
Key operation
To unlock the rear door, turn the key coun-
terclockwise. To open the rear door, lift up
on the opener handle near the license plate.
To close, lower and push the rear door
down securely.
WARNING
Do not drive with the rear door or glass
open. This could allow dangerous ex-
haust gases to be drawn into the ve-
hicle. See ``Exhaust gas'' in the ``Start-
ing and driving'' section of this manual.To lock the rear door with the key, turn the
key clockwise as shown in the illustration.
Turning the key fully clockwise unlocks the
rear window on models equipped with the
flip-up rear window. The rear wiper auto-
matically lowers when the key is turned fully
clockwise. Do not force the wiper to lower
by hand.
To close the rear window, firmly push on the
window until it locks in place. The rear wiper
automatically returns to the original position.
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The parcel shelf allows for additional stor-
age for packages.
Do not load more than 30 pounds (13.6 kg)
on the parcel shelf. The parcel shelf can be
installed at two different heights and in a
storage position.
To install the parcel shelf:
c
Position the right side of the parcel shelf
in to one of the shelf positions on the right
side luggage compartment trim panel.
cPosition the left side of the parcel shelf
into the matching position (same height)
on the left side luggage compartment trim
panel.
cSlide the parcel shelf lock knob fully to
the left side (latch in green dot position).
cTurn the parcel shelf lock knob clock-
wise until securely locked.
The parcel shelf is also equipped with a
parcel shelf net to keep packages on the
parcel shelf from moving around while the
vehicle is in motion.
The parcel shelf net is permanently at-
tached to the back side of the parcel shelf.
Pull the parcel shelf net over the packagesand attach the three loops to the three
retainers on the bottom side of the parcel
shelf. Make sure the parcel shelf is securely
locked before covering the packages with
the parcel shelf net.
To remove the parcel shelf:
cUnlock the parcel shelf net.
cRemove all packages from the parcel
shelf.
cTurn the parcel shelf lock knob counter
clockwise until loose (maximum two
turns).
cSlide the parcel shelf lock knob fully to
the right side (unlatch in red dot posi-
tion).
cRemove the parcel shelf from the left
side luggage compartment trim panel,
then the right side luggage compartment
trim panel and reposition the parcel shelf
where desired.Put the parcel shelf in the floor storage
position when the parcel shelf is not used or
required.
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To open the fuel filler lid, grasp the right
hand edge of the lid and pull.
The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratch-
eting clicks are heard. Ensure the plastic
tether doesn't get caught between the fuel
filler cap and the fuel filler neck.
The driver side sliding door cannot be
fully opened when the fuel door is open.
Make sure the driver side sliding door is
completely closed before opening the
fuel door.
WARNING
cGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain con-
ditions. You could be burned or se-
riously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop the engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
c
Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap one-half turn, and wait for any
``hissing'' sound to stop to prevent
fuel from spraying out and possible
personal injury. Then remove the cap.
cDo not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel-
ing may cause fuel overflow, result-
ing in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
cUse only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler
cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper op-
eration of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect
cap can result in a serious malfunc-
tion and possible injury.cNever pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
CAUTION
cIf fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
cTighten until the cap clicks. Failure
to tighten the fuel cap properly may
cause the
malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL) to illuminate. If this
occurs, securely close the fuel filler
cap. After driving for a while, the
light should remain off. If the light
remains on, have the vehicle in-
spected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
For additional information, see the
``Malfunction indicator light (MIL)'' in
the ``Instruments and controls'' sec-
tion.
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER
RADIO OPERATION
To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with theengine not running, turn the key to the ACC
position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains, and other
external influences. Intermittent changes inreception quality normally are caused by
external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Push the VOL knob to turn the radio on.
Push the VOL knob once more to turn the
radio OFF.
Turn the knob to raise or lower volume. If
the knob is set above a certain volume level
and the ignition is turned off, the volume will
come back on at a nominal listening level
when the ignition is turned back on.
MUTE button
Push the MUTE button to mute out the
radio.
Clock operation
The clock is on in the display regardless of
what mode, media, or function the radio is in
as long as the ignition is in ACC or ON.
Clock set
Press the RDS/CLK button until SELECT
HOURS is displayed then use the SEL
buttons to change the hour, press
the RDS/CLK button again until SELECT
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MINS is displayed then use the SEL
buttons to change the minutes.
The display will return to clock priority mode
in 10 seconds or press the RDS/CLK button
to return to the clock display.
Selecting the desired band
Push the AM or FM buttons to change to AM
or FM band reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio automatically
changes from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNING
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Auto set
Press the AUTO button while listening to the
radio to activate the auto set feature. When
AUTO is depressed for less than 5 seconds,
the display window momentarily indicates
AUTO ON, and the radio seeks the first six
strong stations for the respective band. Thefirst six strong stations are then stored in
order in memory buttons one through six.
Only stations in the selected band are set,
and the station seek begins from the last
frequency stored in memory button six. If
AM, FM, SCAN, TUNE, SEEK, AUTO or a
memory button is pushed while auto set is
operating, auto set is canceled and AUTO
OFF shows in the display window.
Auto load
Press the AUTO button for longer than 5
seconds while listening to the radio to acti-
vate the auto load feature. When AUTO is
depressed for longer than 5 seconds, the
display window momentarily indicates
AUTO LOAD, and the radio seeks the first
six strong stations for every band. The first
six strong stations are then stored in order
in memory buttons one through six for each
band (AM, FM1, and FM2).
Tune buttons
Use theorbuttons for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the chan-
nels, hold either of the tune buttons down
for more than 0.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEKorbuttons to find the
next broadcast station. Pushing the
SEEKS up andbutton SEEKS down.
Pushing the button again continues the SEEK
function. Once the highest broadcast station
is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK
mode at the lowest station. Once the lowest
broadcast station is reached, the radio con-
tinues in the SEEK mode at the highest
station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SCAN tuning button, SCAN illumi-
nates in the display. SCAN tuning begins
from low to high frequencies and stops at
each broadcasting station for 5 seconds.
Pushing the button again during this 5 sec-
ond period stops SCAN tuning and remains
tuned to that station.
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC
PLAYER
RADIO OPERATIONTo turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with the
engine not running, turn the key to the ACC
position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,buildings, bridges, mountains, and other
external influences. Intermittent changes in
reception quality normally are caused by
external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Push the VOL knob to turn the radio on.
Push the VOL knob once more to turn the
radio OFF.
The control buttons are illuminated when
the parking lamps or headlamps are on.
Only the text for the active controls will
illuminate for each specific type of media.
No bulbs or lights have malfunctioned. For
example when a cassette tape is being
played, SHUFFLE will not illuminate.
Turn the knob to raise or lower volume. If
the knob is set above a certain volume level
and the ignition is turned off, the volume will
come back on at a nominal listening level
when the ignition is turned back on.
Clock operation
The clock is on in the display regardless of
what mode, media, or function the radio is in
as long as the ignition is in ACC or ON.
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Clock set
Press the RDS/CLK button until SELECT
HOURS is displayed then use the SEL
buttons to change the hour, press
the RDS/CLK button again until SELECT
MINS is displayed then use the SEL
buttons to change the minutes.
The display will return to the previous radio
station, tape or CD that was being played
previous to setting the clock in 7 seconds or
you may press the RDS/CLK button until the
previous display appears.
Selecting the desired band
Push the AM buttons to change to AM band
or push the FM button to change to FM1 or
FM2 band reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST illuminates
during FM stereo reception. When the ste-
reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio
automatically changes from stereo to mon-
aural reception.
TUNING
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Auto set
Press the AUTO button while listening to the
radio to activate the auto set feature. When
AUTO is depressed for less than 5 seconds,
the display window momentarily indicates
AUTO ON, and the radio seeks the first six
strong stations for the respective band. The
first six strong stations are then stored in
order in memory buttons one through six.
Only stations in the selected band are set,
and the station seek begins from the last
frequency stored in memory button six. If
AM, FM, SCAN, TUNE, SEEK, AUTO or a
memory button is pushed while auto set is
operating, auto set is canceled and AUTO
OFF shows in the display window.
Auto load
Press the AUTO button for longer than 5
seconds while listening to the radio to acti-vate the auto load feature. When AUTO is
depressed for longer than 5 seconds, the
display window momentarily indicates
AUTO LOAD, and the radio seeks the first
six strong stations for every band. The first
six strong stations are then stored in order
in memory buttons one through six for each
band (AM, FM1, and FM2).
Tune buttons
Use theorbuttons for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the chan-
nels, hold either of the tune buttons down
for more than 0.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEKorbuttons to find the
next broadcast station. Pushing the
SEEKS up andbutton SEEKS down.
Pushing the button again continues the SEEK
function. Once the highest broadcast station
is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK
mode at the lowest station. Once the lowest
broadcast station is reached, the radio con-
tinues in the SEEK mode at the highest
station.
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When the EJ button is pushed while the
compact disc is playing, the disc ejects and
the system turns off.
If the compact disc ejects and is not re-
moves within 10 seconds, it is pulled back
into the slot.
DISC indicator light
DISC illuminates when a compact disc is
loaded into the player.
CAUTION
cDuring cold weather or rainy days,
the player may malfunction due to
the humidity. If this occurs, remove
the CD and dehumidify or ventilate
the player completely.
cThe player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
cThe CD player sometimes cannot
function when the compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease
the temperature before use.
cDo not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
The manual antenna on your vehicle remains
in the up position at all times. The antenna
cannot be shortened, but can be removed.
When you need to remove the antenna, turn
the antenna rod counterclockwise.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna
clockwise. Tighten the antenna rod to speci-
fication using a suitable tool such as a
open-end wrench. The antenna rod tighten-
ing specification is 3.4 - 3.6 Nzm(30-32
in-lb). Do not use pliers to tighten the an-
tenna as they can leave marks on the an-
tenna surface. The antenna rod can not be
hand tightened to the proper specification.
CAUTION
Always properly tighten the antenna
rod during installation or the antenna
rod may break during vehicle operation.
ANTENNA
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