1996 NISSAN QUEST wheel

Daytime light system
(for Canada)
Even if the headlight control dial is off, the
headlight high beams come on after starting
the engine. The headlights are a little dim-
mer than they are with the light switch in the
position.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime lights do not
illuminate. The daytime light system illumi-
nates once the parking brake is released.
Thereafter, the daytime lights do not turn off
when using the parking brake at stop sig-
nals, etc.
WARNING
When the daytime light system is ac-
tive, tail lights on your vehicle will not
be on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.The autolamp system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off automati-
cally. The autolamp system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark,
turn off the headlights when it is light, and
keep the headlights on for up to three
minutes after you turn the key to OFF.
To set the autolamp system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
OFF position. If the headlight switch is in
the ON position, the autolamp system is
canceled.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.3. Use the autolamp switch to activate the
autolamp feature. It is to the left of the
steering wheel.
4. Turn the switch to the right. A slight
detent in the switch indicates it has been
turned past the OFF position. After the
switch is turned past the detent, the
autolamp automatically turns the lamps
on and off.
Shut-off delay
The length of time the autolamps stay on
after the ignition is turned to OFF depends
on how far the switch is turned to the right.
If the switch is turned all the way to the right,
the headlights stay on about three minutes
after the ignition is turned to OFF. If the
switch is turned only a little way to the right,
the headlights may stay on for less than a
minute.
To turn the autolamp system OFF, turn the
switch all the way to the left until the detent
is felt.
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AUTOLAMP SWITCH
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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ....................................................................... 2-2
Door locks ............................................................ 2-2
Multi-remote control system (If so equipped) ...... 2-7
Battery replacement ............................................. 2-8
Hood release ...................................................... 2-10
Rear door lock .................................................... 2-11
Cargo net............................................................ 2-13
Luggage rack...................................................... 2-14
Fuel filler lid and cap .......................................... 2-15
Seats/floor mats ................................................. 2-15
Floor mat positioning .......................................... 2-17
Seat positions ..................................................... 2-21
Cup holder .......................................................... 2-31
Flexible seating .................................................. 2-33
Removing and installing the second row
bench seat .......................................................... 2-33Removing second row bucket seats .................. 2-35
Sliding three-passenger seat ............................. 2-39
Supplemental restraint system
(air bag system) ................................................. 2-42
Warning labels.................................................... 2-45
Supplemental air bag warning light.................... 2-45
Seat belts ........................................................... 2-47
Child restraints for infants and small children .. 2-58
Child restraint with top tether strap .................... 2-62
Tilting steering wheel ......................................... 2-74
Outside mirror control......................................... 2-75
Outside mirrors ................................................... 2-76
Inside mirror ....................................................... 2-76
Vanity mirror ....................................................... 2-76
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cBe sure to replace and reposition
floor mats as discussed in ``Floor
mat positioning'' in this section.
WARNING
The three-passenger sliding bench
seat is not intended to be removed from
the vehicle by consumers. However, if
it must be removed, have a qualified
person remove it. That person should
refer to the instructions in the Service
Manual. When seat is reinstalled, the
attaching bolts must be tightened to
the appropriate torque specifications.
Failure to follow these instructions
could increase the chance and/or se-
verity of injury in an accident.
Cleaning the seat tracks
The seat tracks for the three-passenger
sliding bench seat should be cleaned peri-
odically with a high-powered vacuum
cleaner. If the seat tracks become dirty it
may reduce the ability to slide the seat. A
wet cleansing agent may be used if neces-
sary, but the seat tracks must be thoroughly
dried.Use a cloth wrapped around a screwdriver
(or similar object) to clean the seat tracks.
Do not use your fingers to clean debris from
the tracks.
Do not apply any type of lubricant to the
seat tracks.
WARNING
cNever insert fingers into the seat
track rails. The rails may be sharp
and could cause injury.This Supplemental Restraint System de-
scription contains important information
concerning the special driver and passen-
ger supplemental air bag. The Supplemen-
tal Restraint System Air Bag can help re-
duce impact force to the driver and to the
front passenger in certain frontal collisions.
The air bags are designed tosupplement
the crash protection provided by the seat
belts and arenot a substitutefor the seat
belts. The seat belts should always be cor-
rectly worn and the driver and front passen-
ger seated a suitable distance from the
steering wheel and instrument panel. (See
``Seat belts'' for instructions and precautions
on seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
WARNING
The supplemental air bag ordinarily will
not inflate in the event of a side impact,
rear impact, roll over, or lower severity
frontal collision; so always wear your
seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (AIR BAG SYSTEM)
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WARNING
The seat belts and the supplemental air
bag are most effective when you are
sitting back and upright in the seat.
Supplemental air bags inflate with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or out
of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a crash
and may also receive serious or fatal
injuries from the supplemental air bag
if you are up against it when it inflates.
Supplemental air bag system
The driver air bag is located in the center of
the steering wheel; the front passenger air
bag is mounted in the dashboard above the
glove box. The supplemental air bag system
is designed to inflate in higher severity
frontal collisions, although it may inflate if
the forces in another type of collision are
similar to those of a higher severity frontal
impact. It may not inflate in certain frontal
collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is
not always an indication of proper air bag
operation.
When the supplemental air bag inflates, afairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
the release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire, but
care should be taken to not intentionally
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of breathing
trouble should get fresh air promptly.
The supplemental air bag, along with the
use of seat belts, helps to cushion the
impact force on the face and chest of the
occupant. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-
ing air bag may cause facial abrasions or
other injuries. Air bags do not provide
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restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as
far as practical away from the steering
wheel or dashboard. Since the supplemen-
tal air bag inflates quickly in order to help
protect the occupant, the force of the
supplemental air bag inflating can increase
the risk of injury if the occupant is too close
to or is against the supplemental air bag
module during inflation.
The supplemental air bag deflates quickly
after a collision.
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
WARNING
cRight after inflation, several supple-
mental air bag system components
will be hot. Do not touch them; you
may severely burn yourself.cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the supplemental air bag system.
This is to prevent accidental inflation
of the supplemental air bag or dam-
age to the supplemental air bag
system.
cTampering with the supplemental air
bag system may result in serious
personal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by
placing material over the steering
wheel pad and above the instrument
panel, or by installing additional trim
material around the supplemental air
bag system.
cDo not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or to the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause in-
jury if the supplemental air bag
inflates.cWork around and on the supplemen-
tal air bag system should be done by
an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal-
lation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an authorized NIS-
SAN dealer. The yellow SRS wiring
should not be modified or discon-
nected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the supple-
mental air bag system.
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brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth
and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not
allow the shoulder harnesses to retract
until they are completely dry.
cThe integrated child safety seats cloth
removable pads may be cleaned with
mild soap and water. The cloth remov-
able pads are attached to the seats with
fastener strips, and may be easily re-
moved. The pads are machine washable.
Follow the instructions attached to the
cloth removable pads.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the washing instruc-
tions provided on the cloth removable
pads may result in premature wear or
damage.
cPeriodically inspect the belt and metal
components of the integrated child safety
seats, such as the buckles, tongues,
shoulder harness webbings, and latching
indicators. Periodically check the func-
tion of the integrated child safety seat
shoulder harness retractor functions. If
loose parts, deterioration, cuts, frays,
malfunctions or other damage to the beltwebbings or metal parts are found, see
your NISSAN dealer for repairs.
Inspection After An Accident
If your vehicle was involved in an accident,
before using the integrated child safety
seats, all related components should be
inspected by a NISSAN dealer for damage.
Damage to the integrated child safety seats
or related components must be repaired.
Push the lock lever down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired
position. Pull the lock lever up firmly to lock
the steering wheel in place.
Gently pull down on the wheel to be sure it
is properly locked.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
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TILTING STEERING WHEEL
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The Electronic Automatic Temperature
Control (EATC) is located at the center of
the instrument panel, above the radio. The
EATC operates only when the ignition is
turned to the ON position.
The EATC maintains the temperature you
select and controls the airflow for your com-
fort. It also allows you to override the auto-
matic operation with manual function selec-
tor buttons.
To turn the EATC on, push either the AU-
TOMATIC button or any of the five function
selector buttons:
,,,,or. To turn the EATC off,press the OFF button.
When you select AUTOMATIC the system
determines fan speed, airflow location and
discharge air temperature. When one of the
function selector buttons is pressed, your
selection determines airflow location only.
Fan speed and discharge air temperature
remain automatic. You can override fan
speed by rotating the vertical thumbwheel
located at the extreme right of the
control panel.
The display window indicates the status of
the system. It shows the selected tempera-
ture and AUTO when in the AUTOMATICmode. It also indicates manual (thumb-
wheel) control of the fan speed when a
is shown.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Push the AUTOMATIC button and select
the desired temperature. The selected tem-
perature and AUTO show in the display
window. The EATC heats or cools to
achieve the set temperature.
When in AUTOMATIC and weather condi-
tions require heat, air is sent to the floor.
However, a feature is included in the EATC
to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the
engine coolant is not warm enough to allow
heating. In three or four minutes the fan
speed gradually increases and airflow
changes to the floor.
If unique conditions exist, such as window
fogging, the five override buttons allow spe-
cific airflow selection. The thumbwheel al-
lows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your
needs.
Temperature selection
TheTEMPbutton on the left
side of the control panel is for temperature
selection. The
side lowers the set
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(AUTOMATIC) (If so equipped)
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temperature, and theside raises the
set temperature. Press and hold either side
of the button to rapidly change the tempera-
ture setting in one degree increments to
either 65ÉF (18ÉC) or 85ÉF (29ÉC). If you
want continuous maximum cooling, push
the
side of the TEMP button until
60ÉF (16ÉC) shows in the display window.
The EATC cools at maximum and disre-
gards the 60ÉF (16ÉC) setting until a warmer
temperature is selected. If you want con-
tinuous maximum heating, push the
side of the TEMP button until 90ÉF
(32ÉC) shows in the display window. The
EATC provides maximum heat regardless
of the 90ÉF (32ÉC) setting until a cooler
temperature is selected.
Fan speed and thumbwheel
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan
speed to the existing conditions. To control
the fan speed yourself, use the thumbwheel
located at the extreme right side of the
EATC control panel. Using the thumbwheel
cancels the automatic fan speed control,
and causes a
to appear in the display
window. Rotate the thumbwheel up for HI
speeds and down for LO speeds.To return to auto fan control, press the
AUTOMATIC button.
AIR CONTROL BUTTONS
Your EATC has five buttons which allow you
to make special selections. The buttons are
grouped in the middle of the EATC panel
and allow you to determine airflow location.
Pressing any of the air control buttons
changes airflow location only, and does not
affect the ability of the system to control
temperature or fan speed. Return to fully
automatic operation by pushing the AUTO-
MATIC button.
Push this button for airflow to the floor and
windshield at the same time. Thein-
dicator light comes on, and the display
window shows the set temperature.
Press this button to obtain maximum airflow
to the windshield. Adjust the temperature
setting as required for defrosting. The
indicator light comes on and the dis-
play window shows the set temperature.
When the outside temperature is about
50ÉF (10ÉC) or above the air is dehumidified
to prevent window fogging.
Push this button to select airflow through
the instrument panel registers. The
indicator light comes on and the dis-
play window shows the set temperature.
The EATC heats the air if the selected
temperature is warmer than the outside air
coming into the vehicle. However, the air is
not cooled regardless of the temperature
setting.
Push this button to get air from the floor and
instrument panel registers at the same time.
The
indicator light comes on and the
display window shows the set temperature.
Depending on the selected temperature, the
air is automatically heated or cooled.
Push this button to direct airflow to the floor.
Theindicator light comes on and the
display window shows the set temperature.
The air cannot be cooled in the
mode, only heated.
AIR CONDITIONING AND AIR
RECIRCULATION
Activate the air conditioning in any of the
override modes listed above by pressing the
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