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Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate ``Warranty Information Booklet'' explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, he will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to him.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these five important driving rules to help ensure a safe and
complete trip for you and your passengers:
cNEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
cALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too
fast for conditions.
cALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint
systems.
cALWAYS provide information about the proper use of ve-
hicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
cALWAYS review this Owner's Manual for important safety
information.
1995 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced
or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc.
NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
This owner's manual contains descriptions and operating
instructions for all systems, features and optional equipment
that might appear in any model of this vehicle built for any
destination in North America, including the continental United
States, Canada and Hawaii. Therefore, you may very well find
information in this manual that does not apply to your vehicle.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and may even violate govern-
mental regulations. In addition, damage or performance prob-
lems resulting from modifications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are
those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to
change specifications or design without notice and without obligation.
The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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Replace the two batteries as follows:
1. Remove the screw and open the lid.
2. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Insert the batteries as illustrated above.Recommended batteries: Sanyo CR2016
or equivalent.
3. Close the lid securely and install the
screw.
4. Press the
button, then thebuttontwo or three times to check the multi-
remote controller operation.
If the batteries are removed for any rea-
son other than replacement, perform
step 4 above.
cAn improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
cThe multi-remote controller is water-
resistant; however, if it does get wet,
immediately wipe completely dry.
cThe operational range of the multi-
remote controller extends to approxi-
mately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicle.
This range may vary with conditions.
FCC Notice:
This device complies with FCC rules part
15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) This
device must accept any interference that
may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The transmitter has been tested and
complies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly
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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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the frequency band. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold either side of the
SEEK button.
SCAN tuning
Push SCAN to enter the scan tuning mode.
The radio searches up the frequency band,
stopping and playing each strong frequency
station for five seconds. This continues until
the SCAN button is pushed a second time
or a different tuning function is selected.
The AM or FM1 or FM2 symbol in the
display window flashes while each station is
being played.
AM/FM
Press the AM/FM button to select the de-
sired band: AM, FM1, or FM2. The stereo
indicator shows in the display window dur-
ing FM stereo reception. When the stereo
broadcast signal is weak, the radio auto-
matically changes from stereo to monaural
reception.
Station memory operations
Your radio comes equipped with six
memory buttons, which are used to preset
up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations.NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is discon-
nected, the memory buttons need to be
reset.
To set the memory buttons:
1. Select the desired band (AM, FM1, or
FM2) by pressing the AM/FM button.
2. Tune to the desired frequency.
3. Press one of the memory buttons and
hold the button in. The sound mutes out
for about two seconds, then returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
Repeat the three steps above for each
memory button you want to set.
The memory buttons also control the rear
audio controls. Push memory buttons 3 and
5 simultaneously to turn the rear audio
controls on. Push them again to turn the
rear audio controls off. A headphone sym-
bol appears in the display window when the
rear controls are activated.
ADJUSTING TONE QUALITY
BASS
Bass control allows you to adjust the lower,
bass frequencies to your preference.Push the BASS button either
or
; BASS and the setting indicator bar
appear in the display window. Pressing the
BASS button either
orin-
creases or decreases the level of bass, as
indicated by the number of bar segments
showing in the display window.
Following bass adjustment, the display win-
dow shows the current setting for three
seconds, then returns to the display prior to
adjustment.
TREB
Treble control allows you to adjust the
higher, treble frequencies to your prefer-
ence.
Push the TREB button either
or
; TREB and the setting indicator bar
appear in the display window. Pressing the
TREB button either
orin-
creases or decreases the level of treble, as
indicated by the number of bar segments
showing in the display window.
Following treble adjustment, the display
window shows the current setting for three
seconds, then returns to the display prior to
adjustment.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
(If so equipped)
NOTE: Audio control features include com-
mand buttons for CD players which can be
installed as optional equipment to upgrade
the audio system. A CD player is not in-
cluded with this system, but can be pur-
chased as an option at any time. Consult
with your NISSAN dealer for feature avail-
ability.
The compact disc player consists of two
main components, the 6 CD magazine and
the CD changer. Both components are lo-cated on the center instrument panel con-
sole, below the ashtray.How to load the CD magazine
To load the magazine with CD's, first push
the
button on the CD changer to eject
the magazine, then remove the magazine
from the changer. The inside of the CD
magazine contains six shelves, one for
each CD to be loaded. Carefully slide a CD
(label side up) onto one of the shelves and
push it in. Repeat as desired, loading up to
six CD's.
CD magazine insert
Once the desired number of CD's are
loaded into the magazine, insert the maga-
zine back into the CD changer.
With the ignition switch OFF, the CD maga-
zine loads into the CD changer. Once the
ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON, the
audio system returns to its previous mode.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position, the CD magazine loads into the
CD changer and begins play with disc 1,
track 1.
CD player controls
BASS, TREB, BAL, AND FADE
The bass, treble, balance, and fader con-
trols for the CD player are the same as
those for the radio and cassette tape player.
Refer to the ADJUSTING TONE QUALITY
section for operating instructions on these
controls.
CD
Push this button to switch from radio or tape
mode to CD mode. CD play begins auto-
matically if at least one disc is loaded in the
magazine. The display window shows the
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CD number for three seconds, then the
track number for three seconds, then dis-
plays both together for the remainder of the
track.
Push this button when a CD is already
playing to stop the CD.
If the CD button is pushed while in the radio
or tape mode, and there are no CD's loaded
in the magazine, the display window flashes
a NO DISC message for 4 seconds.
SEEK
PushSEEK to select the previous
track number, or push SEEKto se-
lect the next track number. After the last
track on a disc, pushing SEEK
se-
lects the first track of the same disc.
TUNE DISCS
PushTUNE DISCS to select the pre-
vious CD in the magazine. Push TUNE
DISCS
to select the next CD in the
magazine.
SCAN
Push this button to audition the first 10
seconds of each track on a disc. At the end
of the disc, the SCAN function continueswith the first track on the same disc. The
display window flashes the track number
being auditioned during the SCAN function.
REW
Press this button to reverse the CD mecha-
nism and move back to a previous point on
the disc. If held for less than three seconds,
this button causes the CD to reverse at
three times the normal play speed. If held
for more than three seconds, the CD re-
verses at 10 times the normal play speed.
The mechanism reverses to the beginning
of track 1 and begins play if the button is
held continuously. The volume decreases
and the display window shows the elapsed
time during the entire fast reverse period.
FF
Press this button to advance the CD mecha-
nism and move ahead on the disc. If held for
less than three seconds, this button causes
the CD to advance at three times the normal
play speed. If held for more than three
seconds, the CD advances at 10 times the
normal play speed.
The volume decreases and the display win-
dow shows the elapsed time during theentire fast forward period.
COMP
Press this button to activate the compres-
sion function. This function reduces the
dynamic range of the CD program material,
which provides the listener with a more
consistent level of volume. The display win-
dow shows a C when the compression
function is activated.
SHUFFLE
Press this button to randomly select the play
order of the tracks on a CD. When all tracks
of one CD have been played, the system
changes to the next CD in the magazine
and proceeds to play the tracks in a ran-
domly selected order. The shuffle feature
remains in effect until turned off by pressing
the SHUFFLE button again.
When the shuffle function is activated, the
display window shows the letters SHF for two
seconds, then shows the disc number and
track selected for the remainder of that selec-
tion. When a new track is selected, the letters
SHF again appear for two seconds, followed
by the new disc and track number, and so on
as long as the shuffle function is active.
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WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
They could accidently injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon
Monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
cIf you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
cDo not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage for any
longer than is absolutely necessary.c
Do not park the vehicle with the en-
gine running for any extended length
of time.
cKeep the rear door and flip-up rear
window closed while driving, other-
wise exhaust gases could be drawn
into the passenger compartment. If
you must drive in this manner for
some reason, take the following
steps.
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the air recirculate switch to
``OFF'' and the fan control dial at 4
(high) to circulate the air.
cIf electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through a seal on the body, follow
the manufacturer's recommendation
to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.
cThe exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.b. You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system.
d.
You have had an accident involv-
ing damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE WAY CATALYST
The three way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three way catalyst are
burned at high temperatures to help reduce
pollutants.
WARNING
cThe exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. While the en-
gine is running, keep people or flam-
mable materials away from the ex-
haust pipe.
cDo not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as they
may burn easily.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN
STARTING AND DRIVING
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position, the O/D OFF light blinks for ap-
proximately 8 seconds after coming on for 2
seconds. While the vehicle can be driven
under these circumstances please note that
the gears in the automatic transmission will
be locked in 3rd gear.
NOTE: If the vehicle is driven under ex-
treme conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking, the
Fail-safe system may be activated. This will
occur even if all electrical circuits are func-
tioning properly. In this case, turn the igni-
tion key OFF and wait for 3 seconds. Then
turn the key back to the ON position. The
vehicle should return to its normal operating
condition. If it does not return to its normal
operating condition have your NISSAN
dealer check the transmission and repair if
necessary.
Overdrive switch
Each time your vehicle is started, the trans-
mission is automatically ``reset'' to overdrive
ON.
ON:For normal driving the Overdrive
switch is engaged. The transmis-
sion is upshifted into Overdrive as
the vehicle speed increases.
The overdrive does not engage until the
engine has warmed up.
OFF:For driving up and down long
slopeswhere engine ``braking''
would be advantageous, push theoverdrive switch. The O/D OFF light
illuminates. When cruising at a low
speed or climbing a gentle slope,
you may feel uncomfortable shift
shocks as the transmission shifts
between 3rd and overdrive repeat-
edly. In this case, press the over-
drive switch. The O/D OFF indicator
light comes on at this time.
When driving conditions change, press the
overdrive switch again. The O/D OFF indi-
cator light goes out.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time with the O/D OFF
light illuminated. This reduces the fuel
economy.
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