1996 nissan altima

ForewordWelcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. Itwas produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles ofdriving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate ‘‘Warranty Information Booklet’’ explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle.

Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, he will be glad to assist you with theextensive resources available to him.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these five important rules to help ensure a safe and completetrip for you and your passengers!

● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive toofast for conditions.

● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraintsystems.

● ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of ve-hicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safetyinformation.

© 1995 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA

NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED INTHIS OWNER’S MANUALThis owner’s manual contains descriptions and operatinginstructions for all systems, features and optional equipmentthat might appear in any model of this vehicle built for anydestination in North America, including the continental UnitedStates, Canada and Hawaii. Therefore, you may very well findinformation in this manual that does not apply to your vehicle.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect itsperformance, safety or durability, and may even violate govern-mental regulations. In addition, damage or performance prob-lems resulting from modifications may not be covered underNISSAN warranties.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are thosein effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to changespecifications or design without notice and without obligation.

The inside pages of this manual containa minimum of 50% recycled fibers,including 10% post-consumer fibers.

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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

Your new Nissan is the result of our dedication toproduce the finest in safe, reliable and economi-cal transportation. Your vehicle is the product ofa successful worldwide company that manufac-tures cars and trucks in over 20 countries anddistributes them in 150 nations.

Nissan vehicles are designed and manufacturedby Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded inTokyo, Japan in 1933, and Nissan affiliates worldwide, collectively growing to become the fourthlargest automaker in the world. In addition to carsand trucks, Nissan also makes textile machinery,forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and otherproducts.

Nissan has made a substantial and growinginvestment in North America, starting with theopening of Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. in1960, continuing with the production of somecars and trucks at one of the world’s most

modern manufacturing facilities in Smyrna, Ten-nessee, vehicle styling at Nissan Design Interna-tional in San Diego, California, and engineeringat Nissan Research and Development in Farm-ington Hills, Michigan.

Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. and its deal-ers employ about 50,000 Americans.

Nissan is also a substantial contributor to theCanadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc. and its200 dealers and suppliers employ approximately4,000 people. These include company employ-ees and the staffs of Nissan dealers all acrossCanada. In addition, many Canadians work forcompanies that supply Nissan and Nissan deal-ers with materials and services ranging from theoperation of port facilities and transportation ser-vices, to the supply of lubricants, parts andaccessories.

Nissan pioneered the use of electronics andcomputers in automobiles, and has led the indus-try in improving both performance and fuel effi-ciency through new engine designs and the useof synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.The company has also developed ways to buildquality into its vehicles at each stage of theproduction process, both through extensive useof automation and — most importantly —through an awareness that people are the cen-tral element in quality control.From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-ers until you took delivery of your new Nissan,dozens of checks were made to ensure that onlythe best job was being done in producing anddelivering your vehicle. Nissan also takes greatcare to ensure that when you take your Nissan toyour dealer for maintenance, the service techni-cian will perform his work according to the qualitystandards that have been established by thefactory.

Safety has also been built into your Nissan. Asyou know, seat belts are an integral part of thesafety systems that will help protect you and yourpassengers in the event of a sudden stop or anaccident. We urge you to use the belts every timeyou drive the vehicle.

The Nissan story of growth and achievementreflects our major goal: to provide you, ourcustomer, with a vehicle that is built with qualityand craftsmanship — a product that we can beproud to build and you can be proud to own.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAMNISSAN CARES ...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and yourNISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and serviceneeds.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannotassist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly withcomments or questions, please contact the NISSAN ConsumerAffairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. mainland customers1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Hawaii customers(808) 531-0231 (Oahu Number)

For Canada customers1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following infor-mation:

— Your name, address, and telephone number

— Vehicle identification number (on dashboard)

— Date of purchase

— Current odometer reading

— Your NISSAN dealer’s name

— Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at:

For U.S. mainland and Alaska customersNissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, California 90247

For Hawaii customersNissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii2880 Kilihau St.Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

For Canada customersNissan Canada Inc.P.O. Box 1709, Station ‘‘B’’Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4H6

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Contents Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Heater, air conditioner and audio system

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and interior care

Do-it-yourself operations

Maintenance schedule

Technical and consumer information

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1 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges .............................................. 1-2Speedometer and odometer ................................ 1-3Tachometer .......................................................... 1-3Engine coolant temperature gauge andFuel gauge ........................................................... 1-4Warning/indicator lights and chimes .................... 1-5Theft warning (If so equipped) ............................. 1-8Windshield wiper and washer switch ................... 1-9Rear window defogger switch ............................ 1-10Headlight and turn signal switch ........................ 1-11Cornering light .................................................... 1-12

Instrument brightness control............................. 1-12Front fog light switch (If so equipped) ............... 1-13Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 1-13Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray .......... 1-14Cup holder.......................................................... 1-14Power windows (If so equipped)........................ 1-15Sunroof (If so equipped) .................................... 1-17Clock — instrument panel (If so equipped) ....... 1-18Interior light......................................................... 1-18Spotlight (If so equipped) ................................... 1-19Trunk light........................................................... 1-19

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SpeedometerThe speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

OdometerThe odometer records the total distance thevehicle has been driven.

Trip odometerThe trip odometer records the distance ofindividual trips. Before each trip, set the tripodometer to zero by pushing the reset but-ton.

The tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions per minute (rpm).

CAUTIONWhen engine speed approaches thered zone, shift to a higher gear. Enginespeed in the red zone may cause seri-ous engine damage.

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SPEEDOMETER ANDODOMETER

TACHOMETER

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Engine coolant temperature gaugeThe gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature.The engine coolant temperature will varywith the outside air temperature and drivingconditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates over the normalrange, stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible. If the engine is over-heated, continued operation of the ve-hicle may seriously damage the engine.See the ‘‘In case of emergency’’ sectionfor immediate action required.

Fuel gauge

The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATEfuel level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during brak-ing, turning, acceleration, or going up ordownhill.

The gauge needle is designed to hold itsposition when the ignition key is turned‘‘OFF’’.

The indicator light comes on when theamount of fuel in the tank is getting low.Refuel as soon as it is convenient, prefer-ably before the gauge reaches ‘‘E’’. Thereshould be a small reserve of fuel in the tankwhen the fuel gauge needle reaches ‘‘E’’.

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ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE GAUGE ANDFUEL GAUGE

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Checking bulbs

Apply the parking brake and turn the ignitionkey to ‘‘ON’’ without starting the engine. Thefollowing lights will come on:

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The following lights come on briefly andthen go off:

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If any light fails to come on, it may indicatea burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the

electrical system. Have the system repairedpromptly.

Engine oil pressure warninglight

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. Ifthe light flickers or comes on during normaldriving, pull off the road in a safe area, stopthe engine immediately and call a NISSANdealer or other authorized repair shop. Run-ning the engine with the oil pressurewarning light on could cause seriousdamage to the engine.

The oil pressure warning light is notdesigned to indicate a low oil level. Usethe dipstick to check the oil level. See‘‘Engine oil’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself opera-tions’’ section.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate that there is some-thing wrong with the charging system. Turnthe engine off and check the generator belt.If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if thelight remains on, see your NISSAN dealerimmediately.

or Brake warning light Seat belt warning light Engine oil pressure warning light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Low washer fluid warning light(Canada only) CRUISE indicator light

High beam indicator light or Anti-lock brake warning light Air bag warning light

Charge warning light Overdrive off indicator light Rear window defogger indicator light

Door open warning light Malfunction indicator light (emissionsystem) Theft warning light (If so equipped)

WARNING/INDICATORLIGHTS AND CHIMES

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CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the belt isloose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doorsare not closed securely while the ignitionkey is ‘‘ON’’.

Seat belt warning light andchime

This light and chime remind you to fastenseat belts. The light illuminates wheneverthe ignition key is turned to ‘‘ON’’, and willremain illuminated until the driver’s seat beltis fastened. At the same time, the chime willsound for about seven seconds unless thedriver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

Refer to ‘‘Seat belts’’ in the ‘‘Pre-drivingchecks and adjustments’’ section for pre-cautions on seat belt usage.

Air bag warning lightWhen the ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ or‘‘START’’ position, the air bag light willilluminate for about 7 seconds and then turn

off. This means the Air Bag SupplementalRestraint System is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the airbag system needs servicing and your vehicleshould be taken to your nearest authorizedNISSAN dealer as soon as practical.

1. The air bag light does not come on for 7seconds and then go off as describedabove.

2. The air bag light flashes intermittently orremains on.

3. The air bag light does not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-mental Restraint System may not functionproperly. For additional details, see ‘‘Supple-mental Restraint System’’ in the ‘‘Pre-drivingchecks and adjustments’’ section.

Low washer fluid warninglight (Canada only)

This light comes on when the washer tankfluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid asnecessary. See the ‘‘Do-it-yourself opera-tions’’ section.

or Brake warning lightThis light functions for both the parkingbrake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:

The light comes on when the parking brakeis applied.

Low brake fluid warning:

The light warns of a low brake fluid level. Ifthe light comes on while the engine isrunning with the parking brake not applied,stop the vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brakefluid as necessary. See ‘‘Brake andclutch fluid’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself opera-tions’’ section.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, checkthe warning system.

WARNING● If you judge it to be safe, drive care-

fully to the nearest service stationfor repairs. Otherwise, have your ve-hicle towed because driving it couldbe dangerous.

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● Pressing the brake pedal with theengine stopped and/or low brakefluid level may increase your stop-ping distance and require greaterpedal effort as well as greater pedaltravel.

Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wearwarnings. When a brake pad requires re-placement, it will make a high pitched scrap-ing sound when the vehicle is in motionwhether or not the brake pedal is de-pressed. Have the brakes checked as soonas possible if the warning sound is heard.

or Anti-lock brakewarning light

If this light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate there is somethingwrong with the anti-lock portion of the brakesystem. Have the system checked by yourNISSAN dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, theanti-lock function will cease but the regularbraking system will continue to operate nor-mally.

If the light comes on while you are driving,

contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.

Overdrive off indicator light

This light comes on when the overdriveswitch is pushed to the OFF position.

Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights

This light flashes when the turn signalswitch lever or hazard switch is turned on.

High beam indicator light(Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight highbeam is on and goes out when the lowbeam is selected.

Rear window defogger indi-cator light

This light comes on when the rear defoggerswitch is activated.

Indicator light

This light comes on while the vehicle speedis controlled by the cruise control system. Ifthe CRUISE indicator blinks, have the sys-tem checked by your NISSAN dealer.

Theft warning light (If soequipped)

This light is used to verify theft warningsystem activation. For further info, see‘‘Theft Warning’’ later in this chapter.

Key reminder chimeThe chime will sound if the driver side dooris opened while the key is left in the ignitionswitch. Remove the key and take it with youwhen leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chimeA chime will sound when the driver sidedoor is opened if the light switch is turned on(ignition switch is turned off).Turn the light switch off when you leave thevehicle.

Malfunction indicator light(MIL)

If the MIL comes on or blinks while theengine is running, it may indicate a potentialemission control problem.

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CAUTION● Continued operation without having

the emission control systemchecked and repaired as necessarycould lead to poor driveability, re-duced fuel economy, and possibledamage to the emission control sys-tem which may affect your warrantycoverage.

● Although the vehicle is still drive-able, see your nearest NISSANdealer as soon as possible. To avoidsystem damage, do not drive atspeeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). Ifpossible, avoid hard acceleration ordeceleration.

If the fuel filler cap is not tightened properly,the MIL may come on. Check and securelytighten the fuel filler cap, and have yourvehicle checked as noted above.

The theft warning system provides visualand audio alarm signals if parts of thevehicle are disturbed.

How to activate the theft warningsystem

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Close all windows. Close and lock alldoors, hood and trunk lid. The doors canbe locked either with or without the key.

The system can be activated even if thewindows are open.

3. Confirm that the indicator light comes on.

The light will glow for about 30 secondsand then go out. The system is nowactivated. If, during this 30-second timeperiod, the door is unlocked or the igni-tion key is turned to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, thesystem will not activate.

CAUTION

● If the key is turned slowly when lock-ing the door, the system may notactivate. Furthermore, if the key isturned excessively to the unlock po-sition, the system may be deacti-vated when the key is removed. If theindicator light fails to glow for 30seconds, unlock the door once andlock it again.

● Even when the driver and/or passen-gers are in the vehicle, the systemwill activate with all doors, hood,trunk lid and back door locked andignition key off. Turn the ignition keyto ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’ to turn the systemoff.

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THEFT WARNING(If so equipped)

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Theft warning system operationThe warning system will give the followingalarm:

● The headlights blink and the horn soundsintermittently. In addition, the starter mo-tor will not operate.

● The alarm automatically turns off after 2to 3 minutes; however, the alarm willreactivate if the vehicle is tampered withagain. The alarm can be shut off byunlocking a door or trunk lid with the key.

The alarm is activated by:

● Opening the door or trunk lid withoutusing the key (even if the door is un-locked by releasing the door inside lockswitch) or opening the trunk lid by oper-ating the opener lever.

● Opening the hood.

● Pushing in or pulling out of the keycylinder on the door or trunk lid.

How to stop the alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a dooror the trunk lid with the key. The alarm willnot stop if the ignition switch is turned to‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’.

If the system does not operate as de-scribed above, have it checked by yourNISSAN dealer.

Push the lever down to operate the wind-shield wipers. Pull the lever toward you tooperate the washer.

Intermittent operation can be adjusted from2 to approximately 20 seconds by turningthe knob (Type B only).

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WINDSHIELD WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH

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The wipers cycle twice when the washer isactivated.

CAUTION● Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

● Do not operate the washer if thereservoir tank is dry.

WARNINGIn freezing temperatures the washersolution may freeze on the windshieldand obscure your vision. Warm thewindshield with the defroster beforeyou wash the windshield.

To defog the rear window glass, start theengine and push the rear window defoggerswitch on. The rear window defogger indi-cator light in the meter will come on. Pushthe switch again to turn the defogger off.

It will automatically turn off in approximately15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of thewindow, be careful not to scratch ordamage the electrical conductors.

NOTE: On some vehicles, the top few rowsof wires on the rear window are not part ofthe rear window defogging system. Thesewires, if so equipped, make up the diversityantenna for the audio system.

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Lighting

Turn the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position.The front park, side marker, tail, licenseplate and instrument lights will come on.

Turn the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position. Head-

lights will come on and all the other lightsremain on.

To select the high beam, push the leverforward. Pull it back to select the low beam.

Daytime running light system(For Canada)

Even if the headlight control switch is off,the headlights’ high beams will illuminateafter starting the engine. The headlights willbe a little dimmer than they are with theheadlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’ position.

If the parking brake is applied before theengine is started, the daytime running lightswill not be illuminated. The daytime runninglights will illuminate once the parking brakeis released. Thereafter, the daytime runninglights will not turn off when using the parkingbrake at stop signals, etc.

WARNING

When the daytime running light systemis active, tail lights on your vehicle willnot be on. It is necessary at dusk toturn on your headlights. Failure to doso could cause an accident injuringyourself and others.

Passing signalPulling the lever toward you will turn on theheadlight high beam.

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HEADLIGHT AND TURNSIGNAL SWITCH

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Turn signalMove the lever up or down to signal theturning direction. When the turn is com-pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-cally.

Lane change signalTo indicate a lane change, move the leverup or down to the point where lights beginflashing.

The cornering light provides additional illu-mination toward the turning direction onsome models. The light on the turning direc-tion side will come on when the turn signallever is moved to the right or left with theheadlights on.

The instrument brightness control operateswhen the light switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ or‘‘ ’’ position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightness ofinstrument panel lights.

NOTE: For vehicles with the clock located inthe instrument panel (if so equipped) theinstrument brightness control function hasno effect on the brightness of the clock.

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CORNERING LIGHT INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESSCONTROL

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To turn the fog lights on, turn the switchtoward the front of the vehicle to the ‘‘ ’’position.

To turn them off, turn the switch toward theback of the vehicle to the OFF position.

The low-beam headlight function must beon for the fog lights to operate. The foglights will automatically turn off wheneverthe high-beam headlight function is se-lected.

Push the switch on to warn other driverswhen you must stop or park under emer-gency conditions. All turn signal lights willflash.

WARNING● When stalled or stopped on the road-

way under emergency conditions,move the vehicle well off the road.

● Do not use the switch while movingon the highway unless unusual cir-cumstances force you to drive soslowly that your vehicle might be-come a hazard to other traffic.

● Some state laws may prohibit theuse of the hazard warning flasherswitch while driving.

● Turn signals do not work when theswitch is operating.

The hazard warning flasher can be actuatedwith the ignition switch either OFF or ON.

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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH(If so equipped)

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSWITCH

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The cigarette lighter element is an acces-sory. A genuine NISSAN Cigarette Lighteror equivalent can be purchased from yourlocal NISSAN dealer.

The cigarette lighter operates when theignition switch is in the ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’position.

Push the lighter in all the way. When thelighter is heated, it will spring out.

Return the lighter to its original position afteruse.

CAUTIONThe cigarette lighter socket is a powersource for the cigarette lighter elementonly. The use of the cigarette lightersocket as a power source for any otheraccessory is not recommended.

WARNINGThe cigarette lighter should not beused while driving in order that fullattention may be given to the drivingoperation.

To open, pull out the cup holder.

To close, push in the cup holder.

The cup holder and the ashtray cannot beused at the same time. Close the ashtraybefore using the cup holder.

WARNING

The driver should not pull out the cupholder or remove or insert cups into thecup holder while driving in order thatfull attention may be given to the driv-ing operation.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER ANDASHTRAY

CUP HOLDER

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WARNINGAvoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being used toprevent spilling the drink. If the liquid ishot it can scald you or your passenger.

The power windows operate only when theignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ position. To opena window, press and hold the switch in the‘‘OPEN’’ position. To close a window, pushand hold the switch in the ‘‘CLOSE’’ posi-tion. To stop the opening or closing functionat any time, simply release the switch.

The driver side control panel is equippedwith switches that can open or close all thewindows.

Locking passenger windowsWhen the power window lock switch on thedriver side control panel is pushed in, onlythe driver side control panel can be used toopen or close the windows. Push it in againto cancel this function.

The front passenger and both rear doorsare each equipped with a power windowswitch. Each switch will open or close onlythe corresponding window. To open orclose the window, press and hold theswitch.

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WARNING● Make sure that all passengers have

their hands, etc. inside the vehiclebefore closing the windows.

● Do not leave children unattended in-side the vehicle. They could un-knowingly activate switches.

AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOWSWITCHTo fully open the driver side window, com-pletely press the driver side window switchdown and release it; it need not be held. Thewindow will automatically open all the way.To stop the window, press the switch towardthe ‘‘CLOSE’’ side.

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POWER REAR WINDOWS

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The sunroof will only operate when theignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ position.

Sliding the sunroofTo open the roof, press and hold the switchto the ‘‘OPEN’’ side.

To close the roof, press and hold the switchto the ‘‘CLOSE’’ side.

Tilting the sunroof

To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then pushand hold the ‘‘UP’’ side of the tilt switch. Toclose the sunroof, push and hold the‘‘DOWN’’ side.

Sun shade

Open and close the sun shade by sliding itforward or backward.

The shade will open automatically when thesunroof is opened. However, it must beclosed manually.

WARNING

● Be extremely careful not to have anypart of your body in the sunroofopening while the roof is closing.

● Do not stand up or extend any por-tion of your body out of the openingwhile driving.

● Remove water drops, snow, ice orsand from the sunroof beforeopening.

● Do not place any heavy object on thesunroof or surrounding area.

IF THE SUNROOF DOES NOTCLOSE

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CAUTIONTurn the ignition key to the ‘‘OFF’’position.

1. Remove the spotlight unit. The shaft endof the sunroof motor will be visible.

2. Using a 5mm (0.20 in) hex wrench, turnthe shaft clockwise to close the sunroof.

Have the sunroof system checked and re-paired by your NISSAN dealer.

The digital clock displays time when theignition key is in ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’.

If the power supply is disconnected, theclock will not indicate the correct time.Readjust the time.

Adjusting the timePush the H button to adjust the hour.

Push the M button to adjust the minute.

NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time withno AM/PM indications.

The interior light will operate regardless ofignition key position.

The interior light has a three-position switch.

● When the switch is in the “OFF” position,the interior light will not illuminate, re-gardless of door position.

● When the switch is in the center ‘‘j’’position, the interior light will illuminatewhen a door is opened.

● When the switch is in the “ON” position,the interior light will illuminate, whetherany door is open or closed.

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CLOCK — INSTRUMENTPANEL (If so equipped)

INTERIOR LIGHT

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NOTE: Leaving the interior light switch inthe “ON” position for extended periods oftime will result in a discharged battery.

The light illuminates when the trunk lid isopened. When the trunk lid is closed, thelight will go off.

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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Key ....................................................................... 2-2Door locks ............................................................ 2-2Hood release........................................................ 2-5Glove box ............................................................. 2-5Trunk lid lock operation........................................ 2-6Fuel filler lid lock operation .................................. 2-7Front seats ........................................................... 2-9Rear seat............................................................ 2-11Supplemental restraint system (air bag system). 2-12Warning labels.................................................... 2-15Air bag warning light .......................................... 2-16Seat belts ........................................................... 2-17Child restraints for infants and small children.... 2-23Tilting steering wheel ......................................... 2-30Outside mirror remote control ............................ 2-30Outside mirrors................................................... 2-30Inside mirror ....................................................... 2-31Vanity mirror (If so equipped) ............................ 2-31

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The master key can be used for all thelocks.

A key number plate is supplied with yourkey. Record the key number on the keynumber plate and keep it in a safe place(such as your wallet), NOT IN THE CAR.NISSAN does not record key numbers so itis very important to keep track of your keynumber plate.

A key number is only necessary when youhave lost all keys and do not have one toduplicate from. If you still have a key, thiskey can be duplicated by your NISSANdealer or a locksmith shop.

MANUAL DOOR LOCKTo lock the front doors from the outside, turnthe key toward the front of the vehicle. Tounlock, turn it toward the rear.

To lock a door from inside the vehicle, pressthe lock lever (located above the doorhandle) until it is flush with the door panel.To unlock, pull the lock lever to its outerposition.

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KEY DOOR LOCKS

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POWER DOOR LOCKThe power door lock system allows you tolock or unlock all doors simultaneously.

Turning the front door key to the front of thevehicle will lock all doors.

Turning the front door key one time to therear of the vehicle will unlock the corre-sponding door. From that position, returningthe key to Neutral (where the key can onlybe removed and inserted) and turning it tothe rear again within 5 seconds will unlockall doors.

To lock from the outside without a key, pushthe door lock button (driver side only) or thedoor lock lever (driver or passenger side),then close the door. When locking the doorthis way, be certain not to leave the keyinside the vehicle.

All doors will automatically unlock with thekey in the ignition.

WARNING● Always have the doors locked while

driving. Along with the use of seatbelts, this provides greater safety inthe event of an accident by helpingto prevent persons from beingthrown from the vehicle. This alsohelps keep children and others fromunintentionally opening the doors,and will help keep out intruders.

● Before opening any door, alwayslook for and avoid oncoming traffic.

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● Do not leave children unattended in-side the vehicle. They may inadvert-ently activate switches.

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOORLOCK

Child safety locks help prevent rear doorsfrom being opened accidentally, especiallywhen small children are in the vehicle.

When the lever on each rear door is in thelock position, the door can be opened onlyfrom the outside.

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1. Pull the hood lock release handle s1located below the instrument panel; thehood will then spring up slightly.

2. Push the lever s2 at the front of the hoodwith your fingertips and raise the hood.

3. Insert the support rod s3 into the slot onthe underside of the hood.

4. When closing the hood, return the sup-port rod to its original position, thenslowly close the hood and make sure itlocks into place.

When locking or unlocking the glove box,use the master key.

The glove box may be opened by pulling thehandle.

To illuminate the interior of the glove box,the headlight switch must be turned to the

or position (If so equipped).

WARNINGKeep glove box lid closed while drivingto help prevent injury in an accident ora sudden stop.

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Opener leverThe trunk lid opener lever is located on theoutside of the driver side seat. To open thetrunk lid, pull up the trunk lid opener lever.

To close, lower and push the trunk lid downsecurely.

Key operationTo open the trunk lid, turn the key clock-wise. To close, lower and push the trunk liddown securely.

WARNINGDo not drive with the trunk lid open.This could allow dangerous exhaustgases to be drawn into the vehicle.

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OPENER CANCEL LEVER FORTRUNK LIDWhen this lever is in the ‘‘CANCEL’’ posi-tion, the trunk lid cannot be opened with thetrunk lid opener lever. It can be opened onlywith the key.

Opener lever

The fuel filler lid opener lever is located onthe outside of the driver side seat. To openthe fuel filler lid, push the opener leverdown. To lock, close the fuel filler lid se-curely.

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FUEL FILLER CAPThe fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratchetingtype. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratch-eting clicks are heard.

If the fuel filler cap is not tightened properly,the malfunction indicator light (MIL) maycome on.

CAUTION● Gasoline is extremely flammable and

highly explosive under certain condi-tions. Always stop the engine and donot smoke or allow open flames orsparks near the vehicle whenrefueling.

● Fuel may be under pressure. Turnthe cap one-half turn, and wait forany ‘‘hissing’’ sound to stop to pre-vent fuel from spraying out and pos-sible personal injury. Then removethe cap.

● Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel fillercap as a replacement. It has a built-insafety valve needed for proper op-eration of the fuel system and emis-sion control system. An incorrectcap can result in a serious malfunc-tion and possible injury.

● If fuel is spilled on the car body,flush it away with water to avoidpaint damage.

Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder whilerefueling.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENTWARNING

● Do not adjust the driver’s seat whiledriving. The seat may move sud-denly and could cause loss of con-trol of the vehicle.

● After adjustment, gently rock in theseat to make sure it is securelylocked.

Forward and backwardPull the lever up while you slide the seatforward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the seat in posi-tion.

RecliningPull the lever up and lean back until thedesired angle is obtained. To bring theseatback forward again, pull the lever andmove your body forward. The seatback willmove forward.

WARNINGDo not recline the seatback any morethan is needed for comfort when thevehicle is moving. Seat belts are mosteffective when the occupant sits wellback and upright in the seat. If the seatis reclined, the risk of sliding under thelap belt and being injured is increased.

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Lumbar support (If so equipped)The lumbar support feature provides lowerback support for the driver. Move the leverup or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Adjust the top of the head restraints levelwith the top of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. Tolower, push the lock knob and push thehead restraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjustedproperly as they may provide signifi-cant protection against whiplash in-jury. Do not remove them.

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REAR SEAT

Center armrest and tray

Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.Then release the lever (inset) and pull thetray forward. With the armrest in this posi-

tion you are able to gain access to the trunk.

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This Supplemental Restraint System sec-tion contains important information concern-ing the driver and passenger air bags. TheSupplemental Restraint System Air Bag canhelp reduce impact force to the driver and tothe front passenger in certain frontal colli-sions. The air bags are designed to supple-ment the crash protection provided by thedriver and front passenger seat belts andare not a substitute for them. The seatbelts should always be correctly worn andthe driver and front passenger seated asuitable distance from the steering wheeland instrument panel. (See ‘‘Seat belts’’ forinstructions and precautions on seat beltusage.)

The supplemental air bags will operateonly when the ignition switch is in the‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position.

WARNINGThe supplemental air bags ordinarilywill not inflate in the event of a sideimpact, rear impact, roll over, or lowerseverity frontal collision; so alwayswear your seat belts to help reduce therisk or severity of injury in variouskinds of accidents.

WARNING

The seat belts and the supplemental airbags are most effective when you aresitting back and upright in the seat. Airbags inflate with great force. If you areunrestrained, leaning forward, sittingsideways or out of position in any way,you are at greater risk of injury or deathin a crash and may also receive seriousor fatal injuries from the supplementalair bag if you are up against it when itinflates. Always sit back against theseatback and use the seatbelts.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrained asshown in the previous illustrations.

Children may be severely injured orkilled when the supplemental air baginflates if they are not properlyrestrained.

Also, never install a rear-facing childrestraint in the front seat. See ‘‘Childrestraints for infants and small chil-dren’’ for details.

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Air bag systemThe driver air bag is located in the center ofthe steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is mounted in the dashboard above theglove box. The supplemental air bag systemis designed to inflate in higher severity fron-tal collisions, although it may inflate if theforces in another type of collision are similarto those of a higher severity frontal impact. Itmay not inflate in certain frontal collisions.Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not alwaysan indication of proper air bag operation.

When the supplemental air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed by

release of smoke. This smoke is not harmfuland does not indicate a fire, but care shouldbe taken not to intentionally inhale it, as itmay cause irritation and choking. Thosewith a history of breathing trouble should getfresh air promptly.

The supplemental air bags, along with the useof seat belts, help to cushion the impact forceon the face and chest of the occupant. Theycan help save lives and reduce serious inju-ries. However, an inflating air bag may causefacial abrasions or other injuries. Air bags donot provide restraint to the lower body.

Seat belts should be correctly worn and the

driver and passenger seated upright as faras practical away from the steering wheel ordashboard. Since the air bag inflates quicklyin order to help protect the occupant, theforce of the air bag inflating can increase therisk of injury if the occupant is too close to oris against the air bag module during inflation.

The supplemental air bag will deflate quicklyafter a collision.

The supplemental air bags will operateonly when the ignition switch is in the‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position.

WARNING

● Right after inflation, several supple-mental air bag system componentswill be hot. Do not touch them; youmay severely burn yourself.

● No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe supplemental air bag system. Thisis to prevent accidental inflation ofthe supplemental air bag or damageto the supplemental air bag system.

● Tampering with the supplemental airbag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. Tampering includes

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changes to the steering wheel andthe instrument panel assembly byplacing material over the steeringwheel pad and above the dashboard,or by installing additional trim mate-rial around the supplemental air bagsystem.

● Do not place any objects on thesteering wheel pad or on the instru-ment panel. Also, do not place anyobjects between any occupant andthe steering wheel or instrumentpanel. Such objects may becomedangerous projectiles and cause in-jury if the air bag inflates.

● Work around and on the supplemen-tal air bag system should be done byan authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal-lation of electrical equipment shouldalso be done by an authorized NIS-SAN dealer. The yellow SRS wiringshould not be modified or discon-nected. Unauthorized electrical testequipment and probing devicesshould not be used on the supple-mental air bag system.

Warning labels about the supplemental airbag system are placed in the vehicle.

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The supplemental air bag light, displaying‘‘AIR BAG’’ in the instrument panel, moni-tors the circuits of the air bag. The circuitsmonitored by the air bag light are the diag-nosis sensor unit, air bag modules and allrelated wiring.

When the ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ or‘‘START’’ position, the supplemental air baglight will illuminate for about 7 seconds andthen turn off. This means the system isoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, thesupplemental air bag needs servicing:

1. The supplemental air bag light does notcome on for 7 seconds and then go off asdescribed above.

2. The supplemental air bag light flashesintermittently or remains on.

3. The supplemental air bag light does notcome on at all.

Under these conditions, the SupplementalRestraint System Air Bag will not operateproperly. It must be checked and repaired.Take your vehicle to the nearest authorizedNISSAN dealer.

Repair and replacement procedureThe supplemental air bag system is de-signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.As a reminder, unless it is damaged, thesupplemental air bag light will remain illumi-nated after inflation has occurred. Repairand replacement of the supplemental air bagsystem should be done only by authorizedNISSAN dealers. To ensure long-termfunctioning, the system must be in-spected 10 years after the date of manu-facture as noted on the certification labellocated on the driver side front pillar.

When maintenance work is required on thevehicle, the supplemental air bag systemand related parts should be pointed out tothe person conducting the maintenance.The ignition key should always be in the‘‘LOCK’’ position when working under thehood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING:

● Once the supplemental air bag in-flates, the air bag module will notfunction again and must be re-placed. The supplemental air bagmodule cannot be repaired.

● After a supplemental air bag inflates,the front instrument panel assemblyshould be replaced by your NISSANdealer if damaged.

● The supplemental air bag systemshould be inspected by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer if there is anydamage to the front end portion ofthe vehicle or replaced if the supple-mental air bag has inflated.

● When selling your vehicle, we re-quest that you inform the buyer aboutthe supplemental air bag system andguide the buyer to the appropriatesections in this Owner’s Manual.

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● If you need to dispose of a supple-mental air bag or scrap the vehicle,contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.Correct supplemental air bag dis-posal procedures are set forth in theappropriate NISSAN Service Manual.Incorrect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

If you are wearing your seat belt properlyadjusted, your chances of being injured orkilled in an accident and/or the severity ofinjury may be greatly reduced. NISSANstrongly encourages you and all of yourpassengers to buckle up every time youdrive, even if your seating position includesan air bag.

Some states, provinces or territories re-quire that seat belts be worn at all timeswhen a vehicle is being driven.

WARNING

● Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should use a seat belt atall times. Children should be in ap-propriate child restraints.

● The belt should be properly adjustedto a snug fit. Failure to do so willreduce the effectiveness of the en-tire restraint system and increasesthe chance or severity of injury in anaccident.

● Do not wear the belt inside out ortwisted. Be sure the seat belt tongueis securely fastened to the properbuckle.

● Do not allow more than one personto use the same belt.

● All seat belt assemblies includingretractors and attaching hardwareshould be inspected after any colli-sion at your NISSAN dealer. NISSANrecommends that all seat belt as-semblies in use during a collision bereplaced unless the collision wasminor and the belts show no damageand continue to operate properly.Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-ing a collision should also be in-spected and replaced if either dam-age or improper operation is noted.

● Never carry more people in the ve-hicle than there are seat belts.

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

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Be sure to observe the following pre-cautions when using seat belts. Failureto do so could increase the chanceand/or severity of injury in an accident.

● Always route the shoulder belt overyour shoulder and across yourchest. Never run the belt under yourarm or across your neck. The beltshould be away from your face andneck, but not falling off yourshoulder.

● Position the lap belt as low as pos-sible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THEWAIST.

● Serious injury or death can occur ifthe seat belt is not worn properly.

CHILD SAFETYChildren need adults to help protectthem.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canadarequire the use of approved child restraintsfor infants and small children (See ‘‘ChildRestraints for Infants and Small Children’’later in this section).

In addition, there are many types of child

restraints available for larger children whichshould be used for maximum protection.

Infant or small child

NISSAN recommends that infants or smallchildren be placed in child restraint systemsthat comply with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-hicle Safety Standards. You should choosea child restraint system that fits your vehicleand always follow the manufacturer’s in-structions for installation and use.

ChildrenChildren who are too large for child re-straints should be seated and restrained bythe seat belts which are provided.

NISSAN recommends that children sit in therear seat if possible. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seat than in the frontseat.

If the child’s seating position has a shoulderbelt that fits close to the face or neck, theuse of a booster seat (commercially avail-able) may help overcome this. The boosterseat should raise the child so that the shoul-der belt is properly positioned across the

top, middle portion of the shoulder and thelap belt is low on the hips. The booster seatshould fit the vehicle seat and have a labelcertifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo-tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once thechild has grown so the shoulder belt is nolonger on or near the face and neck, use theshoulder belt without the booster seat.

Never let a child stand or kneel on anyseat and do not allow a child in the cargoareas while the vehicle is moving.

Pregnant womenNISSAN recommends that pregnant womenuse seat belts. Contact your doctor for spe-cific recommendations. The lap belt shouldbe worn snug and positioned as low aspossible around the hips, not the waist.

Injured personsNISSAN recommends that injured personsuse seat belts. Check with your doctor forspecific recommendations.

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3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRACTORWARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes.

Fastening the belts1. Adjust the seat.

WARNINGThe seatback should not be reclinedany more than needed for comfortwhen the vehicle is moving. Seat beltsare most effective when the occupantsits well back and upright in the seat. Ifthe seat is reclined, the risk of slidingunder the lap belt and being injured isincreased.

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

The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion will permit the belt tomove, and allow you some freedom ofmovement in the seat.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low on thehips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward theretractor to take up extra slack.

The front passenger side seat belt and rear3-point seat belts have a cinching mecha-nism for child seat installation. It is referredto as the automatic locking mode.

When the cinching mechanism is activatedthe seat belt cannot be withdrawn furtheruntil the seat belt tongue is detached fromthe buckle and fully retracted. Once re-tracted, the seat belt is in the emergency

locking mode. Refer to ‘‘Child Restraints forInfants and Small Children’’ later in thissection for more information.

WARNING● The automatic locking mode should

be used only for child seat installa-tion. During normal seat belt use bya passenger, the locking modeshould not be activated. If it is acti-vated it may cause uncomfortableseat belt tension.

Unfastening the beltsTo unfasten the belt, press the button on thebuckle. The seat belt will automatically re-tract.

Checking seat belt operation(3-point type with retractor)Your seat belt retractors are designed tolock belt movement using two separatemethods:

1) When the belt is pulled quickly from theretractor.

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the belts,check their operation as follows:

● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quicklyforward. The retractor should lock andrestrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during thischeck or if you have any questions aboutbelt operation, see your NISSAN dealer.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment(For front seats)The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (See‘‘Precautions on Seat Belt Usage’’.) To ad-just, squeeze the release buttons, and thenmove it to the desired position, so the beltpasses over the center of the shoulder. Thebelt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off of your shoulder.

WARNINGAfter adjustment, release the buttonsand try to move it up and down to makesure the shoulder belt anchor is se-curely fixed in position.

2-POINT TYPE WITHOUTRETRACTOR (center position ofrear seat)

Fastening the belts1. Insert the tongue into the buckle marked

CENTER until it snaps.

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2. To lengthen, hold the tongue at a rightangle to the belt and pull on the belt. Toshorten, pull the end of the belt attachedto the belt clip away from the tongue, andthen pull the belt clip to take up the slack.

3. Position the lap belt low on the hips asillustrated.

Unfastening the beltTo unfasten the belt, press the button on thebuckle.

Selecting correct set of beltsThe center seat belt buckle and tongue areidentified by the CENTER label. The centerseat belt tongue can be fastened only intothe center seat belt buckle.

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SEAT BELT EXTENDERSIf, because of body size or driving position,it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender isavailable which is compatible with the in-stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap-proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of lengthand may be used for either the driver or frontpassenger seating position. See your NIS-SAN dealer for assistance if the extender isrequired.

WARNING● Only NISSAN belt extenders, made

by the same company which madethe original equipment belts, shouldbe used with NISSAN belts.

● Persons who can use the standardseat belt should not use an extender.Such unnecessary use could resultin serious personal injury in theevent of an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE● To clean the belt webbings, apply a

mild soap solution or any solution recom-mended for cleaning upholstery or car-pets. Then brush the webbing, wipe itwith a cloth and allow it to dry in theshade. Do not allow the belts to retractuntil they are completely dry.

● Periodically check to see that the beltand the metal components such asbuckles, tongues, retractors, flexiblewires and anchors work properly. If looseparts, deterioration, cuts or other dam-age on the webbing is found, the entirebelt assembly should be replaced.

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

Children and infants should never becarried on your lap. It is not possible foreven the strongest adult to resist theforces of a severe accident. The childcould be crushed between the adultand parts of the vehicle. Also, do notput the same seat belt around bothyour child and yourself. In general,child restraints are designed to be in-stalled with a lap belt or the lap portionof a three-point type seat belt.

Nissan recommends that the child re-straint be installed in the rear seat.According to accident statistics, chil-dren are safer when properly restrainedin the rear seat than in the front seat.

An improperly installed child restraintcould lead to serious injury or death inan accident.

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Child restraints specially designed for in-fants and small children are offered byseveral manufacturers. When selecting anychild restraint, keep the following points inmind:

1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer-tifying that it complies with Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana-dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

2) Check the child restraint in your vehicleto be sure it is compatible with the vehi-cle’s seat belt system.

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

WARNING

● Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front seat. A rear-facingchild restraint must only be used inthe rear seat. See ‘‘Installation onfront passenger seat’’ for details.

● Follow all of the child restraint manu-facturer’s instructions for installa-tion and use. When purchasing achild restraint, be sure to select onewhich will fit your child and vehicle.It may not be possible to properlyinstall some types of child restraintsin your vehicle.

● Improper use of a child restraint canresult in increased injuries for boththe infant or child and other occu-pants in the vehicle.

● When your child restraint is not inuse, keep it secured with a seat beltto prevent it from being thrown for-ward in case of a sudden stop oraccident.

● After attaching the child restraint,test it before you place the child in it.Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug itforward and check to see if the beltholds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten thebelt as necessary, or put the re-straint in another seat and test itagain.

● If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision or a suddenstop greatly increases.

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

● Remember that a child restraint leftin a closed vehicle can become veryhot. Check the seating surface andbuckles before placing your child inthe child restraint.

● All U.S. states and provinces ofCanada require that infants andsmall children be restrained in ap-proved child restraints at all timeswhile the vehicle is being operated.

● For a front-facing child restraint, ifthe seat position where it is installedhas a 3-point type lap/shoulder belt,check to make sure the shoulder beltdoes not go in front of the child’sface or neck. If it does, put the shoul-der belt behind the child restraint.

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● If the seat belt in the position wherethe child restraint is installed re-quires a locking clip and it is notused, injuries could result from thechild restraint tipping over duringnormal vehicle braking or cornering.

Installation on rear seatCenter lap belt

Secure the child restraint with the lap belt asillustrated. Remove all slack in the lap beltfor a very tight fit by pulling forcefully on thelap belt adjustment.

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Installation on rear outboard seatingpositions

WARNING

● The 3-point belt in your vehicle isequipped with a locking mode re-tractor which must be used wheninstalling a child restraint.

● Failure to do so will result in thechild restraint not being properly se-cured. It could tip over or otherwisebe unsecured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in a rearoutboard seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Itcan be placed in a forward facing or rearfacing direction, depending on the size ofthe child. Always follow the restraintmanufacturer’s instructions.

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

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended and a click is heard.At this time, the belt retractor is in theautomatic locking mode (child restraintmode). It will revert back to emergencylocking mode when the belt is fully re-tracted.

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking soundwill be heard as the belt retracts. Thisindicates that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode. Pull down on the beltto remove any slack in the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure that it is securely held inplace.

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

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If the

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belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through6.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (childrestraint mode) is canceled; the seat beltmay be used as normal and will only lockduring a sudden stop or impact.

TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

If your child restraint has a top strap, it mustbe secured to the provided anchor point.Anchor bracket hardware must be installed.The top strap anchor bracket hardware isavailable through your NISSAN dealer.

U.S. Part #88894-89900Canadian Part #88894-89902

Secure the child restraint with the center lapbelt or the lap portion of an outboard 3-pointbelt and latch the top strap hook onto theappropriate anchor bracket. To install theanchor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimen-

sions listed below must be used.

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

Secure the top strap to the attaching boltwhich provides the straightest installation ofthe top strap.

Child restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted child re-straints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses.

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Anchor point locations

Anchor points are located under the rearparcel shelf finisher.

To use attaching hardware for child re-straints with top straps, follow these instruc-tions carefully:

1. Open the trunk and find the anchor pointnuts on the underside of the rear parcelshelf. Thread a bolt (8.0 mm diameter,1.25 pitch) up through the nut behind theseating position where the child restraintwill be installed and use it to breakthrough the rear parcel shelf support

material. There are pre-cut circles ateach anchor point location that shouldbreak away from the shelf support mate-rial when pressure is applied to them.Remove the bolt after you feel the pre-cutcircle separate from the shelf supportmaterial.

2. Cut a small slit through the parcel shelffabric at the anchor point location. Reachthrough the fabric with a tool such as apair of needle-nose pliers and removethe pre-cut circle in the parcel shelf sup-port material.

3. Install the bolt through the top strap hookand into the anchor point nut.

4. Be sure to follow all of the instructionsthat accompany the top strap attachinghardware.

Installation on front passenger seatWARNING

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front passenger seat. Airbags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struckby the air bag in a crash and couldseriously injure or kill your child.

If you install a forward-facing child re-straint in the front passenger seat,place the passenger seat as far back aspossible.

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A child restraint with a top strap should notbe used in the front passenger seat.

WARNING

● The 3-point belt in your vehicle isequipped with a locking mode re-tractor which must be used wheninstalling a child restraint.

● Failure to use the retractor’s lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The seatcould tip over or otherwise be unse-cured and cause injury to the child ina sudden stop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in the frontseat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the frontpassenger seat. It should be placed in aforward-facing direction only. Move theseat as far back from the instrument panelas possible. Always follow the child re-straint manufacturer’s instructions. Childrestraints for infants must be used inthe rear-facing direction and thereforemust not be used in the front seat.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage.

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

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended and a click is heard.At this time, the belt retractor is in theautomatic locking mode (child restraintmode). It will revert back to emergencylocking mode when the belt is fully re-tracted.

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking soundwill be heard as the belt retracts. Thisindicates that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode. Pull down on the beltto remove any slack in the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure that it is securely held inplace.

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

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

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is allowed to wind back into theretractor, the automatic locking mode (childrestraint mode) is canceled; the seat beltmay be used as normal and will only lockduring a sudden stop or impact.

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Tilt operationPush the lock lever down and adjust thesteering wheel up or down to the desiredposition.

Pull the lock lever up firmly to lock thesteering wheel in place.

WARNINGDo not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving.

The outside mirror remote control will onlyoperate when the ignition switch is in the‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’ position.

Push the right or left end of the switch toselect the right or left outside mirror, andthen adjust using the control lever.

Objects viewed in the outside mirror onthe passenger side are closer than theyappear.

The driver and passenger outside mirrorsare foldable. Push the outside mirror back-ward to fold it.

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The night position will reduce glare from theheadlights of vehicles behind you at night.

CAUTIONUse the night position only when nec-essary, because it reduces rear viewclarity.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a driverand passenger vanity mirrors. To access,pull the sun visor down and flip open themirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illumi-nated and turn on when the mirror cover isopened.

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3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system

Ventilators............................................................. 3-2Heater and air conditioner (manual) .................... 3-2Air flow charts....................................................... 3-6Heater and air conditioner (automatic)(If so equipped) .................................................... 3-8Radio .................................................................. 3-10Clock-radio ......................................................... 3-10AM-FM radio with cassette player ..................... 3-11AM-FM radio with cassette player andcompact disc player ........................................... 3-16Antenna .............................................................. 3-21CB radio or car phone........................................ 3-22

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Open or close (side vents only), and adjustthe air flow direction of ventilators.

CONTROLS

Fan control dial

This dial turns the fan on and off, andcontrols fan speed. 1 is low, 4 is high.

Air flow control buttons

These buttons allow you to select the airflow outlets.

— Air flows from center and sideventilators.

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— Air flows from center and sideventilators and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.

— Air flows from defroster outletsand foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from defrosteroutlets.

Temperature control lever

This lever allows you to adjust the tempera-ture of the outlet air.

Air recirculation buttonOFF position:

Outside air is drawn into the passengercompartment and distributed through theselected outlet.

Use this position for normal heater or airconditioning operation.

ON position (Indicator light on):

Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.

Push the air recirculation button to the ‘‘ON’’position when driving on a dusty road or toavoid traffic fumes and for maximum coolingwhen using the air conditioning.

WARNING

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

Air conditioning button(If so equipped)

This button is provided only on vehiclesequipped with air conditioning.

Start the engine, move the fan control dial tothe desired (1 to 4) position and push theA/C button to turn on the air conditioning.The indicator light will come on when the airconditioning is on. To stop the air condition-ing, push the switch again to return it to itsoriginal position.

The air conditioning cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running.

WARNINGPositioning of the heating or air condi-tioning controls should not be donewhile driving, in order that full attentionmay be given to the driving operation.

HEATER OPERATION

Heating

This mode is used to direct heated air fromthe floor outlets. Some air will also comefrom the defrost vents.

1. Push the air recirculation button to the‘‘OFF’’ position for normal heating.

2. Push the ‘‘ ’’ button in.

3. Move the fan control dial to the desiredposition.

4. Move the temperature control lever to thedesired position between the middle andthe ‘‘HOT’’ position.

VentilationThis mode directs outside air from the sideand center vents.

1. Push the air recirculation button to the‘‘OFF’’ position.



4. Move the temperature control lever to thedesired position.

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Defrosting or defoggingThis mode is used to defrost/defog thewindows.





● To quickly remove ice or fog from thewindows, turn on the fan control dial to‘‘4’’ and the temperature control lever tothe full ‘‘HOT’’ position.

● When the ‘‘ ’’ switch is pushed, theair conditioning will automatically beturned on to defog the windshield, andthe air recirculation mode will automati-cally be turned off.

Outside air is drawn into the passengercompartment to improve the defoggingperformance.

Bi-level heatingThis mode directs cooler air from the sideand center vents and warmer air from thefloor outlets.





Heating and defoggingThis mode heats the interior and defogs thewindshield.





Operating tips

● Clear snow and ice from the wiperblades and air inlet in front of thewindshield. This will improve heateroperation.

● When the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ switch isselected, the air recirculation mode willautomatically be turned off.


AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION

Start the engine, move the fan control dial tothe desired (1 to 4) position and push in theA/C button to activate the air conditioning.When the air conditioning is on, cooling anddehumidifying functions will be added to theheater operation.

WARNING

The air conditioning cooling functionoperates only when the engine is run-ning.

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CoolingThis mode is used to cool and dehumidify.




4. Push on the air conditioning button. Theindicator light will come on.


● For quick cooling when the outside tem-perature is high, push the air recirculationbutton to the ‘‘ON’’ position. Be sure toreturn the air recirculation button to the‘‘OFF’’ position for normal cooling.

Operating tips● Keep the windows and sun roof closed

while the air conditioning is in operation.

● After parking in the sun, drive for two orthree minutes with the windows open tovent hot air from the passenger compart-ment. Then, close the windows. This willallow the air conditioning to cool theinterior more quickly.

● The air conditioning system should beoperated for about ten minutes atleast once a month. This helps pre-vent damage to the system due to lackof lubrication.

● If the coolant temperature gauge ex-ceeds the HOT position, turn the airconditioning off. See ‘‘If your vehicleoverheats’’ in the ‘‘In case of emergency’’section for additional information.

Dehumidified heatingThis mode is used to heat and dehumidify.




4. Push on the air conditioning button. Theindicator light will come on.


Dehumidified defoggingThis mode is used to defog the windowsand dehumidify.




4. Push the air conditioning button. Theindicator light will come on.


When the ‘‘ ’’ button is pushed, theair conditioning will automatically beturned on to defog the windshield, andthe air recirculation mode will automati-cally be turned off.

Outside air is drawn into the passengercompartment to improve the defogging per-formance.

AIR FLOW CHARTSThe charts on the following pages show theswitch and lever positions for MAXIMUMand QUICK heating, cooling, or defrosting.

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Controls

Start the engine and operate the controls toactivate the climate control system.

WARNING

The air conditioning cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running.

Cooling and/or dehumidified heat-ing (Auto mode)This mode may be used throughout the yearas the system automatically works to main-tain the customer-selected temperature. Air

flow distribution and fan speed are alsocontrolled automatically.

● USA models will display set temperaturein °F. Canadian models will display settemperature in °C.

1. Push the AUTO switch on. ‘‘AUTO’’ willbe displayed as well as the previouslyselected temperature in the passengercompartment.

2. Push the temperature set button ‘‘ ’’ or‘‘ ’’ to set the desired temperature.

● Adjust the temperature set button toabout 75°F (24°C) for normal operation.

● The temperature of the passenger com-partment will be maintained automati-cally. Air flow distribution and fan speedare also controlled automatically.

Heating (ECON mode)The ECON (economy) mode provides cli-mate control without activating the air con-ditioning. When only heating of the passen-ger compartment is desired, use this mode.

1. Push the ECON switch on. ‘‘ECON’’ willbe displayed.


● The temperature of the passenger com-partment will be maintained as selectedby the temperature set button. Air flowdistribution and fan speed are also con-trolled automatically in an effort to reachthe desired termperature.

● Do not select a temperature setting lowerthan the outside air temperature. Due tothe absence of air conditioning operation,it is possible that the selected interiortemperature may not be achieved.

● ECON mode is not recommended if win-dows are fogging up. If the windows

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begin to fog up while using the ECONmode, use the procedures outlined inDehumified defogging.

Dehumidified defogging

1. Push the DEF switch on. The indicatorlight will come on.


● To quickly remove ice or fog from theoutside of the windows, push the manualfan control switch and set to themaximum position .

● As soon as possible after the windshieldis clean, push the AUTO switch to returnto the auto mode.

● When the DEF switch is pushed, the airconditioning will automatically be turnedon at outside temperatures above 35°F(2°C) to defog the windshield, and the airrecirculate mode will automatically beturned off.


Manual fan speed control

Push the fan control switch to manu-ally control the fan speed. Each fan speed isindicated by the shading of a fan blade onthe display. For example, indicatesthat the fan is operating at low speed and

indicates that the fan is operating atmedium-high speed.

● Push the AUTO switch to return to auto-matic control of the fan speed.

Air recirculation switch

Push the air recirculation switch to recircu-late interior air inside the vehicle. The indi-cator light will come on.

Push it again to draw outside air into thepassenger compartment. The indicator willgo out.

● The air recirculation mode will not be andcannot be activated when the DEF modehas been selected.

Manual air flow control

Pushing the manual air flow control switchselects the air outlet.

— Air flows from center and sideventilators.

— Air flows from center and sideventilators and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.

— Air flows from defroster outletsand foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from defrosteroutlets.

To turn the system offPush the OFF switch.

Operating tips● When the engine coolant temperature

and outside air temperature are low, theair flow from the foot outlets may notoperate for a maximum of 150 seconds.However, this is not a malfunction. Afterthe coolant temperature warms up, theair flow from the foot outlets will operatenormally.

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The sensor on the instrument panel helpsmaintain a constant temperature; do not putanything on or around this sensor.

Servicing air conditioningThe air conditioning system in your NISSANvehicle is charged with a new refrigerantdesigned with the environment in mind.

This new refrigerant will not harm theearth’s ozone layer.

Special charging equipment and lubricant isrequired when servicing your NISSAN airconditioner. Using improper refrigerants orlubricants will cause severe damage to yourair conditioning system. See ‘‘Air condition-ing system refrigerant and lubricant recom-mendations’’ in the ‘‘Technical and con-sumer information’’ section of this manual.

Your NISSAN dealer will be able to serviceyour environmentally conscious air condi-tioning system.

To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’. If you listen to the radio withthe engine not running, turn the key to the‘‘ACC’’ position.

Radio reception is affected by station signalstrength, distance from radio transmitter,buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex-ternal influences. Intermittent changes inreception quality normally are caused bythese external influences.

CLOCK-RADIO (If so equipped)On vehicles equipped with an AM-FM radioand cassette player, a clock is integratedinto the audio system. For further details,refer to Clock Operation later in this section.

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Radio operation

Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob to turn theradio on. Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob oncemore to turn the radio off.

Turn the knob to adjust the volume.

Inserting a cassette tape into the cassetteplayer while the radio is on will turn the radiooff and turn the cassette player on.

Pushing the ON-OFF/VOL knob while thecassette tape is playing will turn off thecassette player.

Clock Operation

By pressing the “CLOCK” button, you canalternate the clock and the radio/cassettetape options in the display.

Clock Set

Depressing the ‘‘CLOCK’’ and the ‘‘ ’’buttons together will set hours. Depressingthe ‘‘CLOCK’’ and ‘‘ ’’ buttons togetherwill set minutes.

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Clock Priority ModeIn this mode the clock will be shown in thedisplay. If any radio or cassette tape func-tions are activated, the radio (or cassettetape) display will illuminate for ten secondsthen return to the clock mode.

NOTE:

After clock adjustment, the radio is in theclock priority mode.

Radio/Cassette Tape Priority ModeIn this mode, the radio station will illuminatein the display during radio operation. Duringcassette tape operation, “TAPE” will illumi-nate in the display.

Selecting the desired bandPush the band select button (FM/AM) tochange from AM to FM reception.

The stereo indicator will glow during FMstereo reception. When the stereo broadcastsignal is weak, the radio will automaticallychange from stereo to monaural reception.

Tuning

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned whiledriving in order that full attention maybe given to the driving operation.

Manual tuning

Push down either manual tuning ‘‘ ’’ or‘‘ ’’ button.

SEEK tuning

Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning be-gins from low to high frequencies and stopsat the next broadcasting station. Once thehighest broadcasting station is reached, theradio will continue in the “SEEK” mode at thelowest broadcast station. Pushing the buttonagain will continue the “SEEK” function.

SCAN tuning

Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’for more than 1.5 seconds. “SCAN” will illu-minate in the display window. SCAN tuningbegins from low to high frequencies andstops at each broadcasting station for fiveseconds. Pushing the button again during thisfive second period will stop SCAN tuning andthe radio will remain tuned to that station.

Station memory operations

Six stations can be set for each band.

1. Tune to the desired station.

2. Push the desired select button for more

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than 2 seconds. For example, in thediagram ch2 is to be memorized. Theradio mutes when the select button ispushed.

3. The indicator ‘‘ch2’’ will then come onand the sound will resume. Memorizing isnow complete.

4. Other select buttons can be set in thesame manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if thefuse blows, the radio memory will be can-celled. In that case, reset the desired sta-tions.

Adjusting tone quality and speakerbalance

To adjust BASS, TREB (treble), FADER,and BAL (balance) the control knobs mustbe released from their stowed positions.Pushing the knobs once moves them to thereleased position.

In the released position, the knobs controltone quality. Turn the control knobs to adjustBASS and TREB to the most pleasing level.

From the released position, the knobs mustbe pulled out in order to control FADER andBAL. FADER adjusts the sound level be-

tween the front and rear speakers, and BALadjusts the sound level between the rightand left speakers.

Once sound quality is set to the desiredlevels, return the control knobs to thestowed position by pushing them in com-pletely and releasing.

Cassette tape operationTurn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, thencarefully insert the cassette tape into thetape door.

The cassette tape will automatically pull intothe player. The word “TAPE” and an arrow

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indicating tape side will illuminate in thedisplay window.

Do not force the cassette tape into thetape door.

Pressing strongly could cause playerdamage.

The cassette tape will automatically changedirections to play the other side when thefirst side is completed. At this time, thearrow in the display window will changedirection.

● To maintain good quality sound, NIS-SAN recommends that you use cas-sette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter inlength.

● Cassette tapes should be removedfrom the player when not in use. Storecassettes in their protective casesand away from direct sunlight, heat,moisture and magnetic sources.

● Direct sunlight can cause the cassetteto become deformed. The use of de-formed cassettes may cause the cas-sette to jam in the player.

● Do not use cassettes that have labelswhich are peeling and loose. If used,

the label could jam in the player.

● If a cassette has loose tape, insert apencil through one of the cassettehubs and rewind the tape firmlyaround the hubs. Loose tape maycause tape jamming and waveringsound quality.

● Over a period of time, the playbackhead, capstan and pinch roller maycollect a tape coating residue as thetape passes over the head. This resi-due accumulation can cause weak orwavering sound, and should be re-moved periodically with a head clean-ing tape. If the residue is not removedperiodically, the player may need tobe disassembled for cleaning.

Fast forwarding or rewinding thetape

Push either the FF (fast forward) or REW(rewind) button for the desired direction.

The or symbol will illuminate inthe display.

To stop the FF or REW function, press the‘‘PLAY/STOP’’ button.

Automatic Program Search (APS)fast forwarding or APS rewindingthe tape

Push either the APS FF or APS REW buttonwhile the cassette tape is playing. The tapewill run quickly, and stop and play at thenext program. The indicator light flashes onand off while searching the program. The

or symbol will illuminate inthe display.

This system searches for the blank intervalsbetween selections. If there is a blank inter-val within one program or there is no intervalbetween programs, the system may notstop in the desired or expected location.

Changing the direction of tape play

Push the PROG (program) select button.The or symbol will illuminate inthe display to indicate side of program play.

Playing and stopping the cassettetape

Push the PLAY/STOP button while the cas-sette tape is playing to stop the tape. Pushthe button again to play the tape.

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Dolby NR (noise reduction)

Push the ‘‘DOLBY NR’’ button forDolby NR encoded tapes to reduce highfrequency tape noise. The indicator willcome on.

Dolby NR is manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-tion. ‘‘DOLBY NR’’ and the double-D symbolare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li-censing Corporation.

If in the clock priority mode when thebutton is pressed, and

“TAPE” will illuminate in the display windowfor about ten seconds. The clock mode willthen return to the display window.

Metal or chrome tape usage

The cassette player will be automatically setto high performance play when playing ametal or chrome cassette tape.

Ejecting the cassette tape

Push the eject button.

The cassette tape will automatically comeout.

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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTEPLAYER AND COMPACT DISCPLAYER

This radio has an FM Diversity receptionsystem, which employs two antennas. Oneis a rod type antenna; the other is anantenna printed on the rear window. Thissystem automatically switches to the an-tenna which is receiving the strongest radiosignal.

Power button

Turn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, andthen push the POWER button. The mode(radio, tape or CD) which was playing imme-diately before the system was turned off willresume playing. When no CD or tape isloaded, the radio will come on. Pushing thePOWER button again will turn the system off.

VOL (volume) control knobPush the VOLUME control knob once torelease it from the stowed position, thenturn to adjust the volume.

Return the VOLUME control knob to thestowed position by pushing it in completelyand releasing.

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Adjusting tone quality and speakerbalance

To adjust BASS, TREB (treble), FADER,and BAL (balance) the control knobs mustbe released from their stowed positions.Pushing the knobs once moves them to thereleased position.

In the released position, the knobs controltone quality. Turn the control knobs to adjustBASS and TREB to the most pleasing level.

From the released position, the knobs mustbe pulled out in order to control FADER andBAL. FADER adjusts the sound level be-

tween the front and rear speakers, and BALadjusts the sound level between the rightand left speakers.

Once sound quality is set to the desiredlevels, return the control knobs to thestowed position by pushing them in com-pletely and releasing.

Radio Operation

FM/AM band select buttonPushing the FM/AM band select button willchange the band.

When the POWER button is pushed while

the ignition switch is at ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, theradio will come on at the band and thestation last played.

The FM stereo indicator ‘‘ST’’ will glowduring FM stereo reception. When the ste-reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio willautomatically change from stereo to monau-ral reception.

TUNE button

WARNINGThe radio should not be tuned whiledriving in order that full attention maybe given to the driving operation.

Use these buttons for manual tuning. Tomove quickly through the channels, holdeither of the tuning buttons down for morethan 1.5 seconds.

SEEK/SCAN buttonsSEEK tuning

Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’or ‘‘ ’’ for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEKtuning begins from low to high frequenciesor high to low frequencies, depending onwhich button is pressed, and stops at the

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next broadcasting station. Once the highestbroadcasting station is reached, the radiowill continue in the “SEEK” mode at thelowest broadcasting station. If using the‘‘ ’’ button, once the lowest broadcast-ing station is reached, the radio will continuein the ‘‘SEEK’’ mode at the highest broad-casting station. Pushing the button againwill continue the “SEEK” function.

SCAN tuning

Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’or ‘‘ ’’ for more than 1.5 seconds. SCANtuning begins from low to high frequenciesor high to low frequencies, depending onwhich button is pressed. SCAN tuning stopsat each broadcasting station for five sec-onds. Pushing the button again during thisfive second period will stop SCAN tuningand the radio will remain tuned to thatstation.

Station memory operations

Six stations can be set for each band.

1. Tune to the desired station.

2. Push the desired select button for more

than 3 seconds. (For example, in thediagram ch2 is to be memorized. Theradio stops playing momentarily whenthe select button is pushed.)

3. The indicator ‘‘ch2’’ will then illuminate inthe display and the sound will resume.Memorizing is now complete.

4. Other buttons can be set in the samemanner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if theradio fuse blows, the radio memory will becancelled. In that case, reset the desiredstations.

Cassette tape operationTurn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, andthen lightly insert the cassette tape into thetape door. The cassette tape will be auto-matically pulled into the player.

The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) andthe cassette tape will begin to play.

Do not force the cassette tape into thetape door.

Pressing strongly could cause playerdamage.

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POWER button with the cassette tape still inthe player, the tape will resume playingwhen the POWER button is pushed onceagain.

TAPE button

● When this button is pushed with thesystem turned off and a tape loaded, thesystem will come on and the tape willplay.

● When this button is pushed with eitherthe radio or compact disc turned on andthe tape loaded, the compact disc or theradio will automatically be turned off andthe tape will play.

While the tape is playing, pushing the TAPEbutton stops tape play. Pushing the buttonagain resumes tape play.

FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)buttonPush the FF (fast forward) button to fastforward the tape. To rewind the tape, pushthe REW (rewind) button. Either the indica-tor light ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ will come on whenthe FF or REW function is started. To stopthe FF or REW function, press the TAPEbutton.

Automatic Program Search (APS)FF, APS REW button

When the APS FF button is pushed whilethe tape is being played, the next programwill start to play from the beginning. Pushthe APS FF button several times to skipthrough programs. The tape will advancethe number of times the button is pushed(up to 9 programs).

When the APS REW button is pushed once,the program being played starts over fromthe beginning. Push several times to fastrewind programs. The tape will rewind backthe number of times the button is pushed.

Either the indicator light ‘‘ ’’ or‘‘ ’’ will come on when the APS FF orAPS REW function is started.

This system searches for the blank intervalsbetween selections. If there is a blank inter-val within one program or there is no intervalbetween programs, the system may notstop in the desired or expected location.

PROG (program) buttonPush the PROG (program) button to changethe tape side while the tape is being played.

The cassette tape will automatically changedirections to play the other side when thefirst side is completed.

Dolby NR (noise reduction)button

Push the ‘‘DOLBY NR’’ button forDolby NR encoded tapes to reduce highfrequency tape noise. The indicator willcome on.

Dolby NR is manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-tion. ‘‘DOLBY NR’’ and the double-D symbolare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li-censing Corporation.

TAPE EJECT button

Push this button to eject an inserted tape.

When the tape is ejected while it is beingplayed, the system will be turned off.

Precautions on cassette player op-eration● To maintain good quality sound,

NISSAN recommends that you usecassette tapes of 60 minutes orshorter in length.

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● Cassette tapes should be removedfrom the player when not in use. Storecassettes in their protective casesand away from direct sunlight, heat,moisture or magnetic sources.

Direct sunlight can cause the cassetteto become deformed. The use of de-formed cassettes may cause the cas-sette to jam in the player.

● Do not use cassettes that have peel-ing or loose labels. If used, the labelcould jam in the player.

● If a cassette has loose tape, insert apencil through one of the cassettehubs and rewind the tape firmly.Loose tape may cause jamming andwavering sound quality.

● Over a period of time, the playbackhead, capstan and pinch roller maygather a tape coating residue as thetape passes over the head. This resi-due accumulation can cause a weakor wavering sound and should be re-moved periodically with a head clean-ing tape.

If the residue is not removed periodi-cally, the player may need to be dis-assembled for cleaning.

Compact Disc (CD) Player Opera-tion

Turn the ignition key to the ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’position and insert the compact disc into theslot with the label side facing up. The com-pact disc will be guided automatically intothe slot and start playing.

If the radio or tape is already operating, itwill automatically turn off and the compactdisc will play.

Forcing in the compact disc will damagethe player.

If the system has been turned off while thecompact disc was playing, pushing thePOWER button will start the compact disc.

CD buttonWhen this button is pushed with the systemoff and the compact disc loaded, the systemwill turn on and the compact disc will start toplay.

When this button is pushed with the com-pact disc loaded but the tape or the radioplaying, the tape or radio will automaticallybe turned off and the compact disc will startto play.

When this button is pushed while the com-pact disc is playing, the compact disc willstop playing. When this button is pushedwith the compact disc stopped, the compactdisc will start to play.

FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)button

When the FF (fast forward) or REW (rewind)button is pushed while the compact disc isbeing played, the compact disc will playwhile fast forwarding or rewinding. Whenthe button is released, the compact disc willreturn to normal play speed.

Automatic Program Search (APS)FF, APS REW button

When the APS FF button is pushed whilethe compact disc is being played, the pro-gram following the present one will start toplay from its beginning. Push several timesto skip through programs. The compact discwill advance the number of times the buttonis pushed. (When the last program on thecompact disc is skipped through, the firstprogram will be played.)

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program being played returns to its begin-ning. Push several times to skip back throughprograms. The compact disc will go back thenumber of times the button is pushed.

PROG (program) buttonWhen this button is pushed while the com-pact disc is being played, the play patternwill change as follows:

ALL : All the programs will be played repeat-edly in sequence.

1: Only one program (the one being playedwhen the PROG button is pushed) will berepeated.

RANDOM: Programs will be played at ran-dom, not following the sequence on thecompact disc. The same program may berepeated twice.

□ (no mark): All the programs will be playedin sequence and stop when the last pro-gram is finished.

● When the compact disc is ejected, theplay pattern will automatically changeto ALL.

CD EJECT buttonWhen the CD EJECT button is pushed with

the compact disc loaded, the compact discwill be ejected.

When this button is pushed while the com-pact disc is being played, the compact discwill eject and the system will turn off.

If the compact disc ejects and is notremoved within 10 seconds, it will bepulled back into the slot to protect it.

CD (DISC) indicator lightThis light comes on when the compact discis loaded.

CAUTION● During cold weather or rainy days,

the player may malfunction due tothe humidity. If this occurs, removethe CD and dehumidify or ventilatethe player completely.

● The player may skip while driving onrough roads.

● The CD player sometimes cannotfunction when the compartment tem-perature is extremely high. Decreasethe temperature before use.

● Do not expose the CD to direct sun-light.

Power antenna (If so equipped)

The power antenna will automatically ex-tend when the radio is turned on, and retractwhen switched off. If the radio is left on, theantenna will retract and extend with theignition key ‘‘OFF-ON’’ operation.

CAUTION

● Before turning the radio on, makesure that there is no one near theantenna outlet and there is enoughspace for it to extend.

● To prevent damage, be sure that an-tenna is fully retracted before thevehicle enters an automated carwash.

● Dirt and other foreign matter on thepower antenna rod may interrupt itsoperation. Clean the rod periodicallywith a damp cloth. This type ofcleaning is especially important dur-ing the winter seasons in areaswhere road salt and other chemicalsmay be spread on road surfaces andsplashed onto the antenna rod.

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Manual antennaThe manual antenna cannot be shortenedbut can be removed. When you need toremove the antenna, turn its base counter-clockwise.

When installing a CB, ham radio or a carphone in your NISSAN, be sure to observethe following cautions, otherwise the newequipment may adversely affect the MFI(Multiport Fuel Injection) system and otherelectronic parts.

CAUTION● Keep the antenna as far as possible

away from the Engine ControlModule.

● Also keep the antenna wire morethan 8 inches (20 cm) away from theMFI harness. Do not route the an-tenna wire next to any harness.

● Adjust the antenna standing-waveratio as recommended by themanufacturer.

● Connect the ground wire from theCB radio chassis to the body.

● For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.

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4 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving................. 4-2Ignition switch....................................................... 4-4Before starting the engine.................................... 4-5Driving with automatic transmission..................... 4-6Driving with manual transmission ........................ 4-8Starting the engine............................................... 4-9Parking brake operation ..................................... 4-10Cruise control ..................................................... 4-11Break-in schedule............................................... 4-12Increasing fuel economy .................................... 4-13Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 4-14Precautions when driving ................................... 4-15Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If so equipped).. 4-15Cold weather driving cautions............................ 4-17

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WARNING

Do not leave children, unreliableadults, or pets alone in your vehicle.They could accidentally injure them-selves or others through inadvertentoperation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,sunny days, temperatures in a closedvehicle could quickly become highenough to cause severe or possiblyfatal injuries to people or animals.

EXHAUST GAS(Carbon Monoxide)

WARNINGDo not breathe exhaust gases; theycontain colorless and odorless carbonmonoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-gerous. It can cause unconsciousnessor death.

● If you suspect that exhaust fumesare entering the vehicle, drive withall windows fully open, and have thevehicle inspected immediately.

● Do not run the engine in closedspaces such as a garage for anylonger than is absolutely necessary.

● Do not park the vehicle with theengine running for any extendedlength of time.

● Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-ing, otherwise exhaust gases couldbe drawn into the passenger com-partment. If you must drive in thismanner for some reason, take thefollowing steps:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the air recirculation switch to‘‘OFF’’ and the fan control at 4(high) to circulate the air.

● If electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass to a trailerthrough the seal on the trunk lid orthe body, follow the manufacturer’srecommendation to prevent carbonmonoxide entry into the vehicle.

● The exhaust system and bodyshould be inspected by a qualifiedmechanic whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

b. You suspect that exhaust fumesare entering into the passengercompartment.

c. You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involv-ing damage to the exhaust sys-tem, underbody, or rear of thevehicle.

THREE WAY CATALYST

The three way catalyst is an emission con-trol device installed in the exhaust system.Exhaust gases in the three way catalyst areburned at high temperatures to help reducepollutants.

WARNING

● The exhaust gas and the exhaustsystem are very hot. While the en-gine is running, keep people or flam-mable materials away from the ex-haust pipe.

● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as drygrass, waste paper or rags, as theymay burn easily.

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To help prevent damage

● Do not use leaded gasoline.

Deposits from leaded gasoline will se-riously reduce the three way cata-lyst’s ability to help reduce exhaustpollutants.

● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-tions in the ignition, fuel injection, orelectrical systems can cause overrichfuel flow into the catalyst, causing it tooverheat. Do not keep driving if theengine misfires, or if noticeable lossof performance or other unusual op-erating conditions are detected. Havethe vehicle inspected promptly by anauthorized NISSAN dealer.

● Avoid driving with an extremely lowfuel level. Running out of fuel couldcause the engine to misfire, damagingthe three way catalyst.

● Do not race the engine while warmingit up.

● Do not push or tow your vehicle tostart the engine.

Avoiding Collision and RolloverFailure to operate this vehicle in a safe andprudent manner may result in loss of controlor an accident. Be alert and drive defen-sively at all times. Obey all traffic regula-tions. Avoid excessive speed, high speedcornering, or sudden steering maneuvers,because these driving practices couldcause you to lose control of your vehicle. Aswith any vehicle, a loss of control couldresult in a collision with other vehicles orobjects, or cause the vehicle to roll over,particularly if the loss of control causesthe vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentiveat all times, and avoid driving when tired.Never drive when under the influence ofalcohol or drugs (including prescription orover-the-counter drugs which may causedrowsiness). Always wear your seat belt asoutlined in the ‘‘Seat Belts’’ section of thismanual, and also instruct your passengersto do so.

Drinking Alcohol/Drugs and DrivingWARNING

Alcohol in the blood stream reducescoordination, delays reaction time andimpairs judgement. Driving after drink-ing alcohol increases the likelihood ofbeing involved in an accident injuringyourself and others. Additionally, if youare injured in an accident alcohol canincrease the severity of the injury.

Nissan is committed to safe driving. How-ever, you must choose not to drive underthe influence of alcohol. Every year thou-sands of people are injured or killed inalcohol related accidents. Although the locallaws vary on what is considered to belegally intoxicated, the fact is that alcoholaffects all people differently and mostpeople underestimate the effects of alcohol.

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!

And that’s true for drugs, too (over thecounter, prescription, and illegal drugs).Don’t drive if your ability to operate yourvehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, orsome other physical condition.

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Manual transmissionThe switch includes an anti-theft steeringlock device.

‘‘LOCK’’ Normal parking position (0)

The key can only be removed when theignition switch is in this position.

On manual transmission models, to turn theignition key to ‘‘LOCK’’ from ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’,turn the key to ‘‘OFF’’ and press in the keyrelease button, 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 coun-terclockwise from the straight up position.

Automatic transmission

On automatic transmission models the igni-tion lock is designed so the key cannot beturned to ‘‘LOCK’’ and removed until theshift lever is moved to the ‘‘P’’ (Park) posi-tion.

When removing the key from the ignition,make sure the shift lever is in the ‘‘P’’ (Park)position.

When the key cannot be turned to the‘‘LOCK’’ position, proceed as follows to re-move the key:

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1) Move the shift lever into the ‘‘P’’ (Park)position.

2) Turn the ignition key slightly in the ‘‘ON’’direction.

3) Turn the key toward the ‘‘LOCK’’ posi-tion.

4) Remove the key.

If the key is removed from the ignitionswitch, the shift lever cannot be moved from‘‘P’’ (Park). The shift lever can be moved ifthe ignition switch is in the ‘‘ACC’’ posi-tion. The shift lever can also be moved ifthe ignition switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ posi-tion and the foot brake pedal is de-pressed.

There is an ‘‘OFF’’ position in between‘‘LOCK’’ and ‘‘ACC’’, although it does notshow on the key cylinder. When the ignitionis in ‘‘OFF’’ 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 coun-terclockwise from the straight up position,and the key must be removed from theignition.

WARNING

To lock the steering wheel, remove thekey. To unlock the steering wheel, in-sert the key and turn it gently whilerotating the steering wheel slightlyright and left.

Never remove the key while driving. Ifthe key is removed, the steering wheelwill lock. This may cause the driver tolose control of the vehicle and couldresult in serious vehicle damage orpersonal injury.

‘‘OFF’’ (Manual transmission model) (1)

The engine can be turned off without lockingthe steering wheel.

‘‘ACC’’ (Accessories) (2)

This position activates electrical accesso-ries such as the radio when the engine isnot running.

‘‘ON’’ Normal operating position (3)

This position turns on the ignition systemand the electrical accessories.

‘‘START’’ (4)

This position activates the starter motor,which starts the engine.

● Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.

● Maintenance items listed here should bechecked periodically, for example, eachtime you check engine oil.

● Check that all windows and lights areclean.

● Visually inspect tires for their appearanceand condition. Also check tires for properinflation.

● Lock all doors.

● Position seat and adjust head restraints.

● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengersto do likewise.

● Check the operation of warning lightswhen key is turned to the ‘‘ON’’ (3) posi-tion.

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The automatic transmission in your vehicle(if so equipped) is electronically controlledby the A/T control unit to produce maximumpower and smooth operation.

Shown on the following pages are the rec-ommended operating procedures for thistransmission. Follow these procedures formaximum vehicle performance and drivingenjoyment.

Starting the vehicle● After starting the engine, fully depress the

foot brake pedal before shifting the selectorlever to the ‘‘D’’, ‘‘R’’, ‘‘2’’ or ‘‘1’’ position.Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped beforeattempting to shift the selector lever.

This automatic transmission is designedso that the foot brake pedal MUST bedepressed before shifting from ‘‘P’’ toany drive position while the ignitionswitch is ‘‘ON’’.

The shift lever cannot be moved out of‘‘P’’ and into any of the other gear posi-tions if the ignition key is turned to‘‘OFF’’ or if the key is removed.

When the battery charge is low, the shiftlever can be moved if the ignition switchis in the ‘‘ACC’’ position.

1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed andshift into a driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

CAUTION● Cold engine idle speed is high, so

use caution when shifting into a for-ward or reverse gear before the en-gine has warmed up.

● Avoid revving up the engine while thevehicle is stopped. This could causeunexpected vehicle movement.

Driving precautionsTo help prevent transmission damage:

● Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from ‘‘P’’ or ‘‘N’’ to ‘‘R’’,‘‘D’’, ‘‘2’’ or ‘‘1’’. Always depress thebrake pedal until shifting is completed.

● Never shift to ‘‘P’’ or ‘‘R’’ while thevehicle is moving.

● When stopping the vehicle on an up-hill grade, do not hold the vehicle bydepressing the accelerator pedal. Thefoot brakes should be used for thispurpose.

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Push the button to shift into ‘‘P’’, ‘‘R’’ or from‘‘D’’ to ‘‘2’’. All other positions can be se-lected without pushing the button.

‘‘P’’ (Park):

Use this position when the vehicle is parkedor when starting the engine. Always be surethe vehicle is at a complete stop. For maxi-mum safety, depress the brake pedal, thenpush in the select lever button and move theshift lever to the ‘‘P’’ position. Apply theparking brake. When parking on a hill, applythe parking brake first, then move the shiftlever into the ‘‘P’’ position.

Shifting from ‘‘P’’ (Park)If the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ positionand the foot brake pedal is depressed, butthe shift lever still cannot be moved out of‘‘P’’ (Park), follow these instructions:

1. Shut the engine off and remove the key.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clock-wise to the ‘‘ACC’’ position.

4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gear-shift lever to ‘‘N’’ (Neutral) and start theengine.

These instructions for starting the vehicle in‘‘N’’ (Neutral) position should only be useduntil service can be obtained.

‘‘R’’ (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Always be surethe vehicle is completely stopped. With thebrake pedal depressed, push in the selectlever button and move the shift lever to the‘‘R’’ position.

‘‘N’’ (Neutral):

In Neutral, neither forward nor reverse gearis engaged. The engine can be started inthis position. You may shift to ‘‘N’’ andrestart a stalled engine while the vehicle ismoving.

‘‘D’’ (Drive):

Use this position for all normal forwarddriving.

‘‘2’’ (Second gear):

Use for hill climbing or engine braking ondownhill grades.

Do not shift into the ‘‘2’’ position at speedsover 74 MPH (119 Km/h). Do not exceed 74MPH (119 Km/h) in the ‘‘2’’ position.

‘‘1’’ (Low gear):

Use this position when climbing steep hillsslowly or driving slowly through deep snow,sand or mud, or for maximum engine brak-ing on steep downhill grades.

Do not shift into the ‘‘1’’ position at speedsover 74 MPH (119 km/h). Do not exceed 41MPH (66 km/h) in the ‘‘1’’ position.

Accelerator downshift— In ‘‘D’’ position —For rapid passing or hill climbing, fully de-press the accelerator pedal to the floor. Thisshifts the transmission down into 2 (Sec-ond) gear or 1 (Low) gear, depending on thevehicle speed.

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Overdrive switchON: For normal driving, push the over-

drive switch ON with the shift lever inthe ‘‘D’’ position. The transmissionwill shift into OVERDRIVE as thevehicle speed increases.

The overdrive will not engage until theengine has warmed up.

OFF: For driving up and down long slopeswhere engine ‘‘braking’’ would beadvantageous, push the switch OFF.When cruising at a low speed orclimbing a gentle slope, you may feeluncomfortable shift shocks as thetransmission shifts between 3rd andoverdrive repeatedly. In this case,set the overdrive switch in the OFFposition. The O/D OFF indicator lighton the instrument panel will come onat this time.

When driving conditions change, reset theoverdrive switch to the ON position.

Remember not to drive at high speeds forextended periods of time with the overdriveswitch set in the OFF position. This reducesthe fuel economy.

To change gears, fully depress the clutchpedal, and then move the gearshift lever.After shifting, release the clutch pedal slowly.

On the 5-speed transmission model, youcannot shift directly from 5th gear into Re-verse. First shift into Neutral, then into Re-verse.

If it is difficult to move the gear shift leverinto Reverse or First, shift into Neutral, thenrelease and depress the clutch pedal againand shift into Reverse or First.

Driving precautions● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

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while driving. This may cause clutchdamage.

● Stop your vehicle completely before shift-ing into reverse.

● When the vehicle is stopped for a dura-tion, for example at a stop light, shift toneutral and release the clutch pedal withthe foot brake applied.

Suggested upshift speedsShown below are suggested vehicle speedsfor shifting into a higher gear. These sug-gestions relate to fuel economy and vehicleperformance. Actual upshift speeds will varyaccording to road conditions, the weatherand individual driving habits.

For normal acceleration in low altitude ar-eas [less than 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]:

Gear changeACCELshift pointMPH (km/h)

CRUISEshift pointMPH (km/h)

1st to 2nd 15 (24) 15 (24)

2nd to 3rd 25 (40) 18 (29)

3rd to 4th 36 (58) 30 (48)

4th to 5th 40 (64) 39 (63)

For quick acceleration in low altitude areasand high altitude areas [over 4,000 ft (1,219m)]:Gear change MPH (km/h)1st to 2nd 15 (24)2nd to 3rd 25 (40)3rd to 4th 40 (64)4th to 5th 45 (72)

Suggested maximum speed in eachgearDownshift to a lower gear if the engine is notrunning smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.

Do not exceed the maximum suggestedspeed (shown below) in any gear. For levelroad driving, use the highest gear sug-gested for that speed. Always observeposted speed limits, and drive according tothe road conditions, which will ensure safeoperation. Do not over-rev the engine whenshifting to a lower gear as it may causeengine damage or loss of vehicle control.

Gear MPH (km/h)1st 30 (50)2nd 60 (95)3rd 90 (145)4th −5th −

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Automatic transmission:

Move the shift lever to ‘‘P’’ (Park) or ‘‘N’’(Neutral). (‘‘P’’ preferred.)The shift lever cannot be moved out of‘‘P’’ and into any of the other gearpositions if the ignition key is turned to‘‘OFF’’ or if the key is removed.The starter is designed not to operateif the shift lever is in any of the drivingpositions.Manual transmission:Move the gearshift lever to ‘‘N’’ (Neutral),and depress the clutch pedal to the floorwhile cranking the engine.The starter is designed not to operateunless the clutch pedal is depressed.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off theaccelerator pedal by turning the ignitionkey to ‘‘START’’. Release the key whenthe engine starts. If the engine starts, butfails to run, repeat the above procedure.— If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold or hot weather, de-press and hold the accelerator pedalto help start the engine.— In the summer, when restarting theengine within 30 minutes after it has

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been stopped, keep the acceleratorpedal fully depressed while starting.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than15 seconds at a time. If the engine doesnot start, wait 10 seconds before crank-ing again, otherwise the starter could bedamaged.

4. Warm-upAllow the engine to idle for at least 30seconds after starting. Drive at moderatespeed for a short distance first, especiallyin cold weather.

To engage: pull the lever up.

To release: pull the lever up slightly, pushthe button and lower completely. Beforedriving, be sure the brake warning light goesout.

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The cruise control allows driving at a speedbetween 30 to 90 MPH (48 to 144 km/h)without keeping your foot on the acceleratorpedal.

To turn on the cruise control, push themain switch. The indicator light on theswitch will come on.

To set cruising speed, accelerate yourvehicle to the desired speed, push the‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch and release it. The‘‘CRUISE’’ indicator light will come on. Takeyour foot off the accelerator pedal. Yourvehicle will maintain the set speed.

● To pass another vehicle, depress theaccelerator pedal. When you release thepedal, the vehicle will return to the previ-ously set speed.

● The vehicle may not maintain the set speedwhen going up or down steep hills. If thishappens, drive without the cruise control.

To cancel the preset speed, use one ofthe following three methods:

a) Push the CANCEL button; the ‘‘CRUISE’’light will go out.

b) Tap the brake pedal; the ‘‘CRUISE’’ lightwill go out.

c) Turn the main switch off. Both the ‘‘ON’’indicator and ‘‘CRUISE’’ lights will go out.

The cruise control is automatically can-celled and the ‘‘CRUISE’’ light goes out if:

● You depress the brake pedal while push-ing the ‘‘ACCEL’’ set switch.

● The vehicle slows down more than 8MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.

● You depress the clutch pedal (manualtransmission), or move the shift lever to‘‘N’’ (automatic transmission).

To reset at a faster cruising speed, useone of the following three methods:

a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, pushand release the ‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch.

b) Push and hold the ‘‘ACCEL’’ set switch.When the vehicle attains the speed youdesire, release the switch.

c) Push, then quickly release the ‘‘ACCEL’’set switch. Each time you do this, the setspeed will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6km/h).

To reset at a slower cruising speed, useone of the following three methods:

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a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, pushthe ‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch and release it.

b) Push and hold the ‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch.Release the switch when the vehicleslows down to the desired speed.

c) Push, then quickly release the‘‘COAST/SET’’ switch. Each time you dothis, the set speed will decrease by about1 MPH (1.6 km/h).

To resume the preset speed, push and re-lease the ‘‘RESUME’’ switch. The vehicle willresume the last set cruising speed when thevehicle speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h).

Precautions● If the cruise control system malfunctions,

it will cancel automatically. The cruiseindicator light in the instrument panel willthen blink to warn the driver.

● When the cruise indicator light blinks,turn the cruise control main switch offand have the system checked by yourNISSAN dealer.

● The cruise indicator light may blink whenthe cruise control main switch is turnedon while pushing the “RES/ACCEL”,

“COAST/SET”, or “CANCEL” switch (lo-cated on the steering wheel). To properlyset the cruise control system perform thesteps above in the order indicated.

Avoid using the cruise control whendriving under the following conditions:● when it is not possible to keep the vehicle

at set speed.● in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in

speed.● on winding roads, or hilly roads.● on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).● in very windy areas.

CAUTIONOn manual transmission models, donot shift into neutral without depress-ing the clutch pedal when the cruisecontrol is on. Should this occur, de-press the clutch pedal and turn themain switch off immediately. Failure todo so may cause engine damage.

During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km),follow these recommendations for the futurereliability and economy of your new vehicle.Failure to follow these recommendationsmay result in vehicle damage or shortenedengine life.

● Do not drive over 55 MPH (90 km/h) anddo not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.Avoid driving for long periods at constantspeed, either fast or slow.

● Do not accelerate at full throttle in anygear.

● Avoid quick starts.

● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles(800 km).

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● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Main-tain cruising speeds with a constant ac-celerator position.

● Drive at moderate speeds on the high-way. Driving at high speed will lower fueleconomy.

● Avoid unnecessary stopping and brak-ing. Maintain a safe distance behindother vehicles.

● Use a proper gear range which suits roadconditions. On level roads, shift into highgear as soon as possible.

● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.

● Keep your engine tuned up.

● Follow the recommended periodic main-tenance schedule.

● Keep the tires inflated at the correctpressure. Low pressure will increase tirewear and waste fuel.

● Keep the front wheels in correct align-ment. Improper alignment will cause notonly tire wear but also lower fueleconomy.

● Air conditioning operation lowers fueleconomy. Use the air conditioning onlywhen necessary.

● When cruising at highway speeds, it ismore economical to use the air condition-ing and leave the windows closed toreduce drag.

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CAUTIONDo not park the vehicle over flammablematerials such as dry grass, waste pa-per or rags, as they may burn easily.

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Manual transmission models:

Place the gearshift lever in Reverse.When parking on an uphill grade, placethe gearshift lever in 1 (First) gear.

Automatic transmission models:

Move the gearshift lever to the ‘‘P’’ (Park)position.

CAUTION

Safe parking procedures require thatboth the parking brake be set and thetransmission placed into ‘‘P’’ (Park) po-sition. Make sure the shift lever hasbeen pushed as far forward as it can goand cannot be moved.

3. To help prevent the vehicle from rollinginto traffic when parked on an incline, it isa good practice to turn the wheels asillustrated.

● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: s1

Turn the wheels into the curb and movethe vehicle forward until the curb sidewheel gently touches the curb.

● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: s2

Turn the wheels away from the curb andmove the vehicle back until the curb sidewheel gently touches the curb.

● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NOCURB: s3

Turn the wheels toward the side of theroad so the vehicle will move away fromthe center of the road if it moves.

4. Turn the ignition key to the ‘‘LOCK’’position and remove the key.

CAUTION● Never leave the engine running while

the vehicle is unattended.

● Never leave children unattended inthe vehicle.

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● Driving with vacuum assisted brake:

The brake booster aids braking by usingengine vacuum. If the engine stops, youcan stop the vehicle by depressing thebrake pedal. However, greater foot pres-sure on the brake pedal will be requiredto stop the vehicle and the stoppingdistance will be longer.

● Driving with power assisted steering:

The power assisted steering is designedto use a hydraulic pump, driven by theengine, to assist steering.

If the engine stops or drive belt breaks,you will still have control of the vehicle.However, much greater steering effort isneeded, especially in sharp turns or atlow speeds.

● Wet brakes:

When the vehicle is washed or driventhrough water, the brakes may get wet.As a result, your braking distance will belonger and the vehicle may pull to oneside during braking.

To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safespeed while lightly pressing the brakepedal to heat-up the brakes. Do this until

the brakes return to normal. Avoid drivingthe vehicle at high speeds until thebrakes function correctly.

● Avoid resting your foot on the brakepedal while driving. This will overheat thebrakes, wear out the brake linings andpads faster and reduce gas mileage.

● To help save the brakes and to preventthe brakes from overheating, reducespeed and downshift to a lower gearbefore going down a slope or long grade.Overheated brakes may reduce brakingperformance and could result in loss ofvehicle control.

● While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abrupt braking actions oracceleration could cause the wheels toskid.

The anti-lock brake system installed insome models controls the brakes at eachwheel so the wheels will not lock whenbraking abruptly or when braking on slip-pery surfaces. The system detects the rota-tion speed at each wheel and varies thebrake fluid pressure to prevent each wheelfrom locking and sliding. By preventingwheel lockup, the system helps the drivermaintain steering control and helps to mini-mize swerving and spinning on slipperysurfaces.

Using the SystemDepress the brake pedal and hold it down.

It is not necessary to pump the brakepedal.

Doing so may result in increased stoppingdistances.

Normal operationThe anti-lock brake system will not operateat speeds below 3 to 6 MPH (5 to 10 km/h)to completely stop the vehicle. (The speedswill vary according to road conditions.)When the anti-lock system senses that oneor more wheels are close to locking up, theactuator (under the hood) rapidly applies

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and releases hydraulic pressure (like pump-ing the brakes very quickly). While the ac-tuator is working, you may feel a pulsation inthe brake pedal and hear a noise or vibra-tion from the actuator under the hood. Thisis normal and indicates that the anti-locksystem is working properly. However, thepulsation may indicate that road conditionsare hazardous and extra care is requiredwhile driving.

Self-test featureThe anti-lock brake system is sophisticated,with electronic sensors, electric pumps, andhydraulic solenoids controlled by a com-puter. The computer has a built-in diagnos-tic feature that tests the system each timeyou start the engine and move the vehicle ata low speed in forward or reverse. When theself-test occurs, you may hear a ‘‘clunk’’noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brakepedal. This is normal and is not an indica-tion of any malfunction. If the computersenses any malfunction, it switches the anti-lock brake system OFF and turns on theABS brake warning light in the dashboard.The brake system will then behave nor-mally, but without anti-lock assistance.

If the light comes on during the self-test or

while you are driving, you should take yourcar to your NISSAN dealer for repair at yourearliest convenience.

WARNINGThe anti-lock brake system is a sophis-ticated device, but it cannot preventaccidents resulting from careless ordangerous driving techniques. It canhelp maintain vehicle control duringbraking on slippery surfaces, but re-member that the stopping distance onslippery surfaces will be longer than onnormal surfaces, even with the anti-lock system. Stopping distances mayalso be longer on rough, gravel orsnow covered roads, or if you are usingtire chains. Always maintain a safe dis-tance from the vehicle in front of you.Ultimately, the responsibility for safetyof self and others rests in the hands ofthe driver.

Tire type and condition of tires mayalso affect braking effectiveness.

● When replacing tires, install thespecified size of tire on all 4 wheels.

● When installing a spare tire, makesure it is the proper size and type asspecified on the tire placard. For tireplacard location information, refer to“Tire placard” in the Owner’s Manualindex.

Refer to ‘‘Wheels and Tires’’ in the‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’ section ofthis manual.

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Freeing a frozen door lock

To prevent a door lock from freezing, applyde-icer or glycerin to it through the key hole.If the lock becomes frozen, heat the keybefore inserting it into the key hole.

Anti-freeze

In the winter when it is anticipated that thetemperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),check anti-freeze (ethylene glycol base) toassure proper winter protection. For details,see ‘‘Engine Cooling System’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’ section.

BatteryIf the battery is not fully charged duringextremely cold weather conditions, the bat-tery fluid may freeze and damage the bat-tery. To maintain maximum efficiency, thebattery should be checked regularly. Fordetails, see ‘‘Battery’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourselfoperations’’ section.

Draining of coolant waterIf the vehicle is to be left outside withoutanti-freeze, drain the cooling system byopening the drain valves located under theradiator and on the engine block. Refill

before operating the vehicle. See ‘‘Chang-ing Engine Coolant’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourselfoperations’’ section.

Tire equipment1. The SUMMER tires are of a tread design

to provide superior performance on drypavement. However, the performance ofthese tires will be substantially reducedin snowy and icy conditions. If you oper-ate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all fourwheels. Please consult your NISSANdealer for the tire type, size, speed ratingand availability information.

2. For additional traction on icy roads, stud-ded tires may be used. However, someprovinces and states prohibit their use.Check local, state and provincial lawsbefore installing studded tires.

Skid and traction capabilities of studdedsnow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, maybe poorer than that of non-studded snowtires.

3. Snow chains may be used if desired.Make sure they are of proper size for thetires on your vehicle and are installedaccording to the chain manufacturer’ssuggestions.

Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord-ing to location. Check the local laws beforeinstalling tire chains. When installing tirechains, make sure they are of proper sizefor the tires on your vehicle and are installedaccording to the chain manufacturer’s sug-gestions. Use only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ chains.Other types may damage your vehicle. Usechain tensioners when recommended bythe tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tightfit. Loose end links of the tire chain must besecured or removed to prevent the possibil-ity of whipping action damage to the fendersor underbody. If possible, avoid fully loadingyour vehicle when using tire chains. In ad-dition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,your vehicle may be damaged and/or ve-hicle handling and performance may beadversely affected.

Never install tire chains on T-type and smallsize spare tires. Do not use the chains ondry roads.

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Special winter equipment

It is recommended that the following itemsbe carried in the vehicle during winter:

1. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-move ice and snow from the windowsand wiper blades.

2. A sturdy, flat board to be placed underthe jack to give it firm support.

3. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drifts.

4. Extra window washer fluid to refill thereservoir tank.

Driving on snow or ice

● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),very cold snow or ice can be slick andvery hard to drive on. The vehicle willhave a lot less traction or ‘‘grip’’ underthese conditions. Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until the road is salted orsanded.

● Whatever the condition, drive withcaution and accelerate gently. If accel-erated too fast, the drive wheels willspin and will lose even more traction.

● Allow more stopping distance underthese conditions. Braking should bestarted sooner than on dry pavement.

● Allow greater following distances onslippery roads.

● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).These may appear on an otherwiseclear road in shaded areas. If a patchof ice is seen ahead, brake beforereaching it. Try not to brake whileactually on the ice, and avoid anysudden steering maneuvers.

Engine block heater

WARNING

Do not use your heater (if so equipped)with an ungrounded electrical systemor two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Youcan be injured by an electrical shock ifyou use an ungrounded connection.

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If you have a flat tire, follow the instructionsbelow.

Stopping the vehicle1. Safely move the vehicle off the road

away from traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

3. Park on a level surface and apply theparking brake. Shift the manual transmis-sion into reverse (automatic transmissionin ‘‘P’’).

4. Turn off the engine.

WARNING● Make sure that the parking brake is

securely applied and the manualtransmission is shifted into reverse(automatic transmission in ‘‘P’’).

● Never change tires when the vehicleis on a slope, ice or slippery areas.This is dangerous.

● Never change tires if oncoming traf-fic is close to your vehicle. Wait forprofessional road assistance.

● Raise the hood to warn other traffic,and to signal professional road as-sistance personnel that you needassistance.

● Have all passengers get out of thevehicle and stand in a safe place,away from traffic and clear of thevehicle.

Getting the spare tire and tools

1. Open the trunk. Lift the trunk floor carpet-ing and spare tire cover. Remove the toolbag and the spare tire. Use either end ofthe jack rod (found in the tool bag) toloosen the spare tire hold-down bolt.

Push the release clip on the jack accessdoor.

2. Pull the jack access door open. To re-move the jack, turn the jack screw coun-terclockwise. Use either end of the jackrod (found in the tool bag) to loosen thejack from its storage position.

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3. Close the jack access door.

4. When the spare tire is installed on thevehicle, place the damaged tire in thestorage area. Put the jack rod in the toolbag and place the tool bag in the storagearea.

5. Place the spare tire cover and the trunkfloor carpeting over the damaged tire.

6. Install the jack in its storage area andtighten the jack screw.

7. Close the jack access door. Close thetrunk.

Blocking wheelsPlace suitable blocks at both the front andback of the wheel diagonally opposite theflat tire to prevent the vehicle from rollingwhen it is jacked up.

WARNINGBe sure to block the wheel as the ve-hicle may move and could cause per-sonal injury.

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Removing wheel capsWARNING

Do not use your hands to pry off wheelcaps. Doing so could result in personalinjury.

Jacking up and removing tire

To help avoid personal injury, carefullyread the caution label attached to thejack body and the following instructions.

1. Place the jack directly under the jack-uppoint as illustrated above so the top of thejack contacts the vehicle at the jack-uppoint. Align the jack head between thetwo notches in the front or the rear asshown. Also fit the groove of the jackhead between the notches as shown.

The jack should be used on level firmground.

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2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turnsby turning counterclockwise with thewheel nut wrench. Do not remove thewheel nuts until the tire is off theground.

3. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tireclears the ground. Remove the wheelnuts, and then remove the tire.

WARNING● Never get under the vehicle while it

is supported only by the jack.

● Use the jack provided with your ve-hicle. Do not use the jack providedwith your vehicle on other vehicles.The jack is designed only for liftingyour vehicle during a tire change.

● To lift the vehicle, securely hold thejack lever and rod with both handsas shown above.

● Use the correct jack-up points; neveruse any other part of the vehicle forjack support.

● Never jack up the vehicle more thannecessary.

● Never use blocks on or under thejack.

● Do not start or run engine whilevehicle is on the jack as it may causethe vehicle to move.

● Do not allow passengers to stay inthe vehicle while it is on the jack.

● Do not raise the vehicle using abumper jack.

● Never run the engine with the wheelsoff the ground. It may cause thevehicle to move. This is especiallytrue for vehicles with limited slipdifferential carriers.

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Installing wheelThe T-type spare tire is designed foremergency use. See specific instruc-tions under the heading ‘‘Wheels andtires’’ in the ‘‘Do-it- yourself operations’’section.

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surfacebetween the wheel and hub.

2. Carefully put the wheel on and install thewheel nuts finger-tight.

3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheelnuts alternately and evenly until they aretight.

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts se-curely in the sequence as illustrated.

CAUTION

● As soon as possible tighten thewheel nuts to the specified torquewith a torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

72 to 87 ft-lb(98 to 118 N zm)

● Adjust tire pressure to the COLDpressure.

Cold pressure can be determined aftervehicle has been parked for three hours

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or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km).

COLD tire pressures are shown on thetire placard affixed to the center consolelid.

● Retighten the wheel nuts when thevehicle has been run for 600 miles(1,000 km) after installing the alumi-num wheel.

5. Securely store the spare tire and jackingequipment in the vehicle.

WARNING● Always make sure that the spare tire

and jacking equipment are properlysecured after use. Such items canbecome dangerous projectiles in anaccident or sudden stop.

The T-type spare tire and small sizespare tire are designed for emer-gency use. See specific instructionsunder the heading ‘‘Wheels andtires’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself opera-tions’’ section.

To start your engine with a booster battery,the instructions and precautions below mustbe followed.

WARNING● If done incorrectly, jump starting can

be hazardous.● Explosive hydrogen gas is always

present in the vicinity of the battery.Keep all sparks and flames awayfrom the battery.

● Do not allow battery fluid to comeinto contact with eyes, skin, cloth orpainted surfaces. Battery fluid is acorrosive sulphuric acid solutionwhich can cause severe burns. If thefluid should come into contact withanything, immediately flush the con-tacted area with water.

● A battery rated at above 12 voltsshould not be used for a booster.

● Whenever working on or near a bat-tery, always wear suitable eye pro-tectors (for example, goggles or in-dustrial safety spectacles) andremove rings, metal bands, or anyother metal jewelry.

● Keep battery out of the reach of chil-dren.

Always follow the instructions below.Failure to do so could result in damageto the charging system and cause per-sonal injury.

1. If the booster battery is in another ve-hicle, position the two vehicles to bringtheir batteries into close proximity toeach other.

Do not allow the two vehicles totouch.

2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shiftlever to Neutral (on automatic transmis-sion models, move the lever to ‘‘P’’).

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Switch off all unnecessary electricalsystems (lights, heater, air conditioning,etc.).

3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if soequipped). Cover the battery with an oldcloth to reduce explosion hazard.

4. Connect jumper cables in the sequenceas illustrated.

CAUTION● Always connect positive (+) to posi-

tive (+) and negative (−) to bodyground (for example, strut mountingbolt, etc. — not to the battery).

● Make sure that cables do not touchmoving parts in the engine compart-ment and that clamps do not contactany other metal.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicleand let it run for a few minutes.

6. Keep the engine speed of the boostervehicle at about 2,000 rpm, and startyour engine in the normal manner.

CAUTIONDo not keep starter motor engaged formore than 10 seconds. If the enginedoes not start right away, turn the keyoff and wait 3 to 4 seconds beforetrying again.

7. After starting your engine, carefully dis-connect the negative cable and then thepositive cable.

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).Be sure to dispose of the cloth used tocover the vent holes as it may be con-taminated with corrosive acid.

CAUTION● Automatic transmission models can-

not be push started. This may causetransmission damage.

● Three way catalyst equipped modelsshould not be started by pushingsince the three way catalyst may bedamaged.

● Never try to start the vehicle by tow-ing it; when the engine starts, theforward surge could cause the ve-hicle to collide with the tow vehicle.

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If your vehicle is overheating (indicated byan extremely high temperature gauge read-ing), or if you feel a lack of engine power,detect abnormal noise, etc., take the follow-ing steps:

WARNING

To avoid the danger of being scalded,never remove the radiator cap while theengine is still hot. When the radiatorcap is removed, pressurized hot waterwill spurt out, possibly causing seriousinjury.

1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,apply the parking brake and move theshift lever to Neutral (automatic transmis-sion to ‘‘P’’).

Do not stop the engine.

2. Turn off the air conditioning. Open all thewindows, move the heater or air condi-tioner temperature control to maximumhot and fan control to high speed.

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the ra-diator before opening the hood. Wait until

no steam or coolant can be seen beforeproceeding.

4. Open the engine hood.

WARNINGIf steam or water is coming from theengine, stand clear to prevent gettingburned.

5. If engine overheating is caused by climb-ing a long hill on a hot day, run the engineat a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm)until the temperature gauge indicationreturns to normal.

6. Visually check drive belts for damage orlooseness. Also check if the cooling fanis running. The radiator hoses and radia-tor should not leak water.

WARNINGBe careful not to allow your hands, hairor clothing to come into contact with,or to get caught in, the running fan,belts, or motor fan.

The fan motor can start at any timewhen the coolant temperature is high.

If coolant is leaking, the water pumpbelt is missing or loose, or the coolingfan does not run, stop the engine.

7. After the engine cools down, check thecoolant level in the reservoir tank with theengine running. Add coolant to the res-ervoir tank if necessary. Have your ve-hicle repaired at the nearest NISSANdealer.

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When towing your vehicle, all State (Provin-cial in Canada) and local regulations fortowing must be followed. Incorrect towingequipment could damage your vehicle.Towing instructions are available from yourNISSAN dealer. Local service operators willgenerally be familiar with the applicablelaws and procedures for towing. To assureproper towing and to prevent accidentaldamage to your vehicle, NISSAN recom-mends that you have a service operator towyour vehicle. It is advisable to have theservice operator carefully read the followingprecautions.

CAUTION

● When towing, make sure that thetransmission, axles, steering systemand powertrain are in working con-dition. If any unit is damaged, dolliesmust be used.

● When towing with the front wheelson the ground:

Turn the ignition key to the ‘‘OFF’’position and secure the steeringwheel in a straight-ahead positionwith a rope or similar device. Neverplace the ignition key in the ‘‘LOCK’’position. This will result in damageto the steering lock mechanism.

Move the gearshift lever to the Neu-tral (‘‘N’’ position).

On automatic transmission models,to move the shift lever to the Neutralposition, turn the ignition key to the‘‘ACC’’ position. After moving theshift lever to the Neutral position, besure to turn the ignition key to the‘‘OFF’’ position.

● When towing with the rear wheels onthe ground, release the parking brake.

On automatic transmission models,to move the shift lever to the Neutralposition, turn the ignition key to the‘‘ACC’’ position. After moving theshift lever to the Neutral position, besure to turn the ignition key to the‘‘OFF’’ position.

● Attach safety chains for all towing.

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle betowed with the driving (front) wheels off theground as illustrated.

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Towing an automatic transmissionmodel with rear wheels raised (withfront wheels on the ground)

CAUTIONNever tow an automatic transmissionmodel with the rear wheels raised (withthe front wheels on the ground) as thismay cause serious and expensive dam-age to the transmission. If it is neces-sary to tow the vehicle with the rearwheels raised, always use towing dol-lies under the front wheels.

If you have to tow an automatictransmission model with fourwheels on groundObserve the following restricted towingspeeds and distances.

● Speed: Below 30 MPH (50 km/h)

● Distance: Less than 40 miles (65 km)

CAUTIONNever tow an automatic transmissionmodel from the rear (for example, back-ward) with four wheels on the groundas this may cause serious and expen-sive damage to the transmission.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing astuck vehicle)● Tow chains or cables must be attached

only to the main structual members of thevehicle.

● Pulling devices should be routed so theydo not touch any part of the suspension,steering, brake or cooling systems.

● Always pull the cable straight out fromthe front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull

on the vehicle at a sideways angle.

● Pulling devices such as ropes or canvasstraps are not recommended for use invehicle towing or recovery.

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6 Appearance and interior care

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In order to maintain the appearance of yourvehicle, it is important to take proper care ofit.

In the following cases, please wash yourvehicle as soon as possible to protect thepaint surface.

● After a rainfall

● After driving on coastal roads

● When things such as soot, bird drop-pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugsget on the paint surface

● When dust or mud builds up on the surface

Whenever possible, store or park your ve-hicle inside a garage or in a covered area.

When it is necessary to park outside, park ina shady area or protect the vehicle with abody cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint sur-face when putting on or removing thebody cover.

WashingWash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty ofwater. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using amild soap or detergent (a special vehiclesoap or general purpose dish-washing liq-uid) mixed with clean, lukewarm (never hot)water.

CAUTIONDo not use strong household soap,strong chemical detergents, gasolineor solvents.

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty ofclean water.

Inside flanges, seams and folds on thedoors, hatches and hood are particularlyvulnerable to the effects of road salt. There-

fore, these areas must be regularly cleaned.Take care that the drain holes in the loweredge of the door are open. Spray waterunder the body and in the wheel wells toloosen the dirt and wash away road salt.

A damp chamois can be used to dry thevehicle to avoid water spots.

Waxing

Regular waxing protects the paint surfaceand helps retain new vehicle appearance.After waxing, polishing is recommended toremove built-up residue and to avoid a‘‘weathered’’ appearance.

Your NISSAN dealer can assist you inchoosing the proper product.

● Wax your vehicle only after a thoroughwashing. Follow the instructions suppliedwith the wax.

● Do not use a wax containing any abra-sives, cutting compounds or cleanersthat may damage the vehicle finish.

● If the surface does not polish easily, usea “road tar” remover and wax again.

Machine compounding or aggressive pol-ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish

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may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

Only use black wax or black shoe polish onblack urethane or polypropylene bumpers.

Removing spotsRemove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,insects, and tree sap as quickly as possiblefrom the surface of the paint to avoid lastingdamage or staining. Special cleaning prod-ucts are available at your NISSAN dealer orany automotive accessory store.

UnderbodyIn areas where road salt is used in winter,the underbody must be cleaned regularly.This will prevent dirt and salt from buildingup and causing underbody and suspensioncorrosion. Before winter and again in thespring, the underseal must be checked and,if necessary, re-treated.

Cleaning glassWhen cleaning the rear window, it may beeasier to clean if the high-mounted stop lightis removed first.

Be careful when removing the high-mounted stop light to reduce the risk ofdamaging the high-mounted stop lightwires.

The high-mounted stop light must be prop-erly reinstalled before driving your vehicle.

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke anddust film from the glass surfaces. It is nor-mal for glass to become coated with a film

after the vehicle is parked in the hot sun.Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easilyremove this film.

CAUTIONWhen cleaning the inside of the win-dow, do not use sharp-edged tools,abrasive cleaners or chlorine baseddisinfectant cleaners. They could dam-age electrical conductors or rear win-dow defogger elements.

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Cleaning alloy wheelsWash regularly, especially during wintermonths in areas where road salt is used.Salt could discolor the wheel if not removed.

Chrome partsClean all chrome parts regularly with anon-abrasive chrome polish to maintain thefinish.

Plastic partsPlastic parts can be cleaned with a mildsoap solution. If the dirt cannot be easilyremoved, use a plastic cleaner. Do not usesolvents.

Cleaning interiorOccasionally remove loose dust from theinterior trim and seats using a vacuumcleaner or soft brush. Wipe the vinyl andleather surfaces with a clean, soft clothdampened in mild soap solution, then wipeclean with a dry soft cloth. Before using anyfabric protector, read the manufacturer’srecommendations. Some fabric protectorscontain chemicals that may stain or bleachthe seat material.

CAUTION● Never use benzine, thinner, or any

similar material.

● The leather seats should be regu-larly coated with a leather wax likesaddle soap. Never use car wax.

● Never use fabric protectors unlessrecommended by the manufacturer.

Floor mat positioning aid(Driver side only)

This model includes a front floor matbracket to act as a floor mat positioning aid.NISSAN floor mats have been speciallydesigned for your vehicle model. The driverside floor mat has a grommet hole incorpo-rated in it. Simply position the mat by plac-ing the floor mat bracket hook through thefloor mat grommet hole while centering themat in the floorpan contour.

Periodically check to make certain the matsare properly positioned.

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Floor matsThe use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats canextend the life of your vehicle carpet andmake it easier to clean the interior. Nomatter what mats are used, be sure they arefitted for your vehicle and are properly posi-tioned in the footwell to prevent interferencewith pedal operation. Mats should be main-tained with regular cleaning and replaced ifthey become excessively worn.

Seat beltsThe seat belts can be cleaned by wipingthem with a sponge dampened in a mildsoap solution. Allow the belts to dry com-pletely before using them. Do not allow wetbelts to roll up in the retractor. NEVER usebleach, dye, or chemical solvents sincethese may severely weaken the seat beltwebbing.

Most common factors contributingto vehicle corrosion:

1. The accumulation of moisture-retainingdirt and debris in body panel sections,cavities, and other areas.

2. Damage to paint and other protectivecoatings caused by gravel and stonechips or minor traffic accidents.

Environmental factors which influ-ence the rate of corrosion:

Moisture

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on thevehicle body underside can accelerate cor-rosion. Wet floor coverings will not dry com-pletely inside the vehicle, and should beremoved for drying to avoid floor panelcorrosion.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated:

● In areas of high relative humidity

● especially in those areas where the tem-peratures stay above freezing

● where atmospheric pollution exists

● where road salt is used

Temperature

A temperature increase will accelerate therate of corrosion to those parts which arenot well ventilated.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt inthe air in coastal areas, or heavy road saltuse will accelerate the corrosion process.Road salt will also accelerate the disintegra-tion of paint surfaces.

To protect your vehicle fromcorrosion:● Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep

the vehicle clean.

● Always check for minor damage to thepaint and repair it as soon as possible.

● Keep drain holes at the bottom of thedoors open to avoid water accumulation.

● Check the underbody for accumulation ofsand, dirt or salt. If present, wash withwater as soon as possible.

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ment by washing it out with a hose.Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner orbroom.

● Never allow water or other liquids tocome in contact with electronic com-ponents inside the vehicle.

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Maintenance precautions ..................................... 7-2Engine compartment check locations ................. 7-3Engine cooling system ......................................... 7-4Engine oil.............................................................. 7-7Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...................... 7-9Power steering fluid............................................ 7-11Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 7-11Window washer fluid .......................................... 7-12Battery ................................................................ 7-13Drive belts .......................................................... 7-14Spark plug replacement ..................................... 7-14

Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 7-15Wiper blades ...................................................... 7-16Parking brake check........................................... 7-17Brake pedal ........................................................ 7-18Brake booster ..................................................... 7-19Clutch pedal ....................................................... 7-19Fuses.................................................................. 7-19Fusible links........................................................ 7-21Light bulbs .......................................................... 7-21Wheels and tires ................................................ 7-28

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When performing any inspection or mainte-nance work on your vehicle, always takecare to prevent serious accidental injury toyourself or damage to the vehicle. Thefollowing are general precautions whichshould be closely observed.

● Park the vehicle on a level surface,apply the parking brake securely andblock the wheels to prevent the ve-hicle from moving. For a manualtransmission, move the shift lever toNeutral. For an automatic transmis-sion, move the shift lever to ‘‘P’’(Park).

● Be sure the ignition key is “OFF”when performing any parts replace-ment or repairs.

● Do not work under the hood while theengine is hot. Turn off the engine andwait until it cools down.

● Your vehicle is equipped with an au-tomatic engine cooling fan. It maycome on at any time without warning,even if the ignition key is in the ‘‘OFF’’position and the engine is not run-ning. To avoid injury, always discon-nect the negative battery cable before

working near the fan.

● If you must work with the engine run-ning, keep your hands, clothing, hairand tools away from moving fans,belts and any other moving parts.

● It is advisable to remove ties and anyjewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.before working on your vehicle.

● If you must run the engine in an en-closed space such as a garage, besure there is proper ventilation forexhaust gases.

● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by a jack. If it is nec-essary to work under the vehicle, sup-port it with safety stands.

● Keep smoking materials, flame andsparks away from fuel and the battery.

● Never connect or disconnect eitherthe battery or any transistorized com-ponent connector while the ignition ison.

● On gasoline engine models with theMultiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system,the fuel filter or fuel lines should beserviced by a NISSAN dealer because

the fuel lines are under high pressureeven when the engine is off.

● Failure to follow these or other com-mon sense guidelines may lead toserious injury or vehicle damage.

● Improperly disposed motor oil and/orother vehicle fluids can hurt the envi-ronment. Always conform to localregulations for disposal of vehiclefluid. Avoid contact with used engineoil.

This ‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’ sectiongives instructions regarding only thoseitems which are relatively easy for an ownerto perform.

You should be aware that incomplete orimproper servicing may result in operatingdifficulties or excessive emissions, andcould affect your warranty coverage. If indoubt about any servicing, have it doneby your NISSAN dealer.

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The engine cooling system is filled at thefactory with a high-quality, year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze so-lution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors,therefore additional cooling system addi-tives are not necessary.

CAUTION

When adding or replacing coolant, besure to use only an ethylene glycolanti-freeze with the proper mixture ra-tio. Examples are shown below:

Outside temperaturedown to Anti-

freezeSoft

water°C °F

−35 −30 50% 50%

The use of other types of coolant solu-tions may damage your cooling system.

The radiator is equipped with a pressurecap. Use a NISSAN genuine cap or itsequivalent when replacement is re-quired.

Never remove the radiator cap when theengine is hot. Wait until the engine and

radiator cool down. Serious burns couldbe caused by high pressure fluid escap-ing from the radiator. See precautions in‘‘If your vehicle overheats’’ found in the‘‘In case of emergency’’ section.

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANTLEVEL

With coolant reservoirCheck the coolant level in the reservoirwhen the engine is cold. If the coolant levelis below ‘‘MIN’’, add coolant up to the‘‘MAX’’ level. If the reservoir is empty, checkthe coolant level in the radiator when theengine is cold. If there is insufficient cool-ant in the radiator, fill the radiator withcoolant up to the filler opening and also addit to the reservoir up to the ‘‘MAX’’ level.

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If the cooling system frequently requirescoolant, have it checked by your NISSANdealer.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

● Major cooling system repairs should beperformed by your NISSAN dealer. Theservice procedures can be found in theappropriate NISSAN Service Manual.

● Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine over-heating.

WARNING

● To avoid the danger of beingscalded, never change the coolantwhen the engine is hot.

● Never remove the radiator cap whenthe engine is hot. Serious burnscould be caused by high pressurefluid escaping from the radiator.

1. Perform following procedure to open theheater water cock:

● Automatic air conditioning

a. Turn ignition switch from ‘‘OFF’’ to ‘‘ON’’.

b. Within 5 seconds after ignition switch isturned ‘‘ON’’, press the automatic airconditioning ‘‘OFF’’ switch for at least 5seconds.

c. Press ‘‘ ’’ (HOT) switch 3 times.

d. Press ‘‘ ’’ (DEF) switch 2 times.

e. Make sure that the A/C display indicates‘‘43’’.

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f. Wait 10 seconds before turning ignitionswitch ‘‘OFF’’.

● Manual air conditioning

a. Turn ignition switch ‘‘ON’’ and set tem-perature control lever to the maximumhot position. Wait 10 seconds then turnswitch ‘‘OFF’’.

2. Open the radiator drain plug. Open thedrain plug on the engine water pipe.

3. Open the radiator cap to drain the cool-ant.

4. Flush the cooling system by runningfresh water through the radiator.

5. Close the radiator drain plug and thedrain plug on the engine water pipe se-curely.

6. See the ‘‘Technical and consumer infor-mation’’ section for cooling system ca-pacity. Fill the radiator slowly with theproper mixture of coolant and water. Fillthe reservoir tank up to the ‘‘MAX’’ level.

7. Open and close the air release plug torelease air. Then fill the radiator againand install the radiator cap.

8. Start the engine, and warm it up until itreaches normal operating temperature.Then race the engine 2 or 3 times underno load. Watch the coolant temperaturegauge for signs of overheating.

9. Stop the engine. After it completely coolsdown, refill the radiator up to the filleropening. Fill the reservoir tank up to the‘‘MAX’’ level.

10. Open and close the air release plug torelease air. Then fill the radiator againand install the radiator cap.

11. Check the radiator drain plug and thedrain plug on the engine water pipe forany sign of leakage, tighten if neces-sary.

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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operatingtemperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait a few minutesfor the oil to drain back into the oilpan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check theoil level. It should be between the ‘‘H’’and ‘‘L’’ marks. If the oil level is below the‘‘L’’ mark, remove the oil filler cap andpour recommended oil through the open-ing. Do not overfill.

6. Recheck oil level with dipstick.

CAUTION● Oil level should be checked regu-

larly. Operating with insufficientamount of oil can damage the en-gine, and such damage is not cov-ered by warranty.

● It is normal to add some oil betweenoil maintenance intervals or duringthe break-in period, depending onthe severity of operating conditions.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches operatingtemperature, and then turn it off.

3. Place a large drain pan under the drainplug.

4. Remove the oil filler cap.

5. Remove the drain plug with a wrench andcompletely drain the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove

and replace it at this time. See ‘‘Chang-ing oil filter’’.

WARNING

Be careful not to burn yourself, as theengine oil is hot.

CAUTION

Waste oil must be disposed of prop-erly. Check your local regulations.

6. Clean and re-install the drain plug andwasher. Securely tighten the drain plugwith a wrench.

Drain plug tightening torque:

22 to 29 ft-lb(29 to 39 N zm)

Do not overtighten.

7. Refill engine with recommended oil andinstall the cap securely.

See the ‘‘Technical and consumer infor-mation’’ section for refill capacity.

8. Start the engine.

Check for leakage around the drain plug.Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait severalminutes. Check the oil level with thedipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.

WARNING● Prolonged and repeated contact with

used engine oil may cause skincancer.

● Try to avoid direct skin contact withused oil. If skin contact is made,wash thoroughly with soap or handcleaner as soon as possible.

● Keep used engine oil out of reach ofchildren.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.

3. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filterwrench. (Depending on the enginemodel, a special cap type wrench maybe required. See your NISSAN dealer ifin doubt.) Remove the oil filter by turningit by hand.

WARNINGBe careful not to burn yourself, as theengine oil may be hot.

4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur-face with a clean rag.

Be sure to remove any old rubber gasketremaining on the mounting surface of theengine.

5. Coat the rubber gasket on the new filterwith clean engine oil.

6. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resis-tance is felt, and then tighten an addi-tional 2/3 turn.

7. Start the engine and check for leakagearound the oil filter. Correct as required.

8. Turn the engine off and wait severalminutes. Check the oil level. Add engineoil if necessary.

WARNING

● When engine is running, keep handsand clothing away from any movingparts such as cooling fan and drivebelt.

● Automatic transmission fluid is poi-sonous and should be stored care-fully in marked containers out of thereach of children.

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TEMPERATURE CONDITIONSFOR CHECKING ATF● The fluid level should be checked using

the ‘‘HOT’’ range on the dipstick after thefollowing conditions have been met:

— The engine should be warmed up tooperating temperature.

— The vehicle should be driven at least 5minutes.

— The automatic transmission fluid shouldbe warmed to between 122 and 176°F(50 to 80°C).

● The fluid can be checked at fluid tem-peratures of 86 to 122°F (30 to 50°C)using the ‘‘COLD’’ range on the dipstickafter the engine is warmed up and beforedriving. However, the fluid should bere-checked using the ‘‘HOT’’ range.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andset the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and then move the shiftlever through each gear range. Move theshift lever to ‘‘P’’ after you have moved itthrough all ranges.

3. Check the fluid level with the engineidling.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it cleanwith lint-free paper.

5. Reinsert the dipstick into the chargingpipe as far as it will go.

6. Remove the dipstick and note the read-ing. If the level is at the low side of eitherrange, add fluid to the charging pipe.

DO NOT OVERFILL.USE ONLY Nissan Matic ‘D’ (Conti-nental U.S. and Alaska) or GenuineNissan Automatic Transmission Fluid

(Canada). Dexron® III/Mercon® orequivalent may also be used. Outsidethe continental United States andAlaska contact a Nissan dealershipfor more information regarding suit-able fluids, including recommendedbrand(s) of Dexron® III/Mercon® orDexron® IIE/Mercon® AutomaticTransmission Fluid.

NOTE:

If the vehicle has been driven for a longtime at high speeds, or in city traffic inhot weather, or if it is being used to pulla trailer, the accurate fluid level cannotbe read. You should wait until the fluidhas cooled down (about 30 minutes).

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Check the fluid level in the reservoir.

The fluid level should be checked using the‘‘HOT’’ range on the dipstick at fluid tem-peratures of 122 to 176°F (50 to 80°C) orusing the ‘‘COLD’’ range on the dipstick atfluid temperatures of 32 to 86°F (0 to 30°C).

CAUTION● Do not overfill.

● The recommended fluid is DEXRONIITM or equivalent type.

Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.If the fluid is below the ‘‘MIN’’ line or the brakewarning light comes on, add DOT 3 fluid up to the‘‘MAX’’ line. If fluid must be added frequently, thesystem should be thoroughly checked by yourNISSAN dealer.

CAUTION● Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or

contaminated fluid may damage thebrake and clutch systems. The useof improper fluids can damage thebrake system and affect the vehi-cle’s stopping ability.

● Do not spill the fluid on painted sur-faces. This will damage the paint. Iffluid is spilled, wash with water.

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Add fluid when the low washer fluid warninglight comes on. Add a washer solvent to thewater for better cleaning. In the winter sea-son, add a windshield washer anti-freeze.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions forthe mixture ratio.

CAUTIONDo not substitute engine anti-freezecoolant for windshield washer solution.This may result in damage to the paint. To check the fluid level, use your finger to

plug the center hole of the cap assembly (asshown above), then remove it from the tank.If there is no fluid in the tube, add fluid. Adda washer solvent to the water for better

cleaning. In the winter season, add a wind-shield washer anti-freeze. Follow the manu-facturer’s instructions for the mixture ratio.

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● Keep the battery surface clean and dry.Any corrosion should be washed off witha solution of baking soda and water.

● Make certain the terminal connectionsare clean and securely tightened.

● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 daysor longer, disconnect the negative (—)battery terminal cable to prevent dis-charge.

WARNINGDo not expose the battery to flames orelectrical sparks. Hydrogen gas gener-ated by battery action is explosive. Donot allow battery fluid to contact yourskin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.After touching a battery or battery cap,do not touch or rub your eyes. Thor-oughly wash your hands. If the acidcontacts your eyes, skin or clothing,immediately flush with water for atleast 15 minutes and seek medical at-tention.

1. To remove the cap, gently pry betweenthe battery cap and cover as illustrated.

Use a cloth to protect the battery case.

2. Check the fluid level in each cell.

If it is necessary to add fluid, add onlydistilled water to bring the level up to theOK level indicator in each filler opening.Do not overfill.

JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is necessary, see the ‘‘Incase of emergency’’ section. If the enginedoes not start by jump starting, the batterymay have to be replaced. Contact yourNISSAN dealer.

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WARNINGBe sure the ignition key is ‘‘OFF’’.

1. Visually inspect each belt for signs ofunusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness.If the belt is in poor condition or loose,have it replaced or adjusted by yourNISSAN dealer.

2. Have the belts checked regularly for con-dition and tension in accordance with themaintenance schedule in this manual.

WARNINGBe sure the engine and ignition switchare off and that the parking brake isengaged securely.

CAUTIONBe sure to use the correct socket toremove the plugs. An incorrect socketcan cause damage.

1. Remove brackets as necessary to giveaccess to the high tension spark plugcables and spark plugs.

2. Disconnect the spark plug cables fromthe spark plugs.

When disconnecting, always hold theboots, not the cables. Mark all cables toidentify their original locations.

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3. Remove the spark plugs with a sparkplug socket.

The plug socket has a rubber seal thatholds the spark plug so that it will not fallwhen it is pulled out. Make sure that eachspark plug is snugly fitted into the plugsocket.

4. Check the gap on each new spark plugwith a feeler gauge. Use only the speci-fied spark plugs. The spark plug gap isshown in the ‘‘Technical and consumerinformation’’ section. Adjust it as re-quired.

5. Fit the new plugs, one at a time, into thespark plug socket and install them. Turneach plug several full turns by hand, thentighten with a spark plug socket to thecorrect torque. Do not overtighten.

Spark plug tightening torque:

14 to 22 ft-lb(20 to 29 N zm)

6. Holding the boot, reconnect each hightension cable to its proper spark plug bypushing it on until you feel a snap.

7. Reinstall all brackets as necessary.

The air cleaner filter should not be cleanedand reused. Replace it according to themaintenance intervals shown in the ‘‘Main-tenance schedule’’ section. When replacingthe filter, wipe the inside of the air cleanerfilter housing and the cover with a dampcloth.

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WARNINGOperating the engine with the aircleaner off can cause you or others tobe burned. The air cleaner not onlycleans the air, it stops flame if theengine backfires. If it isn’t there, andthe engine backfires, you could beburned. Don’t drive with it off, and becareful working on the engine with theair cleaner off.

1) CLEANING

If your windshield is not clear after using thewindshield washer or if a wiper blade chat-ters when running, wax or other materialmay be on the blade or windshield.Clean the outside of the windshield with awasher solution or a mild detergent. Yourwindshield is clean if beads do not formwhen rinsing with clear water.

Clean each blade by wiping it with a clothsoaked in a washer solution or a mild deter-gent. Then rinse the blade with clear water.If your windshield is still not clear after

cleaning the blades and using the wiper,replace the blades.

2) REPLACEMENT

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the wind-shield.

2. Push the tab, then move the wiper bladedown.

3. Insert the new wiper blade to the wiperarm until a clicking sound is heard.

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CAUTION

After wiper blade replacement, returnthe wiper arm to its original position.

Otherwise it may be damaged when theengine hood is opened.

Make sure the wiper blade contacts theglass; otherwise the arm may be dam-aged from wind pressure.

If you wax the surface of the hood, becareful not to let wax get into the washernozzle. This may cause clogging or im-proper windshield washer operation. If waxgets into the nozzle, remove it with a needleor small pin.

From the released position, pull the parkingbrake lever up slowly and firmly. If thenumber of clicks is out of the range listedabove, see your NISSAN dealer.

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With the engine running, check the distancebetween the upper surface of the pedal andthe metal floor. If it is out of the range shownabove, see your NISSAN dealer.

Self-adjusting brakesYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjustingbrakes.

The front (and rear, if equipped) disc-typebrakes self-adjust every time the brakepedal is applied. The rear drum- type brakesalso self-adjust every time the brake pedalis applied.

If the brake pedal goes down farther thannormal, it may be due to a lack of adjust-ment of the rear drum brakes. Apply theparking brake several times.

WARNINGSee your NISSAN dealer and have itchecked if the brake pedal height doesnot return to normal.

Brake pad wear indicatorsThe disc brake pads on your vehicle haveaudible wear indicators. When a brake padrequires replacement, it will make a highpitched scraping or screeching sound whenthe vehicle is in motion whether or not thebrake pedal is depressed. Have the brakeschecked as soon as possible if the wearindicator sound is heard.

Under some driving or climate conditions,occasional brake squeak, squeal or othernoise may be heard. Occasional brake

noise during light to moderate stops is nor-mal and does not affect the function orperformance of the brake system.

The rear drum brakes (if so equipped) donot have audible wear indicators. Shouldyou ever hear an unusually loud noise fromthe rear drum brakes, have them inspectedas soon as possible by your NISSANdealer.

Proper brake inspection intervals shouldbe followed. For more information regard-ing brake inspections, see the appropriatemaintenance schedule information in the‘‘Maintenance Schedule’’ section of thismanual.

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Check the brake booster function as fol-lows:

1. With the engine off, press and releasethe brake pedal several times. Whenbrake pedal movement (distance oftravel) remains the same from one pedalapplication to the next, continue on tonext step.

2. While depressing the brake pedal, startthe engine. The pedal height should dropa little.

3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop theengine. Keep the pedal depressed forabout 30 seconds. The pedal heightshould not change.

4. Run the engine for one minute withoutdepressing the brake pedal, then turn itoff. Depress the brake pedal severaltimes. The pedal travel distance will de-crease gradually with each depressionas the vacuum is released from thebooster.

If the brakes do not operate properly, seeyour NISSAN dealer.

Press the pedal by hand and be sure thefree travel is within the limits shown above.If free travel is out of the range shownabove, see your NISSAN dealer.

Engine compartmentIf the electrical equipment does not comeon, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition key and the headlightswitch are ‘‘OFF’’.


3. Remove the fusible link cover.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

5. If the fuse is open, replace it with a newfuse.

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Never use a fuse of higher amperagerating than that specified on the fuse boxcover.

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-trical system checked and repaired byyour NISSAN dealer.

Passenger compartmentIf any electrical equipment does not oper-ate, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition key and the headlightswitch are ‘‘OFF’’.

2. Open the fuse box cover.

3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a newfuse.

Never use a fuse of higher amperagerating than that specified on the fuse boxcover.

5. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-trical system checked and repaired byyour NISSAN dealer.

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If the electrical equipment does not operateand fuses are in good condition, check thefusible links. If any of these fusible links aremelted, replace only with genuine NISSANparts.

HEADLIGHTS

The headlight is a semi-sealed beam typewhich uses a replaceable headlight (halo-gen) bulb.

CAUTION

High pressure halogen gas is sealedinside the halogen bulb. The bulb maybreak if the glass envelope is scratchedor the bulb is dropped.

When handling the bulb, do not touchthe glass envelope.

Replacing the headlight bulb


2. Disconnect the negative (—) batterycable.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector fromthe rear end of the bulb.

4. Turn the bulb cover counterclockwise,then remove it.

5. Pull off the rubber cap.

6. Push and turn the retaining pin to loosenit.

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7. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shakeor rotate the bulb when removing it.

8. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.

● Be sure the lip of the rubber capcontacts the headlight body.

DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.

CAUTION● Use the same number and wattage

as originally installed:

Wattage 60/55Bulb No. HB2

● Aiming is not necessary after replac-ing the bulb.

● Do not leave the bulb out of theheadlight reflector for a long periodof time as dust, moisture, and smokemay enter the headlight body andaffect the performance of the head-light.

HEADLIGHT AIMINGADJUSTMENTBefore performing aiming adjustment, makesure of the following.

a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.

b. Place vehicle on level ground.

c. See that vehicle is unloaded (except forfull levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel,and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have thedriver or equivalent weight placed in driv-er’s seat.

Low beam1. Open the hood.

2. Adjust the vertical indicator by turning theadjusting screw with a Phillips screw-driver. The bubble in the gauge shouldbe centered on the ‘‘0’’ mark.

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3. Adjust the horizontal indicator by turningthe adjusting screw with a Phillips screw-driver.

The inner red line with the ‘‘0’’ markshould align with the indicator line. Neverturn screw sA as indicated in earlierillustration.

ADJUSTMENT AFTERHEADLIGHT ASSEMBLYREPLACEMENT

If the vehicle has had front body repair andthe headlight assembly has been replaced,the aiming should be checked using theaiming chart as shown in the illustration.

a. Adjust headlights so that main axis oflight is parallel to center line of bodyand is aligned with point P shown inthe illustration.

b. Dotted lines in illustration show cen-ter of headlight.‘‘H’’: Horizontal center line of head-

lights‘‘W’’: Distance between each head-

light center‘‘L’’: Distance between the headlights

and the wall that the lights aretested against. 7,620 mm (300.00in)

‘‘C’’: Distance below the horizontalcenter line of the light (“H”)used in determining the mainaxis of light. 106 mm (4.17 in)H-C = MM = main axis of light

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Even if the horizontal indicator does notalign with the indicator line or the bubble isnot centered in the water level after aimingby the chart, it is acceptable if they arewithin the OK ranges.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.

Headlight (Semi-sealed beam)

High/Low 60/55 HB2

Cornering light/Front park light1 27/8 1157

Front park light2 5 168

Front turn signal light 27 1156NA

Front side marker light 3.8 194

Front fog light 55 113

Rear combination light:

Turn signal 27 1156NA

Stop/Tail 27/8 1157

Back-up 27 1156

Rear side marker light 3.8 194

License plate light 5 168

High-mounted stop light 13 912

Interior light 8

Front personal light 10

Trunk light 3.4 158

Glove box light (if so equipped) 3.4 158

1: Models with cornering light2: Models without cornering light

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Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C or D.When replacing a bulb, first remove the lensand/or cover.

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If you have a flat tire, see the ‘‘In case ofemergency’’ section.

Maximum inflation pressure

Do not exceed the maximum inflation pres-sures shown on the side wall of the tire.

Tire inflation pressure

Periodically check the tire pressure (includ-ing spare). Incorrect tire pressure may ad-versely affect tire life and vehicle handling.Tire pressure should be checked when tiresare COLD. Tires are considered COLD afterthe vehicle has been parked for three or

more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km). COLD tire pressures are shown on thetire placard affixed to the center console lid.

CAUTIONThe vehicle capacity weight is indi-cated on the tire placard. Do not loadyour vehicle beyond this capacity.Overloading your vehicle may result inreduced tire life, unsafe operating con-ditions due to premature tire failure, orunfavorable handling characteristicsand could also lead to a serious acci-dent. Loading beyond the specified ca-pacity may also result in failure of othervehicle components.

Before taking a long trip, or wheneveryou have loaded your vehicle heavily,use a tire pressure gauge to ensurethat the tire pressure is at the specifiedlevel.

Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH(140 km/h) unless it is equipped withhigh speed capability tires. Drivingfaster than 85 MPH (140 km/h) mayresult in tire failure, loss of control andpossible injury.

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Types of tiresCAUTION

When changing or replacing tires, besure all four tires are of the same type(i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) andconstruction. Your NISSAN dealer maybe able to help you with informationabout tire type, size, speed rating andavailability. Replacement tires mayhave a lower speed rating than thefactory equipped tires, and may notmatch the potential maximum vehiclespeed. Never exceed the maximumspeed rating of the tire.

All Season tires

NISSAN specifies All Season tires on somemodels to provide good performance foruse all year around, including snowy and icyroad conditions. All Season Tires are iden-tified by ‘‘ALL SEASON’’ and/or ‘‘M&S’’ onthe tire sidewall. Snow tires have bettersnow traction than All Season tires and maybe more appropriate in some areas.

Summer tires

NISSAN specifies summer tires on somemodels to provide superior performance ondry roads. Summer tire performance insnow and ice will be substantially reduced.Summer tires do not have the tire tractionrating ‘‘M&S’’ on the tire sidewall.

If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowyor icy conditions, NISSAN recommends theuse of ‘‘SNOW’’ or ‘‘ALL SEASON’’ tires onall four wheels.

Snow tires

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary toselect tires equivalent in size and load ratingto the original equipment tires. If you do not,it can adversely affect the safety and han-dling of your vehicle.

Generally, snow tires will have lower speedratings than factory equipped tires and maynot match the potential maximum vehiclespeed. Never exceed the maximum speedrating of the tire.

For additional traction on icy roads, studdedtires may be used. However, some prov-inces and states prohibit their use. Checklocal, state and provincial laws before in-

stalling studded tires. Skid and traction ca-pabilities of studded snow tires, on wet ordry surfaces, may be poorer than that ofnon-studded snow tires.

Tire chainsUse of tire chains may be prohibited accord-ing to location. Check the local laws beforeinstalling tire chains. When installing tirechains, make sure they are of proper sizefor the tires on your vehicle and are installedaccording to the chain manufacturer’s sug-gestions. Use only SAE class ‘‘S’’ chains.Other types may damage your vehicle. Usechain tensioners when recommended bythe tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tightfit. Loose end links of the tire chain must besecured or removed to prevent the possibil-ity of whipping action damage to the fendersor underbody. If possible, avoid fully loadingyour vehicle when using tire chains. In ad-dition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,your vehicle may be damaged and/or ve-hicle handling and performance may beadversely affected.

Never install tire chains on a T-type sparetire. Do not use tire chains on dry roads.

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Tire rotationNISSAN recommends that tires be rotatedevery 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

Tighten wheel nuts to 72 to 87 ft-lb(98 to 118 Nzm).

See ‘‘Flat tire’’ in the ‘‘In case of emergency’’section for tire replacing procedures.

CAUTION:● After rotating the tires, adjust the tire

pressure.

● Retighten the wheel nuts after thealuminum wheels have been run forthe first 600 miles (1,000 km) (also incases of a flat tire, etc.).

● Do not include the T-type spare tireor any other small size spare tire inthe tire rotation.

Tire wear and damage

CAUTIONTires should be periodically inspectedfor wear, cracking, bulging, or objectscaught in the tread. If excessive wear,cracks, bulging, or deep cuts arefound, the tire should be replaced.

The original tires have a built-in treadwear indicator. When the wear indica-tor is visible, the tire should bereplaced.

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Improper service for a T-type spare tiremay result in serious personal injury. Ifit is necessary to repair the T-typespare tire, contact your NISSAN dealer.

Changing tires and wheelsWhen replacing a tire, use the same size,speed rating and load carrying capacity asoriginally equipped. Recommended typesand sizes are shown in ‘‘Wheels and tires’’in the ‘‘Technical and consumer informa-tion’’ section. The use of tires other thanthose recommended or the mixed use oftires of different brands, construction (bias,bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns canadversely affect the ride, braking, handling,ground clearance, body-to-tire clearance,tire chain clearance, speedometer calibra-tion, headlight aim and bumper height.Some of these effects may lead to acci-dents and could result in serious per-sonal injury.

If the wheels are changed for any reason,always replace with wheels which have thesame offset dimension. Wheels of a differ-ent offset could cause early tire wear, pos-sibly degraded vehicle handling character-istics and/or interference with the brakediscs/ drums. Such interference can lead todecreased braking efficiency and/or earlybrake pad/shoe wear.

WARNING

Do not install a deformed wheel or tireeven if it has been repaired. Suchwheels or tires could have structuraldamage and could fail without warning.

Wheel balance

Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle han-dling and tire life. Even with regular use,wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,they should be balanced as required.

Wheel balance service should be performedwith the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balanc-ing the front wheels on the vehicle couldlead to transmission damage.

Care of wheels

● Wash the wheels when washing the ve-hicle to maintain their appearance.

● Clean the inner side of the wheels whenthe wheel is changed or the underside ofthe vehicle is washed.

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corrosion. Such damage may cause lossof pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.

● NISSAN recommends that the roadwheels be waxed to protect against roadsalt in areas where it is used duringwinter.

Spare tire (T-type spare tire)Observe the following precautions if theT-type spare tire must be used, otherwiseyour vehicle could be damaged or involvedin an accident.

CAUTION● The T-type spare tire should be used

only for an emergency. It should bereplaced by the standard tire at thefirst opportunity.

● Drive carefully while the T-typespare tire is installed. Avoid sharpturns and abrupt braking whiledriving.

● Periodically check tire inflation pres-sure, and always keep it at 60 psi(420 kPa, 4.2 bar).

● Do not drive your vehicle at speedsfaster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).

● Do not use tire chains on a T-typespare tire. Tire chains will not fitproperly on the T-type spare tire andmay cause damage to the vehicle.

● When driving on roads covered withsnow or ice, the T-type spare tireshould be used on the rear wheeland the original tire used on the frontwheels (drive wheels). Use tirechains only on the front two originaltires.

● Tire tread of the T-type spare tire willwear at a faster rate than the originaltire. Replace the T-type spare tire assoon as the tread wear indicatorsappear.

● Because the T-type spare tire issmaller than the original tire, groundclearance is reduced. To avoid dam-age to the vehicle do not drive overobstacles. Also do not drive the ve-hicle through an automatic car washsince it may get caught.

● Do not use the T-type spare tire onother vehicles.

● Do not use more than one T-typespare tire at the same time.

● Do not tow a trailer while the T-typespare tire is installed.

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Your new NISSAN has been designed tohave minimum maintenance requirementswith longer service intervals to save youboth time and money. However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essentialto maintain your NISSAN’s good mechani-cal condition, as well as its emission andengine performance.

It is the owner’s responsibility to make surethat the specified maintenance, as well asgeneral maintenance, is performed.

As the vehicle owner, you are the only onewho can ensure that your vehicle receivesthe proper maintenance care. You are avital link in the maintenance chain.

General maintenance

General maintenance includes those itemswhich should be checked during normalday-to-day operation of the vehicle. Theyare essential if your vehicle is to continue tooperate properly. It is your responsibility toperform these procedures regularly as pre-scribed.

These checks or inspections can be doneby yourself, a qualified technician or, if youprefer, your NISSAN dealer.

Periodic maintenanceThe maintenance items listed in this part arerequired to be serviced at regular intervals.

However, under severe driving conditions,additional or more frequent maintenancewill be required.

Where to go for serviceIf maintenance service is required or yourvehicle appears to malfunction, have thesystems checked and tuned by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

NISSAN technicians are well-trained spe-cialists and are kept up to date with thelatest service information through technicalbulletins, service tips, and in-dealershiptraining programs. They are completelyqualified to work on NISSAN’s vehicles be-fore they work on your vehicle, rather thanafter they have worked on it.

You can be confident that your NISSANdealer’s service department performs thebest job to meet the maintenance require-ments on your vehicle — in a reliable andeconomic way.

During the normal day-to-day operation of thevehicle, general maintenance should be per-formed regularly as prescribed in this section.If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrationsor smells, be sure to check for the cause orhave your NISSAN dealer do it promptly. Inaddition, you should notify your NISSANdealer if you think that repairs are required.

When performing any checks or mainte-nance work, closely observe the precautionsin the ‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’ section.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here shouldbe performed from time to time, unlessotherwise specified.

Additional information on the itemsmarked with ‘‘*’’ can be found in the‘‘Do-it- yourself operations’’ section.

Tires* — Check the pressure with a gaugeperiodically when at a service station, in-cluding the spare, and adjust to the speci-fied pressure if necessary. Check carefullyfor damage, cuts or excessive wear.

Wheel nuts* — When checking the tires,make sure no nuts are missing, and checkfor any loose nuts. Tighten if necessary.

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Tire rotation* — Tires should be rotatedevery 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

Wheel alignment and balance — If thevehicle should pull to either side while driv-ing on a straight and level road, or if youdetect uneven or abnormal tire wear, theremay be a need for wheel alignment.

If the steering wheel or seat vibrates atnormal highway speeds, wheel balancingmay be needed.

Windshield wiper blades* — Check forcracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.

Doors and engine hood — Check that alldoors and the engine hood operate prop-erly. Also ensure all latches lock securely.Lubricate hinges, latches, rollers and links ifnecessary. Make sure that the secondarylatch keeps the hood from opening whenthe primary latch is released.

When driving in areas using road salt orother corrosive materials, check lubricationfrequently.

Lights* — Make sure the headlights, stoplights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and otherlights are all operating properly and installedsecurely. Also check headlight aim.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here shouldbe checked on a regular basis, such aswhen performing periodic maintenance,cleaning the vehicle, etc.

Warning lights and chimes — Make surethat all warning lights and buzzers/chimesare operating properly.

Windshield wiper and washer* — Checkthat the wipers and washer operate properlyand that the wipers do not streak.

Windshield defroster — Check that the aircomes out of the defroster outlets properlyand in sufficient quantity when operating theheater or air conditioner.

Steering wheel — Check for changes inthe steering conditions, such as excessivefreeplay, hard steering or strange noises.

Seats — Check seat position controls suchas seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. toensure they operate smoothly and that alllatches lock securely in every position.Check that the head restraints move up anddown smoothly and that the locks (if soequipped) hold securely in all latched posi-tions.

Seat belts — Check that all parts of the seatbelt system (for example, buckles, anchors,adjusters and retractors) operate properlyand smoothly, and are installed securely.Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,wear or damage.

Accelerator pedal — Check the pedal forsmooth operation and make sure the pedaldoes not catch or require uneven effort.Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.

Clutch pedal* — Make sure the pedaloperates smoothly and check that it has theproper free travel.

Brakes — Check that the brakes do not pullthe vehicle to one side when applied.

Brake pedal* — Check the pedal forsmooth operation and make sure it has theproper distance under it when depressedfully. Check the brake booster function. Becertain to keep floor mats away from thepedal.

Parking brake* — Check that the lever hasthe proper travel and confirm that yourvehicle is held securely on a fairly steep hillwith only the parking brake applied.

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Automatic transmission ‘‘Park’’ mecha-nism — On a fairly steep hill check that yourvehicle is held securely with the gearshiftlever in the ‘‘P’’ position without applyingany brakes.

UNDER THE HOOD ANDVEHICLEThe maintenance items listed here shouldbe checked periodically, such as each timeyou check the engine oil or refuel.

Additional information on the itemsmarked with “*” can be found in the“Do-It-Yourself operations” section.

Windshield washer fluid* — Check thatthere is adequate fluid in the tank.

Engine coolant level* — Check the cool-ant level when the engine is cold.

Radiator and hoses — Check the front ofthe radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.Make sure the hoses have no cracks, de-formation, rot or loose connections.

Brake and clutch fluid levels* — Makesure that the brake and clutch fluid level isbetween the ‘‘MAX’’ and ‘‘MIN’’ lines on thereservoir.

Battery* — Check the fluid level in eachcell. It should be between the ‘‘MAX’’ and‘‘MIN’’ lines.

Engine drive belts* — Make sure that nobelt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily.

Engine oil level* — Check the level afterparking the vehicle on a level spot andturning off the engine.

Power steering fluid level* and lines —Check the level when the fluid is cold andthe engine is turned off. Check the lines forproper attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.

Automatic transmission fluid level* —Check the level after putting the shift lever in‘‘P’’ with the engine idling.

Exhaust system — Make sure there are nocracks, holes, loose joints or supports. If thesound of the exhaust seems unusual orthere is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-ately have the exhaust system inspected bya qualified individual. (See the carbon mon-oxide warning in the ‘‘Starting and driving’’section.)

Underbody — The underbody is frequentlyexposed to corrosive substances such asthose used on icy roads or to control dust. It

is very important to remove these sub-stances, otherwise rust will form on the floorpan, frame, fuel lines and around the ex-haust system. At the end of winter, theunderbody should be thoroughly flushedwith plain water, being careful to cleanthose areas where mud and dirt may accu-mulate. See the ‘‘Appearance and interiorcare’’ section for additional information.

Fluid leaks — Check under the vehicle forfuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after thevehicle has been parked for a while. Waterdripping from the air conditioner after use isnormal. If you should notice any leaks or ifgasoline fumes are evident, check for thecause and have it corrected immediately.

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To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe andeconomical driving, NISSAN provides twodifferent maintenance schedules that maybe used, depending upon the conditions inwhich you usually drive. These schedulescontain both distance and time intervals, upto 60,000 miles (96,000 km)/48 months. Formost people, the odometer reading will in-dicate when service is needed. However, ifyou drive very little, your vehicle should beserviced at the regular time intervals shownin the schedule. After 60,000 miles (96,000km) or 48 months, continue periodicmaintenance at the same mileage/timeintervals.

SCHEDULE 1

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 ifyour driving habits frequently include one ormore of the following driving conditions:

● Repeated short trips of less than 5miles (8 km).

● Repeated short trips of less than 10miles (16 km) with outside tempera-tures remaining below freezing.

● Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go ‘‘rush hour’’ traffic.

● Extensive idling and/or low speeddriving for long distances, such aspolice, taxi or door-to-door deliveryuse.

● Driving in dusty conditions.

● Driving on rough, muddy, or saltspread roads.

● Towing a trailer, using a camper or acar-top carrier.

SCHEDULE 2Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 ifnone of the driving conditions shown inSchedule 1 apply to your driving habits.

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SCHEDULE 1Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles,kilometers or months,whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.5 26.25 30 33.75 37.5 41.25 45 48.75 52.5 56.25 60(km x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72) (78) (84) (90) (96)Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48

Emission control system maintenance

Drive belts See NOTE (1) I*Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) [R] [R]Vapor lines I* I*Fuel lines I* I*Fuel filter See NOTE (3)*Engine coolant See NOTE (4)* R*Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R REngine oil filter(Use Nissan PREMIUM type or equivalent.) R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

Spark plugs [R] [R]Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (5)

NO TE: (1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.(3) If vehicle is operated under extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either

extremely low or extremely high, the filters might become clogged. In such an event, replace them immediately.(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.* Maintenance items and intervals marked with ‘‘*’’ are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The

owner need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability.Other maintenance items and intervals are required.

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Abbreviations: I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.


Perform at number of miles, kilometers ormonths, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60

(km x 1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96)

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

Chassis and body maintenance

Brake lines & cables I I I I

Brake pads, discs, drums & linings I I I I I I I I

Manual & automatic transmission fluid See NOTE (2) I I I I

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts I I I I I I I I

Steering linkage ball joints & front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I

Exhaust system I I I I I I I I

Front drive shaft boots I I I I I I I I

Air bag system See NOTE (1)

NOTE: (1) Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture as noted on the certification labellocated on the left front door pillar.

(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect)fluid at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.

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SCHEDULE 2Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only



Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60(km x 1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96)Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

Emission control system maintenance

Drive belts See NOTE (1) I*Air cleaner filter [R] [R]Vapor lines I* I*Fuel lines I* I*Fuel filter See NOTE (2)*Engine coolant See NOTE (3) R*Engine oil R R R R R R R REngine oil filter (Use Nissan PREMIUM type or equivalent.) R R R R R R R RSpark plugs [R] [R]Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (4)

NOTE: (1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.(2) If vehicle is operated under extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either

extremely low or extremely high, the filters might become clogged. In such an event, replace them immediately.(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.* Maintenance items and intervals marked with ‘‘*’’ are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The

owner need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability.Other maintenance items and intervals are required.

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Abbreviations: I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.



Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60

(km x 1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96)

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

Chassis and body maintenance

Brake lines & cables I I I I

Brake pads, discs, drums & linings I I I I

Manual & automatic transmission fluid I I I I

Steering gear linkage, axle & suspension parts I I

Exhaust system I I

Front drive shaft boots I I I I

Air bag system See NOTE (1)

NOTE: (1) Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture as noted on the certification labellocated on the left front door pillar.

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EXPLANATION OFMAINTENANCE ITEMS

Additional information on the followingitems marked with ‘‘*’’ is found in the‘‘Do-it- yourself operations’’ section.

Emission control systemmaintenance

Drive belts* — Check drive belts for wear,fraying or cracking and also for proper ten-sion. Replace the drive belts if damaged.

Air cleaner filter — Under normal drivingconditions, the air cleaner filter should bereplaced in accordance with the mainte-nance schedule. However, driving the ve-hicle in dusty areas may cause more rapidclogging of the element. Consequently, theelement may have to be replaced morefrequently.

Vapor lines — Check vapor lines and con-nections for failure or looseness. If leaks arefound, replace them.

Fuel lines — Check the fuel hoses, pipingand connections for leaks, looseness ordeterioration. Replace any parts if they aredamaged.

Fuel filter — If the vehicle is operatedunder extremely adverse weather condi-tions or in areas where ambient tempera-tures are either extremely low or extremelyhigh, the filter might become clogged. Insuch an event, replace the filter immedi-ately.Engine coolant* — Drain and flush thecooling system.Engine oil & oil filter* — Under normaldriving conditions, the engine oil and oil filtershould be replaced in accordance with themaintenance schedule. However, under se-vere driving conditions, they may have to bereplaced more frequently.Spark plugs* — Replace with new plugshaving the correct heat range.Intake & exhaust valve clearance —Check the valve clearance if valve noiseincreases.

Chassis and body maintenanceBrake lines & cables — Check the brakelines and hoses (including brake boostervacuum hoses, connections & check valve)and parking brake cables for proper attach-ment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abrasion, de-terioration, etc.Brake pads, discs, drums & linings —Check these and the other neighboringbrake components for wear, deterioration

and leaks. Under severe driving conditions,they may have to be inspected more fre-quently.Manual & automatic transmission fluid*— Check the fluid level and visually inspectfor signs of leakage.Under severe driving conditions, the fluidshould be replaced at the specified interval.Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-sion parts, and drive shaft boots —Check for damage, looseness and leakageof oil or grease. Under severe driving con-ditions, more frequent inspection should beperformed.Steering linkage ball joints & front sus-pension ball joints — Check the ball jointsfor damage, looseness and grease leakage.Exhaust system — Visually check the ex-haust pipes, muffler, and hangers for properattachment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abra-sion, deterioration, etc. Under severe driv-ing conditions, inspection should be per-formed more frequently.Air bag system — Check the air bagsystem components for proper attachment,damage, deformities, cracks, rust, etc. Workaround and on the air bag system should bedone by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

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9 Technical and consumer information

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...... 9-2Engine .................................................................. 9-7Wheel/tire size...................................................... 9-7Dimensions and weights ...................................... 9-8Registering your vehicle in another country ........ 9-8Vehicle identification............................................. 9-9Air conditioner specification ............................... 9-11Installing front license plate................................ 9-12Vehicle loading information ................................ 9-13Trailer towing...................................................... 9-14Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 9-17Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-18Reporting safety defects .................................... 9-18Service manual/owner’s manual orders............. 9-19

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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a littledifferent. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the ‘‘Do-it-yourselfoperations’’ section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Capacity (Approximate)Recommended SpecificationsUS

measureImp

measure Liter

Fuel 15-7/8gal

13-1/4gal 60 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating

of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1Engine oil (Refill)

With oil filter 4 qt 3-3/8 qt 3.8 API SG or SH and Energy Conserving II*2API Certification Mark *2Without oil filter 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt 3.5

Cooling systemWith reservoir 8-1/4 qt 6-7/8 qt 7.8 Anti- freeze coolant

(Ethylene glycol base)Reservoir 3/4 qt 5/8 qt 0.7Manual transmission gear oil — — — API GL-4*3

Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level ac-cording to the instructions inthe ‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’section.

Nissan Matic ‘D’ (Continental U.S. andAlaska) or Genuine Nissan AutomaticTransmission Fluid (Canada). *4

Power steering fluid Type DEXRON IITM or equivalent

Brake and clutch fluid Genuine Nissan Brake Fluid*5 or equivalentDOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Complex)Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6

Air conditioning system lubricant — — — Nissan A/C System Oil Type R or exactequivalent*6

*1: For further details, see ‘‘Fuel recommendation’’.*2: For further details, see ‘‘Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity’’.*3: For further details, see ‘‘Recommended SAE gear oil viscosity’’.*4: DexronT III/MerconT or equivalent may also be used. Outside the Continental United States and

Alaska contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recom-mended brand(s) of DexronT III/MerconT or DexronT IIE/MerconT Automatic Transmission Fluid.

*5: Available in mainland USA through your Nissan dealer.

*6: For further details, see ‘‘Air conditioner specifi-cation label’’.

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONAll models are designed to operate on un-leaded gasoline with an octane rating of atleast 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number(Research octane number 91).

CAUTIONUsing a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol devices and systems, andcould also affect warranty coverage.

Under no circumstances should aleaded gasoline be used, since this willdamage the three way catalyst.

Reformulated GasolineSome fuel suppliers are now producing re-formulated gasolines. These gasolines arespecially designed to reduce vehicle emis-sions. NISSAN supports efforts towardscleaner air and suggests that you use refor-mulated gasoline when available.

Gasoline containing oxygenatesSome fuel suppliers sell gasoline containingoxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE andmethanol with or without advertising their

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presence. Nissan does not recommend theuse of fuels of which the oxygenate contentand the fuel compatibility for your NISSANcannot be readily determined. If in doubt,ask your service station manager.

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, pleasetake the following precautions as the usageof such fuels may cause vehicle perfor-mance problems and/or fuel system dam-age.

● The fuel should be unleaded and havean octane rating no lower than thatrecommended for unleaded gasoline.

● If an oxygenate-blend other than amethanol blend is used, it should con-tain no more than 10% oxygenate.(MTBE may, however, be added up to15%.)

● If a methanol blend is used, it shouldcontain no more than 5% methanol(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). Itshould also contain a suitable amountof appropriate cosolvents and corro-sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-lated with appropriate cosolvents andcorrosion inhibitors, such methanolblends may cause fuel system dam-

age and/or vehicle performance prob-lems. At this time, sufficient data isnot available to ensure that all metha-nol blends are suitable for use in NIS-SAN vehicles.

If any driveability problems such as enginestalling and difficult hot-starting are experi-enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels,immediately change to a non-oxygenatefuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline duringrefueling. Gasoline containing oxygen-ates can cause paint damage.

Aftermarket Fuel AdditivesNISSAN does not recommend the use ofany fuel additives (i.e.: fuel injector cleaner,octane booster, intake valve deposit remov-ers, etc.) which are sold commercially.Many of these additives intended for gum,varnish or deposit removal may containactive solvents or similar ingredients thatcan be harmful to the fuel system andengine.

Octane rating tipsIn most parts of North America, you shoulduse unleaded gasoline with an octane rating

of at least 87 or 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)number. However, you may use unleadedgasoline with an octane rating as low as 85AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number in high alti-tude areas [over 4,000 ft (1,219 m)] such as:Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah,Wyoming, northeastern Nevada, southernIdaho, western South Dakota, western Ne-braska, and that part of Texas which isdirectly south of New Mexico.

Using unleaded gasoline with an octanerating lower than stated above can causepersistent, heavy ‘‘spark knock.’’(‘‘Spark knock’’ is a metallic rappingnoise.) If severe, this can lead to enginedamage. If you detect a persistent heavyspark knock even when using gasolineof the stated octane rating, or if you hearsteady spark knock while holding asteady speed on level roads, have yourdealer correct the condition. Failure tocorrect the condition is misuse of thevehicle, for which NISSAN is not respon-sible.

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Incorrect ignition timing will result in knock-ing, after-run or overheating. This in turnmay cause excessive fuel consumption ordamage to the engine. If any of the abovesymptoms are encountered, have your ve-hicle checked at a NISSAN dealer or othercompetent service facility.

However, now and then you may noticelight spark knock for a short time whileaccelerating or driving up hills. This isno cause for concern, because you getthe greatest fuel benefit when there islight spark knock for a short time underheavy engine load.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERRECOMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to chose the correct qualityand viscosity oil to ensure satisfactory en-gine life and performance. Nissan recom-mends the use of a low friction oil (energyconserving oil) in order to improve fueleconomy and conserve energy. Oils whichdo not have the specified quality labelshould not be used as they could causeengine damage.

Only those engine oils with the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API) CERTIFICATIONMARK on the front of the container shouldbe used. This type of oil supersedes theexisting API SG or SH and Energy Conserv-ing II categories.

If you cannot find engine oil with the CER-TIFICATION MARK, an API SG or SH andEnergy Conserving II oil with API ServiceSymbol may be used. An oil with a singledesignation ‘‘SG’’ or ‘‘SH’’, or in combina-tion with other categories (for example,‘‘SG/CC’’ or ‘‘SG/CD’’) may also be used ifone with the API CERTIFICATION MARK

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cannot be found.

Mineral based or synthetic type oils may beused in your NISSAN vehicle. These oilsmust however, meet the API quality andSAE viscosity ratings specified for your ve-hicle. Do not mix mineral based and syn-thetic type oils in the engine at the sametime.

Oil additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of oiladditives. The use of an oil additive is notnecessary when the proper oil type is usedand maintenance intervals are followed.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or hasbeen previously used should not be used.

Oil viscosityThe engine oil viscosity or thicknesschanges with temperature. Because of this,it is important that the engine oil viscosity beselected based on the temperatures atwhich the vehicle will be operated beforethe next oil change. The chart ‘‘Recom-mended SAE viscosity number’’ shows therecommended oil viscosities for the ex-pected ambient temperatures. Choosing anoil viscosity other than that recommended

could cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. Whenreplacing, use the genuine oil filter or itsequivalent for the reason described in‘‘Change intervals’’.

Change intervals

The oil and oil filter change intervals for yourengine are based on the use of the specifiedquality oils and filters. Oil and filter otherthan the specified quality, or oil and filterchange intervals longer than recommendedcould reduce engine life. Damage to en-gines caused by improper maintenance oruse of incorrect oil and filter quality and/orviscosity is not covered by the new NISSANvehicle warranties.

Your engine was filled with a high qualityengine oil when it was built. You do not haveto change the oil before the first recom-mended change interval. Oil and filterchange intervals depend upon how you useyour vehicle. Operation under the followingconditions may require more frequent oiland filter changes:

— repeated short distance driving at coldoutside temperatures,

— driving in dusty conditions,

— extensive idling,

— towing a trailer.

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RECOMMENDED SAEVISCOSITY NUMBER

● SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferredfor all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 vis-cosity oil may be used if the ambient

temperature is above 0°F (-18°C).

● 80W-90 is preferable for ambient tem-peratures below 104°F (40°C).

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMREFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANTRECOMMENDATIONSThe air conditioning system in this NIS-SAN vehicle must be charged with therefrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and thelubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil Type Ror the exact equivalents. Use of any otherrefrigerant or lubricant will cause severedamage and you will need to replace yourvehicle’s entire air conditioning system.

The new refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) inyour NISSAN vehicle will not harm theearth’s ozone layer. Although this refriger-ant does not affect the earth’s atmosphere,certain government regulations require therecovery and recycling of any refrigerantduring automotive air conditioning systemservice. Your NISSAN dealer has thetrained technicians and equipment neededto recover and recycle your air conditioningsystem refrigerant.

Contact your NISSAN dealer when servic-ing your air conditioning system.ATI10510ATI0509

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Model KA24DE

Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC

Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, in-line

Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.504 x 3.780 (89.0 x 96.0)

Displacement cu in (cm3) 145.7 (2,389)

Firing order 1-3-4-2

Idle speed rpmSee the ‘‘Emission ControlLabel’’ on the underside ofthe hood.

Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm

CO percentage at idle speed [No air] %

Spark plugBKR5E-11 (Standard)BKR6E-11,BKR7E-11 (Cold)

Camshaft operation Timing Chain

Spark plug gap in (mm) 0.039 to 0.043 (1.0 to 1.1)

Generator belt size

Width x Length in (mm)0.8409 x 52.56(21.36 x 1,335)

The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all require-ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-lations.

Conventional T type

Road wheel

Steel 15 x 6JJ 15 x 4T

Aluminum 15 x 6JJ —

Offset in (mm) 1.77 (45) 1.57 (40)

Tire size P205/60R15 90HT125/70D15T135/90D15*

*: With viscous L.S.D. (limited slip differential) (Canada only)

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Sedan

Overall length in (mm) 180.5 (4,585)

Overall width in (mm) 67.1 (1,705)

Overall height in (mm) 55.9 (1,420)

Front tread in (mm) 57.7 (1,465)

Rear tread in (mm) 57.3 (1,455)

Wheelbase in (mm) 103.1 (2,620)

Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg)

See the ‘‘F.M.V.S.S.certification label’’ onthe driver side doorpillar.

Gross axle weight rating

Front lb (kg)

Rear lb (kg)

When planning to travel in another coun-try, you should first find out if the fuelavailable is suitable for your vehicle’s en-gine.

Using fuel with an octane rating that is toolow may cause engine damage. All gasolinevehicles must be operated with unleadedgasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your ve-hicle to areas where appropriate fuel is notavailable.

When transferring the registration ofyour vehicle to another country, state,province or district, it may be necessary tomodify the vehicle to meet local laws andregulations.

The laws and regulations for motor vehicleemission control and safety standards varyaccording to the country, state, province ordistrict; therefore, vehicle specificationsmay differ.

When any vehicle is to be taken intoanother country, state, province or dis-trict and registered, its modifications,transportation, and registration are theresponsibility of the user. NISSAN is notresponsible for any inconvenience thatmay result.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLEIN ANOTHER COUNTRY

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER PLATEThe vehicle identification number plate isattached as shown. This number is theidentification for your vehicle and is used inthe vehicle registration.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER (Chassis number)The number is stamped as shown.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERThe number is stamped on the engine asshown.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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F.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATIONLABELThe Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-dards (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label is af-fixed as shown. This label contains valuablevehicle information, such as: Gross VehicleWeight Ratings (GVWR), Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR), month and year ofmanufacture, Vehicle Identification Number,(VIN), etc. Review it carefully.

EMISSION CONTROLINFORMATION LABELThe emission control information label isattached as shown.

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TIRE PLACARDThe cold tire pressure is shown on the tireplacard affixed to the center console lid.

AIR CONDITIONERSPECIFICATION LABELThe air conditioner specification label isaffixed as shown.

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1. Insert J-bolts into the U-shaped grooves.

2. Temporarily place the bracket in positionon the front bumper. Be sure to alignthe curve of the bracket with the curvein the bumper.

● To determine where to drill the hole, shiftthe bracket to the right and use a felt-tippen to draw an arc along the right side ofeach mounting hole. Next, shift thebracket to the left and draw an arc alongthe left side of each mounting hole.

● Remove the bracket and connect thearcs to form ovals. Mark the point in thecenter of each oval. These are the ‘‘pilot’’drilling locations.

3. Carefully drill two ‘‘pilot’’ holes using a1/8 inch (3 mm) drill bit at the markedlocations. Be sure that the drill onlygoes through the fascia, or damage tothe nut may occur.

● Check to be sure that the holes arealigned with the nuts located behind thefascia. If you are satisfied that the holesare properly placed, use a 5/16 inch (8mm) drill bit to enlarge the holes. Usecare to only drill through the fascia.

4. Install the bracket. Install the licenseplate with bolts that are no longer than0.55 inch (14 mm). The bolts used tofasten the license plate to the bracket arenot included in the attaching hardwarethat comes with the bracket.ATI0503

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING

● It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area inside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in these ar-eas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed.

● Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seat belts.

● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is ina seat and using a seat belt properly.

Terms

It is important to familiarize yourself with thefollowing terms before loading your vehicle:

● Curb Weight (actual weight of your ve-hicle) - vehicle weight including: standardand optional equipment, fluids, emer-gency tools, and spare tire assembly.This weight does not include passen-gers and cargo.

● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curbweight plus the combined weight of pas-sengers and cargo.

● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) -maximum total weight (load) limit speci-fied for the vehicle.

● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -maximum weight (load) limit specified forthe front or rear axle.

Determining Vehicle Load CapacityThe load capacity of this vehicle is determinedby weight, not by available cargo space. Forexample, a luggage rack, bike carrier, cartopcarrier or similar equipment does not increaseload carrying capacity of your vehicle.

To determine vehicle load capacity:

Vehicle weight can be determined by usinga commercial-grade scale, found at placessuch as a truck stop, gravel quarry, grainelevator, or a scrap metal recycling facility.

1) Determine the curb weight of your vehicle.

2) Compare the curb weight amount to theGVWR specified for your vehicle to de-termine how much more weight yourvehicle can carry.

3) After loading (cargo and passengers),re-weigh your vehicle to determine ifeither GVWR or GAWR for your vehicleis exceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, re-

move cargo as necessary. If either thefront or rear GAWR is exceeded, shift theload or remove cargo as necessary.

Loading Tips● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or

GAWR as specified on the FMVSS Cer-tification Label.

● Do not load the front and rear axle to theGAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.

CAUTION● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-

vent it from sliding or shifting. In asudden stop or collision, unsecuredcargo could cause personal injury.

● Do not load your vehicle any heavierthan the GVWR or the maximumfront and rear GAWRs. If you do,parts on your vehicle can break, or itcan change the way your vehiclehandles. This could result in loss ofcontrol and cause personal injury.

● Overloading can shorten the life ofyour vehicle. Failures caused byoverloading are not covered by yourwarranty.

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Your new vehicle was designed to be usedprimarily to carry passengers and cargo.Remember that towing a trailer will placeadditional loads on your vehicle’s engine,drive train, steering, braking and other sys-tems.

Information on trailer towing ability and thespecial equipment required should be ob-tained from your NISSAN dealer. He canobtain a Nissan Trailer Towing Guide foryou.

Maximum load limitsMaximum trailer loads:

Never allow the total trailer load to exceed1,000 lb (454 kg). The total trailer loadequals trailer weight plus its cargo weight.Towing loads greater than 1,000 lb (454 kg)or using improper towing equipment couldadversely affect vehicle handling, brakingand performance.

WARNINGVehicle damage and/or personal injuryresulting from improper towing proce-dures is not covered by NISSAN warran-ties. Information on trailer towing andrequired towing equipment should be ob-tained from dealers who specialize in pro-viding trailers or other towing equipment.

Tongue load:

Keep the tongue load between 9 and 11%of the total trailer load. If the tongue loadbecomes excessive, rearrange cargo to al-low for proper tongue load.

Maximum gross vehicle weight/maximumgross axle weight:

The gross vehicle weight of the towingvehicle must not exceed the gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) shown on theF.M.V.S.S. certification label. The gross ve-hicle weight equals the combined weight ofthe unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,

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hitch, trailer tongue load and any otheroptional equipment. In addition, front or reargross axle weight must not exceed thegross axle weight rating (GAWR) shown onthe F.M.V.S.S. certification label.

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART

UNIT: lb (kg)

MAXIMUMTOWING LOAD

1,000 (454)

MAXIMUMTONGUE LOAD

110 (49)

Trailer hitch

Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle andtrailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securelyattached to the vehicle, to help avoid per-sonal injury or property damage due tosway caused by crosswinds, rough roadsurfaces or passing trucks.

● Do not use axle-mounted hitches.

● The hitch should not be attached to oraffect the operation of the impact-absorbing bumper.

● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust sys-

tem, brake system, etc. when the hitch isinstalled.

● To reduce the possibility of additionaldamage if your vehicle is struck from therear, remove the hitch when not in use.After the hitch is removed, seal the boltholes to prevent exhaust fumes, water ordust from entering the passenger com-partment.

● Regularly check that all hitch mountingbolts are securely mounted.

Tire pressures

● When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicletires to the recommended cold tire pres-sure indicated on the tire placard (locatedon the inside of the center console lid).

● Trailer tire condition, size, load rating andproper inflation pressure should be inaccordance with the trailer and tiremanufacturer’s specifications.

Safety chainAlways use a suitable chain between yourvehicle and the trailer. The chain should becrossed and should be attached to the hitch,not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to

leave enough slack in the chain to permitturning corners.

Trailer lights

Trailer lights should comply with federaland/ or local regulations. When wiring thevehicle for towing, connect the stop and taillight pickup into the vehicle electrical circuit.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a brakingsystem, make sure it conforms to Federaland/or local regulations and that it is prop-erly installed.

CAUTION

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

Pre-towing tips

● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition when a loaded and/or unloadedtrailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicleif it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition; check for impropertongue load, overload, worn suspension

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or other possible causes of either condi-tion.

● Always secure items in the trailer toprevent load shifts while driving.

● Be certain your rear view mirrors conformto all federal, state or local regulations. Ifnot, install any mirrors required for towingbefore driving the vehicle.

Trailer towing tips

In order to gain skill and an understandingof the vehicle’s behavior, you should prac-tice turning, stopping and backing up in anarea which is free from traffic. Steeringstability and braking performance will besomewhat different than under normal driv-ing conditions.

● Always secure items in the trailer toprevent load shift while driving.

● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration orstops.

● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.

● Always drive your vehicle at a moderatespeed.

● Always block the wheels on both vehicleand trailer when parking. Parking on aslope is not recommended; however, if

you must do so, and if your vehicle isequipped with an automatic transmis-sion, first block the wheels and apply theparking brake, and then move the shiftlever into the ‘‘P’’ position. If you movethe shift lever to the ‘‘P’’ position beforeblocking the wheels and applying theparking brake, transmission damagecould occur.

● When going down a hill, shift into a lowergear and use the engine braking effect.When ascending a long grade, downshiftthe transmission to a lower gear andreduce speed to reduce chances of en-gine overloading and/or overheating.

● If the engine coolant rises to an ex-tremely high temperature when the airconditioning system is on, turn off the airconditioner. Coolant heat can be addi-tionally vented by opening the windows,switching the fan control to high andsetting the temperature control to the‘‘HOT’’ position.

● Trailer towing requires more fuel thannormal circumstances.

● Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500miles (800 km).

● Have your vehicle serviced more often

than at intervals specified in the recom-mended Maintenance Schedule.

● When making a turn, your trailer wheelswill be closer to the inside of the turn thanyour vehicle wheels. To compensate forthis, make a larger than normal turningradius during the turn.

● Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,possibly causing vehicle sway. Whenbeing passed by larger vehicles, be pre-pared for possible changes in crosswindsthat could affect vehicle handling. Ifswaying does occur, firmly grip the steer-ing wheel, steer straight ahead, and im-mediately (but gradually) reduce vehiclespeed. This combination will help stabi-lize the vehicle. Never increase speed.

● Be careful when passing other vehicles.Passing while towing a trailer requiresconsiderably more distance than normalpassing. Remember the length of thetrailer must also pass the other vehiclebefore you can safely change lanes.

● To maintain engine braking efficiencyand electrical charging performance, donot use fifth gear (manual transmission)

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or overdrive (automatic transmission).

● Avoid holding the brake pedal down toolong or too frequently. This could causethe brakes to overheat, resulting in re-duced braking efficiency.

When towing a trailer, change the trans-mission fluid more frequently.

See the Maintenance schedule.

DOT (Department of Transportation) Qual-ity Grades: All passenger car tires mustconform to federal safety requirements inaddition to these grades.

TreadwearTreadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on tire wear rate when tested undercontrolled conditions on specified govern-ment test courses. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and a half(1-1/2) times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100. However,relative tire performance depends on actualdriving conditions, and may vary signifi-cantly from the norm due to variations indriving habits, service practices and differ-ences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction A, B and CTraction grades are A (the highest), B andC. They represent a tire’s ability to stop onwet pavement as measured under con-trolled conditions, on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tiremarked with a C may have poor tractionperformance.

WARNINGThe traction grade assigned to yourvehicle tires is based on straight linebraking traction tests and does notinclude cornering (turning) traction.

Temperature A, B and CTemperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C. They represent a tire’s resistance toheat build-up, and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled condi-tions on a specified indoor laboratory testwheel. Sustained high temperature cancause tire material to degenerate, reducingtire life. Excessive temperatures can lead tosudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds toa performance level which all passenger cartires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Aand B represent higher levels of perfor-mance on laboratory test wheels than theminimum required by law.

WARNINGThe temperature grade for this tire isestablished for a tire that is properly

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inflated and not overloaded. Excessivespeed, underinflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or in combi-nation, can cause heat buildup andpossible tire failure problems.

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by thefollowing emission warranties:

For USA1) Emission Defects Warranty

2) Emissions Performance Warranty

For CanadaEmission Control System Warranty

Details of these warranties may be foundwith other vehicle warranties in your war-ranty information booklet that comes withyour NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receivea warranty booklet, or it has become lost,you may obtain a replacement by writing to:

● Nissan Motor Corporation, in USAConsumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, CA 90247

● Nissan Canada Inc.P.O. Box 1709,Station ‘‘B’’Mississauga, Ontario,L4Y 4H6

If you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediatelyinform the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in addition to noti-fying NISSAN.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, itmay open an investigation, and if it findsthat a safety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-come involved in individual problems be-tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call theAuto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C.area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Departmentof Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590.You can also obtain other information aboutmotor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

You may notify NISSAN by contacting ourConsumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at1-800-NISSAN-1.

In Hawaii call (808) 531-0231.

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A Genuine Nissan Service Manual is the bestsource of service and repair information foryour vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illus-trations and step-by-step diagnostic and ad-justment procedures, this manual is the sameone used by the factory trained techniciansworking at your Nissan dealership. Also avail-able are Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals.For current pricing and availability of a Genu-ine NISSAN Service Manual or Genuine NIS-SAN Owner’s Manual, contact:

In the USA:See your NISSAN dealer or contact:

Dyment Distribution Services20770 Westwood Dr.Strongsville OH 44136

In a hurry? Call 1-800-247-5321 and chargeyour purchase to Visa/Master Card.

In Canada:To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSANService Manual or Owner’s Manual pleasecontact your nearest NISSAN Dealer. For thephone number and location of a NISSANDealer in your area call the Nissan SatisfactionCenter at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NIS-SAN representative will assist you.Also available are Genuine NISSAN Serviceand Owner’s Manuals for older Nissan models.

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10 Index

A

Adjustment after headlamp assemblyreplacement ............................................... 7-23Air bag (See Supplemental restraint system)Air bag warning light.................................. 2-16Air cleaner housing filter............................ 7-15Air conditioner

Air conditioner (Automatic) ..................... 3-8Air conditioner (Manual) ......................... 3-2

Air conditioner specification label .............. 9-11Air conditioning-servicing........................... 3-10Air conditioning system refrigerant andlubrication recommendations....................... 9-6Alarm system (See Theft warning system)Anchor point locations ............................... 2-27Antenna

Manual .................................................. 3-22Power.................................................... 3-21

Anti-lock brake system ( ABS)(If so equipped).......................................... 4-15Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 1-7Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray)Audio system

AM-FM radio with cassette player........ 3-11AM-FM radio with cassette player andcompact disc player.............................. 3-16

AutomaticAutomatic air conditioner operation........ 3-8Automatic power window switch .......... 1-16Automatic transmission fluid................... 7-9Driving with automatic transmission....... 4-6

B

Battery........................................................ 7-13Before starting the engine ........................... 4-5Belts

Inspection ............................................ 7-14Size......................................................... 9-7

BrakeAnti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 4-15Brake and clutch fluid........................... 7-11Brake booster ....................................... 7-19Brake light (See stop light)Brake pedal .......................................... 7-18Brake warning light ................................. 1-6Brake wear indicators ................... 1-7, 7-18Parking brake check............................. 7-17Parking brake operation ....................... 4-10

Break-in schedule ...................................... 4-12Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 1-5Bulb replacement....................................... 7-24

C

Capacities and recommendedfuel/lubricants............................................... 9-2Cassette player (See audio system)CB radio or car phone ............................... 3-22Check engine indicator light (See Malfunctionindicator light)Child restraints for infants and smallchildren ...................................................... 2-23Child safety rear door lock .......................... 2-4Cigarette lighter and ashtray ..................... 1-14Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 6-2Clock — instrument panel ......................... 1-18Clock-radio................................................. 3-10Clutch pedal............................................... 7-19Cold weather driving cautions .................. 4-17Compact disc (CD) player ......................... 3-20Controls

Audio controls ............................. 3-11, 3-16Heater and air conditioner (automatic)... 3-8Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 3-2

CoolantCapacities and recommendedfuel/lubricants.......................................... 9-2Changing engine coolant........................ 7-5Checking engine coolant level ............... 7-4Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 1-4

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CoolingEngine cooling ....................................... 7-4Interior cooling (automatic) ..................... 3-8Interior cooling (manual)......................... 3-2

Cornering light ........................................... 1-12Corrosion protection .................................... 6-5Cruise control............................................. 4-11Cup holder ................................................. 1-14

D

Daytime running light system(Canada only) ............................................ 1-11Defogger switch

Rear window defogger switch .............. 1-10Defogging/defrosting

Defogging/defrosting (automatic) ........... 3-9Defogging/defrosting (manual) ............... 3-4

Dimensions and weights.............................. 9-8Door locks.................................................... 2-2Door open warning light .............................. 1-6Drive belts.................................................. 7-14Driving

Cold weather driving cautions .............. 4-17Driving with automatic transmission....... 4-6Driving with manual transmission........... 4-8Precautions when driving ..................... 4-15Precautions when starting and driving ... 4-2

E

Economy - fuel........................................... 4-13

Emission control information label............. 9-10Emission control system warranty............. 9-18Engine

Before starting the engine ...................... 4-5Capacities and recommendedfuel/lubricants.......................................... 9-2Changing engine coolant........................ 7-5Changing engine oil................................ 7-8Changing engine oil filter........................ 7-9Checking engine coolant level ............... 7-4Checking engine oil level ....................... 7-7Engine compartment check locations .... 7-3Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 1-4Engine cooling system ........................... 7-4Engine oil ................................................ 7-7Engine oil and oil filter recommendation. 9-4Engine oil pressure warning light ........... 1-5Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-5Engine serial number ............................. 9-9Engine specifications.............................. 9-7Starting the engine ................................. 4-9

Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).................. 4-2

F

Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)Flat tire......................................................... 5-2Floor mat positioning ................................... 6-4Fluid (checking)

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 7-9Brake and clutch fluid........................... 7-11Engine coolant........................................ 7-4

Engine oil ................................................ 7-7Power steering fluid.............................. 7-11Window washer fluid ............................ 7-12

F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..................... 9-10Front fog light switch ................................. 1-13Front seats................................................... 2-9Fuel

Capacities and recommendedfuel/lubricants.......................................... 9-2Fuel economy ....................................... 4-13Fuel filler cap .......................................... 2-8Fuel filler lid lock operation .................... 2-7Fuel octane rating................................... 9-3Fuel recommendation............................. 9-2

Fuses ......................................................... 7-19Fusible links ............................................... 7-21

G

Gas station information.............................. 10-6Gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 1-4Fuel gauge.............................................. 1-4Odometer................................................ 1-3Speedometer .......................................... 1-3Tachometer............................................. 1-3Trip odometer ......................................... 1-3

Gear selection (See shifting)General maintenance .................................. 8-2Glove box..................................................... 2-5

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Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 1-13Head restraints .......................................... 2-10Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 1-11Headlights .................................................. 7-21Heater and air conditioner

Heater and air conditioner controls(automatic).............................................. 3-8Heater and air conditioner controls(manual).................................................. 3-2

Hood release ............................................... 2-5

I

Ignition switch .............................................. 4-4Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/indicator lights and chimes)Inside mirror............................................... 2-31Instrument brightness control .................... 1-12Interior light ................................................ 1-18

J

Jump starting ............................................... 5-7

K

Key............................................................... 2-2

L

LabelsAir conditioner specification label ......... 9-11Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 2-15Emission control information label........ 9-10Engine serial number ............................. 9-9F.M.V.S.S.certification label ................. 9-10Vehicle identification number plate ........ 9-9

License plateInstalling front license plate.................. 9-12

LightAir bag warning light............................. 2-16Brake light (See stop light)Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 1-5Bulb replacement.................................. 7-24Cornering light ...................................... 1-12Front fog light switch ........................... 1-13Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 1-11Headlights............................................. 7-21Interior light........................................... 1-18Light bulbs ............................................ 7-21Spotlight................................................ 1-19Trunk light............................................. 1-19Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 1-5

LockChild safety rear door lock ..................... 2-4Door locks............................................... 2-2Fuel filler lid lock operation .................... 2-7Glove box ............................................... 2-5Power door lock...................................... 2-3

Power window lock switch.................... 1-15Trunk lid lock operation .......................... 2-6

M

MaintenanceGeneral maintenance ............................. 8-2Inside the vehicle.................................... 8-3Outside the vehicle................................. 8-2Periodic maintenance schedules............ 8-5Seat belt maintenance.......................... 2-23Under the hood and vehicle ................... 8-4

Malfunction indicator light ............................ 1-7Manual antenna ......................................... 3-22Manual transmission

Driving with manual transmission........... 4-8Manual transmission fluid....................... 8-9

Map light (See spotlight)Meters and gauges...................................... 1-2Mirror

Inside mirror.......................................... 2-31Outside mirror remote control .............. 2-30Outside mirrors ..................................... 2-30Vanity mirror (If so equipped)............... 2-31

O

Octane rating (See fuel)Odometer ..................................................... 1-3Oil

Capacities and recommendedfuel/lubricants.......................................... 9-2

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Changing engine oil................................ 7-8Changing engine oil filter........................ 7-9Checking engine oil level ....................... 7-7Engine oil ................................................ 7-7Engine oil and oil filter recommendation. 9-4

Opener lever for trunk lid............................. 2-6Outside mirror remote control.................... 2-30Outside mirrors .......................................... 2-30Overdrive switch .......................................... 4-8Overheat

If your vehicle overheats ........................ 5-9Owner’s manuals/service manualorder form .................................................. 9-19

P

ParkingParking brake check............................. 7-17Parking brake operation ....................... 4-10Parking/parking on hills ........................ 4-14

Periodic maintenance schedules................. 8-5Power

Power antenna ..................................... 3-21Power door lock...................................... 2-3Power steering fluid.............................. 7-11Power rear windows ............................. 1-16Power windows..................................... 1-15

PrecautionsMaintenance precautions ....................... 7-2Precautions on seat belt usage............ 2-17Precautions when driving ..................... 4-15Precautions when starting and driving ... 4-2

Push starting................................................ 5-8

Q

Quick reference (See gas station information)

R

RadioAM-FM radio with cassette player........ 3-11AM-FM radio with cassette player andcompact disc player.............................. 3-16CB radio or car phone.......................... 3-22

Rear seat ................................................... 2-11Rear window defogger switch ................... 1-10Refrigerant recommendation ....................... 9-6Registering your vehicle in anothercountry ......................................................... 9-8Reporting safety defects (USA)................. 9-18

S

SafetyChild safety rear door lock ..................... 2-4Reporting safety defects (USA)............ 9-18

Seat adjustment........................................... 2-9Seat belt

Precautions on seat belt usage............ 2-17Seat belt extenders .............................. 2-23Seat belt maintenance.......................... 2-23Seat belt warning light ............................ 1-6

Seat belts.............................................. 2-172-point type without retractor................ 2-213-point type with retractor..................... 2-19

SeatsFront seats.............................................. 2-9Rear seats ............................................ 2-11

Service manual/owner’s manualorder form .................................................. 9-19Shifting ......................................................... 4-7Spark plug replacement............................. 7-14Speedometer ............................................... 1-3Spotlight ..................................................... 1-19SRS warning labels ................................... 2-15Starting

Before starting the engine ...................... 4-5Jump starting .......................................... 5-7Precautions when starting and driving ... 4-2Push starting........................................... 5-8Starting the engine ................................ 4-9

SteeringPower steering fluid.............................. 7-11Tilting steering wheel............................ 2-30

Stop light.................................................... 7-27Sunroof ...................................................... 1-17Supplemental restraint system(Air bag system) ........................................ 2-12Switch

Automatic power window switch .......... 1-16Front fog light switch ............................ 1-13Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 1-13Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 1-11Ignition switch ......................................... 4-4

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Overdrive switch ..................................... 4-8Rear window defogger switch .............. 1-10Windshield wiper and washer switch ..... 1-9

T

Tachometer.................................................. 1-3Theft warning system .................................. 1-8Theft warning light ....................................... 1-7Three way catalyst....................................... 4-2Tilting steering wheel................................. 2-30Timing chain ................................................ 9-7Tire

Flat tire.................................................... 5-2Spare tire....................................... 5-2, 7-32Tire chains ............................................ 7-29Tire placard........................................... 9-11Tire pressure ........................................ 7-28Tire rotation .......................................... 7-30Uniform tire quality grading .................. 9-17Wheel/tire size ........................................ 9-7Wheels and tires................................... 7-28

TowingTow truck towing .................................. 5-10Trailer towing ........................................ 9-14Towing load/specification chart ............ 9-15

TransmissionAutomatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 7-9Driving with automatic transmission....... 4-6Driving with manual transmission........... 4-8Manual transmission fluid....................... 8-9

Travel (see registering your vehiclein a another country)Trip odometer .............................................. 1-3Trunk lid lock operation ............................... 2-6Trunk light .................................................. 1-19Turn signal switch (See headlight andturn signal switch)

U

Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-17

V

Vanity mirror (If so equipped).................... 2-31Vehicle dimensions and weights ................. 9-8Vehicle identification .................................... 9-9Vehicle identification number plate.............. 9-9Vehicle loading information ....................... 9-13Vehicle recovery ........................................ 5-11Ventilators .................................................... 3-2

W

WarningAir bag warning light............................. 2-16Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 1-13Theft warning.......................................... 1-8Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 2-15Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 1-5

Weights (See dimensions and weights)

Wheel/tire size ............................................. 9-7Wheels and tires........................................ 7-28Window washer fluid.................................. 7-12Windows

Locking passenger windows ................ 1-15Power rear windows ............................. 1-16Power windows..................................... 1-15

WiperWindshield wiper and washer switch ..... 1-9Wiper blades......................................... 7-16

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Recommended fuel:Unleaded gasoline, at least 87 AKI number(RON 91).For further details such as gasohol, see‘‘Fuel recommendation’’ in the ‘‘Technicaland consumer information’’ section.

Recommended engine oil:● API SG or SH and Energy Conserving II● API Certification Mark● SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for

all ambient temperatures.

See ‘‘Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-tion’’ in the ‘‘Technical and consumer infor-mation’’ section.

Tire cold pressure:See tire placard affixed to the center con-sole lid.

Recommended new vehicle break-inprocedure:During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ofvehicle use, follow the recommendationsoutlined in the “BREAK-IN SCHEDULE In-formation found in the “Starting and Driving”section of this Owner’s Manual. Follow theserecommendations for the future reliabilityand economy of your new vehicle. Failure tofollow these recommendations may result invehicle damage or shortened engine life.

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