficient amount of oil level can damage the en- gine and such damage is not covered by the warranty.


● NISSAN recommends checking the oil


level every 3,000 mi (5,000 km).


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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS


or


or


Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light


Power steering warning light


Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)


Brake warning light


Seat belt warning light and chime


Overdrive off indicator light (if so equipped)


Charge warning light


Shift P warning light (if so equipped)


Security indicator light (if so equipped)


Door open warning light


Supplemental air bag warning light


Side and headlight indicator light (green) (if so equipped)


Engine oil pressure warning light


Automatic Transmission (A/T)/Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light (if so equipped)


Slip indicator light


High temperature warning light (red)


Cruise main switch indicator light (if so equipped)


Turn signal/hazard indicator lights


or


Low fuel warning light


Engine start operation indicator (if so equipped)


Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light


Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)


Front passenger air bag status light


NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so equipped)


High beam indicator light (blue)


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


or


If equipped, the following lights come on briefly and then go off:


or


(red),


or


SPORT, 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 Braking System (ABS) warning light


When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.


If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.


If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func- tion is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See “Brake system” in the “Starting and driving” sec- tion.


or


Brake warning light


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


When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve- hicle and perform the following: 1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Main- tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.


2.


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


WARNING


● Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driv- ing could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driv- ing it could be dangerous.


● 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.


● 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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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator


When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary, repaired by a NISSAN dealer promptly. Avoid high-speed driv- ing and abrupt braking. See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” in this section.


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 drive 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 drive 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 switch is placed in the ON position. 2-14 Instruments and controls


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 “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” 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.


High temperature warning light


When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the high temperature warning light illu- minates and then turns off. This indicates that the high temperature sensor in the engine coolant system is operational.


CAUTION


If the high temperature warning light illu- minates while the engine is running, it may indicate the engine temperature is extremely high. Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. If the vehicle is over- heated, continuing vehicle operation may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer- gency” section.


or


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 reaches E (Empty), showing no more fuel bars.


Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)


Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare. The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly.


After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off. Low tire pressure warning: If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning message is also displayed in the odometer. When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recom- mended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. The low tire pressure warning light does not automati- cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad- justed. After the tire is inflated to the rec- ommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pres- sure gauge to check the tire pressure.


The low tire pressure warning light remains illu- minated until the tires are inflated to the recom- mended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is displayed each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light re- mains illuminated. For additional information, see ⬙Check tire pres- sure warning message⬙ in the ⬙Instruments and controls⬙ section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and in the “In case of emergency” sec- tion. TPMS malfunction:


If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The light will remain on after the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.


For additional information, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Main- tenance and do-it-yourself” section.


WARNING


● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON posi- tion, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.


● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and in- crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se- rious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still comes on while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If you have a flat tire, re- place it with a spare tire as soon as possible.


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● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting.


● Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.


CAUTION


● The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.


● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS may not operate correctly.


● Be sure to install the specified size of


tires to the 4 wheels correctly.


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NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light (if so equipped)


After the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds and then turns off. This light illuminates or blinks as follows: ● The light blinks in yellow when the door is closed with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.


● The light blinks in green when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power. Replace the battery with a new one. See “Battery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- tion.


● The light illuminates in yellow when it warns of a malfunction with the electrical steering lock system or the Intelligent Key system.


If the warning light illuminates in yellow while the engine is stopped, it may be impossible to free the steering lock or to start the engine. If the light comes on while the engine is running, you can drive the vehicle. However in these cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair as soon as possible. See “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre- driving checks and adjustments” section.


Power steering warning light


WARNING


● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate.


● When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine running, there will be no power assist for the steering. You will still have control of the vehicle but the steering will be harder to operate. Have the power steering system checked by a NISSAN dealer.


When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the power steering warning light illumi- nates. After starting the engine, the power steer- ing warning light turns off. This indicates the power steering system is operational. If the power steering warning light illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate the power steering system is not functioning properly and may need servicing. Have the power steering system checked by a NISSAN dealer.


When the power steering warning light illumi- nates with the engine running, there will be no power assist for the steering but you will still have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater steer- ing effort is required to operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.


See “Power steering” in the “Starting and driving” section.


Seat belt warning light and chime


The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.


The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger. Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section for precautions on seat belt usage.


Shift P warning light (if so equipped)


This light blinks red and the key reminder chime sounds if the shift lever is in any position other than P (Park) and the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Return the shift lever to P (Park) with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the light will turn off. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the chime will turn off.


Supplemental air bag warning light


When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.


If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten- sioner seat belt systems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer: ● The supplemental air bag warning light re-


mains on after approximately 7 seconds.


● The supplemental air bag warning light


flashes intermittently.


● 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- tensioners may not function properly. For addi- tional details see “Supplemental restraint sys- tem” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual.


WARNING


If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate 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


Automatic Transmission (A/T)/Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light (if so equipped)


When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this indicator light shows the shift lever position. See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.


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


Engine start operation indicator (if so equipped)


For vehicles equipped with push button ignition this indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.


This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed.


Front passenger air bag status light


The front passenger air bag status light ( will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be OFF depending on how the front passenger seat is being used.


For front passenger air bag status light operation, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in 2-18 Instruments and controls


the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual. 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 Light (MIL)


If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.


may also come on steady if the fuel- The filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel in the fuel tank.


light should After a few driving trips, the turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec- onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle


is not ready for an emission control system inspection/maintenance test. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech- nical and consumer information” section of this manual. Operation


The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on in one of two ways: ● Malfunction Indicator Light on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message is displayed in the odometer, and the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. light should turn off after a few The driving trips. If the light 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.


● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To re- duce or avoid emission control system dam- age: – do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH


(72 km/h).


– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.


– avoid steep uphill grades.


– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo


being hauled.


The Malfunction Indicator Light 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 (A/T / CVT models) (if so equipped)


The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when the overdrive off mode is selected.


For additional information, see “Driving the ve- hicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.


Security indicator light (if so equipped)


Turn signal/hazard indicator lights


This light blinks when the ignition switch is in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position. The blinking secu- rity indicator light indicates that the security sys- tems equipped on the vehicle are operational.


For additional tems” later in this section.


information, see “Security sys-


Side light and headlight indicator light (green) (if so equipped)


The side light and headlight indicator light illumi- nates when the side light or headlight position is selected. See “Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this section for further details.


Slip indicator light


This indicator will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery.


The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated.


Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on.


Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light


This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control sys- tem is not operating.


Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec- tion of this manual.


The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 sec- onds if the system is operational. If the light stays indicator on or comes on along with the light while you are driving, have the Vehicle Dy- namic Control system checked by a NISSAN dealer.


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NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer (if so equipped) The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one of the following improper operations is found. ● The ignition switch is not returned to the


LOCK position when locking the doors.


● The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle


when locking the doors.


● The Intelligent Key is taken outside the ve-


hicle when operating the vehicle.


● Any doors are not closed securely when


locking the doors.


When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. See “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section. Parking brake reminder chime A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to zero.


SECURITY SYSTEM


NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (if so equipped) The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of a 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 rec- ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- rate key ring to avoid interference from other devices.


While the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the system working when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this is normal. AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a disc 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’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 placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver’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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FCC Notice: For USA: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.


NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. For Canada: This device complies with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.


WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH


LIC0474


LIC2153


Security indicator light This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle Im- mobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. If the light still remains on and/or the en- gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser- vice as soon as possible. Please bring all registered keys that you have when visiting your NISSAN dealer for service.


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


Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: 䊊1


Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob toward 䊊A (Slower) or 䊊B (Faster). 䊊2
Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation 䊊3 High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-


tion


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CAUTION


● Do not operate the washer continuously


for more than 30 seconds.


● Do not operate the washer if the reser-


voir is empty.


● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with washer fluid concen- trates at full strength. Some methyl al- cohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the windshield- washer fluid reservoir.


● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con- centrates with water to the manufactur- er’s recommended levels before pour- ing the fluid into the windshield-washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the windshield-washer to mix the windshield-washer fluid con- centrate and water.


fluid reservoir


REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR (if so equipped) DEFROSTER SWITCH


LIC2116
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.


LIC2131


Type B


Push the lever up 䊊4 to have one sweep opera- tion (MIST ) of the wiper. Pull the lever toward you 䊊5
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.


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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH


LIC2127


WIC1509


Type A


HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting 䊊1 When turning the switch to the


posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. 䊊2 When turning the switch to the


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


Type B


CAUTION


Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.


LIC2128


Headlight beam select 䊊1 To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the


light illuminates.


䊊2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. 䊊3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the


headlight high beams on and off.


Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is in the or a period of time.


position, the headlights will turn off after


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CAUTION


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

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