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1 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ............................................ 1-2
Speedometer and odometer .............................. 1-3
Tachometer (If so equipped) .............................. 1-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 1-4
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 1-4
Instrument cluster clock (If so equipped) ........... 1-5
Warning/indicator lights and chimes .................. 1-6
Headlight and turn signal switch ...................... 1-10
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............... 1-11
Instrument brightness control ........................... 1-12
Hazard warning flasher switch ......................... 1-12
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray ....... 1-13
Cup holder (If so equipped) ............................. 1-13
Interior light and cargo light ............................. 1-14
Map light (If so equipped) ................................ 1-14
Manual window ................................................. 1-15
Power window (If so equipped) ........................ 1-15
Rear sliding window (If so equipped) ............... 1-16
Opera window (If so equipped) ........................ 1-17
Sunroof (If so equipped) .................................. 1-17
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The digital clock displays time regardless of
ignition switch position. When the ignition
key is in the ACC or ON position, the clock
illuminates.
Adjusting the time
Turn the adjust knob counterclockwise to
advance the hour display.
Turn the adjust knob clockwise to advance
the minute display.
Resetting the time
To reset the time to the time signal, push the
adjust knob.
For example, if the adjust knob is depressed
while the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the
display resets to 8:00. If depressed while it
is between 8:30 and 8:59, the display resets
to 9:00.
Once the power supply is disconnected, the
clock starts to operate from the time 1:00. It
may be necessary to adjust the time.
SIC0047A
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CLOCK
(If so equipped)
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Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsLow washer fluid warning lightSupplemental air bag warning light
orBrake warning light4-wheel drive indicator light
High beam indicator light``CRUISE'' indicator light
Seat belt reminder light and chimeOverdrive off indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightDoor open warning light
Charge warning lightMalfunction indicator light
Low fuel warning lightorRear anti-lock brake
warning light
Checking bulbs
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights come on:
,,,or,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off:
or,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
These lights flash when the turn signal
switch or hazard switch is turned on.
WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
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the dipstick to check the oil level.See
``Engine oil'' in the ``Do-it-yourself opera-
tions'' section.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause seri-
ous damage to the engine.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate something wrong
with the charging system. Turn the engine
off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken, missing or if the light remains
on, see your NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Low fuel warning light
(If so equipped)
This light comes on when the fuel in the tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is con-venient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches E.
There should be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E.
Low washer fluid warning
light (Canada only)
This light comes on when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. See ``Window washer fluid'' in
the ``Do-it-yourself operations'' section.
4-wheel drive indicator light
This light comes on when the transfer shift
control lever is in the 4H or 4L position.
CRUISE indicator light (If so
equipped)
The light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system.
If the light flickers while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate something wrong with
the cruise control system. Have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
orRear anti-lock brake
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate something wrong with
the rear anti-lock brake system. Have the
system checked by your NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
rear anti-lock function ceases but the ordi-
nary brakes continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
The rear anti-lock brake system may only
be effective when driving in the 2-wheel
drive mode.
When driving in the 4-wheel drive mode, if the
front wheels lock, the rear wheels also lock. If
this happens, the rear anti-lock brake system
may stop functioning but the ordinary brakes
operate normally. The warning light then
comes on. The above condition is not a mal-
function and the rear anti-lock brake system
recovers if the engine is started again. The
warning light then goes off. For further de-
scription of the rear anti-lock brake system,
refer to ``Rear anti-lock brake system'' in the
``Starting and driving'' section.
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The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door. To
open the window, turn the crank counter-
clockwise. To close the window, turn the
crank clockwise.The power window operates when the igni-
tion key is ON.
To open or close the window, press the
switch and hold it down. The main switch
(driver's switches) also opens or closes the
passenger side window.
Locking passenger's window
When the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel.The passenger switch opens or closes the
passenger's window. To open or close the
window, hold the switch down.
AIC630AIC0741AIC0718
MANUAL WINDOW POWER WINDOW
(If so equipped)
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POWER WINDOW AUTOMATIC
SWITCH
To fully open the driver side window, com-
pletely press down the switch and release it;
it need not be held. The window automati-
cally opens all the way. To stop the window,
just press the opposite side of the switch.
A light press on the switch causes the
window to open while the switch is pressed.
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows.
cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They may inadvert-
ently activate switches.
Pull the lever up to unlock, then slide the
window open.
AIC0719AIC0745
REAR SLIDING WINDOW
(If so equipped)
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Closing
Pull the handle forward to unlock, then push
the handle up completely.
Removing the sunshade
1. Turn each knob counterclockwise while
lifting the sunshade upward.
2. Slide the shade backward to remove it.
Installing the sunshade
1. Insert two hooks on front edge of sun-
shade into holders on the roof.
2. Align two bolts on rear edge of sunshade
with lock nuts, then securely tighten the
bolts.
Do not remove or install the sunshade
while driving.
IC0198AIC0706
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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ..................................................................... 2-2
Door locks .......................................................... 2-2
Hood release ...................................................... 2-4
Glove box lock (If so equipped) ......................... 2-4
Fuel filler cap ...................................................... 2-5
Tailgate latch ...................................................... 2-5
Tie down hook .................................................... 2-7
Front separate seats ............................................ 2-8
Bench seat ....................................................... 2-10
Jump seat ......................................................... 2-11
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........................ 2-12
Supplemental air bag system ........................... 2-13
Warning labels .................................................. 2-15
Supplemental air bag warning light .................. 2-15
Seat belts ......................................................... 2-17
Child restraints for infants and small children .. 2-22
Tilting steering wheel (If so equipped) ............. 2-26
Outside mirror remote control (If so equipped) . 2-26
Outside mirrors ................................................. 2-26
Inside mirror ..................................................... 2-27
Vanity mirror (If so equipped) .......................... 2-27
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