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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
Trip odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip
odometer to zero by pushing the RESET knob.
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Open the rear window after the wiper
returns to the STOP position.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Raise the lever at the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.3. Insert the assist bar into the slot in the front
edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the assist bar
to its original position, then slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
Always check that the hood is closed
and locked securely to prevent it from
opening while driving. The vehicle
should only ever be operated with the
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Seat lifter (Driver's seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height
of the seat cushion to the desired position.
POWER SUPPORT SEAT
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving.
IThe seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat is
reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is
increased.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They may inadvert-
ently activate switches.
Operating tips
IThe motor has an auto-reset overload pro-
tection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
IDo not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
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Folding
1. Remove the head restraints.
2. Pull the strap forward and fold the seat
cushion up.
3. Pull the lever and pull the seat back forward
to fold it down.
4. When resetting the seat, be sure to install
the head restraints.INever allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat when
it is in the fold-down position.
IIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
IDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seat belts.
IBe sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
IHead restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against whiplash in-
jury. Always replace and adjust them
properly if they have been removed
for any reason.
IIf the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
damage to passengers or the vehicle
in case of sudden braking or
collision.
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Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for each band.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push the desired select button for morethan 2 seconds. (For example, in the dia-
gram ch2 is to be memorized. The radio
stops emitting sounds when the select but-
ton is pushed.)
3. The indicator, ª2chº, will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be
cancelled. In that case, reset the desired sta-
tions.
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SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ª
º
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins
from low to high frequencies and stops at the
next broadcasting station.
Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for each band.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push the desired select button for morethan 1.5 seconds. (For example in the
diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The radio
ceases emitting sounds when the select
button is pushed.)
3. The indicator, ªch2º will then come on and
the sound will resume.
Memorization is now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be canceled.
In that case, reset the desired stations.
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The cruise control allows driving at a fixed
speed between 30 to 90 MPH (48 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.
To turn on the cruise control,push the main
switch on. The indicator light on the switch will
come on.
To set at cruising speed,accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. (The
ªCRUISEº light will come on.) Take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will
maintain the set speed.ITo pass another vehicle,depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.
IThe vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed,follow any of
these three methods:
a) Push the cancel switch; The ªCRUISEº light
will go out.
b) Tap the brake pedal; The ªCRUISEº light
will go out.c) Turn the main switch off. Both the ªONº
indicator and ªCRUISEº light will go out.
IIf you depress the brake pedal while push-
ing the ªACCELº set switch and reset at the
cruising speed, turn the main switch off
once and then turn it on again.
IThe cruise control will automatically be can-
celled if the vehicle slows down to a speed
below approximately 8 MPH (13 km/h).
IDepress the clutch pedal (manual transmis-
sion), or move the selector lever to ªNº
(automatic transmission). ªCRUISEº light
will go out.
To reset at a faster cruising speed,follow
either of these three methods:
a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the ªCOAST/SETº switch.
b) Push and hold the ªACCELº set switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you
desire, release the switch.
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c) Push, then quickly release the ªACCELº set
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed,follow
either of these three methods:
a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the
ªCOAST/SETº switch and release it.
b) Push and hold the ªCOAST/SETº switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
c) Push, then quickly release the
ªCOAST/SETº switch. Each time you do
this, the set speed will decrease by about 1
MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed,push and re-
lease the ªRESUMEº set switch. The vehicle
will resume the last set cruising speed when
the vehicle speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h).
Precautions
IThe cruise indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control switch (Main
switch) is turned ªONº while pushing the
ªRESUME/ACCELº switch or
ªCOAST/SETº switch or ªCANCELº switch
(located on the steering wheel). To properly
set the cruise control system perform thesteps above in the order indicated. (This is
a fail-safe mode. Turn the main switch
ªOFFº and turn it ªONº again without push-
ing the set switch to return to normal opera-
tion.)
IIf the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The cruise indica-
tor in the meter assembly will then blink to
warn the driver.
IWhen the cruise indicator blinks, turn the
cruise control switch (Main switch) ªOFFº
and have the system checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
Avoid using the cruise control when driv-
ing under the following conditions:
Iwhen it is not possible to keep the vehicle at
set speed.
Iin heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
Ion winding or hilly roads.
Ion slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
Iin very windy areas.
On the manual transmission model, do
not shift into neutral position without
depressing the clutch pedal when the
cruise control is on. This could cause
engine damage. If you shift into neutral
without depressing the pedal, depress
the clutch pedal and turn the main
switch off immediately.
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