1997 NISSAN QUEST window

1Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................1-3
Speedometer and odometer ..................................1-4
Tachometer ............................................................1-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................1-4
Fuel gauge .............................................................1-5
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................1-6
Theft warning (if so equipped) .............................1-10
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................1-11
Rear window wiper and washer switches ............1-12
Rear window defogger switch ..............................1-12
Headlight control switch .......................................1-13
Daytime running light system (for Canada) .........1-13
Autolamp switch (if so equipped) .........................1-13
Turn signal switch .............................................1-14
Cornering light ......................................................1-15
Instrument brightness control ...............................1-15
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................1-15Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray ............1-16
Rear power point ..................................................1-17
Coin tray ...............................................................1-17
Compact disc and audio cassette storage
compartment.........................................................1-18
Cup holder ............................................................1-18
Power window ......................................................1-19
Automatic power window switch ..........................1-20
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................1-21
Manual rear windows ...........................................1-22
Power rear windows (if so equipped) ..................1-22
Clock.....................................................................1-23
Interior lights .........................................................1-24
Luggage compartment lights ................................1-24
Personal reading light ..........................................1-24
Spotlights ..............................................................1-25
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The theft warning system provides audio
and visual alarm signals if parts of the
vehicle are disturbed.
How to activate the theft warning
system
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close all doors and the hood. Lock all
doors by pressing the
button on the
multi-remote controller. At this time, the
parking lights blink and the horn chirps to
indicate all doors are locked.The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator
light, located under the hazard warning
switch, illuminates.
cThe SECURITY light stays on for about
30 seconds and then begins to flash
once every three seconds. The system is
now activated.
The theft warning system is NOT activated if
one of the following occurs:
cA door is unlocked or opened, the hood is
opened, or the ignition key is turned to
the ACC or ON position during the 30
seconds in which the SECURITY light
stays on.
cThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady
1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate
because a door or the hood is open and
the key is not in the ACC or ON position.
When the ignition key is turned to the
ACC or ON position, the SECURITY light
turns off.
Theft warning system operation
The theft warning system emits the follow-
ing alarm:
cThe headlights and tail lights flash and
the horn sounds intermittently. In addi-
tion, the starter motor does not operate.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after
two to three minutes. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by
unlocking a door with the key or by
pressing the
button on the multi-
remote controller.
The alarm is activated when:
ca door is unlocked or opened without
using the key or the multi-remote control-
ler. This includes unlocking the doors
with the inside door lock switch.
cthe hood is opened.
cthe ignition is placed into the ACC, ON,
or START position without the key in the
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THEFT WARNING
(if so equipped)
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and obscure your vision, which may
lead to an accident. Warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
Push and hold the rear washer switch to
operate the rear washer. The wiper cycles
continuously until the switch is released.
Push the rear wiper switch to operate the
wiper. The wiper cycles intermittently. Push
again to cancel.
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
cDo not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.To defog the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the switch on. The indica-
tor light comes on. Push the switch again to
turn the defogger off.
The rear window defogger switch is also
used to defrost, defog, or de-ice the power
outside heated mirrors (if so equipped).
It automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defogger.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCHESREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCH
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full attention may be given to the
driving operation.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liq-
uid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
Second row cup holder
(if so equipped)
Vehicles equipped with Captain's chairs in
the second row have a cup holder attached
to the side of the left seat.
Simply pull the cup holder out from the seat
to use.
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in a
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
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POWER WINDOW
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The main switch (on the driver side) opens
or closes the driver's or the passenger's
window.
To open the window, press the switch down.
To close the window, lift the switch up.
The power windows operate when the igni-
tion key is in the ON position, or for 15
minutes after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver's or passenger's
door is opened during this 15 minute period,
delayed power to the windows is cancelled.AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
To fully open the driver side window, press
down firmly on the switch and release it; you
do not need to hold the switch down. The
window automatically opens all the way.
The automatic feature can be interrupted
before the window is fully open by briefly
lifting up on the switch as the window moves
down.
Locking passenger's window
When the power window lock-out button is
pushed in, the passenger side window can-
not be opened or closed. Push the power
window lock-out button again to cancel this
feature.
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The passenger side switch opens or closes
the passenger window only. To open the
window, press the switch down. To close
the window, lift the switch up.The sunroof operates when the ignition key
is in the ON position, or for 15 minutes after
the ignition key is turned to the OFF posi-
tion. If the driver's or passenger's door is
opened during this 15 minute period, de-
layed power to the sunroof is cancelled.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, push and hold the OPEN
side of the switch.
To close the roof, push and hold the CLOSE
side.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then push the
UP side of the tilt switch. To close the sunroof,
push the DOWN side of the tilt switch.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward. The shade opens
when the sunroof opens, but it must be
closed manually.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is clos-
ing.
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SUNROOF (if so equipped)
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CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before
opening.
cDo not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
To open the manual rear windows, pull the
rear portion of the latch toward you until it
releases. To lock the window in the open
position, push the latch rearward until you
hear it latch. To close the windows, pull the
latch toward you and push the rear portion
of the latch toward the rear of the vehicle
until you feel it latch.Use the vent buttons on the power sunroof
controls to open and close the power rear
windows. To open one of the rear power
windows, press the indented side of the
switch. To close the window, press the
raised side of the switch.
The power rear windows operate when the
ignition key is in the ON position, or for 15
minutes after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver's or passenger's
door is opened during this 15 minute period,
delayed power to the rear windows is can-
celled.
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MANUAL REAR WINDOWS POWER REAR WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
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To lock the rear door with the key, turn the
key clockwise as shown in the illustration.
Turning the key fully clockwise unlocks the
rear window on models equipped with the
flip-up rear window. The rear wiper auto-
matically lowers when the key is turned fully
clockwise. Do not force the wiper to lower
by hand.
To close the rear window, firmly push on the
window until it locks in place.
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