2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-3
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................... 2-4
Fuel gauge ................................................................ 2-5
Compass and outside temperature display (if so
equipped) .................................................................. 2-6
Outside temperature display ..................................... 2-6
Compass display ....................................................... 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................... 2-9
Checking bulbs.......................................................... 2-9
Warning lights ........................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights ......................................................... 2-12
Chimes .................................................................... 2-14
Security system ....................................................... 2-14
Theft warning (if so equipped) ................................ 2-14
Nissan vehicle immobiliser system ......................... 2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-16
Rear window wiper and washer switch................... 2-17
Glass hatch and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defogger switch ...................................................... 2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-18
Headlight switch ...................................................... 2-18Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......... 2-20
Turn signal switch ................................................... 2-21
Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................... 2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-22
Horn......................................................................... 2-23
Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-23
Power socket........................................................... 2-24
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ................................... 2-25
Storage .................................................................... 2-25
Glasses case........................................................... 2-26
Cup holders ............................................................. 2-26
Glove box ................................................................ 2-27
Console box ............................................................ 2-28
Luggage hooks........................................................ 2-30
Cargo net (if so equipped) ...................................... 2-31
Tonneau cover (if so equipped) .............................. 2-31
Luggage rack (if so equipped) ................................ 2-32
Windows .................................................................. 2-33
Power windows (if so equipped) ............................. 2-33
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-34
Automatic sunroof ................................................... 2-34
Interior lights............................................................ 2-35
Personal lights......................................................... 2-36
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) .......................... 2-37
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Driver's supplemental air bag (P.1-10)Cruise control
set switch
(P.5-17)
Outside mirror remote control
(P.3-15) Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.2-18)
Front fog light switch (P.2-22)Meter/gauge (P.2-3)
Windshield
and rear
window wiper/
washer
switch
(P.2-16)Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-22)
Center ventilator (P.4-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)Compass/outside air temperature display (P.2-6)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-10)
Side ventilator (P.4-2)
Glove box (P.2-27)
Cigarette lighter (P.2-25)
Radio/CD player (P.4-19)/clock (P.4-15)
Glass hatch/outside mirror defogger switch (P.2-18)
Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-6) Steering switch for cellular phone
(Models with Nissan Communicator)Heated seat switch (P.2-23)
Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.3-14)Hood release handle (P.3-9) Fuse box cover (P.8-22)/Tray (P.2-25)Security indicator light (P.2-14) Cruise control main switch (P.5-17)
Instrument brightness control (P.2-20)
SIC1180
See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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Engine oil pressure warning light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(For Canada)
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Charge warning light
Automatic transmission park warning light
4WD indicator light
Door open warning light
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light
Nissan Communicator redial indicator
light (if so equipped)
Seat belt warning light and chime
Tire carrier open warning light
Nissan Communicator no service indica-
tor light (if so equipped)
Supplemental air bag warning light
Overdrive off indicator light
(Automatic transmission models only)
Nissan Communicator ªMaydayº emer-
gency button indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low washer fluid warning light
(Canada only)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Nissan Communicator ªInformationº but-
ton indicator light (if so equipped)
or
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(Except for Canada)
Cruise indicator light
CHECKING BULBSApply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
,
,
or
,
,
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 elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engineimmediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer
or other authorized repair shop.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND CHIMES
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Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light
(
model)
This light comes on when the automatic trans-
mission 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 trans-
mission.
Tire carrier open warning light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the tire carrier is not
closed securely while the ignition key is ON.INDICATOR LIGHTS
Overdrive off indicator light
(Automatic transmission
models only)
This light comes on during driving when theoverdrive switch is pressed to prevent over-
drive operation.
The O/D OFF indicator light comes on for two
seconds each time the ignition key is turned
ON. This shows the light is functioning prop-
erly.
If the O/D OFF indicator light blinks for
approximately 8 seconds after coming on for
2 seconds, have your NISSAN dealer check
the transmission and repair it if necessary.The automatic transmission is equipped with
an electronic Fail-Safe mode. This system
allows the vehicle to be driven even in the
event of damage to the electrical circuits. If this
occurs, the gears automatically engage and
lock into 3rd gear.
See ªDriving the vehicleº in the ª5. Starting
and drivingº section for failsafe before vis-
iting your NISSAN dealer.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight highbeam is on, and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system.
If the light flickers while the engine is running,
it may indicate there is something wrong with
the cruise control system. Have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
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 prob-
lem.
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 3 US gallons
(14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After driving for a while, the light should remain
off if no other potential emission control sys-
tem problem exists.
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Nissan Communicator
ªInformationº button indicator
light (if so equipped)
After turning the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion, the ªInformationº button indicator light will
illuminate for up to 30 seconds and then turn
off if the system is operational.
This button indicator light comes on when the
ªInformationº button is pressed. When the light
is blinking, Nissan Communicator is trying to
acquire an available cellular channel. When
the light is ON, the system is connected to a
cell and is communicating information to the
Communicator Response Center. See ªNissan
Communicatorº later in this section.CHIMES
Key reminder chimesThe chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened if the key is left in the ignition switch.
Take the ignition key when you leave the
vehicle.Light reminder chimesA chime will sound if the driver's door is
opened with the light switch on unless the
ignition key in the ON position. Turn the light
switch off when you leave the vehicle.A chime will sound when the light switch is in
the ON position and the driver's door is
opened after the light switch has been turned
to the OFF position when the light has already
turned off automatically.
Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,
it will make a high pitched scraping sound.
Have the brakes checked as soon as possible
if the warning sound is heard when the vehicle
is moving, whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed.
Your vehicle may have two types of security
system, as follows:
ITheft warning (if so equipped)
INissan Vehicle Immobiliser System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
THEFT WARNING (if so equipped)The theft warning system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.
IC0005
SECURITY SYSTEM
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To defog the glass hatch and the outside door
mirrors, start the engine and push the switch
on. (The indicator light will come on.) Push the
switch again to turn the defogger off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes. If the window clears before this time,
push the switch off manually.When cleaning the inner side of the
glass hatch, be careful not to scratch ordamage the glass hatch defogger.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
LightingTurn the switch to the
position:
The side combination, tail, license plate and
SIC0593
SIC1068
GLASS HATCH AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFOGGER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
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Passing signalPulling the lever toward you will turn on the
passing signal even when the headlight switch
is off.Passing signal can operate only when
the light switch is in the
or
position. It does not operate after
the light has turned off automatically.
Instrument brightness controlThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights and power window
switch lights.
When the control is turned to the right until a
click sound is heard, the light intensity will be
at maximum. When the control is turned to the
left until a click sound is heard, the light will be
turned off.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
SYSTEM (Canada only)The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight 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 illu-
minate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned off.
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When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signalMove the lever up or down to signal to the
turning direction. When the turn is completed,
the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signalTo indicate a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where lights begin flash-
ing.
SIC1070
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