1997 NISSAN QUEST light

Lighting
Turn the dial to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights come on.
Turn the dial to the
position:
Headlights come on and all of the previously
listed lights remain on.
To select the high beam, push the turn
signal lever away from you. The lever
latches in place. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
SYSTEM (for Canada)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The day-
time running lights operate with the head-
light switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to
theposition for full illumination when
driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is re-
leased. The daytime running lights will re-
main on until the ignition switch is turned
OFF.
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
orposition, the auto-
lamp system is canceled.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL
SWITCHAUTOLAMP SWITCH
(if so equipped)
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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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The cornering light provides additional illu-
mination toward the turning direction. The
light on the turning direction side comes on
when a turn is signaled with the headlights
on.The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in theorposition, or when the autolamp system
is operating.
Pressing the right side of the switch bright-
ens the instrument panel lights; pressing the
left side of the switch dims the instrument
panel lights.Push the switch to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency
conditions. All turn signal lights flash. Press
the switch again to turn the hazard warning
flashers off.
WARNING
cWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.
cDo not use the switch while moving
on the highway unless unusual cir-
cumstances force you to drive so
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CORNERING LIGHT INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLHAZARD WARNING FLASHER
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 audio cassette and compact disc stor-
age compartment is located in the instru-
ment panel below the ashtray and lighter.
To open the storage compartment, pull out
on the handle.
To use the cup holder, pull the cover away
from the side of the front passenger seat.
Pull the cup holder out of the cover.
To store the cup holder, push it back into the
cover and lift the cover to its original position
against the side of the seat.
WARNING
The driver should not pull out the cup
holder or remove or insert cups into the
cup holder while driving in order that
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COMPACT DISC AND AUDIO
CASSETTE STORAGE
COMPARTMENTCUP HOLDER
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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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To turn on the spotlights, press the switches
next to the lights. To turn them off, press the
switches again.
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SPOTLIGHTS
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Flexible seating .................................................2-32
Sliding three-passenger seat ...............................2-38
Supplemental restraint system (supplemental
air bag system).....................................................2-42
Supplemental air bag system...............................2-45
Warning labels......................................................2-47
Supplemental air bag warning light......................2-47
Seat belts .............................................................2-49
Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................2-49
Child safety...........................................................2-50
3-point type with retractor ....................................2-51
3-point type seat belt with retractor for second
row bucket seats ..................................................2-53
Three-passenger bench seat ...............................2-57
2-point type without retractor (center of
three-passenger bench seat) ...............................2-58
Seat belt extenders ..............................................2-60
Seat belt maintenance .........................................2-60Child restraints for infants and small children......2-60
Installation at three-passenger bench seat
center position ......................................................2-62
Installation at second and third row outboard
positions ...............................................................2-63
Child restraint with top tether strap ......................2-65
Installation on second row bench or bucket
seat .......................................................................2-66
Installation on three-passenger bench seat in
second row ...........................................................2-67
Installation on three-passenger bench seat in
third row................................................................2-68
Integrated child safety seats (if so equipped) ......2-71
Tilting steering wheel ...........................................2-78
Outside mirror control...........................................2-79
Outside mirrors .....................................................2-80
Inside mirror .........................................................2-80
Vanity mirror .........................................................2-80
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