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After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode) is can-
celed.
TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT
If your child restraint has a top strap, install
the anchor bracket to the provided anchor
point. Anchor bracket hardware must be
installed. The top strap anchor bracket hard-
ware is available through an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
Part # 88894-89900
Secure the child restraint with the three-
point seat belt and latch the top strap hook
onto the anchor bracket. Make sure the
shoulder belt is placed between the seat
back and child restraint. To install the an-chor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimensions
listed below must be used.
Bolt diameter: 8.0 mm
Bolt length: at least 1.18 in (30 mm)
Thread pitch: 1.25 mm
WARNING
IDo not install a child restraint in the
center position of the front bench
seat. This position is not suitable for
child restraint installation.
IA child restraint anchor point is de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances is
it to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
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Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsLow fuel warning light
(if so equipped)orAnti-lock brake warning
light
orBrake warning lightLow washer fluid warning lightSupplemental air bag warning light
High beam indicator light4-wheel drive indicator lightPassenger supplemental air bag
OFF indicator light.
Seat belt reminder light and chimeCruise indicator light
(if so equipped)Automatic transmission park warning
light
Engine oil pressure warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission only)Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light
Charge warning lightMalfunction indicator light
Checking bulbs
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights come on:
,,,or,,
If the driver side seat belt is fastened thelight will not come on.
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off:
or,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND CHIMES
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There will be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty).
Low washer fluid warning
light (Canada only)
This light comes on when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. See ``Window washer fluid'' in
the ``Do-it-yourself'' section of this manual.
4-wheel drive indicator light
This light comes on when the transfer shift
control lever is in the 4H or 4L position.
WARNING
IWhen parking the vehicle, apply the
parking brake and always make sure
to shift the transfer control levers
into the 2H, 4H or 4L position.
IFailure to engage the transfer lever
in 2H, 4H or 4L could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, which
in turn could result in serious per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Automatic transmission park
warning light
(
model)
This light indicates that the automatic trans-
mission parking function is not engaged. If
the transfer control is not secured in any
drive position while the automatic transmis-
sion selector lever is in the P position, the
transmission will disengage and the wheel
will not lock.
Shift the transfer control lever into the 2H or
4L position when the warning light comes
on.
IWhen parking, always make sure that the
transfer lever is in H or 4L and the
parking brake is set.
IIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P position will
not function and the transfer lever is in N
(neutral).
IFailure to engage the transfer control
lever in H or 4L could result in the vehicle
moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property damage.
Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light
(
model)
This light comes on when the automatic
transmission oil temperature is too high. If
the light comes on while driving, reduce the
vehicle speed as soon as safely possible
until the light turns off.
Continued vehicle operation when the
A/T oil temperature warning light is on
may damage the automatic transmis-
sion.
Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If
the CRUISE indicator blinks, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
orAnti-lock brake warn-
ing light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential problem
with the anti-lock brake system. Have the
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system checked by an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function ceases but the ordinary
brakes continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact an authorized NISSAN dealer for
repair.
Overdrive off indicator light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the overdrive
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Key reminder chime
The chime sounds when the driver's door is
opened and the key is left in the ignition
switch. Take the ignition key when you leave
the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver's door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless
the ignition key is in the ON position. Turn
the headlight switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it makes a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion whether
or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if
the warning sound is heard.
Malfunction indicator light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running,
it may indicate a potential emission control
problem.
The malfunction indicator light may also
come on steady or blink if the fuel filler cap
has not been closed tightly or if the fuel tank
is nearly empty. Check to make sure the fuel
cap is secure and that you have at least
three gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel
tank.
Operation
After driving for a while, the light should
remain off if no other potential emisssion
control system problem exists.The malfunction indicator light will come on
in one of two ways:
IMalfunction indicator light on steady þ An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Have the vehicle in-
spected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
IMalfunction indicator light blinking þ An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem. To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
Ido not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
I
avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
Iavoid steep uphill grades.
Iif possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
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The theft warning system provides visual
and audio 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 the hood and both doors.
4. Push the
button on the multi-
remote controller. Both doors lock. The
hazard lights flash twice and the hornbeeps once to indicate both doors are
locked.
I
When thebutton is pushed with both
doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once as a reminder that
the doors are already locked. The horn may
or may not beep once. Refer to ``silencing
the horn beep feature'' later in this section.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
5.
Confirm that the SECURITY indicator
light comes on. The SECURITY light
glows for about 30 seconds and then
begins to flash once every three seconds.
The system is now activated. If, during
this 30-second time period, the door is
unlocked by the key or the multi-remote
controller, or the ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON, the system will not activate.
IIf the key is turned slowly when lock-
ing the door, the system may not acti-
vate. Furthermore, if the key is turned
excessively to the unlock position, the
system may be deactivated when the
key is removed. If the indicator light
fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock
the door once and lock it again.
IEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with both doors, and hood
locked and ignition key off. Turn the
ignition key to ACC or ON to turn the
system off.
The theft warning system is NOT activated if
one of the following occurs:
IA door is unlocked or the ignition key is
turned to the ACC or ON position during
the 30 seconds in which the SECURITY
light stays on.
IThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady
1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (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:
IThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently. In addition, the starter mo-
tor does not operate.
I
The alarm automatically turns off after 2 to
3 minutes. However, the alarm reactivates
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if the vehicle is tampered with again. The
alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door
with the key or by pressing the
but-
tonon the multi-remote controller.
The alarm is activated by:
Iopening a door without using the key
(even if the door is unlocked by releasing
the door inside lock switch).
Iopening the hood.
How to stop the alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
with the key or by pressing thebutton
on the multi-remote controller.The alarm
does not stop if the ignition switch is turned
to ACC or ON position.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote controller.
To deactivate:Press and hold theandbuttonsfor at least two
seconds.
The hazard lights will quickly flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least two seconds
once more.The hazard lights will quickly flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not
silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
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The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.
To open a window on the driver side, turn
the crank clockwise. To close a window, turn
the crank counterclockwise.
To open a window on the passenger side,
turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a
window, turn the crank clockwise.WARNING
IMake 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.
I
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in a serious accident.
The power window operates when the igni-
tion key is ON.
To open the driver window, press the driver
switch and hold it down. To close the win-
dow, lift the switch up. The driver side
control panel (driver's switch) also opens or
closes the passenger side window.
Locking passenger's window
When the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel the win-
dow lock function.
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MANUAL WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
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Tilting up
Pull the handle down, then push the handle
up to the fully tilted position.
WARNING
IIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.IDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the sunroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
IRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
IDo not place heavy objects on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
Closing
Pull the handle forward to unlock, then push
the handle up completely to lock the sunroof
closed.
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SUNROOF
(if so equipped)
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