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The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50 % recycled fibers , Foreword including 10 % post - consumer fibers . READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY Welcome to the growing family of new MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE NISSAN owners . This vehicle is delivered Before driving your vehicle please read this This vehicle should not be modified . to you with confidence . It was produced owner’s manual carefully . This will ensure Modification could affect its perfor - using the latest techniques and strict quality familiarity with controls and maintenance mance , safety or durability , and may control . requirements , assisting you in the safe op - even violate governmental regulations . eration of your vehicle . This manual was prepared to help you In addition , damage or performance understand the operation and maintenance problems resulting from modifications WARNING of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many may not be covered under NISSAN miles ( kilometers ) of driving pleasure . IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION warranties . Please read through this manual before REMINDERS FOR SAFETY ! operating your vehicle . Follow these important driving rules to WHEN READING THE MANUAL help ensure a safe and comfortable trip In the U.S . , a separate Warranty Informa - for you and your passengers ! tion and Maintenance Log Booklet and This manual includes information for all c NEVER drive under the influence of in Canada , a Warranty and Roadside options available on this model . Therefore , alcohol or drugs . Assistance Information Booklet ex - you may find some information that does plains details about the warranties cov - not apply to your vehicle . c ALWAYS observe posted speed lim - ering your vehicle and vehicle mainte - its and never drive too fast for con - All information , specifications and illustra - ditions . nance schedules . Additionally , a tions in this manual are those in effect at the separate Customer Care / Lemon Law c ALWAYS use your seat belts and time of printing . NISSAN reserves the right Booklet ( U.S . only ) will explain how to appropriate child restraint systems . to change specifications or design without resolve any concerns you may have with Pre - teen children should be seated notice and without obligation . your vehicle , as well as clarify your in the rear seat . rights under your state’s lemon law . c ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety fea - Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve - tures to all occupants of the vehicle . hicle best . When you require any service or c ALWAYS review this owner’s manual have any questions , they will be glad to for important safety information . assist you with the extensive resources available to them . Z X
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The inside pages of this manual contain IMPORTANT INFORMATION a minimum of 50 % recycled fibers , including 10 % post - consumer fibers . ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual . CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 They are used in the following ways : WARNING WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust , some of its constitu - This is used to indicate the presence of ents , and certain vehicle components a hazard that could cause death or contain or emit chemicals known to serious personal injury . To avoid or State of California to cause cancer and reduce the risk , the procedures must birth defects or other reproductive be followed precisely . harm . © 2000 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA , INC . CAUTION GARDENA , CALIFORNIA APD1005 This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or All rights reserved . No part of this Owner’s If you see this symbol , it means ‘ ‘ Do not do Manual may be reproduced or stored in a moderate personal injury or damage to this ’ ’ or ‘ ‘ Do not let this happen . ’ ’ retrieval system , or transmitted in any form , or your vehicle . To avoid or reduce the by any means , electronic , mechanical , photo - risk , the procedures must be followed copying , recording or otherwise , without the carefully . prior written permission of Nissan North America , Inc . , Gardena , California . Z X
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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN portation services , to the supply of lubricants , parts and accessories . NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics ands - i - eht . computers in automobiles , and has led the gindueffs try in improving both performance and fuele ciency through new engine designs and th ui of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle we The company has also developed ways to buildhese — en - quality into its vehicles at each stage of tu production process , both through eextensivetly of automation and — most importanth through an awareness that people are c tral element in quality control . From the time the parts arrived from our cnNsuppli - , ydatNh - eby ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAonl dozens of checks were made to ensure thatg WFW0002 the best job was being done in producin oSgareAe delivering your vehicle . NISSAN also NtakesISe care to ensure that when you take yourrvic Some of the facilities include the Nissan Manu - Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to your dealer for maintenance , the se t facturing facility in Smyrna , Tennessee , vehicle to produce the finest in safe , reliable and eco - nician will perform his work according t th styling design at Nissan Design International in nomical transportation . Your vehicle is the prod - quality standards that have been established San Diego , California , and engineering at Nissan uct of a successful worldwide company that the factory . Technical Center North America in eFarmingtonysdald manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun - Hills , Michigan . Additionally , NISSAN onemploitnan tries and distributes them in 170 nations . Safety has also been built into your NISSAN . hAseurnry nearly 18,000 people throughout the Uditi you know , seat belts are an integral part of tor NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac - States , Canada , and Mexico . An adSAN safety systems that will help protect you and yo tured by Nissan Motor Co . , Ltd . which was 71,000 people work for the 1,500 iNISca . passengers in the event of a sudden stop ae founded in Tokyo , Japan in 1933 , and NISSAN INFINITI dealers across North Amer accident . We urge you to use the seat belts ev affiliates world wide , collectively growing to be - neser time you drive the vehicle . NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to nthep - i - yallsdess - come the fifth largest automaker in the world . I Canadian economy . Nissan Canada Inc . , its arsuoxn The NISSAN story of growth and bachievementryen . addition to cars and trucks , NISSAN also makth pliers and over 140 dealers employ vadappmpersianican reflects our major goal : to provide you , oulit forklift trucks , marine engines , boats and o mately 4,500 people . These include coeal customer , with a vehicle that is built with quanow diversified products . employees and the staffs of NISSAN sAdCanaNertr and craftsmanship — a product that we oca NISSAN has made a substantial and growingit - t - t . across Canada . In addition , manyNISSds proud to build and you can be proud t investment in North America . NISSAN’s ecommvesn work for companies that supplyls ment is nearly $ 4 billion dollars in capital inntin NISSAN dealers with materia iane ments in facilities across the co ranging from operation of port facilit and 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 . tion on the left at : However , if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or for the following information : For U.S . mainland and Alaska custom - you would like to provide NISSAN directly — Your name , address , and telephone ers with comments or questions , please con - number Nissan North America , Inc . tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart - — Vehicle identification number ( on dash - Consumer Affairs Department ment using our toll - free number : P.O . Box 191 board ) Gardena , California 90248 - 0191 — Date of purchase For U.S . mainland and Alaska — Current odometer reading For Hawaii customers customers — Your NISSAN dealer’s name Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii 1 - 800 - NISSAN - 1 — Your comments or questions 2880 Kilihau St . ( 1 - 800 - 647 - 7261 ) Honolulu , Hawaii 96819 OR For Hawaii customers For Canadian customers ( 808 ) 836 - 0888 ( Oahu Number ) You can write to NISSAN with the informa - Nissan Canada Inc . For CANADIAN customers 5290 Orbitor Drive 1 - 800 - 387 - 0122 Mississauga , Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle . Z X
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Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Table ofts 1 Conten Instruments and controls 2 Pre - driving checks and adjustments 3 Heater , air conditioner and audio systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Do - it - yourself 8 Maintenance 9 Technical and consumer information 10 Index 11
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1 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Injured persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 21 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Three - point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . 1 - 21 Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 24 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 24 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 25 Precautions on supplemental restraint Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 25 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 Installation on rear seat center or Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 26 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tether for Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18 Children ) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 32 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 34 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 35 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 20 Z X
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SEATS FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING c Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation . The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle . c After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . ARS1131 c For most effective protection when WARNING the vehicle is in motion , the seat c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when should be upright . Always sit well the seatback is reclined . This can be back in the seat and adjust the seat dangerous . The shoulder belt will properly . See ‘ ‘ Precautions on seat not be against your body . In an acci - belt usage ’ ’ later in this section . dent , you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju - ries . You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries . 1 - 2 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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WRS0001 SPA0099A Forward and backward Reclining Seat lifter Pull the lever up while you slide the seat To recline the seatback , pull the lever up Turn either dial to adjust the angle and forward or backward to the desired position . and lean back . To bring the back of the seat height of the seat cushion to the desired Release the lever to lock the seat in position . forward again , pull the lever and move your position . body forward . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 3 Z X
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c Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured . Keep the car locked , with the rear seatback se - curely latched , when not in use , and prevent children’s access to car keys . WRS0025 FOLDING REAR SEAT in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop . Interior trunk access c Properly secure all cargo to help ( if so equipped ) prevent it from sliding or shifting . Do not place cargo higher than the seat - The trunk can be accessed from the rear backs . In a sudden stop or collision , seat for loading and unloading , as shown . unsecured cargo could cause per - WARNING sonal injury . c Never allow anyone to ride in the c When returning seatbacks to the up - luggage area or on the rear seat right position , be certain they are when it is in the fold - down position . completely secured in the latched Use of these areas by passengers position . without proper restraints could result 1 - 4 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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LRS0058 PD1319 WRS0002 When using the fold down rear seatback , Adjust the head restraints so the top is level HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUST - the rear center seat belt retractor may lock with the tops of your ears . MENT up and prevent folding down the seatback . To raise the head restraint , pull it up . To If the rear center seat belt retractor has lower , push and hold the lock knob and inadvertently locked up , push the seat belt push the head restraint down . webbing toward the retractor as shown in the above illustration . This will unlock the WARNING seat belt retractor and allow the rear seat - Head restraints should be adjusted back to fold down . properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident . Do not remove them . Check the adjust - ment after someone else uses the seat . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 5 Z X
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM section for instructions and precautions on PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE - seat belt usage . ) MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM The supplemental air bags operate only This Supplemental Restraint System ( SRS ) when the ignition switch is in the ON or section contains important information con - START position . cerning the driver and passenger supple - After turning the ignition key to the ON mental front air bags , supplemental side air position , the supplemental air bag warn - bags and pre - tensioner seat belts . ing light illuminates . The supplemental Supplemental front air bag system : This air bag warning light will turn off after system can help cushion the impact force to about 7 seconds if the system is opera - the face and chest of the driver and front tional . passenger in certain frontal collisions . Supplemental side air bag system ( if so equipped ) : This system can help cushion the impact force to the head and the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions . The supple - mental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted . These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protec - tion provided by the driver and front passen - ger seat belts and are not a substitute for them . Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel , instrument panel and front door finishers . ( See ‘ ‘ Seat belts ’ ’ later in this 1 - 6 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel . Always use the seat belts . c Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel . Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could in - crease the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates . WRS0031 c The seat belts and the supplemental WARNING front air bags are most effective when c The supplemental front air bags ordi - you are sitting well back and upright narily will not inflate in the event of a in the seat . The front air bags inflate side impact , rear impact , roll over , or with great force . If you are unre - lower severity frontal collision . Al - strained , leaning forward , sitting ways wear your seat belts to help sideways or out of position in any reduce the risk or severity of injury in way , you are at greater risk of injury various kinds of accidents . or death in a crash and may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 7 Z X
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ARS1133 ARS1041 ARS1042 1 - 8 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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WARNING c Never let children ride unrestrained . Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms . Some examples of dan - gerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations . c Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bag inflates if they are not prop - erly restrained . c Never install a rear - facing child re - straint in the front seat . An inflating ARS1043 ARS1045 supplemental front air bag could se - riously injure or kill your child . See ‘ ‘ Child restraints ’ ’ later in this sec - tion for details . ARS1044 ARS1046 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 9 Z X
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SSS0101 WRS0032 SSS0159 If the side air bag inflates , the occu - c The seat belts and the supplemental WARNING pant may be seriously injured . Be side air bag are most effective when Supplemental side air bag ( if so especially careful with children , who you are sitting well back and upright equipped ) : should always be properly re - in the seat . The side air bag inflates c The supplemental side air bag ordi - strained . Some examples of danger - with great force . Do not allow any - narily will not inflate in the event of a ous riding positions are shown in one to place their hand , leg or face frontal impact , rear impact or lower the illustrations . near the side air bag on the side of severity side collision . Always wear the seatback of the front seat . Do not c Do not use seat covers on the front your seat belt to help reduce the risk allow anyone sitting in the front seat seatbacks . They may interfere with or severity of injury in various kinds to extend their hand out of the win - supplemental side air bag inflation . of accidents . dow or lean against the door . When sitting in the rear seat , do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat . 1 - 10 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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SSS0162 WRS0003 and must be followed . Supplemental front air bag system The front air bag system is designed to The driver supplemental front air bag is lo - inflate in higher severity frontal collisions , cated in the center of the steering wheel . The although it may inflate if the forces in an - passenger supplemental front air bag is other type of collision are similar to those of mounted in the dashboard above the glove a higher severity frontal impact . It may not box . inflate in certain frontal collisions . Vehicle These systems are designed to meet op - damage ( or lack of it ) is not always an tional certification requirements under U.S . indication of proper supplemental front air regulations . They are also permitted in bag system operation . Canada . The optional certification allows When the supplemental front air bag in - the front air bags to be designed to inflate flates , a fairly loud noise may be heard , somewhat less forcefully than previously . followed by the release of smoke . This However , all of the information , cautions smoke is not harmful and does not indicate and warnings in this manual still apply Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 11 Z X
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a fire , but care should be taken to not ON or START position . c Do not make unauthorized changes to intentionally inhale it , as it may cause irrita - your vehicle’s electrical system , sus - After turning the ignition key to the ON tion and choking . Those with a history of a pension system or front end struc - position , the supplemental air bag warn - breathing condition should get fresh air ture . This could affect proper opera - ing light illuminates . The supplemental promptly . tion of the supplemental front air bag air bag warning light will turn off after system . about 7 seconds if the system is opera - The supplemental front air bags , along with tional . c Tampering with the supplemental front the use of seat belts , help to cushion the air bag system may result in serious impact force on the face and chest of the WARNING personal injury . Tampering includes occupant . They can help save lives and changes to the steering wheel and the c Do not place any objects on the steer - reduce serious injuries . However , an inflat - instrument panel assembly by placing ing wheel pad or on the instrument ing front air bag may cause facial abrasions material over the steering wheel pad panel . Also , do not place any objects or other injuries . Front air bags do not and above the dashboard , or by install - between any occupant and the steer - provide restraint to the lower body . ing additional trim material around the ing wheel or instrument panel . Such Seat belts should be correctly worn and the front air bag system . objects may become dangerous pro - jectiles and cause injury if the supple - driver and passenger seated upright as far c Work around and on the supplemen - mental front air bag inflates . as practical away from the steering wheel or tal front air bag system should be instrument panel . Since the supplemental c Right after inflation , several front air done by an authorized NISSAN front air bags inflate quickly in order to help bag system components will be hot . dealer . Installation of electrical protect the front occupants , the force of the Do not touch them ; you may se - equipment should also be done by front air bag inflating can increase the risk of verely burn yourself . an authorized NISSAN dealer . The injury if the occupant is too close to or is yellow SRS wiring should not be c No unauthorized changes should be against the front air bag module during infla - modified or disconnected . Unautho - made to any components or wiring of tion . rized electrical test equipment and the supplemental front air bag sys - probing devices should not be used The front air bags deflate quickly after a tem . This is to prevent accidental in - on the supplemental front air bag collision . flation of the front air bags or damage system . to the front air bag system . The supplemental front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the 1 - 12 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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proper supplemental side air bag operation . c The SRS wiring harnesses are cov - ered with yellow insulation either When the supplemental side air bag in - just before the harness connectors flates , a fairly loud noise may be heard , or over the complete harness for followed by release of smoke . This smoke is easy identification . not harmful and does not indicate a fire , but care should be taken to not intentionally inhale it , as it may cause irritation and When selling your vehicle , we request that choking . Those with a history of a breathing you inform the buyer about the supple - condition should get fresh air promptly . mental front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Supplemental side air bags along with the owner’s manual . use of seat belts , help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants . LRS0020 They can help save lives and reduce seri - ous injuries . However , an inflating side air Supplemental side air bag system bag may cause abrasions or other injuries . ( if so equipped ) The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as The supplemental side air bags are located far as practical away from the supplemental in the outside of the seatback of the front side air bag . Since the side air bag inflates seats . The supplemental side air bag ( on quickly in order to help protect the front the driver or front passenger seat ) is de - occupants , the force of the side air bag signed to inflate in higher severity side inflating can increase the risk of injury if the collisions , although it may inflate if the occupant is too close to or is against the forces in another type of collision are similar side air bag module during inflation . The to those of a higher severity side impact . It is side air bag will deflate quickly after a designed to inflate on the side where the collision . vehicle is impacted . It may not inflate in certain side collisions . Vehicle damage ( or lack of it ) is not always an indication of Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 13 Z X
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* The SRS wiring harnesses are cov - The supplemental side air bags operate inflation of the side air bag or dam - ered with yellow insulation either just only when the ignition switch is in the age to the side air bag system . before the harness connectors or over ON or START position . c Do not make unauthorized changes the complete harness for easy identi - After turning the ignition key to the ON to your vehicle’s electrical system , fication . position , the supplemental air bag warn - suspension system or side panel . When selling your vehicle , we request that ing light illuminates . The supplemental This could affect proper operation of you inform the buyer about the supplemen - air bag warning light will turn off after the side air bag system . tal side air bag system and guide the buyer about 7 seconds if the system is opera - c Tampering with the supplemental to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s tional . side air bag system may result in Manual . serious personal injury . Tampering WARNING Pre - tensioner seat belt system ( For includes changes to the front seats c Do not place any objects near the assembly by placing material near front seats ) seatback of the front seats . Also , do the seatback of the front seat , or by not place any objects ( an umbrella , installing additional trim material , WARNING bag , etc . ) between the front door such as seat covers , around the side c The pre - tensioner seat belt cannot finisher and the front seat . Such ob - air bag system . be reused after activation . It must be jects may become dangerous pro - replaced together with the retractor c Work around and on the supplemen - jectiles and cause injury if the as a unit . tal side air bag system should be supplemental side air bag inflates . done by an authorized NISSAN c If the vehicle becomes involved in a c Right after inflation , several supple - dealer . Installation of electrical frontal collision but the pre - mental side air bag system compo - equipment should also be done by tensioner is not activated , be sure to nents will be hot . Do not touch them ; an authorized NISSAN dealer . The have the pre - tensioner system you may severely burn yourself . SRS wiring harnesses * should not checked and , if necessary , replaced c No unauthorized changes should be be modified or disconnected . Unau - by your NISSAN dealer . made to any components or wiring thorized electrical test equipment of the supplemental side air bag sys - and probing devices should not be tem . This is to prevent accidental used on the side air bag system . 1 - 14 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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The front seat pre - tensioner seat belt sys - c No unauthorized changes should be tem activates in conjunction with the supple - made to any components or wiring mental front air bag . Working with the seat of the pre - tensioner seat belt sys - belt retractor , it helps tighten the seat belt tem . This is to prevent accidental the instant the vehicle becomes involved in activation of the pre - tensioner seat certain types of collisions , thereby restrain - belt or damage to the pre - tensioner ing seat occupants . seat belt operation . Tampering with the pre - tensioner seat belt system The pre - tensioner is encased with the seat may result in serious personal in - belt’s retractor . These seat belts are used jury . the same as conventional seat belts . c Work around and on the pre - When the pre - tensioner seat belt activates , tensioner system should be done by smoke is released and a loud noise may be an authorized NISSAN dealer . Instal - heard . This smoke is not harmful and does lation of electrical equipment should not indicate a fire , but care should be taken also be done by an authorized NIS - to not intentionally inhale it , as it may cause SAN dealer . Unauthorized electrical irritation and choking . test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pre - If any abnormality occurs in the pre - tensioner seat belt system . tensioner system , the supplemental air bag c If you need to dispose of the pre - warning light will flash intermittently tensioner or scrap the vehicle , con - after the ignition key is turned to the ON or tact an authorized NISSAN dealer . START position . In this case , the pre - Correct pre - tensioner disposal pro - tensioner seat belt will not function properly . cedures are set forth in the appropri - When selling your vehicle , we request that ate NISSAN Service Manual . Incor - you inform the buyer about the pre - rect disposal procedures could tensioner seat belt system and guide the cause personal injury . buyer to the appropriate sections in this owner’s manual . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 15 Z X
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WRS0077 WRS0004 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WARNING LABELS The supplemental air bag warning light , Warning labels about the supplemental air displaying in the instrument panel , bag systems are placed in the vehicle as monitors the circuits of the supplemental shown in the illustration . front air bags , pre - tensioner seat belt and supplemental side air bag ( if so equipped ) systems . The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit , supplemental air bag modules , pre - tensioner seat belts and all related wiring . 1 - 16 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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placed by an authorized NISSAN dealer if flashes intermittently . damaged . c The supplemental air bag warning light To ensure long - term functioning , the does not come on at all . supplemental air bag system must be Under these conditions , the supplemental inspected 10 years after the date of manu - front air bag , supplemental side air bag or facture as noted on the certification label pre - tensioner seat belt systems may not located on the driver side front pillar . operate properly . It must be checked and repaired . Take your vehicle to the nearest When maintenance work is required on the authorized NISSAN dealer . vehicle , the supplemental air bag system and related parts should be pointed out to WARNING the person performing the maintenance . The ignition key should always be in the If the supplemental air bag warning light WRS0078 LOCK position when working under the is on , it could mean that the supplemental hood or inside the vehicle . front air bag or supplemental side air bag When the ignition key is in the ON or START system will not operate in an accident . position , the supplemental air bag warning WARNING light illuminates for about 7 seconds and c Once the supplemental front air bag Repair and replacement procedure then turns off . This means the system is or supplemental side air bag has operational . inflated , the air bag module will not The supplemental air bag modules are de - function again and must be re - If any of the following conditions occur , the signed to inflate on a one - time - only basis . placed . The air bag module should supplemental front air bag , supplemental As a reminder , unless it is damaged , the be replaced by an authorized NIS - side air bag and pre - tensioner seat belt supplemental air bag light remains illumi - SAN dealer . The air bag module can - nated after inflation has occurred . Repair systems need servicing : not be repaired . and replacement of the supplemental air c The supplemental air bag warning light bag system should be done only by an remains on after approximately 7 sec - authorized NISSAN dealer . onds . After a supplemental air bag inflates , the c The supplemental air bag warning light instrument panel assembly should be re - Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 17 Z X
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SEAT BELTS c The supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag systems should be inspected by an autho - rized NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side por - tion of the vehicle , or replaced if the supplemental air bag has inflated . c If you need to dispose of a supple - mental air bag or scrap the vehicle , contact an authorized NISSAN dealer . Correct supplemental air bag disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service WRS0035 Manual . Incorrect disposal proce - dures could cause personal injury . PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT WARNING USAGE c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at If you are wearing your seat belt properly all times . Children should be prop - adjusted , your chances of being injured or erly restrained and , if appropriate , in killed in an accident and / or the severity of a child restraint . injury may be greatly reduced . NISSAN c The belt should be properly adjusted strongly encourages you and all of your to a snug fit . Failure to do so may passengers to buckle up every time you reduce the effectiveness of the en - drive , even if your seating position includes tire restraint system and increase a supplemental air bag . the chance or severity of injury in an Most states and all Canadian nbprovinceseg accident . Serious injury or death can or territories require that seat beltsbei occur if the seat belt is not worn worn at all times when a vehicle is properly . driven . 1 - 18 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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ARS1049 ARS1047 ARS1050 c All seat belt assemblies including c Always route the shoulder belt over c Do not wear the belt inside out or retractors and attaching hardware twisted . Doing so may reduce its your shoulder and across your should be inspected after any colli - effectiveness . chest . Never run the belt behind your sion by an authorized NISSAN back , under your arm or across your c Do not allow more than one person dealer . NISSAN recommends that all neck . The belt should be away from to use the same belt . seat belt assemblies in use during a your face and neck , but not falling c Never carry more people in the ve - collision be replaced unless the col - off your shoulder . hicle than there are seat belts . lision was minor and the belts show c Position the lap belt as low and snug c If the seat belt warning light glows no damage and continue to operate as possible AROUND THE HIPS , continuously while the ignition is properly . Seat belt assemblies not in NOT THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too turned ON with all doors closed and use during a collision should also be high could increase the risk of inter - all seat belts fastened , it may indi - inspected and replaced if either nal injuries in an accident . cate a malfunction in the system . damage or improper operation is Have the system checked by an au - c Be sure the seat belt tongue is se - noted . thorized NISSAN dealer . curely fastened to the proper buckle . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 19 Z X
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NISSAN recommends that all pre - teens and der belt is properly positioned across the CHILD SAFETY children be restrained in the rear seat if top , middle portion of the shoulder and the Children need adults to help protect them . possible . According to accident statistics , lap belt is low on the hips . The booster seat They need to be properly restrained . children are safer when properly restrained should fit the vehicle seat and have a label in the rear seat than in the front seat . This The proper restraint depends on the child’s certifying that it complies with Federal Motor is especially important because your ve - size . Generally , infants up to about one year Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian hicle has a supplemental restraint system and less than 20 pounds ( 9 kg ) should be Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . Once ( Air bag system ) for the front passenger . placed in rear facing child restraints . Front the child has grown so the shoulder belt is See ‘ ‘ Supplemental restraint system ’ ’ ear - facing child restraints are available for chil - no longer on or near the face and neck , use lier in this section . dren who outgrow rear facing child restraints . the shoulder belt without the booster seat . Infants and small children WARNING WARNING NISSAN recommends that infants and small Infants and children need special pro - children be placed in child restraints that Never let a child stand or kneel on any tection . The vehicle’s seat belts may comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety seat and do not allow a child in the not fit them properly . The shoulder belt Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle cargo areas while the vehicle is moving . may come too close to the face or neck . Safety Standard 213 . You should choose a The child could be seriously injured or The lap belt may not fit over their small child restraint that fits your vehicle and killed in an accident or sudden stop . hip bones . In an accident , an improp - always follow the manufacturer’s instruc - erly fitting seat belt could cause seri - tions for installation and use . PREGNANT WOMEN ous or fatal injury . Always use appro - Larger children priate child restraints . NISSAN recommends that pregnant women Children who are too large for child re - use seat belts . The seat belt should be worn All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or straints should be seated and restrained by snug , and always position the lap belt as territories require the use of approved child the seat belts which are provided . low as possible around the hips , not the restraints for infants and small children . See waist . Place the shoulder belt over your If the child’s seating position has a shoulder ‘ ‘ Child restraints ’ ’ later in this section . shoulder and across your chest . Never run belt that fits close to the face or neck , the the lap / shoulder belt over your abdominal In addition , there are many types of child use of a booster seat ( commercially avail - restraints available for larger children which able ) may help overcome this . The booster area . Contact your doctor for specific rec - should be used for maximum protection . seat should raise the child so that the shoul - ommendations . 1 - 20 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts . Check with your doctor for specific recommendations . ARS1051 WRS0029 THREE - POINT TYPE SEAT BELT ries . You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal WITH RETRACTOR injuries . WARNING c For most effective protection when c Every person who drives or rides in the vehicle is in motion , the seat this vehicle should wear a seat belt should be upright . Always sit well at all times . back in the seat and adjust the seat properly . See “ Precautions on seat c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when belt usage � earlier in this section . the seatback is reclined . This can be dangerous . The shoulder belt will not be against your body . In an acci - dent you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju - Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 21 Z X
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locking mode . For additional information , see ‘ ‘ Child restraints ’ ’ later in this section . The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation . During normal seat belt use by a passen - ger , the automatic locking mode should not be activated . If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension . ARS1162 ARS1052 3 . Position the lap belt portion low and Fastening the seat belts snug on the hips as shown . 1 . Adjust the seat . 4 . Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the 2 . Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac - retractor to take up extra slack . tor and insert the tongue into the buckle The front passenger seat belt and the rear until you hear and feel the latch engage . three - point seat belts have a cinching The retractor is designed to lock during mechanism for child restraint installation . It is a sudden stop or on impact . A slow referred to as the automatic locking mode . pulling motion permits the belt to move , and allows you some freedom of move - When automatic locking mode is activated , ment in the seat . the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted . Once re - tracted , the seat belt is in the emergency 1 - 22 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate meth - ods : 1 ) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor . 2 ) When the vehicle slows down rapidly . To increase your confidence in the seat belts , check the operation as follows . c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly . The retractor should lock and ARS1054 WRS0005 restrict further belt movement . Unfastening the seat belts Center of rear seat If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about belt opera - To unfasten the seat belt , press the button Selecting correct set of seat belts : tion , see an authorized NISSAN dealer . on the buckle . The seat belt automatically The center seat belt buckle is identified by retracts . the word ‘ ‘ CENTER . ’ ’ The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 23 Z X
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WARNING WARNING c After adjustment , release the adjust - c Only NISSAN seat belt extenders , ment button and try to move the made by the same company which shoulder belt anchor up and down to made the original equipment seat make sure it is securely fixed in belts , should be used with NISSAN position . seat belts . c The shoulder belt anchor height c Persons who can use the standard should be adjusted to the position seat belt should not use an extender . best for you . Failure to do so may Such unnecessary use could result reduce the effectiveness of the en - in serious personal injury in the tire restraint system and increase event of an accident . the chance or severity of injury in an LRS0026 accident . SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE Shoulder belt height adjustment c To clean the seat belt webbings , apply SEAT BELT EXTENDERS ( For front seats ) a mild soap solution or any solution If , because of body size or driving position , The shoulder belt anchor height should be recommended for cleaning upholstery or it is not possible to properly fit the lap - adjusted to the position best for you . ( See carpet . Then wipe with a cloth and allow shoulder belt and fasten it , an extender is ‘ ‘ Precautions on seat belt usage ’ ’ earlier in the seat belts to dry in the shade . Do not available which is compatible with the in - this section . ) To adjust , pull out the adjust - allow the seat belts to retract until they stalled seat belts . The extender adds ap - ment button and move the shoulder belt are completely dry . proximately 8 inches ( 200 mm ) of length anchor to the desired position , so the belt c If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt and may be used for either the driver or front passes over the center of the shoulder . The guide of the seat belt anchors , the seat passenger seating position . See an autho - belt should be away from your face and belts may retract slowly . Wipe the shoul - rized NISSAN dealer for assistance if the neck , but not falling off your shoulder . Re - der belt guide with a clean , dry cloth . extender is required . lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position . c Periodically check to see that the seat belt and metal components , such as 1 - 24 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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CHILD RESTRAINTS buckles , tongues , retractors , flexible PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD children are safer when properly re - wires and anchors , work properly . If loose strained in the rear seat than in the RESTRAINTS parts , deterioration , cuts or other damage front seat . WARNING on the webbing is found , the entire seat c An improperly installed child re - belt assembly should be replaced . c Infants and small children should straint could lead to serious injury or always be placed in an appropriate death in an accident . child restraint while riding in the ve - hicle . Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death . In general , child restraints are designed to be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion c Infants and small children should of a three - point type seat belt . In addition , never be carried on your lap . It is not this vehicle is equipped with a universal possible for even the strongest adult child restraint lower anchor system , referred to resist the forces of a severe acci - to as the LATCH ( Lower Anchors and dent . The child could be crushed Tether for Children ) system . Some child between the adult and parts of the restraints include two rigid or webbing - vehicle . Also , do not put the same mounted attachments that can be con - seat belt around both your child and nected to these lower anchors . For details , yourself . see the “ LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tether c Never install a rear - facing child re - for Children ) system � later in this section . straint in the front seat . An inflating supplemental front air bag could se - Child restraints for infants and children of riously injure or kill your child . A various sizes are offered by several manu - rear - facing child restraint must only facturers . When selecting any child re - be used in the rear seat . straint , keep the following points in mind : 1 ) Choose only a restraint with a label cer - c NISSAN recommends that the child tifying that it complies with Federal Motor restraint be installed in the rear seat . Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana - According to accident statistics , dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . 2 ) Check the child restraint in your vehicle Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 25 Z X
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to be sure it is compatible with the vehi - which will fit your child and vehicle . restraint in the front seat , see ‘ ‘ Instal - cle’s seat and seat belt system . Choose It may not be possible to properly lation on front passenger seat ’ ’ later a child restraint that meets the guidelines install some types of child restraints in this section for details . of the Society of Automotive Engineers in your vehicle . c When your child restraint is not in recommended practice J1819 for child use , keep it secured with a seat belt c If the child restraint is not anchored restraint installation . to prevent it from being thrown properly , the risk of a child being 3 ) If the child restraint is compatible with around in case of a sudden stop or injured in a collision or a sudden your vehicle , place your child in the child accident . stop greatly increases . restraint and check the various adjust - c Adjustable seatbacks should be po - ments to be sure the child restraint is sitioned to fit the child restraint , but compatible with your child . Always follow CAUTION as upright as possible . all recommended procedures . Remember that a child restraint left in a c After attaching the child restraint , All U.S . states and Canadian provinces closed vehicle can become very hot . test it before you place the child in it . or territories require that infants and Check the seating surface and buckles Tilt it from side to side . Try to tug it small children be restrained in approved before placing your child in the child forward and check to see if the belt restraint . child restraints at all times while the holds the restraint in place . If the vehicle is being operated . restraint is not secure , tighten the belt as necessary , or put the restraint INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT WARNING in another seat and test it again . CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSI - c Improper use of a child restraint can c For a front - facing child restraint , if TIONS result in increased injuries for both the seat position where it is installed the infant or child and other occu - has a three - point type lap / shoulder WARNING pants in the vehicle . belt , check to make sure the shoulder c The three - point belt in your vehicle c Follow all of the child restraint manu - belt does not go in front of the child’s is equipped with a locking mode re - facturer’s instructions for installa - face or neck . If it does , put the shoul - tractor which must be used when tion and use . When purchasing a der belt behind the child restraint . If installing a child restraint . child restraint , be sure to select one you must install a front - facing child 1 - 26 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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c Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured . The re - straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision . WRS0007 WRS0008 Front facing When you install a child restraint in the rear seat , follow these steps : 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . It can be placed in a front facing direction , depending on the size of the child . Al - ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 27 Z X
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WRS0036 WRS0037 WRS0038 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the the seat belt to remove any slack in the child restraint and insert it into the buckle belt is fully extended . At this time , the belt . until you hear and feel the latch engage . seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) . It Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - reverts back to emergency locking mode facturer’s instructions for belt routing . when the seat belt is fully retracted . 1 - 28 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps three through six . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0039 WRS0040 5 . Before placing the child in the child re - Rear facing straint , use force to tilt the child restraint When you install a child restraint in the rear from side to side , and tug it forward to seat , follow these steps : make sure that it is securely held in place . 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . The direction of the child restraint de - 6 . Check that the retractor is in the auto - pends on the type of the child restraint matic locking mode by trying to pull more and the size of the child . Always follow seat belt out of the retractor . If you can - the restraint manufacturer’s instructions . not pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor , the seat belt is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure that the child re - straint is properly secured prior to each Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 29 Z X
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WRS0009 WRS0041 WRS0010 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the child restraint and insert it into the buckle belt is fully extended . At this time , the until you hear and feel the latch engage . seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) . It Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - reverts back to emergency locking mode facturer’s instructions for belt routing . when the seat belt is fully retracted . 1 - 30 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps three through six . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0042 WRS0043 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on 5 . Before placing the child in the child re - the seat belt to remove any slack in the straint , use force to tilt the child restraint belt . from side to side , and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place . 6 . Check that the retractor is in the auto - matic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you can - not pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor , the seat belt is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure that the child re - straint is properly secured prior to each Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 31 Z X
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LATCH ( LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER FORTEM CHILDREN ) SYS LRS0087 WARNING ! c Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown . If a child restraint is not se - cured properly , your child could be seriously injured or killed in an acci - dent . c Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH system anchors . The child restraint will not be secured properly . LRS0086 1 - 32 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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1 . To install the LATCH system compatible The LATCH system anchors are located at c The LATCH system anchors are de - the rear of the seat cushion near the seat - child restraint , insert the child restraint signed to withstand only those loads back . A label is attached to the seat back to LATCH system anchor attachments into imposed by correctly fitted child re - help you locate the LATCH system anchors . the anchor points on the rear seat . If the straints . Under no circumstance are child restraint is equipped with a top they to be used for adult seat belts or Some child restraints may also require the tether , see ‘ ‘ Top Tether Strap Child Re - harnesses . use of a top tether strap . See ‘ ‘ Top Tether straint ’ ’ later in this section for installation Strap Child Restraint ’ ’ later in this section instructions . for installation instructions . Some child restraints include two rigid or 2 . After attaching the child restraint and When installing a child restraint , carefully webbing - mounted attachments that can be before placing the child in it , use force to read and follow the instructions in this connected to two anchors located at certain manual and those supplied with the child tilt the child restraint from side to side and seating positions in your vehicle . This sys - restraint . tug it forward to make sure that the child tem is known as the LATCH ( Lower Anchors restraint is securely held in place . and Tether for Children ) system . This sys - When you install a LATCH system compat - tem may also be referred to as the ISOFIX ible child restraint to the lower anchor at - 3 . Check to make sure that the child re - or ISOFIX compatible system . With this tachments in the rear seat , follow these straint is properly secured prior to each steps : system , you do not have to use a vehicle use . seat belt to secure the child restraint . Your WARNING vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH system Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area compatible child restraints . Check your child and feeling to make sure there are no restraint for a label stating that it is compat - obstructions over the LATCH system ible with the LATCH system . This informa - anchors , such as seat belt webbing or tion may also be in the child restraint own - seat cushion material . The child re - er’s manual . If you have such a child straint will not be secured properly if restraint , refer to the illustration for the rear the LATCH system anchors are ob - seating positions equipped with LATCH structed . system anchors which can be used to se - cure the child restraint . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 33 Z X
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WARNING 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 harnesses . Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf finisher . If you have any questions when install - ing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat , consult your NISSAN dealer for details . WRS0028 WRS0027 Remove the anchor cover from the anchor TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE - point which is located directly behind the STRAINT child seat . If your child restraint has a top tether strap , Secure the top tether strap to the anchor it must be secured to the provided anchor bracket . Tighten the strap according to point . First , secure the child restraint with manufacturer instructions to remove any the rear seat belt . slack . 1 - 34 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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c The three - point seat belt in your ve - hicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint . c Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured . The re - straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision . ARS1135 INSTALLATION ON FRONT PAS - c NISSAN recommends that child re - SENGER SEAT straints be installed in the rear seat . However , if you must install a WARNING forward - facing child restraint in the c Never install a rear - facing child re - front passenger seat , move the pas - straint in the front passenger seat . senger seat to the rear most position . Supplemental front air bags inflate c A child restraint with a top strap with great force . A rear - facing child should not be used in the front pas - restraint could be struck by the senger seat . supplemental front air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 35 Z X
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WRS0019 WRS0044 WRS0045 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the If you must install a child restraint in the front child restraint and insert it into the buckle belt is fully extended . At this time , the seat , follow these steps : until you hear and feel the latch engage . seat belt retractor is in the automatic 1 . Position the child restraint on the front locking mode ( child restraint mode ) . It passenger seat . It should be placed in Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - reverts back to emergency locking mode a front facing direction only . Move the facturer’s instructions for belt routing . when the seat belt is fully retracted . seat to the rearmost position . Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s in - structions . Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear facing direc - tion and therefore must not be used in the front seat . 1 - 36 Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems Z X
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After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is can - celed . WRS0046 WRS0047 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract slightly . Pull 5 . Before placing the child in the child re - up on the seat belt to remove any slack in straint , use force to tilt the child restraint the belt . from side to side , and tug it forward to make sure it is securely held in place . 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor , the seat belt is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the lap belt is not locked , repeat steps three through six . Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 - 37 Z X
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2 Instruments and controls Fog light switch ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 18 Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 18 Tachometer ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 19 Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 19 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 Cigarette lighter ( accessory ) and ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 20 Warning / indicator lights and chimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 21 Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7 Glasses case ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 21 Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7 Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 21 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9 Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 22 Chimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11 Coin box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 22 Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11 Console box ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 23 Nissan vehicle immobilizer system Instrument panel storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 23 ( NVIS ) ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 24 Vehicle security system ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . 2 - 12 Power windows ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 24 Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 15 Manual windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 25 Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 15 Sunroof ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 26 Rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 16 Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 27 Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 16 Map lights ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 27 Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 16 Trunk light ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 28 Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 17 Z X
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LIC0050 WIC0030 WIC0031 SPEEDOMETER AND ODOM - Speedometer ETER The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour ( MPH ) and kilometers per hour ( km / h ) . Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven . Instruments and controls 2 - 3 Z X
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SII0181A WIC0051 WIC0052 Trip odometer TACHOMETER ( if so equipped ) The trip odometer records the distance of The tachometer indicates engine speed in individual trips . Before each trip reset the revolutions per minute ( r / min ) . trip odometer . CAUTION Push the reset button to change the display When engine speed approaches the as follows : red zone , shift to a higher gear . Oper - ODO ( odometer ) ! TRIP A ! TRIP B ! ODO . ating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage . Push and hold the reset button for more than 1 second to reset either trip odometer . 2 - 4 Instruments and controls Z X
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WIC0032 WIC0033 WIC0034 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA - FUEL GAUGE CAUTION TURE GAUGE If the gauge indicates engine coolant The gauge indicates the approximate fuel temperature over the normal range , level in the tank . The gauge indicates the engine coolant stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos - temperature . The gauge may move slightly during brak - sible . If the engine is overheated , con - ing , turning , acceleration , or going up or The engine coolant temperature varies with tinued operation of the vehicle may the outside air temperature and driving down hills . seriously damage the engine . See the conditions . ‘ ‘ In case of emergency ’ ’ section for The gauge needle returns to empty ( E ) after immediate action required . the ignition key is turned to OFF . The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low . Instruments and controls 2 - 5 Z X
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Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers E ( Empty ) . WIC0035 CAUTION c If the vehicle runs out of fuel , the malfunction indicator lamp ( MIL ) may come on . Refuel as soon as possible . After a few driving trips , lamp should turn off . If the the lamp remains on after a few driving trips , have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer . c For additional information , see the ‘ ‘ Malfunction indicator lamp ( MIL ) ’ ’ later in this section . 2 - 6 Instruments and controls Z X
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WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES Low washer fluid warning light CRUISE main switch indicator light ( if or Brake warning light ( Canada only ) so equipped ) Anti - lock brake warning Cruise SET indicator light or Turn signal / hazard indicator lights light ( if so equipped ) ( if so equipped ) Overdrive off indicator light High beam indicator light ( Blue ) Supplemental air bag warning light ( automatic transmission only ) Charge warning light Malfunction indicator lamp Seat belt warning light and chime Low fuel warning light Door open warning light Engine oil pressure warning light doing so may cause the ABS light to stay system repaired promptly . CHECKING BULBS on when there is nothing wrong ) . If the With all doors closed , apply the parking WARNING LIGHTS light stays on , have the system checked brake and turn the ignition key to the ON by an authorized NISSAN dealer . or Anti - lock brake position without starting the engine . The warning light following lights will come on : If an abnormality occurs in the system , the anti - lock function ceases , but the regular ( if so equipped ) , , or , , , braking system continues to operate . If the light comes on while the engine is If equipped , the following lights come on If the light comes on while you are driving , running , it may indicate the anti - lock brake briefly and then go off : contact an authorized NISSAN dealer for system is not functioning properly . Have the or system checked by an authorized NISSAN repair . dealer . If any light fails to come on , it may indicate a burned - out bulb or an open Turn off the engine , and start it again by slowly turning the ignition key ( quickly circuit in the electrical system . Have the Instruments and controls 2 - 7 Z X
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or Brake warning light Door open warning light c Your brake system may not be work - ing properly if the warning light is This light functions for both the parking This light comes on when any of the doors on . Driving could be dangerous . If brake and the foot brake systems . you judge it to be safe , drive care - are not closed securely while the ignition When the ignition key is in the ON position , fully to the nearest service station key is ON . the light comes on when the parking brake for repairs . Otherwise , have your ve - is applied , and also warns of a low brake hicle towed . Engine oil pressure warning fluid level . If the light comes on while the light c Pressing the brake pedal with the engine is running with the parking brake not engine stopped and / or a low brake applied , stop the vehicle and perform the This light warns of low engine oil pressure . If fluid level may increase your stop - following : the light flickers or comes on during normal ping distance and braking will re - driving , pull off the road in a safe area , stop 1 . Check the brake fluid level . Add brake fluid quire greater pedal effort as well as the engine immediately and call an autho - as necessary . See ‘ ‘ Brake fluid ’ ’ in the pedal travel . rized NISSAN dealer . ‘ ‘ Do - it - yourself ’ ’ section of this manual . The oil pressure warning light is not 2 . If the brake fluid level is correct , have the Charge warning light warning system checked by an autho - designed to indicate a low oil level . Use If the light comes on while the engine is rized NISSAN dealer . the dipstick to check the oil level . See running , it may indicate the charging system ‘ ‘ Engine oil ’ ’ in the ‘ ‘ Do - it - yourself ’ ’ section WARNING is not functioning properly . Turn the engine of this manual . off and check the generator belt . If the belt is c If the level is below the MINIMUM or loose , broken , or missing , or if the light CAUTION MIN mark on the brake fluid reser - remains on , see an authorized NISSAN voir , do not drive until the brake Running the engine with the oil pres - dealer immediately . system has been checked at an au - sure warning light on could cause seri - thorized NISSAN dealer . ous damage to the engine almost im - CAUTION mediately . Turn off the engine as soon Do not continue driving if the generator as it is safe to do so . belt is loose , broken or missing . 2 - 8 Instruments and controls Z X
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‘ ‘ Seats , restraints and supplemental air bag Low fuel warning light Supplemental air bag systems ’ ’ section of this manual . warning light This warning light comes on when the fuel in WARNING When the ignition key is in the ON or START the tank is getting low . Refuel as soon as it If the supplemental air bag warning position , the supplemental air bag warning is convenient , preferably before the fuel light is on , it could mean that the light illuminates for about 7 seconds and gauge reaches E ( Empty ) . supplemental front air bag or supple - then turns off . This means the supplemental mental side air bag system ( if so There will be a small reserve of fuel remain - front air bag , supplemental side air bag and equipped ) will not operate in an acci - ing in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches pre - tensioner seat belt systems are opera - dent . E ( Empty ) . tional . Low washer fluid warning If any of the following conditions occur , the INDICATOR LIGHTS supplemental front air bag , supplemental light ( Canada only ) side air bag or pre - tensioner seat belt sys - Cruise main switch indicator This light comes on when the washer fluid is tems need servicing and your vehicle must light ( if so equipped ) at a low level . Add washer fluid as necessary . be taken to an authorized NISSAN dealer : See the ‘ ‘ Do - it - yourself ’ ’ section of this The light comes on when the cruise control c The supplemental air bag warning light manual . remains on after approximately 7 sec - main switch is pushed . The light goes out onds . when the main switch is pushed again . Seat belt warning light and When the cruise main switch indicator light chime c The supplemental air bag warning light comes on , the cruise control system is flashes intermittently . The light and chime remind you to fasten operational . your seat belts . The light illuminates when - c The supplemental air bag warning light Cruise SET indicator light ever the ignition key is turned to ON or does not come on at all . ( if so equipped ) START and the light remains illuminated Unless checked and repaired , the supple - until the driver’s seat belt is fastened . mental restraint system ( air bag system ) The light comes on while the vehicle speed and / or the pre - tensioner seat belts may not Refer to “ Seat belts � in the “ Seats , restraints is controlled by the cruise control system . If function properly . For additional details see and supplemental air bag systems � section the light blinks while the engine is running , it ‘ ‘ Supplemental restraint system ’ ’ in the for precautions on seat belt usage . may indicate the cruise control system is not Instruments and controls 2 - 9 Z X
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Operation functioning properly . Have the system vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN checked by your authorized NISSAN dealer . You do not need to have your vehicle The malfunction indicator lamp will come on dealer . towed to the dealer . in one of two ways : CAUTION High beam indicator light c Malfunction indicator lamp on steady - An emission control system malfunction has ( Blue ) Continued vehicle operation without been detected . Check the fuel filler cap . If having the emission control system This blue light comes on when the headlight checked and repaired as necessary the fuel filler cap is loose or missing , high beam is on and goes out when the low could lead to poor driveability , reduced tighten or install the cap and continue to beam is selected . fuel economy , and possible damage to lamp should drive the vehicle . The the emission control system . The high beam indicator light also comes on turn off after a few driving trips . If the when the passing signal is activated . lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips , have the vehicle inspected Malfunction indicator lamp Overdrive off indicator lightly ) by an authorized NISSAN dealer . You do ( MIL ) ( automatic transmission on not need to have your vehicle towed to If this indicator lamp comes on steady or the dealer . This light comes on when the overdrive blinks while the engine is running , it may switch is in the OFF position . c Malfunction indicator lamp blinking - An indicate a potential emission control mal - engine misfire has been detected which Turn signal / hazard indicator function . may damage the emission control sys - lights The malfunction indicator lamp may also tem . To reduce or avoid emission control come on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose system damage : The appropriate light flashes when the turn or missing , or if the vehicle runs out of fuel . a ) do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH signal lever switch is activated . Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is ( 72 km / h ) . Both lights flash when the hazard switch is installed and closed tightly , and that the b ) avoid hard acceleration or deceleration . turned on . vehicle has at least three gallons of fuel in c ) avoid steep uphill grades . the fuel tank . d ) if possible , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed . After a few driving trips , the lamp The malfunction indicator lamp may stop should turn off if no other potential emission blinking and come on steady . Have the control system malfunction exists . 2 - 10 Instruments and controls Z X
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SECURITY SYSTEMS caused by another NVIS key , an automated CHIMES toll road device or automated payment de - Key reminder chime vice on the key ring ) , restart the engine using the following procedures : A chime sounds if the driver’s side door is opened while the key is left in the ignition 1 . Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi - switch . Remove the key and take it with you tion for approximately 5 seconds . when leaving the vehicle . 2 . Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or Light reminder chime LOCK position , and wait approximately 5 seconds . With the ignition switch in the OFF position , a chime sounds when the driver’s side door 3 . Repeat step 1 and 2 . is opened if the headlights or parking lights 4 . Restart the engine while holding the de - are on . IC0005 vice ( which may have caused the inter - Turn the headlight control switch off before ference ) separate from the registered Your vehicle has two types of security sys - leaving the vehicle . NVIS key . tems : Brake pad wear warning If the no start condition re - occurs , Nissan c Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System – recommends placing the registered NVIS The disc brake pads have an audible wear NVIS ( if so equipped ) key on a separate key ring to avoid interfer - warning . When a brake pad requires re - ence from other devices . c Vehicle security system ( if so equipped ) placement , it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion , Statement related to section 15 of FCC NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER whether or not the brake pedal is de - rules for Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer SYSTEM ( NVIS ) ( if so equipped ) pressed . Have the brakes checked as soon System ( CONT ASSY - IMMOBILIZER , The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System as possible if the warning sound is heard . ANT ASSY - IMMOBILIZER ) ( NVIS ) will not allow the engine to start This device complies with part 15 of the without the use of a registered NVIS key . FCC Rules and RSS - 210 of Industry If the engine fails to start using a registered Canada . Operation is subject to the fol - NVIS key ( for example , when interference is lowing two conditions ; Instruments and controls 2 - 11 Z X
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( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful If the light still remains on and / or the interference , and ( 2 ) this device must engine will not start , see your Nissan accept any interference received , includ - dealer for NVIS service as soon as pos - ing interference that may cause undes - sible . Please bring all NVIS keys that you ired operation of the device . have when visiting your authorized NIS - SAN dealer for service . CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX - PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANU - VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM ( if FACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD so equipped ) VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OP - The vehicle security system provides visual ERATE THE EQUIPMENT . and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are disturbed . LIC0047 Security indicator light ( Nissan Ve - hicle Immobilizer System ) The security indicator light is located on the instrument panel near the windshield . The security indicator light blinks every 3 seconds whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK , OFF or ACC position . This func - tion indicates the Nissan Vehicle Immobi - lizer System ( NVIS ) is operational . If the NVIS is malfunctioning , the light will remain on while the ignition key is in the ON position . 2 - 12 Instruments and controls Z X
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How to arm the vehicle security system 1 . Close all windows . ( The system can be armed even if the windows are open ) . 2 . Remove the key from the ignition switch . 3 . Close the hood , trunk lid and all doors . Lock all doors . The doors can be locked with the key or with the multi - remote controller . Multi - remote controller operation : c Push the LOCK button on the multi - LIC0047 remote controller . All doors lock . The hazard lights flash twice and the horn Security indicator light ( Vehicle se - beeps once to indicate all doors are curity system ) locked . The security indicator light is located on the c When the LOCK button is pushed with instrument panel near the windshield . all doors locked , the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once The security indicator light shows the status as a reminder that the doors are al - of the vehicle security system . ready locked . The light operates whenever the ignition The horn may or may not beep once . switch is in the LOCK , OFF , or ACC posi - Refer to ‘ ‘ Silencing the horn beep fea - tion . ture ’ ’ later in this section . The vehicle security system has four 4 . Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light LIC0053 phases . For each phase the operation of the comes on . The SECURITY light stays on security indicator light is different . for about 30 seconds . The vehicle security Instruments and controls 2 - 13 Z X
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system is now pre - armed . After about 30 c The alarm automatically turns off after about 50 seconds . However , the alarm seconds the vehicle security system auto - reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with matically shifts into the armed phase . The again . The alarm can be shut off by SECURITY light begins to flash once ev - unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key , ery three seconds . If , during the 30 - or by pressing the UNLOCK button on second pre - arm time period , the door is the multi - remote controller . unlocked by the key or the multi - remote controller , or the ignition key is turned to The alarm is activated by : ACC or ON , the system will not arm . c opening the door or trunk lid without c If the key is turned slowly when lock - using the key or multi - remote controller ing the door , the system may not arm . ( even if the door is unlocked by releasing Furthermore , if the key is turned ex - the door inside lock switch ) or opening WIC0036 cessively to the unlock position , the the trunk lid by operating the opener system may be disarmed when the key lever . Silencing the horn beep feature is removed . If the indicator light fails to c opening the hood . glow for 30 seconds , unlock the door If desired , the horn beep feature can be once and lock it again . deactivated using the multi - remote control - How to stop an activated alarm ler . The instructions are on the back of the c Even when the driver and / or passen - The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or multi - remote controller . gers are in the vehicle , the system will the trunk lid with the key , or by pressing arm with all doors , hood and trunk lid the UNLOCK button on the multi - remote closed and locked with the ignition controller . key in the OFF position . The alarm does not stop if the ignition Vehicle security system activation switch is turned to ACC or ON . The vehicle security system will give the following alarm : c The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently . 2 - 14 Instruments and controls Z X
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH To deactivate : Press and hold the LOCK cally cycles the wipers three times . and UNLOCK buttons for at least three CAUTION seconds . c Do not operate the washer continu - The hazard lights will quickly flash three ously for more than 30 seconds . times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated . c Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty . To activate : Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least three sec - onds once more . WARNING The hazard lights will flash once and the In freezing temperatures the washer horn will sound once to confirm that the horn solution may freeze on the windshield beep feature has been reactivated . and obscure your vision which may Deactivating the horn feature does not si - lead to an accident . Warm the wind - lence the horn if the alarm is triggered . shield with the defroster before you wash the windshield . If the system does not operate as de - scribed above , have it checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer . WIC0049 SWITCH OPERATION Push the lever down to operate the wiper . Pull the lever toward you to operate the washer . The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the wipers or washer to be activated . Operating the washer automati - Instruments and controls 2 - 15 Z X
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEADLIGHT AND TURN SWITCH SIGNAL SWITCH LIC0026 To defog the rear window glass , start the engine and push the rear window defogger switch on . ( The indicator light on the switch comes on . ) Push the switch again to turn the defogger off . The rear window defogger switch automati - AIC1116 cally turns off after approximately 15 min - position : Turn the switch to the utes . HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH The headlights come on and all the other CAUTION Lighting lights remain on . When cleaning the inner side of the To select the high beam function , push the Turn the switch to the position : rear window , be careful not to scratch lever forward . The high beam lights come or damage the rear window defogger . The front parking , tail , license plate and on and the light illuminates . Pull the instrument panel lights come on . lever back to select the low beam . 2 - 16 Instruments and controls Z X