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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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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WASHER SWITCH
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2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key .........................................................................2-2
Door locks ..............................................................2-2
Manual door lock ....................................................2-2
Child safety sliding door lock .................................2-4
Power door lock (if so equipped) ...........................2-5
Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........2-7
Battery replacement ...............................................2-8
Illuminated entry system ........................................2-9
Hood release ........................................................2-10
Rear door lock ......................................................2-11
Cargo net (if so equipped) ...................................2-13
Luggage rack (if so equipped) .............................2-14
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................................2-15
Seats/floor mats ...................................................2-15
Seating arrangements ..........................................2-15
Floor mat positioning ............................................2-17
Seven passenger seating ....................................2-17Three-passenger bench seat in storage
position .................................................................2-17
Five passenger seating ........................................2-18
Five passenger seating with cargo room .............2-18
Three-passenger bench seat in fully forward
position .................................................................2-19
Floor mat positioning aid ......................................2-20
Seat positions .......................................................2-21
With second row bench seat................................2-21
With second row bucket seats .............................2-24
Seats ....................................................................2-26
Manual front seat adjustment...............................2-26
Power front seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ....................................................2-28
Head restraints .....................................................2-30
Armrests ...............................................................2-30
Underseat storage tray.........................................2-31
Tabletop seats ......................................................2-31
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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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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.
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SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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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:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
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REAR AUDIO CONTROLS
Radio features controlled by the rear seat
remote control (if so equipped) are listed
below:
cVolume: þ/+
cProgram advance: proceed to the next
preset station (AM/FM), the other side of
the tape, or the next CD.
cSource select: AM/FM, tape, or CD
cSpeakers ON/OFF
cSeek:bcPush the Memory 3 and Memory 5 buttons
on the front radio controls simultaneously to
turn the rear controls on. Push them again
to turn the rear audio controls off.
The headphones symbol illuminates in the
front display when the rear audio controls
are on. Two headphone jacks are provided
so two rear seat passengers may listen to
the audio system privately.
The rear controls can only increase the
volume to the level which the front radio is
set.
Headphones are not included with the ve-hicle. Most portable radio headphones work
with the rear audio controls.
When the rear seat controls are on, push
the SPKRS ON-OFF button to turn all
speakers off. Push again to turn all speak-
ers on.
If the rear audio system was on when the
ignition was turned OFF, the audio system
``remembers'' and the rear system is still on
when the engine is started again. The sys-
tem also ``remembers'' if the speakers were
ON or OFF. Therefore, the speakers may
have to be turned on again with the SPKRS
ON-OFF button.
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G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 1-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 1-5
Odometer ................................................ 1-4
Speedometer .......................................... 1-4
Tachometer............................................. 1-4
Trip odometer ......................................... 1-4
General maintenance .................................. 8-2
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 1-15
Head restraints .......................................... 2-30
Headlight control switch............................. 1-13
Headlights .................................................. 7-19
Heater
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
Hood release ............................................. 2-10
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 4-4
Important vehicle information label............ 9-10
Increasing fuel economy............................ 4-12
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 1-6
Inertial fuel shut off switch ......................... 5-11
Inside mirror ............................................... 2-80
Instrument brightness control .................... 1-15
Integrated child safety seats...................... 2-71
Interior lights .............................................. 1-24
J
Jump starting ...................................... 5-8, 7-12
K
Key ............................................................... 2-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 2-7
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-11
Emission control information label........ 9-10
Engine serial number ............................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-10
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ........................................................ 9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 2-47
License plate
Installing the license plate .................... 9-11Light
Air bag warning light............................. 2-47
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 7-21
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 1-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 7-21
Cornering light ...................................... 1-15
Headlight control switch ....................... 1-13
Headlights ............................................. 7-19
Interior lights ......................................... 1-24
Light bulbs ............................................ 7-19
Luggage compartment lights ................ 1-24
Spotlights .............................................. 1-25
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 1-6
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 2-4
Door locks............................................... 2-2
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 2-15
Power door lock...................................... 2-5
Rear door lock ...................................... 2-11
Luggage compartment lights ..................... 1-24
Luggage rack ............................................. 2-14
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information ................................................. 9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 7-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 8-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 8-5
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