1997 NISSAN QUEST ignition

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.Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the photo sensor located in the top
right side of the instrument panel. The
photo sensor controls the autolamp; if it
is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if
it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate.
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where the light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
Passing signal
Pulling the lever toward you turns the head-
light high beam on. Release it and the
headlight high beam goes off.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
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slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic.
cTurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers can be actuated with the igni-
tion switch either OFF or ON.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN Cigarette Lighter
or equivalent can be purchased from your
local NISSAN dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it springs out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
WARNING
The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the driving
operation.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
(accessory) AND ASHTRAY
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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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The digital clock displays time when the
ignition key is in ACC or ON.
If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock does not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.How to view the clock mode
Push the CLK button to alternate the radio
frequency and the time in the display. In the
clock mode, press any radio function to
automatically display the radio frequency forapproximately ten seconds before changing
back to the clock mode.
How to set the clock
1. Turn the radio on. (Time is displayed
while the radio is off).
2. Push and hold the CLK button; then,
press the SEEK button either
orto adjust the hours, and press the
TUNE button eitherorto
adjust the minutes.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no A.M./P.M. indications.
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CLOCK
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The interior lights operate regardless of
ignition key position.
One interior light is located overhead near
the front seats and one is overhead near the
rear seat.
The interior lights have three-position
switches:
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position,
the interior light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
cWhen the switch is in the center O posi-
tion, the light illuminates when a door is
opened.cWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the interior light illuminates, whether any
door is open or closed.
CAUTION
Leaving the interior light switch in the
ON position for extended periods of
time will result in a discharged battery.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHTS
When the back door is opened, the luggage
compartment light and the rear interior light
illuminate.
When the back door is closed, the lights go
off.The driver's side, second row seating posi-
tion has a personal reading light located in
the overhead trim panel.
To turn the light on, press once on the
right-hand side of the light cover.
To turn the light off, press again on the
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INTERIOR LIGHTS PERSONAL READING LIGHT
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cTurning a door key to the rear unlocks
that door.
cTurning a door key to the front locks all
doors. This function can be operated
from the driver or passenger doors.
cPushing a front door lock knob in locks all
doors. When locking the doors this way,
be certain not to leave the key inside the
vehicle. All doors automatically unlock
with the key in the ignition.Selective unlock
cIf the vehicle has the multi-remote control
system, turning the door key one time to
the rear of the vehicle unlocks the corre-
sponding door. From that position, re-
turning the key to Neutral (where the key
can only be removed and inserted) and
turning it to the rear again within 5 sec-
onds unlocks all doors. This function and
locking all doors can be operated from
the driver, passenger or sliding door.
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