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The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50 % recycled fibers , Foreword including 10 % post - consumer fibers . Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners . This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence . It was 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 of driving 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 the extensive resources available to him . IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL REMINDERS FOR SAFETY ! This owner’s manual contains descriptions and operating Follow these five important rules to help ensure a safe and complete instructions for all systems , features and optional equipment trip for you and your passengers ! that might appear in any model of this vehicle built for any destination in North America , including the continental United c NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs . States , Canada and Hawaii . Therefore , you may very well find c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too information in this manual that does not apply to your vehicle . fast for conditions . c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE systems . This vehicle should not be modified . Modification could affect its c ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of ve - performance , safety or durability , and may even violate govern - hicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle . mental regulations . In addition , damage or performance prob - lems resulting from modifications may not be covered under c ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety NISSAN warranties . information . All information , specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing . NISSAN reserves the right to change © 1995 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA , INC . specifications or design without notice and without obligation . TORRANCE , CALIFORNIA Z X
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The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50 % recycled fibers , Welcome To The World Of NISSAN including 10 % post - consumer fibers . Nissan pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles , and has led the indus - try in improving both performance and fuel effi - ciency through new engine designs and the use of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight . The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process , both through extensive use of 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 only the best job was being done in producing and AFW0001 delivering your vehicle . Nissan also takes great modern manufacturing facilities in Smyrna , aTen - - gm - care to ensure that when you take your Nissan to Your new Nissan is the result of our dedication to nessee , vehicle styling at Nissan Design Internrinr your dealer for maintenance , the service techni - produce the finest in safe , reliable and economi - tional in San Diego , California , and engineeFa cian will perform his work according to the quality cal transportation . Your vehicle is the product of at Nissan Research and Development in standards that have been established by the a successful worldwide company that manufac - ington Hills , Michigan . factory . tures cars and trucks in over 20 countries and distributes them in 150 nations . Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A . and its deal - Safety has also been built into your Nissan . As ers employ about 50,000 Americans . you know , seat belts are an integral part of the Nissan vehicles are designed and manufactured safety systems that will help protect you and your by Nissan Motor Co . , Ltd . which was founded in Nissan is also a substantial contributor to eithetslyy - sorl - er - d Canadian economy . Nissan Canada Inc . serandateloosfathan passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an Tokyo , Japan in 1933 , and Nissan affiliates world 200 dealers and suppliers employ toapproximempcrkdmons accident . We urge you to use the belts every time wide , collectively growing to become the fourth 4,000 people . These include company you drive the vehicle . largest automaker in the world . In addition to cars ees and the staffs of Nissan dealers all twasanroir and trucks , Nissan also makes textile machinery , The Nissan story of growth and achievement Canada . In addition , many Canadiansisng forklift trucks , marine engines , boats and other reflects our major goal : to provide you , our companies that supply Nissan and Ngi products . customer , with a vehicle that is built with quality ers with materials and services ran afpa Nissan has made a substantial and mgrowingheinest and craftsmanship — a product that we can be operation of port facilities and transport investment in North America , starting with At . proud to build and you can be proud to own . vices , to the supply of lubricants , opening of Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.somo accessories . 1960 , continuing with the production ’ ofs cars and trucks at one of the world Z X
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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 with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns . Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs . However , if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot OR assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at : comments or questions , please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll - free number : For U.S . mainland and Alaska customers Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A . For U.S . mainland customers Consumer Affairs Department 1 - 800 - NISSAN - 1 ( 1 - 800 - 647 - 7261 ) P.O . Box 191 For Hawaii customers Gardena , California 90247 ( 808 ) 531 - 0231 ( Oahu Number ) For Hawaii customers For Canada customers Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii 1 - 800 - 387 - 0122 2880 Kilihau St . The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following infor - Honolulu , Hawaii 96819 mation : For Canada customers — Your name , address , and telephone number Nissan Canada Inc . P.O . Box 1709 , Station ‘ ‘ B ’ ’ — Vehicle identification number ( on dashboard ) Mississauga , Ontario L4Y 4H6 — Date of purchase — Current odometer reading — Your NISSAN dealer’s name — Your comments or questions We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle . Z X
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Contents 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre - driving checks and adjustments 3 Heater , air conditioner and audio system 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and interior care 7 Do - it - yourself operations 8 Maintenance schedule 9 Technical and consumer information 10 Index
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1 Instruments and controls Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12 Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Front fog light switch ( If so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3 Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3 Cigarette lighter ( accessory ) and ashtray . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14 Engine coolant temperature gauge and Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 Power windows ( If so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 15 Warning / indicator lights and chimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 Sunroof ( If so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17 Theft warning ( If so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8 Clock — instrument panel ( If so equipped ) . . . . . . . 1 - 18 Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9 Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18 Rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10 Spotlight ( If so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 19 Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11 Trunk light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 19 Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12 Z X
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METERS AND GAUGES AIC0521 1 - 2 Z X
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SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ODOMETER IC1261 AIC0076 The tachometer indicates engine speed in Speedometer revolutions per minute ( rpm ) . The speedometer indicates vehicle speed . CAUTION Odometer When engine speed approaches the The odometer records the total distance the red zone , shift to a higher gear . Engine vehicle has been driven . speed in the red zone may cause seri - ous engine damage . Trip odometer The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips . Before each trip , set the trip odometer to zero by pushing the reset but - ton . 1 - 3 Z X
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND FUEL GAUGE CAUTION If the gauge indicates over the normal range , stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible . If the engine is over - heated , continued operation of the ve - hicle may seriously damage the engine . See the ‘ ‘ In case of emergency ’ ’ section for immediate action required . Fuel gauge The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE AIC0077 fuel level in the tank . The gauge may move slightly during brak - Engine coolant temperature gauge ing , turning , acceleration , or going up or The gauge indicates the engine coolant downhill . temperature . The engine coolant temperature will vary The gauge needle is designed to hold its with the outside air temperature and driving position when the ignition key is turned conditions . ‘ ‘ OFF ’ ’ . The indicator light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low . Refuel as soon as it is convenient , prefer - ably before the gauge reaches ‘ ‘ E ’ ’ . There should be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches ‘ ‘ E ’ ’ . 1 - 4 Z X
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WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES or Brake warning light Seat belt warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Low washer fluid warning light Turn signal / hazard indicator lights CRUISE indicator light ( Canada only ) 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 Malfunction indicator light ( emission Door open warning light Theft warning light ( If so equipped ) system ) The oil pressure warning light is not electrical system . Have the system repaired Checking bulbs promptly . designed to indicate a low oil level . Use Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition the dipstick to check the oil level . See Engine oil pressure warning key to ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ without starting the engine . The ‘ ‘ Engine oil ’ ’ in the ‘ ‘ Do - it - yourself opera - light following lights will come on : tions ’ ’ section . , or , , , This light warns of low engine oil pressure . If Charge warning light the light flickers or comes on during normal The following lights come on briefly and driving , pull off the road in a safe area , stop If this light comes on while the engine is then go off : the engine immediately and call a NISSAN running , it may indicate that there is some - dealer or other authorized repair shop . Run - thing wrong with the charging system . Turn or , , ning the engine with the oil pressure the engine off and check the generator belt . warning light on could cause serious If the belt is loose , broken , missing or if the If any light fails to come on , it may indicate damage to the engine . light remains on , see your NISSAN dealer a burned - out bulb or an open circuit in the immediately . 1 - 5 Z X
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off . This means the Air Bag Supplemental or Brake warning light CAUTION Restraint System is operational . Do not continue driving if the belt is This light functions for both the parking If any of the following conditions occur , the air loose , broken or missing . brake and the foot brake systems . bag system needs servicing and your vehicle Parking brake indicator : should be taken to your nearest authorized Door open warning light The light comes on when the parking brake NISSAN dealer as soon as practical . is applied . This light comes on when any of the doors 1 . The air bag light does not come on for 7 Low brake fluid warning : are not closed securely while the ignition seconds and then go off as described key is ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ . above . The light warns of a low brake fluid level . If the light comes on while the engine is 2 . The air bag light flashes intermittently or Seat belt warning light and running with the parking brake not applied , remains on . chime stop the vehicle and perform the following : 3 . The air bag light does not come on at all . This light and chime remind you to fasten 1 . Check the brake fluid level . Add brake seat belts . The light illuminates whenever Unless checked and repaired , the Supple - fluid as necessary . See ‘ ‘ Brake and the ignition key is turned to ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ , and will mental Restraint System may not function clutch fluid ’ ’ in the ‘ ‘ Do - it - yourself opera - remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt tions ’ ’ section . properly . For additional details , see ‘ ‘ Supple - is fastened . At the same time , the chime will mental Restraint System ’ ’ in the ‘ ‘ Pre - driving 2 . If the brake fluid level is correct , check sound for about seven seconds unless the checks and adjustments ’ ’ section . the warning system . driver’s seat belt is securely fastened . Low washer fluid warning WARNING Refer to ‘ ‘ Seat belts ’ ’ in the ‘ ‘ Pre - driving light ( Canada only ) checks and adjustments ’ ’ section for pre - c If you judge it to be safe , drive care - cautions on seat belt usage . This light comes on when the washer tank fully to the nearest service station for repairs . Otherwise , have your ve - fluid is at a low level . Add washer fluid as Air bag warning light hicle towed because driving it could necessary . See the ‘ ‘ Do - it - yourself opera - When the ignition key is in the ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ or be dangerous . tions ’ ’ section . ‘ ‘ START ’ ’ position , the air bag light will illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn 1 - 6 Z X
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contact your NISSAN dealer for repair . Theft warning light ( If so c Pressing the brake pedal with the equipped ) engine stopped and / or low brake Overdrive off indicator light fluid level may increase your stop - This light is used to verify theft warning This light comes on when the overdrive ping distance and require greater system activation . For further info , see switch is pushed to the OFF position . pedal effort as well as greater pedal ‘ ‘ Theft Warning ’ ’ later in this chapter . travel . Turn signal / hazard indicator Key reminder chime lights The chime will sound if the driver side door Brake pad wear warning This light flashes when the turn signal is opened while the key is left in the ignition The disc brake pads have audible wear switch lever or hazard switch is turned on . switch . Remove the key and take it with you warnings . When a brake pad requires re - when leaving the vehicle . High beam indicator light placement , it will make a high pitched scrap - ing sound when the vehicle is in motion Light reminder chime ( Blue ) whether or not the brake pedal is de - A chime will sound when the driver side This light comes on when the headlight high pressed . Have the brakes checked as soon door is opened if the light switch is turned on beam is on and goes out when the low as possible if the warning sound is heard . ( ignition switch is turned off ) . beam is selected . or Anti - lock brake Turn the light switch off when you leave the Rear window defogger indi - warning light vehicle . cator light If this light comes on while the engine nisgkeur Malfunction indicator light running , it may indicate there is somethiayo This light comes on when the rear defogger ( MIL ) wrong with the anti - lock portion of the br switch is activated . system . Have the system checked by If the MIL comes on or blinks while the NISSAN dealer . engine is running , it may indicate a potential Indicator light emission control problem . If an abnormality occurs in the system , thearr - This light comes on while the vehicle speed anti - lock function will cease but the regulo is controlled by the cruise control system . If braking system will continue to operate n mally . the CRUISE indicator blinks , have the sys - tem checked by your NISSAN dealer . If the light comes on while you are driving , 1 - 7 Z X
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THEFT WARNING ( If so equipped ) The light will glow for about 30 seconds CAUTION and then go out . The system is now c Continued operation without having activated . If , during this 30 - second time the emission control system period , the door is unlocked or the igni - checked and repaired as necessary tion key is turned to ‘ ‘ ACC ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ , the could lead to poor driveability , re - system will not activate . duced fuel economy , and possible damage to the emission control sys - CAUTION tem which may affect your warranty coverage . c If the key is turned slowly when lock - ing the door , the system may not c Although the vehicle is still drive - activate . Furthermore , if the key is able , see your nearest NISSAN turned excessively to the unlock po - dealer as soon as possible . To avoid sition , the system may be deacti - IC0005 system damage , do not drive at vated when the key is removed . If the speeds above 45 MPH ( 72 km / h ) . If indicator light fails to glow for 30 The theft warning system provides visual possible , avoid hard acceleration or seconds , unlock the door once and and audio alarm signals if parts of the deceleration . lock it again . vehicle are disturbed . c Even when the driver and / or passen - How to activate the theft warning If the fuel filler cap is not tightened properly , gers are in the vehicle , the system the MIL may come on . Check and securely system will activate with all doors , hood , tighten the fuel filler cap , and have your trunk lid and back door locked and 1 . Remove the key from the ignition switch . vehicle checked as noted above . ignition key off . Turn the ignition key 2 . Close all windows . Close and lock all to ‘ ‘ ACC ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ to turn the system doors , hood and trunk lid . The doors can off . be locked either with or without the key . The system can be activated even if the windows are open . 3 . Confirm that the indicator light comes on . 1 - 8 Z X
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH If the system does not operate as de - Theft warning system operation scribed above , have it checked by your The warning system will give the following NISSAN dealer . alarm : c The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently . In addition , the starter mo - tor will not operate . c The alarm automatically turns off after 2 to 3 minutes ; however , the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tampered with again . The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key . The alarm is activated by : c Opening the door or trunk lid without using the key ( even if the door is un - locked by releasing the door inside lock switch ) or opening the trunk lid by oper - ating the opener lever . c Opening the hood . AIC0079 c Pushing in or pulling out of the key cylinder on the door or trunk lid . Push the lever down to operate the wind - shield wipers . Pull the lever toward you to How to stop the alarm operate the washer . The alarm will stop only by unlocking a door Intermittent operation can be adjusted from or the trunk lid with the key . The alarm will 2 to approximately 20 seconds by turning not stop if the ignition switch is turned to the knob ( Type B only ) . ‘ ‘ ACC ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ . 1 - 9 Z X
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH The wipers cycle twice when the washer is NOTE : On some vehicles , the top few rows activated . of wires on the rear window are not part of the rear window defogging system . These CAUTION wires , if so equipped , make up the diversity antenna for the audio system . c Do not operate the washer continu - ously for more than 30 seconds . c Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is dry . WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer IC1267 solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision . Warm the To defog the rear window glass , start the windshield with the defroster before engine and push the rear window defogger you wash the windshield . switch on . The rear window defogger indi - cator light in the meter will come on . Push the switch again to turn the defogger off . It will automatically turn off in approximately 15 minutes . CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the window , be careful not to scratch or damage the electrical conductors . 1 - 10 Z X
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Daytime running light system ( For Canada ) Even if the headlight control switch is off , the headlights ’ high beams will illuminate after starting the engine . The headlights will be a little dimmer than they are with the ’ ’ position . headlight switch in the ‘ ‘ If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started , the daytime running lights will not be illuminated . The daytime running lights will illuminate once the parking brake is released . Thereafter , the daytime running lights will not turn off when using the parking brake at stop signals , etc . WARNING When the daytime running light system is active , tail lights on your vehicle will not be on . It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights . Failure to do AIC0505 so could cause an accident injuring lights will come on and all the other lights Lighting yourself and others . remain on . Turn the switch to the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ position . To select the high beam , push the lever The front park , side marker , tail , license Passing signal forward . Pull it back to select the low beam . plate and instrument lights will come on . Pulling the lever toward you will turn on the ’ ’ position . Head - Turn the switch to the ‘ ‘ headlight high beam . 1 - 11 Z X
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CORNERING LIGHT INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction . When the turn is com - pleted , the turn signals cancel automati - cally . Lane change signal To indicate a lane change , move the lever up or down to the point where lights begin flashing . IC1030 IC1269 The instrument brightness control operates The cornering light provides additional illu - when the light switch is in the ‘ ‘ mination toward the turning direction on ’ ’ or some models . The light on the turning direc - ‘ ‘ ’ ’ position . tion side will come on when the turn signal Turn the control to adjust the brightness of lever is moved to the right or left with the instrument panel lights . headlights on . NOTE : For vehicles with the clock located in the instrument panel ( if so equipped ) the instrument brightness control function has no effect on the brightness of the clock . 1 - 12 Z X
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH HAZARD WARNING FLASHER ( If so equipped ) SWITCH c Do not use the switch while moving on the highway unless unusual cir - cumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might be - come a hazard to other traffic . c Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving . c Turn signals do not work when the switch is operating . The hazard warning flasher can be actuated IC1292 IC1271 with the ignition switch either OFF or ON . To turn the fog lights on , turn the switch Push the switch on to warn other drivers toward the front of the vehicle to the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ when you must stop or park under emer - position . gency conditions . All turn signal lights will flash . To turn them off , turn the switch toward the back of the vehicle to the OFF position . WARNING The low - beam headlight function must be c When stalled or stopped on the road - on for the fog lights to operate . The fog way under emergency conditions , lights will automatically turn off whenever move the vehicle well off the road . the high - beam headlight function is se - lected . 1 - 13 Z X
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND CUP HOLDER ASHTRAY CAUTION The cigarette lighter socket is a power source for the cigarette lighter element only . The use of the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for any other accessory is not recommended . WARNING The cigarette lighter should not be used while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driving AIC0509 AIC0087 operation . To open , pull out the cup holder . The cigarette lighter element is an acces - sory . A genuine NISSAN Cigarette Lighter To close , push in the cup holder . or equivalent can be purchased from your local NISSAN dealer . The cup holder and the ashtray cannot be used at the same time . Close the ashtray The cigarette lighter operates when the before using the cup holder . ignition switch is in the ‘ ‘ ACC ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ position . WARNING Push the lighter in all the way . When the The driver should not pull out the cup lighter is heated , it will spring out . holder or remove or insert cups into the Return the lighter to its original position after cup holder while driving in order that use . full attention may be given to the driv - ing operation . 1 - 14 Z X
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POWER WINDOWS ( If so equipped ) WARNING Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink . If the liquid is hot it can scald you or your passenger . AIC0518 AIC0501 The power windows operate only when the Locking passenger windows ignition key is in the ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ position . To open When the power window lock switch on the a window , press and hold the switch in the driver side control panel is pushed in , only ‘ ‘ OPEN ’ ’ position . To close a window , push the driver side control panel can be used to and hold the switch in the ‘ ‘ CLOSE ’ ’ posi - open or close the windows . Push it in again tion . To stop the opening or closing function to cancel this function . at any time , simply release the switch . The front passenger and both rear doors The driver side control panel is equipped are each equipped with a power window with switches that can open or close all the switch . Each switch will open or close only windows . the corresponding window . To open or close the window , press and hold the switch . 1 - 15 Z X
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POWER REAR WINDOWS WARNING c Make sure that all passengers have their hands , etc . inside the vehicle before closing the windows . c Do not leave children unattended in - side the vehicle . They could un - knowingly activate switches . IC1285 AIC0517 AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW SWITCH To fully open the driver side window , com - pletely press the driver side window switch down and release it ; it need not be held . The window will automatically open all the way . To stop the window , press the switch toward the ‘ ‘ CLOSE ’ ’ side . 1 - 16 Z X
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SUNROOF ( If so equipped ) Tilting the sunroof To tilt up , first close the sunroof , then push and hold the ‘ ‘ UP ’ ’ side of the tilt switch . To close the sunroof , push and hold the ‘ ‘ DOWN ’ ’ side . Sun shade Open and close the sun shade by sliding it forward or backward . The shade will open automatically when the sunroof is opened . However , it must be closed manually . AIC0091 The sunroof will only operate when the WARNING ignition key is in the ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ position . c Be extremely careful not to have any part of your body in the sunroof Sliding the sunroof opening while the roof is closing . To open the roof , press and hold the switch c Do not stand up or extend any por - to the ‘ ‘ OPEN ’ ’ side . tion of your body out of the opening To close the roof , press and hold the switch AIC0519 while driving . to the ‘ ‘ CLOSE ’ ’ side . c Remove water drops , snow , ice or IF THE SUNROOF DOES NOT sand from the sunroof before CLOSE opening . c Do not place any heavy object on the sunroof or surrounding area . 1 - 17 Z X
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CLOCK — INSTRUMENT INTERIOR LIGHT PANEL ( If so equipped ) CAUTION Turn the ignition key to the ‘ ‘ OFF ’ ’ position . 1 . Remove the spotlight unit . The shaft end of the sunroof motor will be visible . 2 . Using a 5mm ( 0.20 in ) hex wrench , turn the shaft clockwise to close the sunroof . Have the sunroof system checked and re - paired by your NISSAN dealer . AIC0500 IC1235M The digital clock displays time when the The interior light will operate regardless of ignition key is in ‘ ‘ ACC ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ . ignition key position . If the power supply is disconnected , the The interior light has a three - position switch . clock will not indicate the correct time . c When the switch is in the “ OFF � position , Readjust the time . the interior light will not illuminate , re - Adjusting the time gardless of door position . Push the H button to adjust the hour . c When the switch is in the center ‘ ‘ j ’ ’ position , the interior light will illuminate Push the M button to adjust the minute . when a door is opened . NOTE : The clock displays 12 - hour time with c When the switch is in the “ ON � position , no AM / PM indications . the interior light will illuminate , whether any door is open or closed . 1 - 18 Z X
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SPOTLIGHT ( If so equipped ) TRUNK LIGHT The light illuminates when the trunk lid is NOTE : Leaving the interior light switch in opened . When the trunk lid is closed , the the “ ON � position for extended periods of light will go off . time will result in a discharged battery . IC1019 IC1278 1 - 19 Z X
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2 Pre - driving checks and adjustments Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2 Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2 Hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 Trunk lid lock operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6 Fuel filler lid lock operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9 Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11 Supplemental restraint system ( air bag system ) . 2 - 12 Warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 15 Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 16 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 17 Child restraints for infants and small children . . . . 2 - 23 Tilting steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 30 Outside mirror remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 30 Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 30 Inside mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 31 Vanity mirror ( If so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 31 Z X
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KEY DOOR LOCKS APD0512 PD1305 APD0520 The master key can be used for all the To lock a door from inside the vehicle , press MANUAL DOOR LOCK locks . the lock lever ( located above the door To lock the front doors from the outside , turn handle ) until it is flush with the door panel . A key number plate is supplied with your the key toward the front of the vehicle . To To unlock , pull the lock lever to its outer key . Record the key number on the key unlock , turn it toward the rear . position . number plate and keep it in a safe place ( such as your wallet ) , NOT IN THE CAR . NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate . A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from . If you still have a key , this key can be duplicated by your NISSAN dealer or a locksmith shop . 2 - 2 Z X
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APD0528 APD0521 APD0527 To lock from the outside without a key , push POWER DOOR LOCK WARNING the door lock button ( driver side only ) or the c Always have the doors locked while The power door lock system allows you to door lock lever ( driver or passenger side ) , driving . Along with the use of seat lock or unlock all doors simultaneously . then close the door . When locking the door belts , this provides greater safety in this way , be certain not to leave the key Turning the front door key to the front of the the event of an accident by helping inside the vehicle . vehicle will lock all doors . to prevent persons from being All doors will automatically unlock with the thrown from the vehicle . This also Turning the front door key one time to the key in the ignition . helps keep children and others from rear of the vehicle will unlock the corre - unintentionally opening the doors , sponding door . From that position , returning and will help keep out intruders . the key to Neutral ( where the key can only be removed and inserted ) and turning it to c Before opening any door , always the rear again within 5 seconds will unlock look for and avoid oncoming traffic . all doors . 2 - 3 Z X
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c Do not leave children unattended in - side the vehicle . They may inadvert - ently activate switches . PD1101 CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent rear doors from being opened accidentally , especially when small children are in the vehicle . When the lever on each rear door is in the lock position , the door can be opened only from the outside . 2 - 4 Z X
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HOOD RELEASE GLOVE BOX APD0505 PD1310 3 into the slot on When locking or unlocking the glove box , 3 . Insert the support rod s 1 1 . Pull the hood lock release handle s the underside of the hood . use the master key . located below the instrument panel ; the 4 . When closing the hood , return the sup - The glove box may be opened by pulling the hood will then spring up slightly . port rod to its original position , then handle . 2 at the front of the hood 2 . Push the lever s slowly close the hood and make sure it To illuminate the interior of the glove box , with your fingertips and raise the hood . locks into place . the headlight switch must be turned to the or position ( If so equipped ) . WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop . 2 - 5 Z X
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TRUNK LID LOCK OPERATION APD0506 PD1312 Key operation Opener lever To open the trunk lid , turn the key clock - The trunk lid opener lever is located on the wise . To close , lower and push the trunk lid outside of the driver side seat . To open the down securely . trunk lid , pull up the trunk lid opener lever . To close , lower and push the trunk lid down WARNING securely . Do not drive with the trunk lid open . This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle . 2 - 6 Z X
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FUEL FILLER LID LOCK APD0111 APD0525 OPENER CANCEL LEVER FOR Opener lever TRUNK LID The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on When this lever is in the ‘ ‘ CANCEL ’ ’ posi - the outside of the driver side seat . To open tion , the trunk lid cannot be opened with the the fuel filler lid , push the opener lever trunk lid opener lever . It can be opened only down . To lock , close the fuel filler lid se - with the key . curely . 2 - 7 Z X
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CAUTION c Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi - tions . Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling . c Fuel may be under pressure . Turn the cap one - half turn , and wait for any ‘ ‘ hissing ’ ’ sound to stop to pre - vent fuel from spraying out and pos - sible personal injury . Then remove PD1013 PD1014 the cap . c Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while FUEL FILLER CAP cap as a replacement . It has a built - in refueling . safety valve needed for proper op - The fuel filler cap is a screw - on ratcheting eration of the fuel system and emis - type . Tighten the cap clockwise until ratch - sion control system . An incorrect eting clicks are heard . cap can result in a serious malfunc - If the fuel filler cap is not tightened properly , tion and possible injury . the malfunction indicator light ( MIL ) may c If fuel is spilled on the car body , come on . flush it away with water to avoid paint damage . 2 - 8 Z X
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FRONT SEATS WARNING Do not recline the seatback any more than is needed for comfort when the vehicle is moving . Seat belts are most effective when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat . If the seat is reclined , the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased . APD0102 SEAT ADJUSTMENT Forward and backward WARNING Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position . c Do not adjust the driver’s seat while Release the lever to lock the seat in posi - driving . The seat may move sud - tion . denly and could cause loss of con - trol of the vehicle . Reclining c After adjustment , gently rock in the Pull the lever up and lean back until the seat to make sure it is securely desired angle is obtained . To bring the locked . seatback forward again , pull the lever and move your body forward . The seatback will move forward . 2 - 9 Z X
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APD0526 PD1319 Lumbar support ( If so equipped ) HEAD RESTRAINTS The lumbar support feature provides lower Adjust the top of the head restraints level back support for the driver . Move the lever with the top of your ears . up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area . To raise the head restraint , just pull it up . To lower , push the lock knob and push the head restraint down . WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi - cant protection against whiplash in - jury . Do not remove them . 2 - 10 Z X
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PD1320 tion you are able to gain access to the trunk . REAR SEAT Center armrest and tray Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal . Then release the lever ( inset ) and pull the tray forward . With the armrest in this posi - 2 - 11 Z X
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ( AIR BAG SYSTEM ) This Supplemental Restraint System sec - tion contains important information concern - ing the driver and passenger air bags . The Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag can help reduce impact force to the driver and to the front passenger in certain frontal colli - sions . The air bags are designed to supple - ment the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them . The seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance from the steering wheel IPD061 IPD062 and instrument panel . ( See ‘ ‘ Seat belts ’ ’ for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage . ) WARNING The seat belts and the supplemental air The supplemental air bags will operate bags are most effective when you are only when the ignition switch is in the sitting back and upright in the seat . Air ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ START ’ ’ position . bags inflate with great force . If you are unrestrained , leaning forward , sitting WARNING sideways or out of position in any way , The supplemental air bags ordinarily you are at greater risk of injury or death will not inflate in the event of a side in a crash and may also receive serious impact , rear impact , roll over , or lower or fatal injuries from the supplemental severity frontal collision ; so always air bag if you are up against it when it wear your seat belts to help reduce the inflates . Always sit back against the risk or severity of injury in various seatback and use the seatbelts . kinds of accidents . 2 - 12 Z X
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WARNING Never let children ride unrestrained as shown in the previous illustrations . Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental air bag inflates if they are not properly restrained . Also , never install a rear - facing child restraint in the front seat . See ‘ ‘ Child restraints for infants and small chil - dren ’ ’ for details . IPD063 IPD064 2 - 13 Z X
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driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or dashboard . Since the air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the occupant , the force of the air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the air bag module during inflation . The supplemental air bag will deflate quickly after a collision . The supplemental air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ START ’ ’ position . APD0507 WARNING release of smoke . This smoke is not harmful Air bag system and does not indicate a fire , but care should c Right after inflation , several supple - The driver air bag is located in the center of be taken not to intentionally inhale it , as it mental air bag system components the steering wheel ; the front passenger air may cause irritation and choking . Those will be hot . Do not touch them ; you bag is mounted in the dashboard above the with a history of breathing trouble should get may severely burn yourself . glove box . The supplemental air bag system fresh air promptly . c No unauthorized changes should be is designed to inflate in higher severity fron - The supplemental air bags , along with the use made to any components or wiring of tal collisions , although it may inflate if the of seat belts , help to cushion the impact force the supplemental air bag system . This forces in another type of collision are similar on the face and chest of the occupant . They is to prevent accidental inflation of to those of a higher severity frontal impact . It can help save lives and reduce serious inju - the supplemental air bag or damage may not inflate in certain frontal collisions . ries . However , an inflating air bag may cause to the supplemental air bag system . Vehicle damage ( or lack of it ) is not always facial abrasions or other injuries . Air bags do an indication of proper air bag operation . c Tampering with the supplemental air not provide restraint to the lower body . bag system may result in serious When the supplemental air bag inflates , a Seat belts should be correctly worn and the personal injury . Tampering includes fairly loud noise may be heard , followed by 2 - 14 Z X
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WARNING LABELS changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the dashboard , or by installing additional trim mate - rial around the supplemental air bag system . c Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru - ment panel . Also , do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel . Such objects may become APD0513 dangerous projectiles and cause in - Warning labels about the supplemental air jury if the air bag inflates . bag system are placed in the vehicle . c Work around and on the supplemen - tal air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer . Instal - lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NIS - SAN dealer . The yellow SRS wiring should not be modified or discon - nected . Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supple - mental air bag system . 2 - 15 Z X
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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT When maintenance work is required on the If any of the following conditions occur , the supplemental air bag needs servicing : vehicle , the supplemental air bag system and related parts should be pointed out to 1 . The supplemental air bag light does not the person conducting the maintenance . come on for 7 seconds and then go off as The ignition key should always be in the described above . ‘ ‘ LOCK ’ ’ position when working under the 2 . The supplemental air bag light flashes hood or inside the vehicle . intermittently or remains on . WARNING : 3 . The supplemental air bag light does not c Once the supplemental air bag in - come on at all . flates , the air bag module will not Under these conditions , the Supplemental function again and must be re - Restraint System Air Bag will not operate placed . The supplemental air bag properly . It must be checked and repaired . APD0523 module cannot be repaired . Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized c After a supplemental air bag inflates , NISSAN dealer . The supplemental air bag light , displaying the front instrument panel assembly ‘ ‘ AIR BAG ’ ’ in the instrument panel , moni - should be replaced by your NISSAN Repair and replacement procedure tors the circuits of the air bag . The circuits dealer if damaged . monitored by the air bag light are the diag - The supplemental air bag system is de - c The supplemental air bag system nosis sensor unit , air bag modules and all signed to inflate on a one - time - only basis . should be inspected by an autho - related wiring . As a reminder , unless it is damaged , the rized NISSAN dealer if there is any supplemental air bag light will remain illumi - When the ignition key is in the ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ or damage to the front end portion of nated after inflation has occurred . Repair ‘ ‘ START ’ ’ position , the supplemental air bag the vehicle or replaced if the supple - and replacement of the supplemental air bag light will illuminate for about 7 seconds and mental air bag has inflated . system should be done only by authorized then turn off . This means the system is c When selling your vehicle , we re - NISSAN dealers . To ensure long - term operational . quest that you inform the buyer about functioning , the system must be in - the supplemental air bag system and spected 10 years after the date of manu - guide the buyer to the appropriate facture as noted on the certification label sections in this Owner’s Manual . located on the driver side front pillar . 2 - 16 Z X
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SEAT BELTS PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT c If you need to dispose of a supple - c Do not wear the belt inside out or mental air bag or scrap the vehicle , twisted . Be sure the seat belt tongue USAGE contact an authorized NISSAN dealer . is securely fastened to the proper If you are wearing your seat belt properly Correct supplemental air bag dis - buckle . adjusted , your chances of being injured or posal procedures are set forth in the c Do not allow more than one person killed in an accident and / or the severity of appropriate NISSAN Service Manual . to use the same belt . injury may be greatly reduced . NISSAN Incorrect disposal procedures could c All seat belt assemblies including strongly encourages you and all of your cause personal injury . retractors and attaching hardware passengers to buckle up every time you should be inspected after any colli - drive , even if your seating position includes sion at your NISSAN dealer . NISSAN an air bag . recommends that all seat belt as - Some states , provinces or territories re - semblies in use during a collision be quire that seat belts be worn at all times replaced unless the collision was when a vehicle is being driven . minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly . WARNING Seat belt assemblies not in use dur - ing a collision should also be in - c Every person who drives or rides in spected and replaced if either dam - this vehicle should use a seat belt at age or improper operation is noted . all times . Children should be in ap - propriate child restraints . c Never carry more people in the ve - hicle than there are seat belts . c The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit . Failure to do so will If the seat belt warning light glows con - reduce the effectiveness of the en - tinuously while the ignition is turned tire restraint system and increases ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ with all doors closed and all seat the chance or severity of injury in an belts fastened , it may indicate a mal - accident . function in the system . Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer . 2 - 17 Z X
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top , middle portion of the shoulder and the restraints available for larger children which Be sure to observe the following pre - lap belt is low on the hips . The booster seat should be used for maximum protection . cautions when using seat belts . Failure should fit the vehicle seat and have a label to do so could increase the chance Infant or small child certifying that it complies with Federal Motor and / or severity of injury in an accident . Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo - NISSAN recommends that infants or small c Always route the shoulder belt over tor Vehicle Safety Standards . Once the children be placed in child restraint systems your shoulder and across your child has grown so the shoulder belt is no that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle chest . Never run the belt under your longer on or near the face and neck , use the Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve - arm or across your neck . The belt shoulder belt without the booster seat . hicle Safety Standards . You should choose should be away from your face and Never let a child stand or kneel on any a child restraint system that fits your vehicle neck , but not falling off your seat and do not allow a child in the cargo and always follow the manufacturer’s in - shoulder . areas while the vehicle is moving . structions for installation and use . c Position the lap belt as low as pos - Pregnant women sible AROUND THE HIPS , NOT THE Children WAIST . NISSAN recommends that pregnant women Children who are too large for child re - c Serious injury or death can occur if use seat belts . Contact your doctor for spe - straints should be seated and restrained by the seat belt is not worn properly . cific recommendations . The lap belt should the seat belts which are provided . be worn snug and positioned as low as NISSAN recommends that children sit in the possible around the hips , not the waist . CHILD SAFETY rear seat if possible . According to accident Injured persons statistics , children are safer when properly Children need adults to help protect restrained in the rear seat than in the front them . NISSAN recommends that injured persons seat . use seat belts . Check with your doctor for All U.S . states and provinces of Canada If the child’s seating position has a shoulder specific recommendations . require the use of approved child restraints belt that fits close to the face or neck , the for infants and small children ( See ‘ ‘ Child use of a booster seat ( commercially avail - Restraints for Infants and Small Children ’ ’ able ) may help overcome this . The booster later in this section ) . seat should raise the child so that the shoul - der belt is properly positioned across the In addition , there are many types of child 2 - 18 Z X
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WARNING The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort when the vehicle is moving . Seat belts are most effective when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat . If the seat is reclined , the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased . APD0500 PD1023M 2 . Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac - 3 - POINT TYPE WITH RETRACTOR tor and insert the tongue into the buckle WARNING until it snaps . Every person who drives or rides in The retractor is designed to lock during this vehicle should use a seat belt at all a sudden stop or on impact . A slow times . pulling motion will permit the belt to move , and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat . Fastening the belts 1 . Adjust the seat . 2 - 19 Z X
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locking mode . Refer to ‘ ‘ Child Restraints for Checking seat belt operation Infants and Small Children ’ ’ later in this ( 3 - point type with retractor ) section for more information . Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate WARNING methods : c The automatic locking mode should be used only for child seat installa - 1 ) When the belt is pulled quickly from the tion . During normal seat belt use by retractor . a passenger , the locking mode 2 ) When the vehicle slows down rapidly . should not be activated . If it is acti - vated it may cause uncomfortable To increase your confidence in the belts , seat belt tension . check their operation as follows : c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly PD1024M forward . The retractor should lock and Unfastening the belts 3 . Position the lap belt portion low on the restrict further belt movement . To unfasten the belt , press the button on the hips as shown . If the retractor does not lock during this buckle . The seat belt will automatically re - 4 . Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the check or if you have any questions about tract . retractor to take up extra slack . belt operation , see your NISSAN dealer . The front passenger side seat belt and rear 3 - point seat belts have a cinching mecha - nism for child seat installation . It is referred to as the automatic locking mode . When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn further until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted . Once re - tracted , the seat belt is in the emergency 2 - 20 Z X
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WARNING After adjustment , release the buttons and try to move it up and down to make sure the shoulder belt anchor is se - curely fixed in position . PD1321 APD0105 Shoulder belt height adjustment 2 - POINT TYPE WITHOUT ( For front seats ) RETRACTOR ( center position of rear seat ) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you . ( See Fastening the belts ‘ ‘ Precautions on Seat Belt Usage ’ ’ . ) To ad - 1 . Insert the tongue into the buckle marked just , squeeze the release buttons , and then CENTER until it snaps . move it to the desired position , so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder . The belt should be away from your face and neck , but not falling off of your shoulder . 2 - 21 Z X
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ICM021 APD0106 APD0104 2 . To lengthen , hold the tongue at a right 3 . Position the lap belt low on the hips as Selecting correct set of belts angle to the belt and pull on the belt . To illustrated . The center seat belt buckle and tongue are shorten , pull the end of the belt attached Unfastening the belt identified by the CENTER label . The center to the belt clip away from the tongue , and seat belt tongue can be fastened only into then pull the belt clip to take up the slack . To unfasten the belt , press the button on the the center seat belt buckle . buckle . 2 - 22 Z X
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CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN SEAT BELT EXTENDERS SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE WARNING Infants and small children should al - If , because of body size or driving position , c To clean the belt webbings , apply a ways be placed in an appropriate child it is not possible to properly fit the lap - mild soap solution or any solution recom - restraint while riding in the vehicle . shoulder belt and fasten it , an extender is mended for cleaning upholstery or car - Failure to use a child restraint can re - available which is compatible with the in - pets . Then brush the webbing , wipe it sult in serious injury or death . stalled seat belts . The extender adds ap - with a cloth and allow it to dry in the proximately 8 inches ( 200 mm ) of length shade . Do not allow the belts to retract Children and infants should never be and may be used for either the driver or front until they are completely dry . carried on your lap . It is not possible for passenger seating position . See your NIS - even the strongest adult to resist the c Periodically check to see that the belt SAN dealer for assistance if the extender is forces of a severe accident . The child and the metal components such as required . could be crushed between the adult buckles , tongues , retractors , flexible and parts of the vehicle . Also , do not wires and anchors work properly . If loose WARNING put the same seat belt around both parts , deterioration , cuts or other dam - c Only NISSAN belt extenders , made your child and yourself . In general , age on the webbing is found , the entire by the same company which made child restraints are designed to be in - belt assembly should be replaced . the original equipment belts , should stalled with a lap belt or the lap portion be used with NISSAN belts . of a three - point type seat belt . c Persons who can use the standard Nissan recommends that the child re - seat belt should not use an extender . straint be installed in the rear seat . Such unnecessary use could result According to accident statistics , chil - in serious personal injury in the dren are safer when properly restrained event of an accident . in the rear seat than in the front seat . An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident . 2 - 23 Z X
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c If the child restraint is not anchored c Follow all of the child restraint manu - properly , the risk of a child being facturer’s instructions for installa - Child restraints specially designed for in - injured in a collision or a sudden tion and use . When purchasing a fants and small children are offered by stop greatly increases . child restraint , be sure to select one several manufacturers . When selecting any which will fit your child and vehicle . child restraint , keep the following points in c Adjustable seatbacks should be po - It may not be possible to properly sitioned to fit the child restraint , but mind : install some types of child restraints as upright as possible . 1 ) Choose only a restraint with a label cer - in your vehicle . c Remember that a child restraint left tifying that it complies with Federal Motor c Improper use of a child restraint can in a closed vehicle can become very Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana - result in increased injuries for both hot . Check the seating surface and dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . the infant or child and other occu - buckles before placing your child in pants in the vehicle . 2 ) Check the child restraint in your vehicle the child restraint . to be sure it is compatible with the vehi - c When your child restraint is not in c All U.S . states and provinces of cle’s seat belt system . use , keep it secured with a seat belt Canada require that infants and to prevent it from being thrown for - small children be restrained in ap - 3 ) If the child restraint is compatible with ward in case of a sudden stop or proved child restraints at all times your vehicle , place your child in the child accident . while the vehicle is being operated . restraint and check the various adjust - c After attaching the child restraint , ments to be sure the child restraint is c For a front - facing child restraint , if test it before you place the child in it . compatible with your child . Always follow the seat position where it is installed Tilt it from side to side . Try to tug it has a 3 - point type lap / shoulder belt , all recommended procedures . forward and check to see if the belt check to make sure the shoulder belt holds the restraint in place . If the does not go in front of the child’s WARNING restraint is not secure , tighten the face or neck . If it does , put the shoul - c Never install a rear - facing child re - belt as necessary , or put the re - der belt behind the child restraint . straint in the front seat . A rear - facing straint in another seat and test it child restraint must only be used in again . the rear seat . See ‘ ‘ Installation on front passenger seat ’ ’ for details . 2 - 24 Z X
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c If the seat belt in the position where the child restraint is installed re - quires a locking clip and it is not used , injuries could result from the child restraint tipping over during normal vehicle braking or cornering . APD0509 PD1174 Installation on rear seat Center lap belt Secure the child restraint with the lap belt as illustrated . Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjustment . 2 - 25 Z X
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When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard seat , follow these steps : 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . It can be placed in a forward facing or rear facing direction , depending on the size of the child . Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions . 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage . Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - facturer’s instructions for belt routing . PD1331 PD1332 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard . 5 . Before placing the child in the child re - Installation on rear outboard seating At this time , the belt retractor is in the straint , use force to tilt the child restraint positions automatic locking mode ( child restraint from side to side , and tug it forward to mode ) . It will revert back to emergency WARNING make sure that it is securely held in locking mode when the belt is fully re - c The 3 - point belt in your vehicle is place . tracted . equipped with a locking mode re - 6 . Check that the retractor is in the auto - tractor which must be used when 4 . Allow the belt to retract . A clicking sound matic locking mode by trying to pull more installing a child restraint . will be heard as the belt retracts . This belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull indicates that the retractor is in the auto - c Failure to do so will result in the any more belt webbing out of the retrac - matic locking mode . Pull down on the belt child restraint not being properly se - tor , the belt is in the automatic locking to remove any slack in the belt . cured . It could tip over or otherwise mode . be unsecured and cause injury to the 7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is child in a sudden stop or collision . properly secured prior to each use . If the 2 - 26 Z X
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belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through sions listed below must be used . 6 . Bolt diameter : 8.0 mm After the child restraint is removed and the Bolt length : more than 1.18 in ( 30 mm ) seat belt is allowed to wind back into the Thread pitch : 1.25 mm retractor , the automatic locking mode ( child Secure the top strap to the attaching bolt restraint mode ) is canceled ; the seat belt which provides the straightest installation of may be used as normal and will only lock the top strap . during a sudden stop or impact . Child restraint anchor points are de - signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re - straints . Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or APD0107 harnesses . 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 is available through your NISSAN dealer . U.S . Part # 88894 - 89900 Canadian Part # 88894 - 89902 Secure the child restraint with the center lap belt or the lap portion of an outboard 3 - point belt and latch the top strap hook onto the appropriate anchor bracket . To install the anchor bracket , a metric bolt of the dimen - 2 - 27 Z X
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material . There are pre - cut circles at each anchor point location that should break away from the shelf support mate - rial when pressure is applied to them . Remove the bolt after you feel the pre - cut circle separate from the shelf support material . 2 . Cut a small slit through the parcel shelf fabric at the anchor point location . Reach through the fabric with a tool such as a pair of needle - nose pliers and remove the pre - cut circle in the parcel shelf sup - port material . APD0108 APD0503 3 . Install the bolt through the top strap hook Anchor point locations Installation on front passenger seat and into the anchor point nut . WARNING Anchor points are located under the rear 4 . Be sure to follow all of the instructions that accompany the top strap attaching parcel shelf finisher . Never install a rear - facing child re - hardware . straint in the front passenger seat . Air To use attaching hardware for child re - bags inflate with great force . A rear - straints with top straps , follow these instruc - facing child restraint could be struck tions carefully : by the air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child . 1 . Open the trunk and find the anchor point nuts on the underside of the rear parcel If you install a forward - facing child re - shelf . Thread a bolt ( 8.0 mm diameter , straint in the front passenger seat , 1.25 pitch ) up through the nut behind the place the passenger seat as far back as seating position where the child restraint possible . will be installed and use it to break through the rear parcel shelf support 2 - 28 Z X
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A child restraint with a top strap should not 5 . Before placing the child in the child re - straint , use force to tilt the child restraint be used in the front passenger seat . from side to side , and tug it forward to WARNING make sure that it is securely held in c The 3 - point belt in your vehicle is place . equipped with a locking mode re - 6 . Check that the retractor is in the auto - tractor which must be used when matic locking mode by trying to pull more installing a child restraint . belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull c Failure to use the retractor’s locking any more belt webbing out of the retrac - mode will result in the child restraint tor , the belt is in the automatic locking not being properly secured . The seat mode . could tip over or otherwise be unse - 7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is cured and cause injury to the child in PD1336 properly secured prior to each use . If the a sudden stop or collision . lap belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - through 6 . When you install a child restraint in the front facturer’s instructions for belt routing . seat , follow these steps : After the child restraint is removed and the 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the 1 . Position the child restraint on the front belt is fully extended and a click is heard . retractor , the automatic locking mode ( child passenger seat . It should be placed in a At this time , the belt retractor is in the restraint mode ) is canceled ; the seat belt forward - facing direction only . Move the automatic locking mode ( child restraint may be used as normal and will only lock seat as far back from the instrument panel mode ) . It will revert back to emergency during a sudden stop or impact . as possible . Always follow the child re - locking mode when the belt is fully re - straint manufacturer’s instructions . Child tracted . restraints for infants must be used in the rear - facing direction and therefore 4 . Allow the belt to retract . A clicking sound must not be used in the front seat . will be heard as the belt retracts . This indicates that the retractor is in the auto - 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle matic locking mode . Pull down on the belt until you hear and feel the latch engage . to remove any slack in the belt . 2 - 29 Z X
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TILTING STEERING WHEEL OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE OUTSIDE MIRRORS CONTROL PD1028 PD1322 AIC0504 The outside mirror remote control will only The driver and passenger outside mirrors Tilt operation operate when the ignition switch is in the are foldable . Push the outside mirror back - Push the lock lever down and adjust the ‘ ‘ ACC ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ position . ward to fold it . steering wheel up or down to the desired Push the right or left end of the switch to position . select the right or left outside mirror , and Pull the lock lever up firmly to lock the then adjust using the control lever . steering wheel in place . Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they WARNING appear . Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving . 2 - 30 Z X
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INSIDE MIRROR VANITY MIRROR ( If so equipped ) PD1006M APD0510 Your vehicle may be equipped with a driver The night position will reduce glare from the and passenger vanity mirrors . To access , headlights of vehicles behind you at night . pull the sun visor down and flip open the CAUTION mirror cover . Some vanity mirrors are illumi - Use the night position only when nec - nated and turn on when the mirror cover is essary , because it reduces rear view opened . clarity . 2 - 31 Z X
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3 Heater , air conditioner and audio system Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2 Heater and air conditioner ( manual ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2 Air flow charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6 Heater and air conditioner ( automatic ) ( If so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 8 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 10 Clock - radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 10 AM - FM radio with cassette player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 11 AM - FM radio with cassette player and compact disc player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 16 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 21 CB radio or car phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 22 Z X
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VENTILATORS HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER ( MANUAL ) HA1073 Open or close ( side vents only ) , and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators . AHA0030 Air flow control buttons CONTROLS These buttons allow you to select the air Fan control dial flow outlets . This dial turns the fan on and off , and — Air flows from center and side controls fan speed . 1 is low , 4 is high . ventilators . 3 - 2 Z X
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— Air flows from center and side HEATER OPERATION WARNING ventilators and foot outlets . Do not use the recirculation mode for Heating — Air flows mainly from foot outlets . long periods as it may cause the inte - This mode is used to direct heated air from rior air to become stale and the win - — Air flows from defroster outlets the floor outlets . Some air will also come dows to fog up . and foot outlets . from the defrost vents . — Air flows mainly from defroster 1 . Push the air recirculation button to the Air conditioning button outlets . ‘ ‘ OFF ’ ’ position for normal heating . ( If so equipped ) Temperature control lever 2 . Push the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ button in . This button is provided only on vehicles This lever allows you to adjust the tempera - 3 . Move the fan control dial to the desired equipped with air conditioning . position . ture of the outlet air . Start the engine , move the fan control dial to 4 . Move the temperature control lever to the Air recirculation button the desired ( 1 to 4 ) position and push the desired position between the middle and A / C button to turn on the air conditioning . OFF position : the ‘ ‘ HOT ’ ’ position . The indicator light will come on when the air Outside air is drawn into the passenger conditioning is on . To stop the air condition - Ventilation compartment and distributed through the ing , push the switch again to return it to its selected outlet . This mode directs outside air from the side original position . and center vents . Use this position for normal heater or air The air conditioning cooling function op - conditioning operation . 1 . Push the air recirculation button to the erates only when the engine is running . ‘ ‘ OFF ’ ’ position . ON position ( Indicator light on ) : WARNING 2 . Push the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ button in . Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle . Positioning of the heating or air condi - 3 . Move the fan control dial to the desired tioning controls should not be done Push the air recirculation button to the ‘ ‘ ON ’ ’ position . while driving , in order that full attention position when driving on a dusty road or to may be given to the driving operation . avoid traffic fumes and for maximum cooling 4 . Move the temperature control lever to the when using the air conditioning . desired position . 3 - 3 Z X
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Defrosting or defogging Bi - level heating Operating tips This mode is used to defrost / defog the This mode directs cooler air from the side c Clear snow and ice from the wiper windows . and center vents and warmer air from the blades and air inlet in front of the floor outlets . windshield . This will improve heater 1 . Push the air recirculation button to the operation . ‘ ‘ OFF ’ ’ position . 1 . Push the air recirculation button to the ‘ ‘ OFF ’ ’ position . c When the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ ’ ’ switch is 2 . Push the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ button in . selected , the air recirculation mode will 2 . Push the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ button in . 3 . Move the fan control dial to the desired automatically be turned off . position . 3 . Move the fan control dial to the desired Outside air is drawn into the passenger position . 4 . Move the temperature control lever to the compartment to improve the defogging desired position between the middle and 4 . Move the temperature control lever to the performance . the ‘ ‘ HOT ’ ’ position . desired position . AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION c To quickly remove ice or fog from the Heating and defogging windows , turn on the fan control dial to Start the engine , move the fan control dial to This mode heats the interior and defogs the ‘ ‘ 4 ’ ’ and the temperature control lever to the desired ( 1 to 4 ) position and push in the windshield . the full ‘ ‘ HOT ’ ’ position . A / C button to activate the air conditioning . 1 . Push the air recirculation button to the When the air conditioning is on , cooling and c When the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ switch is pushed , the ‘ ‘ OFF ’ ’ position . air conditioning will automatically be dehumidifying functions will be added to the turned on to defog the windshield , and heater operation . 2 . Push the ‘ ‘ ’ ’ button in . the air recirculation mode will automati - 3 . Move the fan control dial to the desired cally be turned off . WARNING position . The air conditioning cooling function Outside air is drawn into the passenger 4 . Move the temperature control lever to the operates only when the engine is run - compartment to improve the defogging desired position between the middle and ning . performance . the ‘ ‘ HOT ’ ’ position . 3 - 4 Z X