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
ignition.IC0005
THEFT WARNING
(if so equipped)
1-10
ZX
How to stop the alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
with the key or by pressing the
button on
the multi-remote controller. The alarm does
not stop if the ignition key is turned to the
ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
To operate the wipers intermittently, adjust
the knob between the S and F positions. For
continuous operation, select LO or HI.
To operate the washer, press on the end of
the wiper knob. For more washer fluid, push
and hold the end of the wiper knob. The
wipers cycle a few times when the washer is
activated. The washer operates in any of
the wiper positions.
CAUTION
The following could damage the
washer system:
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
cDo not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
1-11
ZX
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn
the interior lights on or off, and activate the
panic alarm by using the remote controller
from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors and
leaving it.
The remote controller can operate at a
distance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from
the vehicle. (The effective distance depends
on the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For more information
concerning the purchase and use of addi-
tional remote controllers, contact your NIS-
SAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller:
cDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
cDo not drop the remote controller.
cDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.cDo not place the remote controller
for an extended period in an area
where temperatures exceed 140ÉF
(60ÉC).
Locking doors
1. Close all of the doors.
2. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller.
3. All of the doors lock.
4. The parking lights flash twice and the
horn chirps to verify all the doors are
locked.
Unlocking doors
1. Push thebutton on the multi-remote
controller. Only the driver side door un-
locks.
2. The interior lights come on and stay on
for 30 seconds.
3. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller again within five seconds. The
passenger doors and the rear door un-
lock.The interior lights can be turned off without
waiting 30 seconds by either turning the
ignition to ON or locking the doors with the
multi-remote controller.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the
button on the remote con-
troller for at least one full second.
2. The theft warning alarm (horn) sounds
and the headlights and tail lights flash for
30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 30 seconds, or
cthe
or thebutton is pressed, or
c
thebutton is released and re-pushed.
MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
2-7
ZX
10 Index
A
After an accident........................................ 5-11
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ...................................................... 2-42
Air bag warning light .................................. 2-47
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 7-13
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ............... 3-20, 3-5
Air conditioner service .......................... 3-14
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations.................. 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................... 3-10
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 3-3
Rear seat heater and air
conditioner ............................................ 3-13
Air flow charts .............................................. 3-7
Alarm system (See theft warning) ............. 1-10
Anchor point locations ............................... 2-69
Antenna
Manual .................................................. 3-20
Power.................................................... 3-20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 4-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 1-8
Armrests..................................................... 2-30Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 1-16
Audio system
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 3-14
Compact disc (CD) player .................... 3-21
Autolamp switch......................................... 1-13
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 1-20
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 7-8
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 4-5
B
Battery........................................................ 7-11
Before starting the engine ........................... 4-5
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 4-15
Brake booster ....................................... 7-17
Brake fluid ..................................... 7-10, 9-2
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 7-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 7-16
Brake system ........................................ 4-14
Brake warning light ................................. 1-7
Brake wear indicators ............................. 1-9
Parking brake check ............................. 7-16
Parking brake operation ......................... 4-9
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 7-16
Break-in schedule ...................................... 4-12Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 1-6
Bulb replacement ....................................... 7-21
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................................................... 9-2
Cargo net ................................................... 2-13
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................ 9-12
Cassette player (See audio system) ......... 3-14
CB radio or car phone ............................... 3-25
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) .................. 1-9
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 2-65
Child restraints for infants and small
children ...................................................... 2-60
Child safety sliding door lock....................... 2-4
Cigarette lighter (accessory)
and ashtray ................................................ 1-16
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 6-2
Clock .......................................................... 1-23
Coin tray .................................................... 1-17
Cold weather driving .................................. 4-16
Compact disc (CD) player ......................... 3-21
Controls
Audio controls ....................................... 3-14
Audio controls (rear) ............................. 3-24
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