1996 nissan sentra maintenance manual

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ForewordWelcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latestechniques 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 odriving 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 thextensive resources available to him.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these five important driving rules to help ensure a safe andcomplete trip 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 Owners Manual for important safetyinformation.

1996 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA

All rights reserved. No part of this Owners Manual may be reproducedor stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by anymeans, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise,without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED INTHIS OWNERS MANUAL

This owners manual contains descriptions and operatininstructions for all systems, features and optional equipmenthat might appear in any model of this vehicle built for andestination in North America, including the continental Unite

States, Canada and Hawaii. Therefore, you may very well fininformation in this manual that does not apply to your vehicle

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This 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 athose in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right tchange specifications or design without notice and without obligation

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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 other

products.Nissan has made a substantial and growinginvestment in North America, starting with theopening of Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. in

1960 and continuing with the production of somecars and trucks at one of the worlds mostmodern 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

operation of port facilities and transportation sevices, to the supply of lubricants, parts anaccessories.

Nissan pioneered the use of electronics ancomputers in automobiles, and has led the indutry in improving both performance and fuel efciency through new engine designs and the usof synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weighThe company has also developed ways to buiquality into its vehicles at each stage of thproduction process, both through extensive usof automation and most importantly through an awareness that people are the cetral element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our suppers until you took delivery of your new Nissadozens of checks were made to ensure that onthe best job was being done in producing an

delivering your vehicle. Nissan also takes grecare to ensure that when you take your Nissan your dealer for maintenance, the service techncian will perform his work according to the qualistandards that have been established by thfactory.

Safety has also been built into your Nissan. Ayou know, seat belts are an integral part of thsafety systems that will help protect you and youpassengers in the event of a sudden stop or aaccident. We urge you to use the belts every timyou drive the vehicle.

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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.

NOTE:

For Canada, some vehicles are notequipped with a Supplemental Air BagSystem.

Your vehicle may not have a Driver andPassenger-side Supplemental Air Bag.

For additional information see the Pre-driving checks and adjustments sec-tion of this manual.


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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES ...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction withyour vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assistyou with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSANdealer cannot assist you with or you would like toprovide NISSAN directly with comments or questions,please contact our (NISSANs) Consumer Affairs De-partment 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 dealers 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 BMississauga, 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

Index


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1 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges .............................................. 1-2

Speedometer and odometer ................................ 1-3

Tachometer (If so equipped)................................ 1-3

Engine coolant temperature gauge...................... 1-3

Fuel gauge ........................................................... 1-4

Warning/indicator lights and chimes .................... 1-5

Theft warning (If so equipped)............................. 1-8

Windshield wiper and washer switch................... 1-9

Rear window defogger switch............................ 1-10

Headlight and turn signal switch ........................ 1-11Instrument brightness control............................. 1-12

Front fog light switch (If so equipped) ............... 1-12

Hazard warning flasher switch........................... 1-13

Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray .......... 1-13

Cup holder.......................................................... 1-14

Power windows (If so equipped)........................ 1-15

Sun roof (If so equipped) ................................... 1-16

Interior light......................................................... 1-17

Trunk light (If so equipped) ................................ 1-17


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METERS AND GAUGES

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SpeedometerThe speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance thevehicle has been driven.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer records the distance ofindividual trips. Before each trip, set the trip

odometer to zero by pushing the resetbutton.

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

CAUTION

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

Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge

The gauge indicates the engine coolatemperature.

The engine coolant temperature varies witthe outside air temperature and drivinconditions.

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SPEEDOMETER ANDODOMETER

TACHOMETER (If so equipped) ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE GAUGE

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CAUTION

If the gauge indicates engine coolanttemperature over the normal range,stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos-sible. If the engine is overheated, con-tinued operation of the vehicle mayseriously damage the engine. See theIn case of emergency section for theimmediate action required.

Fuel Gauge

The gauge indicates the approximate fuellevel in the tank.

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

The gauge needle remains in approximatelythe same position, even after the ignitionkey is turned to OFF.

Refill the fuel tank before the gaugeregisters Empty (E).

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or Brake warning lightLow washer fluid warning light

(For Canada)

Cruise indicator light

(if so equipped)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights orAnti-lock brake warning

light (if so equipped)

Air bag warning light

(if so equipped)

High beam indicator light (Blue) O/D OFF Overdrive off indicator light Seat belt warning light

Charge warning light Malfunction indicator light

Low fuel warning light

(if so equipped)Door ajar warning light

(if so equipped)Engine oil pressure warning light

Checking bulbs

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

, or , , or , ,

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

, O/D OFF, or

If any light fails to come on, it mayindicate a burned-out bulb or an open

circuit in the electrical system. Have the

system repaired promptly.

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.

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 oper

tions section.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine

running, it may indicate a problem with thcharging system. Turn the engine off ancheck the generator belt. If the belt is loose

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broken, or missing, or if the light remains on,see your NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

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

Low fuel warning light(If so equipped)

This light comes on when the fuel in the tankis getting low. Refuel as soon as it is con-venient, preferably before the fuel gaugereaches E.

There should be a small reserve of fuel

remaining in the tank when the fuel gaugereaches E.

Door ajar warning light(If so equipped)

This light comes on when any of the doorsand/or back door are not closed securelywhile the ignition key is ON.

Seat belt warning light andchime

The light and chime remind you to fastenseat belts. The light illuminates whenever

the ignition key is turned to ON, and re-mains illuminated until the drivers seat beltis fastened. At the same time, the chimesounds for about seven seconds unless thedrivers 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 light(If so equipped)

When the ignition key is in the ON or STARTposition, the air bag light illuminates forabout 7 seconds and then turns off. Thismeans the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, theair bag needs servicing and your vehiclemust be taken to your nearest authorizedNISSAN dealer:

1. The air bag light does not come on andremain on for 7 seconds and then go offas described above.

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 (Air bag systemmay not function properly. For additiondetails on the Supplemental Restraint System (Air bag system), see the Pre-drivinchecks and adjustments section.

Low washer fluid warninlight (For Canada)

This light comes on when the washer fluid at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessarySee the Do-it-yourself operations section

or Brake warning ligh

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

The light comes on when the parking brake applied, and also warns of a low brake flulevel. If the light comes on while the engine running with the parking brake not appliestop the vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brakfluid as necessary. See Brake anclutch fluid in the Do-it-yourself operations section.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have th

warning system checked by youNISSAN dealer.

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WARNING

If you judge it to be safe, drive care-fully to the nearest service station forrepairs. Otherwise, have your vehicletowed because driving it could be

dangerous.

Pressing the brake pedal with theengine stopped and/or low brakefluid level may increase your stop-ping distance and braking will requiregreater pedal effort as well as pedaltravel.

or Anti-lock brake

warning light(If so equipped)

If the light comes on while the engine isrunning, it may indicate something wrongwith the anti-lock portion of the brake sys-tem. Have the system checked by yourNissan dealer.

Turn off the engine, and start it again byslowly turning the ignition key (quickly

doing so may cause the ABS light to stayon when there is nothing wrong). If thelight stays on, have the system checked

by your NISSAN dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, theanti-lock function ceases, but the regularbraking system continues to operate.

If the light comes on while you are driv-ing, contact your NISSAN dealer for re-pair.

O/D OFF Overdrive off indicator light(Automatic transmissionmodels only)

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

Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights

The appropriate light flashes when the turnsignal lever switch is activated.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch isturned on.

High beam indicator light

This blue light comes on when the headlighthigh beam is on and goes out when the lowbeam is selected.

Cruise indicator light(If so equipped)

The light comes on while the vehicle speeis controlled by the cruise control system.

Key reminder chimeA chime sounds if the driver side door opened while the key is left in the ignitioswitch. Remove the key and take it with yowhen leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

A chime sounds when the driver side door opened if the headlights or parking ligh

are on (ignition switch is turned off).Turn the headlight control switch off befoyou leave the vehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible weawarnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scrapinsound when the vehicle is in motiowhether or not the brake pedal is d

pressed. Have the brakes checked as sooas possible if the warning sound is heard

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Malfunction indicator light

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

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.

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

How to activate the theft warningsystem

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close all doors, hood and trunk lid. Lock

all doors by pressing the button on the

multi-remote controller. At this time,the turn signal lights blink twice, indicat-ing all doors are locked.

The system can be activated even if thwindows are open.

4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicatolight in the instrument cluster illuminate

The SECURITY light stays on for abou30 seconds and then begins to flasonce every three seconds. The system now activated.

The theft warning system is NOT activatedone of the following occurs:

The door is unlocked or the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON position durinthe 30 seconds in which the SECURITlight stays on.

The SECURITY light blinks at a stead1/2 second on - 1/2 second off ratbecause a door, the trunk, or the hood open and the key is not in the ACC or Oposition. When the ignition key is turneto the ACC or ON position, the SECURITY light turns off.

Theft warning system operation

The theft warning system emits the follow

ing alarm:

The headlights blink and the horn sound

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intermittently. In addition, the starter mo-tor does not operate.

The alarm automatically turns off after 2to 3 minutes. However, the alarm reacti-vates if the vehicle is tampered with

again. The alarm can be shut off byunlocking a door or trunk lid with the keyor by pressing the button on the

multi-remote controller.

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.

How to stop the alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking a door orthe trunk lid with the key or by pressingthe button on the multi-remote control-

ler. The alarm does not stop if the ignitionswitch is turned to ACC or ON position.

If the system does not operate as de-

scribed above, have it checked by yourNISSAN dealer.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper.Pull the lever toward you to operate thewasher. The ignition switch must be in theON position for the wipers or washer to beactivated. Operating the washer automati-cally cycles the wipers several times.

CAUTION

Do not operate the washer continu-ously for more than 30 seconds.

Do not operate the washer if the res-

ervoir tank is empty.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washesolution may freeze on the windshieldand obscure your vision. Warm thewindshield with the defroster beforyou wash the windshield.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH

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To defog the rear window glass, start theengine and push the rear window defoggerswitch on. (The indicator light comes on.)Push the switch again to turn the defoggeroff.

The rear window defogger switch automati-cally turns off in approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of therear window, be careful not to scratch

or damage the electrical conductors.

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Lighting

Turn the switch to the position:

The front clearance, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights come on.

Turn the switch to the position:

The headlights come on and all the otherlights remain on.

To select the high beam function, push thelever forward. The high beam lights come

on and the indicator light illuminates. Pull itback to select the low beam.

Passing signal

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes theheadlights high beams on and off.

Daytime running light system(For Canada)

The headlight high beams illuminate afterstarting the engine, even if the headlightcontrol switch is in the OFF position. Theheadlights are not as bright as they are withthe headlight switch in the position.

If the parking brake is applied before theengine is started, the daytime running lightsdo not illuminate. The daytime running lights

illuminate once the parking brake is released. Thereafter, the daytime runninlights do not turn off when using the parkinbrake at a stop signal, etc.

WARNING

When the daytime running light systemis active, tail lights on your vehicle arenot on. It is necessary at dusk to turnon your headlights. Failure to do socould cause an accident injuring yourself and others.

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Turn signal

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

Lane change signal

To signal a lane change, move the lever upor down to the point where the indicator lightbegins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

The instrument brightness control operateswhen the headlight switch is in the

or position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightness ofinstrument panel lights.

To turn the front fog lights on, rotate th

switch to the position.

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

The low-beam headlight function must bon for the fog lights to operate. The folights automatically turn off whenever thhigh-beam headlight function is selected.

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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH(If so equipped)

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Push the switch on to warn other drivers whenyou must stop or park under emergency condi-

tions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

When stalled or stopped on the road-way under emergency conditions,move the vehicle well off the road.

Do not use the hazard warning flash-ers while moving on the highway un-less unusual circumstances force youto drive so slowly that your vehicle

might become a hazard to other traffic.

Some state laws may prohibit the useof the hazard warning flasher switchwhile driving.

Turn signals do not work when thehazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers can be actuated with the igni-tion switch in either the OFF or ON position.

The cigarette lighter element is an accessory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter oequivalent can be purchased from your local NISSAN dealer.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSWITCH

CIGARETTE LIGHTER(ACCESSORY) AND ASHTRAY

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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 springs out.

Return the lighter to its original position after

use.

CAUTION

The 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.

WARNING

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

To open, pull the cup holder.

To close, push the cup holder in fully.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 intothe cup holder while driving in orderthat full attention may be given to the

driving operation.

Avoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being used toprevent spilling the drink. If the liquidis hot, it can scald you or your passenger.

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MANUAL WINDOW OPERATION

(If so equipped)The side windows can be opened or closedby turning the hand crank on each door. Toopen the window, turn the crank counter-clockwise. To close the window, turn thecrank clockwise.

The power windows operate only when theignition key is in the ON position.

To open the window, lightly tap the driverside button until the desired position isreached. To close the window, lift the switchupward. The driver side control panel isequipped with switches to open or close allthe windows.

Locking passengers windows

When the window lock button is depressed,

only the driver side window can be openedor closed. Push it again to cancel the win-dow lock function.

The passenger side switch opens or closeonly the corresponding window. To ope

the window, push the switch downward. Tclose the window, lift the switch upward.

WARNING

Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehiclebefore closing the windows.

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Rear power windows (If so equipped)

The rear power window switches open orclose only the corresponding window. Toopen the window, push the switch down-ward. To close the window, lift the switchupward.

Automatic power window switch

To fully open the driver side window, pressthe automatic power window switch downand release it; it need not be held. Thewindow automatically opens all the way.

The sun roof only operates when the igntion key is in the ON position.

Sliding the sun roof

To open the roof, push the switch towarDOWN/OPEN.

To close the roof, push the switch towarUP/CLOSE.

Tilting the sun roof

Close the sun roof by pushing the switc

toward UP/CLOSE. Continuing to push thUP/CLOSE button tilts the sun roof up.


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To tilt the sun roof down, push the switchtoward DOWN/OPEN. Continuing to pushthe DOWN/OPEN switch opens the sunroof.

Sun shade

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

WARNING

Be extremely careful not to have anypart of your body in the sun roofopening while it 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 sun roof beforeopening.

Do not place any heavy object on thesun roof or surrounding area.

The interior light has a three-position switch.

The interior light operates regardless ofignition key position.

When the switch is in the OFF position,the interior light does not illuminate, re-gardless of door position.

When the switch is in the center position, the interior light illuminateswhen a door is opened.

When the switch is in the ON position,

the interior light illuminates, regardless ofdoor position.

NOTE: Leaving the interior light switch the ON position for extended periods of timresults in a discharged battery.

TRUNK LIGHT (If so equipped)

The light illuminates when the trunk lid opened. When the trunk lid is closed, thlight goes off. For bulb replacement procedures, refer to Bulb replacement in thDo-it-yourself operations section.

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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Key ....................................................................... 2-2Door locks ............................................................ 2-2

Multi-remote control system (If so equipped) ...... 2-4

Child safety rear door lock ................................... 2-7

Hood release ........................................................ 2-8

Glove box ............................................................. 2-9

Trunk lid lock operation........................................ 2-9

Fuel filler lid lock operation ................................ 2-11

Front Seats......................................................... 2-13

Supplemental restraint system(Air bag system) (If so equipped) ...................... 2-15

Warning labels (If so equipped) ......................... 2-20

Air bag warning light (If so equipped)................ 2-20

Seat belts ........................................................... 2-22

Child restraints for infants and small children.... 2-28

Tilting steering wheel ......................................... 2-34

Outside mirror control......................................... 2-34

Inside mirror ....................................................... 2-35

Vanity mirror (If so equipped) ............................ 2-35

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A key number plate is supplied with yourkey. Record the key number that is on the

key number plate and keep it in a safe place(such as your wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. Ifyou lose your keys, see your NISSANdealer for duplicates by using the key num-ber. NISSAN does not record key numbersso it is very important to keep track of yourkey number 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, this

key can be duplicated by your NISSANdealer or a locksmith shop.

Locking front door with key

To lock the door, turn the key towards thefront of the vehicle.

To unlock, turn it towards the rear.

Locking the door without key

To lock the door from the outside without key, move the inside lock knob to the Locposition, then close the door.

When locking the door this way, be certanot to leave the key inside the vehicle.

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WARNING

Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of seatbelts, this provides greater safety inthe event of an accident by helping to

prevent persons from being thrownfrom the vehicle. This also helps keepchildren and others from unintention-ally opening the doors, and will helpkeep out intruders.

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

POWER DOOR LOCK(If so equipped)

Moving the door lock/unlock button towardthe rear of the vehicle on the drivers doorarmrest locks all doors. Moving the doorlock/unlock button toward the front of thevehicle unlocks all doors.

WARNING

Before opening the door, always lookfor and avoid oncoming traffic.

Do not leave children unattended in alocked vehicle. They may inadvertently activate switches.

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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROLSYSTEM(If so equipped)

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turnthe interior light on or off, and activate the

panic alarm by using the remote controllerfrom outside the car.

Be sure to remove the key from thevehicle before locking the doors andleaving it.

The remote controller can operate at adistance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) fromthe vehicle. (The effective distance dependsupon the conditions around the vehicle.)

As many as four remote controllers can beused with one vehicle. For information con-cerning the purchase and use of additionalremote controllers, contact your NISSANdealer.

CAUTION:

Listed below are conditions or occur-rences which will damage the remotecontroller:

Do not allow the remote controller tobecome wet.

Do not drop the remote controller.

Do not strike the remote controllersharply against another object.

Do not place the remote controller foran extended period in an area wheretemperatures exceed 140F (60C).

Locking doors

1. Close all the doors.

2. Push the button on the multi-remotecontroller.

3. All the doors lock.

4. The hazard indicators flash twice.

When the button is pushed with all

doors locked, the hazard indicators flashtwice as a reminder that the doors arealready locked.

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Unlocking doors

1. Push the button on the multi-remote

controller. Only the driver side door un-

locks.2. Push the button on the multi-remote

controller again within 5 seconds. Thepassenger doors unlock.

3. The interior light stays on for 30 seconds.

The interior light can be turned off withoutwaiting for 30 seconds by inserting the key

into the ignition or by locking the doors witthe multi-remote controller.

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threaened, you may activate the alarm to ca

attention as follows:

1. Push the button on the remote controller for longer than 1.5 seconds.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlightstay on for 30 seconds.

3. The alarm stops when any of the kefunctions are used. For example, whethe or the button is pushed, or th

button is pushed for longer than 1

seconds on the multi-remote controllethe panic alarm function is cancelled.

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Replace the two batteries as follows:

1. Remove the screw and open the lid.

2. Replace the batteries with new ones.

Insert the batteries as illustrated above.

Recommended batteries: Sanyo CR2016or equivalent.

3. Close the lid securely and install thescrew.

4. Press the button, then the button

two or three times to check the multremote controller operation.

If the batteries are removed for any reason other than replacement, performstep 4 above.

An improperly disposed battery cahurt the environment. Always confirmlocal regulations for battery disposa

The multi-remote controller is wateresistant; however, if it does get weimmediately wipe completely dry.

The operational range of the multremote controller extends to approxmately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicle

This range may vary with conditionsFCC Notice:

This device complies with FCC rules pa15. Operation is subject to the followintwo conditions: (1) This device may nocause harmful interference and (2) Thdevice must accept any interference thamay be received, including interferencthat may cause undesired operation.

The transmitter has been tested an

complies with FCC and DOC/MDC rulesChanges or modifications not expressl

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approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the users author-ity to operate the device.

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOORLOCK (4-door only)

Child safety locks help prevent doors frombeing opened accidentally, especially whensmall children are in the vehicle.

The child safety lock levers are located onthe edge of the rear doors. When the lever isin the lock position, the rear door can beopened only from the outside.

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1. Pull the hood lock release handle 1located below the instrument panel. The

hood springs up slightly.2. Pull up on the lever2 at the front of the

hood with your fingertips and raise thehood.

3. Insert the support rod into the slotmarked with the arrow on the underside

of the hood.4. When closing the hood, reset the support

rod to its original position, lower the hoodto approximately 12 inches above thelatch and release it. This allows properengagement of the hood latch.

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Open the glove box by pulling the handle.

WARNINGKeep glove box lid closed while drivingto prevent injury in an accident or asudden stop.

Opener lever operation(If so equipped)

The trunk lid opener lever is located on theoutside of the drivers seat. To open thetrunk lid, pull up the opener lever. To close,push the trunk lid securely.

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Key operation

To open the trunk lid from outside thevehicle, turn the key clockwise. To close,lower and push the trunk lid down securely.

WARNING

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

OPENER CANCEL LEVER FORTRUNK LID

When the lever is in the CANCEL (down)position, the trunk lid cannot be opened withthe trunk lid opener lever. It can be openedonly with the key.

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Opener lever (If so equipped)

To open the fuel filler lid, push the openerlever down. To lock, close the fuel filler lidsecurely.

Manual Fuel Filler Lid

Open the fuel filler lid by lifting the raisedportion of the fuel filler lid.

FUEL FILLER CAP

The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratchetintype. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable andhighly explosive under certain conditions. Always stop the engine and donot smoke or allow open flames osparks near the vehicle whenrefueling.

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Fuel may be under pressure. Turn thecap one-half turn and wait for anyhissing sound to stop to preventfuel from spraying out and possiblycausing personal injury. Then re-move the cap.

Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel fillercap as a replacement. It has a built-insafety valve needed for proper opera-tion of the fuel system and emissioncontrol system. An incorrect cap canresult in a serious malfunction andpossible injury.

Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder whilerefueling.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING Do not adjust the drivers seat while

driving. The seat may move suddenlyand could cause loss of control of thevehicle.

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

1 Forward and backward

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

2 Reclining

Pull the lever up and lean back until thedesired angle is obtained. To bring the backof the seat forward again, pull the lever andmove your body forward. The seatbackmoves forward.

WARNING

Do not recline the seatback any morethan is needed for comfort when thvehicle is moving. Seat belts are moseffective when the occupant sits weback and upright in the seat. If the seais reclined, the risk of sliding under thelap belt and being injured is increased

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TILTING FRONT SEAT (2-doormodel)

The front passengers seat can be tilted tomake it easier for the rear seat passengersto get in and out.

To tilt the front seatback forward, pull thereclining lever up or depress the tilt lever.The seat back tilts and the seat movesforward automatically. Some models re-quire the seat to be pushed forward.

To return the seat to its original position,

push the seatback up and move the wholeseat backward until it locks.

CAUTION

When returning the seat to its originalposition, check that the seat and seat-back are properly locked.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Adjust the head restraints so the top is levewith the top of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, simply pull it upTo lower, push the lock knob and push thhead restraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjustedproperly as they may provide significant protection against whiplash in

jury. Do not remove them.

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REAR SEAT

Interior trunk access(If so equipped)

The trunk can be readily accessible from therear seat for loading and unloading, asshown.

When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latchedposition.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-

gage area or on the rear seat when it isin the fold-down position. Use of theseareas by passengers without properrestraint can be extremely dangerousin an accident or sudden stop.

This Supplemental Restraint System setion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger air bags. ThSupplemental Restraint System Air Bag cahelp reduce impact force to the driver and tthe front passenger in certain frontal coll

sions. The air bags are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by thdriver and front passenger seat belts anare not a substitute for them. The sebelts should always be correctly worn anthe driver and front passenger seated suitable distance from the steering wheand instrument panel. (See Seat belts foinstructions and precautions on seat beusage.)

NOTE:For Canada, some vehicles are not equippewith a Supplemental Air Bag System.

Your vehicle may not have a Driver anPassenger-side Supplemental Air Bag.

If your vehicle is not equipped with Supplemental Air Bag System, it will nohave the following equipment:

Supplemental Air Bag Warning Lig

(see Supplemental Air Bag WarninLight later in this section).

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Driver Supplemental Air Bag (seeMeters and Gauges in the Instru-ments and controls section).

Passenger-side Supplemental Air Bag(see Meters and Gauges in the Instru-ments and controls section).

Supplemental Restraint System WarningLabels (see Warning Labels later inthis section).

Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at all times.Children should be in appropriate child re-straints (see Seat belts and Child Re-straints for Infants and Small Children laterin this section).

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position.

WARNING

The 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 air bags are mos

effective when you are sitting back andupright in the seat. Air bags inflate withgreat force. If you are unrestrainedleaning forward, sitting sideways or ouof position in any way, you are agreater risk of injury or death in a crashand may also receive serious or fatainjuries from the air bag if you areupagainst it when it inflates. Always siback against the seatback and use the

seatbelts.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrained as

shown in the previous illustrations.

Children may be severely injured okilled when the air bag inflates if theyare not properly restrained.

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

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Air bag system(If so equipped)

The 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 always

an indication of proper air bag operation.When the supplemental air bag inflates, a

fairly loud noise may be heard, followed bythe release of smoke. This smoke is not

harmful and does not indicate a fire, butcare should be taken to not intentionallyinhale it, as it may cause irritation andchoking. Those with a history of breathingtrouble should get fresh air promptly.

The supplemental air bags, along with theuse of the seat belts, help to cushion theimpact force on the face and chest of theoccupant. They can help save lives andreduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-

ing air bag may cause facial abrasions orother injuries. Air bags do not provide re-

straint to the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn anthe driver and passenger be seated uprigas far as practical away from the steerinwheel or dashboard. Since the air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect th

occupant, the force of the air bag inflatincan increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the air bamodule during inflation.

The supplemental air bag deflates quickafter a collision.

The supplemental air bags operate onwhen the ignition switch is in the ON oSTART position.

WARNING

Right after inflation, several supplemental air bag system componentwill be hot. Do not touch them; youmay severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring othe supplemental air bag system. Thisis to prevent accidental inflation othe supplemental air bag or damage

to the supplemental air bag system.

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Tampering with the supplemental airbag system may result in seriouspersonal injury. Tampering includeschanges to the steering wheel andthe instrument panel assembly byplacing material over the steering

wheel pad and above the instrumentpanel, or by installing additional trimmaterial around the supplemental airbag system.

Do not attach any objects to thesteering wheel pad and to the instru-ment panel. Also, do not place anyobjects between any occupant andthe steering wheel or instrumentpanel. Such objects may become

dangerous 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 wiring

should not be modified or discon-nected. Unauthorized electrical testequipment and probing devicesshould not be used on the supple-mental air bag system.

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

shown in the illustration.

The supplemental air bag light, displayinAIR BAG in the instrument panel, monitothe circuits of the air bag. The circuimonitored by the air bag light are the diagnosis sensor unit, air bag modules and arelated wiring.

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When the ignition key is in the ON or STARTposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates for about 7 seconds andthen turns off. This means the system isoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the

supplemental air bag needs servicing:

1. The supplemental air bag light does notcome on and remain on for 7 secondsand then go off as described 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 does not operateproperly. It must be checked and repaired.Take your vehicle to the nearest authorizedNISSAN dealer.

Repair and replacement procedure

The supplemental air bag system is de-signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.As a reminder, unless it is damaged, thesupplemental air bag light remains illumi-

nated after inflation has occurred. Repairand replacement of the supplemental air

bag system should be done only by anauthorized NISSAN dealer.

To ensure long-term functioning, thesystem must be inspected 10 years afterthe date of manufacture as noted on thecertification label located 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 must always be in theLOCK position when working under thehood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

Once the supplemental air bag in-flates, the supplemental air bag mod-ule will not function again and mustbe replaced. The supplemental airbag module 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 authorizedNISSAN dealer if there is any damageto the front end portion of the vehicleor if the air bag has inflated.

When selling your vehicle, we re

quest that you inform the buyer abouthe supplemental air bag system andguide the buyer to the appropriatesections in this Owners Manual.

If you need to dispose of the supplemental air bag or scrap the vehiclecontact an authorized NISSAN dealerCorrect supplemental air bag disposal procedures are set forth in theappropriate NISSAN Service Manual

Incorrect disposal procedures couldcause personal injury.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

Your chances of being injured or killed in anaccident and/or the severity of injury may begreatly reduced if you are wearing your seatbelt and it is properly adjusted. 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 entirerestraint system and increases thechances 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 person touse the same belt.

All seat belt assemblies including re-tractors and attaching hardwareshould be inspected after any colli-sion at your NISSAN dealer. NISSANrecommends that all seat belt assem-blies in use during a collision bereplaced unless the collision was mi-nor 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 lamp glows con-tinuously while the ignition is turned ONwith all doors closed and all seat beltsfastened, it may indicate a malfunctionin the system. Have the system checked

by your NISSAN dealer.

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

Always route the shoulder belt oveyour shoulder and across your chest

Never run the belt under your arm oacross your neck. The belt should beaway from your face and neck, bunot falling off your shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THEWAIST.

Serious injury or death can occur iseat belt is not worn properly.

CHILD SAFETY

Children need adults to help protecthem.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canadrequire the use of approved child restraintfor infants and small children. (See ChiRestraints for Infants and Small Childrenlater in this section.)

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should 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 Vehicle

Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve-hicle Safety Standards. You should choosea child restraint system which fits your ve-hicle and always follow the manufacturersinstructions for installation and use.

Children

Children who are too large for child restraintsystems 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 childs seating position has a shoulderbelt that fits close to the face or neck, the useof a booster seat (commercially available)may help overcome this. The booster seatshould raise the child so that the shoulder

belt is properly positioned across the top,middle portion of the shoulder and the lap

belt is low on the hips. The booster 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 the childhas grown enough so the shoulder belt is no

longer 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 women

NISSAN 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 persons

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

3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should wear a seat belt aall times.

Fastening the belts

1. Adjust the seat.

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WARNING

The seatback should not be reclinedany more than needed for comfort. Seatbelts are most effective when the pas-senger sits well back and straight up inthe seat. If the seat is reclined, the risk

of sliding under the lap belt and beinginjured is increased.

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 permits the belt to move,and allows you some freedom of move-ment in the seat.

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 seat passenger side seat belt anrear 3-point seat belts have a cinchinmechanism for child seat installation. It referred to as the automatic locking mode

When the cinching mechanism is activatethe seat belt cannot be withdrawn agauntil the seat belt tongue is detached fromthe buckle and fully retracted. Refer tChild Restraints for Infants and SmaChildren later in this section for more infomation.

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WARNING

The automatic locking mode should be

used only for child seat installation.During normal seat belt use by a pas-senger, the locking mode should not beactivated. If it is activated it may causeuncomfortable seat belt tension.

Unfastening the belts

To unfasten the belt, press the button on thebuckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

Shoulder belt height adjustment(For front seats) (If so equipped)

The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (SeePrecautions on Seat Belt Usage.) To ad-

just, press both release buttons and move itto the desired position so the belt passesover the center of the shoulder. The beltshould be away from your face and neck,but not falling off of your shoulder.

CAUTION

After adjustment, release the buttonand check that it does not move up anddown to make sure the shoulder belanchor is securely fixed in position.

Checking seat belt operation(3-point type with retractor)

Your seat belt retractors are designed tlock belt movement by two separate methods:

1) When the belt is pulled quickly from thretractor.

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the beltcheck the operation as follows:

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwarquickly. The retractor should lock anrestrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during thcheck or if you have any question about beoperation, see your NISSAN dealer.

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2-POINT TYPE WITHOUTRETRACTOR (rear center lapbelt)

Fastening the belts

1. Insert the tongue into the buckle until it

snaps. Both the tongue and the buckleare marked CENTER.

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,then pull the belt clip to take up the slack.

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

Unfastening the beltsTo unfasten the belt, press the button on thbuckle.

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Selecting correct set of belts

The center seat belt buckle and tongue are

identified by the CENTER label. The centerseat belt tongue can be fastened only intothe center seat belt buckle.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position,it is not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender 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 bythe same company which made theoriginal equipment belts, should be

used with NISSAN belts.

Persons who can use the standardseat belt should not use an extender.Such unnecessary use could result inserious personal injury in the eventof an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the belt webbings, apply mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or capets. Then brush the webbing, wipe with a cloth and allow it to dry in th

shade. Do not allow the belts to retracuntil they are completely dry.

Periodically check to see that the beand metal components, such as bucles, tongues, retractors, flexible wireand anchors, work properly. If loosparts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entirbelt assembly should be replaced.

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WARNING

Infants and small children should always beplaced in an appropriate child restraint whileriding in the vehicle. Failure to use a childrestraint can result 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 designedto be installed with a lap belt or the lapportion of a three-point type seat belt.

Nissan recommends that the child re-straint system be installed in the rearseat. According to accident statistics,children are safer when properly re-strained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.

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

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-cles 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 manufacturers instructions for installationand use. When purchasing a childrestraint, be sure to select one whichwill fit your child and vehicle. It maynot be possible to properly insta

some types of child restraints in youvehicle.

Improper use of a child restraint canresult in increased injuries for boththe infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle.

When your child restraint is not inuse, keep it secured with a seat belt toprevent it from being thrown forwardin case of a sudden stop or accident

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

All U.S. states and provinces oCanada require that infants and smalchildren be restrained in approvedchild restraints at all times while thevehicle is being operated.

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After attaching the child restraint, testit before you place the child in it. Tilt itfrom side to side. Try to tug it forwardand check to see if the belt holds therestraint in place. If the restraint is notsecure, tighten the belt as necessary,

or put the restraint in another seat andtest it again.

If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.

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

For a front facing child restraint, if the

seat position where it is installed hasa 3-point type lap/shoulder belt,check to make sure the shoulder beltdoes not go in front of the childs faceor neck. If it does, put the shoulderbelt behind the child restraint.

Installation on rear seat

Center 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 retrac-tor which must be used when install-ing a child restraint.

Failure to do so will result in the childrestraint not being properly secured.It could tip over or otherwise be un-secured and cause injury to the childin 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 restraint

manufacturers instructions.2. Route the seat belt tongue through the

child restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers 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 the

automatic locking mode (child restraintmode). (It reverts back to emergencylocking when the belt is fully retracted.)

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 restraint, use force to tilt the child restrainfrom side to side, and tug it forward tmake sure that it is securely held place.

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

7. Check to make sure that the child re

straint is properly secured prior to eac

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use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps3 through 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 belt

may be used as normal and only locksduring a sudden stop or impact.

TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

If your child restraint has a top strap, it must

be secured to the provided anchor point.Anchor bracket hardware must be installed.The top strap anchor bracket hardware isavailable through your NISSAN dealer.

Part #88894-89900

Secure the child restraint with the center lapbelt or the lap portion of the outboard3-point belt and latch the top strap hookonto the anchor bracket. To install the an-

chor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimensionslisted below must be used.

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

The top strap should be secured to thattaching bolt which provides the straightesinstallation of the top strap.

Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand only those loadimposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances arthey to be used for adult seat belts oharnesses.

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Anchor point locations

Anchor points are located under the rear

parcel 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 under side of the rear parcelshelf. Thread a bolt (8.0 mm diameter,1.25 pitch) up through the nut behind theseating position where the child restraint

will be installed and use it to break throughthe rear parcel shelf support material.

There are pre-cut circles at each anchorpoint location that should break away fromthe shelf support material when pressureis applied to them. Remove the bolt afteryou feel the pre-cut circle separate fromthe shelf support material.

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 attaching

hardware.

Installation on front passenger sea(Vehicles with passenger-side air bag

WARNINGNever install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Aibags inflate with great force. A rearfacing 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 restraint in the front passenger seatplace the passenger seat as far back as

possible.

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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 retrac-tor which must be used when install-

ing a child restraint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thechild in a 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 ina forward-facing direction only. Movethe seat as far back from the instrumentpanel as possible. Always follow the re-straint manufacturers 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 the

child restraint and insert it into the buckleuntil you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-facturers 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 reverts back to emergencylocking when the belt is fully retracted.)

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking soundis heard as the belt retracts. This indi-cates that the retractor is in the automaticlocking mode. Pull down on the belt toremove any slack in the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the child re-

straint, use force to tilt the child restrainfrom side to side, and tug it forward tmake sure it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the automatlocking mode by trying to pull more beout of the retractor. If you cannot pull an

more belt webbing out of the retractor, thbelt is in the automatic locking mode.

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

After the child restraint is removed and thseat belt is allowed to wind back into thretractor, the automatic locking mode (chirestraint mode) is canceled; the seat bemay be used as normal and will only locduring a sudden stop or impact.

NOTE:

For Canada, some vehicles are noequipped with a Supplemental Air BaSystem and do not have a passenger-sidsupplemental air bag. If your vehicle doenot have a passenger-side air bag, a reafacing child restraint may be used in thfront passenger seat. Follow the instruc

tions in Installation on rear outboarseating positions earlier in this section

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Tilt operation

Push the lock lever down and adjust the

steering wheel up or down to the desiredposition. Pull the lock lever up firmly to lockthe steering wheel in place.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving.

Electric control type (If so equipped)

The outside mirror control operates only

when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ONposition.

Push the right or left end of the switch toselect the right or left side mirror, then adjustusing the control lever.

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

Manual control type

The outside mirror can be moved in an

direction for a better rear view.Objects viewed in the outside mirror othe passenger side are closer than theappear.

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The night position reduces 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 pas-senger side vanity mirror. To access, pullthe sun visor down.

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Ventilators............................................................. 3-2

Heater and air conditioner.................................... 3-3Air flow charts....................................................... 3-6

Radio .................................................................. 3-10

Clock................................................................... 3-13

Manual antenna.................................................. 3-17

CB radio or car phone........................................ 3-18

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Side ventilators

You can open or close the side ventilators

by using the dial located at the side of theventilators. Adjust the air flow direction ofventilators by using the slide in the center.

Center ventilators

Adjust the air flow direction of ventilators by

moving the ventilator slide.

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Air recirculation button

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CONTROLS

Fan control dial

This dial turns the fan on and off, andcontrols fan speed.

Air flow control dial

This dial allows you to select the air flowoutlets.

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 outlets

and foot outlets. Air flows mainly from defroster

outlets.

Temperature control dial

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

(If so equipped)

NOTE:

The air recirculation feature is availablonly on those vehicles equipped with a

conditioning.OFF position (Indicator light OFF):

Outside air is drawn into the passengecompartment and distributed through thselected outlets.

Use this position for normal heater or aconditioner operation.

ON position (Indicator light ON):

Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicleDepress the air recirculation button to actvate the recirculation function when drivinon a dusty road or to avoid traffic fumes.

The air recirculation function is also used timprove A/C performance during extremehot or humid conditions.

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Do not use the recirculation mode (if soequipped) for long periods of time. Itmay cause the interior air to becomestale and the windows to fog up.

Air conditioner button

This button is provided only on those ve-hicles equipped with air conditioning.

Start the engine, move the fan control dial tothe desired (1 to 4) position, and push theair conditioner button to turn on the airconditioner. The indicator light comes onwhen the air conditioner is on. To turn off theair conditioner, push the button again.

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

WARNING

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

Heating

This mode is used to direct hot air mainlyfrom the floor outlets. A small amount of airalso flows from the defrost vents.

1. Push the air recirculation button (if soequipped) to the OFF position for normalheating.

2. Move the air control dial to the po-sition.

3. Move the fan control dial to the desiredposition.

4. Move the temperature control dial to thedesired position between the middle andthe hot position.

Ventilation

This mode directs outside air from the sideand center vents.

1. Push the air recirculation button (if soequipped) to the OFF position.


position.

4. Move the temperature control dial to thdesired position.

Defrosting or defogging

This mode is used to defrost/defog thwindows.

1. Push the air recirculation button (if sequipped) to the OFF position.

2. Move the air control dial to the psition.

3. Move the fan control dial to the desireposition.

4. Move the temperature control dial to th

desired position between the middle anthe hot position.

If it is difficult to defog the windshieglass, turn the air conditioner on (if sequipped). This helps dehumidify the ai

Outside air is drawn into the passengecompartment to improve the defogging peformance.

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Bi-level heating 4. Move the temperature control dial to thed i d iti b t th iddl d

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This mode directs cooler air from the sideand center vents and warmer air from thefloor outlets. When the temperature controldial is moved to the full hot or full coolposition, the air between the vents and the

floor outlets is the same temperature.




4. Move the temperature control dial to thethe desired position.

Heating and defogging

This mode heats the interior and defogs thewindshield.




desired position between the middle andthe hot position.

Operating tips

Clear snow and ice from the wiperblades and air inlet in front of thewindshield. This improves heater op-eration.

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION(If so equipped)

Start the engine, move the fan control dial tothe desired (1 to 4) position, and push in theair conditioner button to activate the airconditioner. When the air conditioner is on,cooling and dehumidifying functions areadded to the heater operation.

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

Cooling

This mode is used to cool and dehumidify.

1. Push the air recirculation button to theOFF position.

2. Move the air control dial to posi-tion.

position.

4. Push on the air conditioner button. Thindicator light comes on.

5. Move the temperature control dial to thdesired position.

For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, push the air recirculatiobutton (if so equipped) to the ON postion. Be sure to return the air recirculatiobutton to the OFF position for normcooling.

Dehumidified heating

This mode is used to heat and dehumidi

the air.1. Push the air recirculation button to th

OFF position.

2. Move the air control dial to the psition.

3. Move the fan control dial to the desireposition.

4. Push on the air conditioner button. Thindicator light comes on.

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5. Move the temperature control dial to thedesired position

The air conditioning system should beoperated for about ten minutes at

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desired position.

Dehumidified defogging

This mode is used to defog the windowsand dehumidify.

1. Push the air recirculation button to theOFF position.



4. Push on the air conditioner button. Theindicator light comes on.

5. Move the temperature control dial to thedesired position.

Operating tips

Keep windows and sun roof closed whilethe air conditioner 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. Thisallows the air conditioner to cool theinterior more quickly.

operated for about ten minutes atleast once a month. This helps pre-vent damage to the system due to lackof lubrication.

If the engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates engine coolant tem-perature over the normal range, turnthe air conditioner off. See If yourvehicle overheats in the In case ofemergency section for additional in-formation.

The following charts show the button andial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICheating, cooling or defrosting. The air reciculation switch should always be in thOFF position for heating and defrosting

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The air conditioning system in your NISSANis charged with a new refrigerant designedwith the environment in mind.

This new refrigerant does not harm theearths ozone layer.

Special charging equipment and lubricant isrequired when servicing your NISSAN airconditioner. Using improper refrigerants orlubricants causes 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 is able to service yourenvironmentally friendly air conditioningsystem.

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To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key toACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with the

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yengine not running, turn the key to the ACCposition.

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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P h h ON/VOL k b h di

SCAN tuning

Push the SCAN tuning button SCAN

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