1996 NISSAN QUEST ignition

Passenger compartment
If the electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the fuse box cover. Refer to the
fuse label on the fuse box cover to locate
the fuse in question.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new
fuse.Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box
cover.
5. If a new fuse opens again, have the
electrical system checked and repaired
by your NISSAN dealer.
HEADLIGHTS
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable headlight (halo-
gen) bulb. A bulb can be replaced from
inside the engine compartment without re-
moving the headlight assembly.
CAUTION
High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
ADI0580ADI0048
LIGHT BULBS
7-19
ZB13-DX

Incorrect ignition timing results in knocking,
after-run, and/or overheating. This in turn
may cause excessive fuel consumption or
damage to the engine. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked at a NISSAN dealer or other
competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is
no cause for concern, because you get
the greatest fuel benefit when there is
light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to chose the correct quality
and viscosity oil to ensure satisfactory en-
gine life and performance. Nissan recom-
mends the use of a low friction oil (energy
conserving oil) in order to improve fuel
economy and conserve energy. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.Only those engine oils with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) CERTIFICATION
MARK on the front of the container should
be used. This type of oil supersedes the
existing API SG or SH and Energy Conserv-
ing II categories.
If you cannot find engine oil with the CER-
TIFICATION MARK, an API SG or SH and
Energy Conserving II oil with API Service
Symbol may be used. An oil with a single
designation SG or SH, or in combination
with other categories (for example, SG/CC
or SG/CD) may also be used if one with the
ATI0507
9-4
ZX

ModelVG30E
TypeGasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement6-cylinder, V slanted at 60É
Bore ý Stroke in (mm) 3.425 ý 3.268 (87.0 ý 83.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 180.62 (2,960)
Firing order1,2,3,4,5,6* (See illustration below)
Idle speed rpm
See the ``Important Vehicle Information'' label on the underside of the hood. Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
CO percentage at idle speed
[No air] %
Spark plug
StandardBKR5EY
ColdBKR6EY
Spark plug gap in (mm) 0.031 to 0.035 (0.8 to 0.9)
Camshaft operationTiming belt** (See note below)
Drive belts
[Width ý Length] in (mm)
Generator belt0.7008 ý 33.66 (17.80 ý 855)
Air conditioner compressor0.5606 ý 46.65 (14.24 ý 1,185)
Power steering pump0.5606 ý 40.74 (14.24 ý 1,035)
**NOTE: Periodic maintenance is necessary. Refer to the appropriate periodic
maintenance schedule in Chapter 8.
The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
ENGINE
9-7
ZX

Ignition switch .............................................. 4-4
Increasing fuel economy............................ 4-11
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes)
Inertia fuel shut-off switch.......................... 5-10
Inside mirror ............................................... 2-76
Installing the license plate ......................... 9-11
Instrument brightness control .................... 1-16
Interior lights .............................................. 1-23
J
Jump starting ...................................... 5-7, 7-11
K
Key ............................................................... 2-2
Keyless entry (See multi-remote control system)
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-11
Emission control information label........ 9-10
Engine serial number ............................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-10
Vehicle identification number plate ........ 9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 2-45
License plate
Installing the license plate .................... 9-11Light
Air bag warning light............................. 2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 1-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 7-20
Cornering light ...................................... 1-16
Headlight control switch ....................... 1-12
Headlights ............................................. 7-19
Interior lights ......................................... 1-23
Light bulbs ............................................ 7-19
Luggage compartment lights ................ 1-23
Spotlights .............................................. 1-15
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 1-6
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 2-4
Door locks............................................... 2-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................ 2-15
Power door lock...................................... 2-5
Rear door lock ...................................... 2-11
Luggage compartment lights ..................... 1-23
Luggage rack ............................................. 2-14
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 7-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 8-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 8-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 2-57
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 8-4
Manual front seat adjustment .................... 2-26Manual rear windows................................. 1-21
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 2-76
Outside mirror control ........................... 2-75
Outside mirrors ..................................... 2-76
Vanity mirror ......................................... 2-76
Multi-remote control system ........................ 2-7
O
Odometer ..................................................... 1-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine oil................................ 7-6
Changing engine oil filter........................ 7-7
Checking engine oil level ....................... 7-5
Engine oil ................................................ 7-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 9-4
Outside mirror control ................................ 2-75
Outside mirrors .......................................... 2-76
Overdrive switch .......................................... 4-7
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 5-9
Owner's manual order form ....................... 9-20
P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 7-16
Parking brake operation ......................... 4-8
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 4-12
10-3
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Headlight control switch ....................... 1-12
Ignition switch ......................................... 4-4
Overdrive switch ..................................... 4-7
Rear window defogger switch .............. 1-12
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 1-11
Turn signal switch ............................... 1-15
Windshield wiper lever and washer
switch .................................................... 1-10
T
Tabletop seats ........................................... 2-30
Tachometer .................................................. 1-4
Three-passenger bench seat..................... 2-55
Three-passenger bench seat in fully
forward position ......................................... 2-19
Three-passenger bench seat in storage
position....................................................... 2-17
Three way catalyst....................................... 4-2
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 2-74
Timing belt ................................................... 9-7
Tire
Flat tire.................................................... 5-2
Tire chains ............................................ 7-26
Tire placard........................................... 9-11
Tire pressure ........................................ 7-25
Tire rotation .......................................... 7-27
Types of tires ........................................ 7-26
Uniform tire quality grading .................. 9-18
Wheel/tire size ........................................ 9-8
Wheels and tires................................... 7-25Tool kit .................................................... 5-2
Towing
Tow truck towing .................................. 5-11
Towing load/specification chart ............ 9-14
Trailer tow harness and module ................ 9-16
Trailer towing ............................................. 9-13
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid ................... 7-8
Driving with an automatic transmission .. 4-5
Travel (see registering your vehicle in another
country)
Trip odometer .............................................. 1-4
Turn signal switch ................................... 1-15
U
Underseat storage tray .............................. 2-30
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-18
V
Vanity mirror (if so equipped) .................... 2-76
Vehicle dimensions and weights ................. 9-8
Vehicle identification .................................... 9-9
Vehicle identification number plate.............. 9-9
Vehicle loading information ....................... 9-12
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 5-13
Ventilators .................................................... 3-2W
Warning
Air bag warning light............................. 2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 1-16
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 1-6
Warning labels (for SRS)........................... 2-45
Weights (See dimensions and weights)
Wheel/tire size ............................................. 9-8
Wheels and tires ........................................ 7-25
Window washer fluid.................................. 7-10
Windows
Locking passenger's window ................ 1-20
Manual rear windows ........................... 1-21
Power rear windows ............................. 1-21
Windshield wiper lever and washer switch. 1-10
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 1-11
Windshield wiper lever and washer
switch .................................................... 1-10
Wiper blades......................................... 7-14
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