
The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel. The front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the dashboard above the glove box.
These systems are designed to meet optional
certification requirements under U.S. regula-
tions. They are also permitted in Canada. The
optional certification allows air bags to be
designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully
than previously.However, all of the infor-
mation, cautions and warnings in this
manual still apply and must be followed.
The supplemental air bag system is designed
to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,although it may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
supplemental air bag system operation.
When the supplemental air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
the release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire, but
care should be taken not to unintentionally
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.The supplemental air bags, along with the
use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact
force on the face and chest of the occupant.
They can help save lives and reduce seri-
ous injuries. However, an inflating supple-
mental air bag may cause facial abrasions
or other injuries. Supplemental air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far
away as practical from the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Since the supplemental air
bag inflates quickly in order to help protect
the occupant, the force of the supplemental
air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury
if the occupant is too close to or is against the
supplemental air bag module during inflation.
The supplemental air bag deflates quickly
after a collision.The supplemental air
bags operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
ARS1122
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
SYSTEM
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To turn on the map lights, press the
switches. To turn them off, press the
switches again.
The interior lights, the cargo light, the glove
box light, the stepwell lights near the sliding
doors and on the front doors, and the foot-
well lights near the driver's and front pas-
senger's feet illuminate when the front or
sliding doors are opened. Once the doors
are closed, these lights gradually dim to off
within 30 seconds or turn off immediately
when the key is turned to the ON position.
Battery saver
If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and
the interior lights remain illuminated, they
eventually turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from becoming discharged. If the
interior lights are left in the ON position, with
all doors closed, they will automatically turn
off after approximately 30 minutes. Lights
that illuminate when the front or sliding
doors are opened turn off after approxi-
mately 30 minutes. Lights that illuminate
when the back door is opened turn off after
approximately 60 minutes. Vanity mirror
lights are not part of the battery saver
system.
If the personal reading lights are left on after
the key is removed from the ignition, they
will automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 30 minutes.Some vehicles are equipped with an addi-
tional storage compartment in the map light
unit. This storage compartment has been
specially designed to hold some garage
door transmitters. Some transmitters may
not fit. When properly installed, the garage
door transmitter can be activated while it is
within the storage compartment.
AIC1097AIC1089
MAP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ENTRY
SYSTEMSTORAGE COMPARTMENT
FOR GARAGE DOOR
TRANSMITTER (if so equipped)
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key .........................................................................3-2
Door locks ..............................................................3-2
Manual door lock ....................................................3-3
Child safety sliding door lock .................................3-6
Power door lock (if so equipped) ...........................3-7
Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........3-9
Battery replacement .............................................3-11
Illuminated entry system ......................................3-12
Hood release ........................................................3-12
Glove box .............................................................3-13
Front seat convenience net .................................3-14
Rear door lock ......................................................3-15
Cargo net (if so equipped) ...................................3-16Parcel shelf (if so equipped) ................................3-17
Luggage rack (if so equipped) .............................3-19
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................................3-20
Tilting steering wheel ...........................................3-21
Memory driver seat and mirrors (if so
equipped) .............................................................3-21
Multi-remote controller system entry ....................3-21
Memory driver seat and mirror buttons................3-22
Outside mirror control...........................................3-23
Outside mirrors .....................................................3-24
Inside mirror .........................................................3-24
Vanity mirror .........................................................3-24
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The interior lights, the cargo light, the glove
box light, the stepwell lights near the sliding
doors and on the front doors, and the foot-
well lights near the driver's and front pas-
senger's feet illuminate when the front or
sliding doors are opened. Once the doors
are closed, these lights gradually dim to off
within 30 seconds or turn off immediately
when the key is turned to the ON position.
Battery saver
If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and
the interior lights remain illuminated, they
eventually turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from becoming discharged. If the
interior lights are left in the ON position, with
all doors closed, they will automatically turn
off after approximately 30 minutes. Lights
that illuminate when the front or sliding
doors are opened turn off after approxi-
mately 30 minutes. Lights that illuminate
when the back door is opened turn off after
approximately 60 minutes. Vanity mirror
lights are not part of the battery saver
system.
If the personal reading lights are left on after
the key is removed from the ignition, they
will automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 30 minutes.1. Pull the hood lock release handle
s1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood then springs up slightly.
2. Pull up on the lever
s2at the front of the
hood and raise the hood.3. Insert the support rod
s3into the slot on
the underside of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 12 inches above the
latch and release it. This allows proper
engagement of the hood latch.
APD1064
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
SYSTEMHOOD RELEASE
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WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
CAUTION
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
APD0601
GLOVE BOX
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-13
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COLD tire pressures are shown on the
tire placard affixed to the inside of the
glove box.
Retighten the lug nuts when the vehicle
has been run for 600 miles (1,000 km)
after installing the aluminum wheel.
5. Securely store the jacking equipment in
the vehicle.
Stowing the spare tire or flat tire
1. To raise the tire to the stowed position,
install the retainer through the wheelcenter and turn the wheel lug wrench
clockwise until the tire is raised to its
original position underneath the vehicle.
The spare tire hex nut ratchets when
the tire is raised. It won't allow you to
over-tighten.
2. Check for proper seating against under-
body supports. If necessary, loosen tire,
reposition and retighten.
WARNING
cAlways make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an
accident or sudden stop.
cThe T-type spare tire is designed for
emergency use. See specific instruc-
tions under the heading ``Wheels
and tires'' in the ``Do-it-yourself''
section of this manual.
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In case of emergency6-7
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three or more hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km). COLD tire pressures are
shown on the tire placard affixed to the
glove box door.
WARNING
cImproperly inflated tires can fail sud-
denly and cause an accident.
cThe vehicle capacity weight is indi-
cated on the tire placard. Do not load
your vehicle beyond this capacity.
Overloading your vehicle may result
in reduced tire life, unsafe operating
conditions due to premature tire fail-
ure, or unfavorable handling charac-
teristics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading beyond
the specified capacity may also re-
sult in failure of other vehicle com-
ponents.
c
Before taking a long trip, or whenever
you have loaded your vehicle heavily,
use a tire pressure gauge to ensure
that the tire pressure is at the speci-
fied level.
cDo not drive your vehicle over 85
MPH (140 km/h) unless it is equipped
with high speed capability tires.
Driving faster than 85 MPH (140
km/h) may result in tire failure, loss
of control and possible injury.
Types of tires
WARNING
When changing or replacing tires, be
sure all four tires are of the same type
(i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) and
construction. An authorized NISSAN
dealer may be able to help you with
information about tire type, size, speed
rating and availability. Replacement
tires may have a lower speed rating
than the factory equipped tires, and
may not match the potential maximum
vehicle speed. Never exceed the maxi-
mum speed rating of the tire.
All Season tires
NISSAN specifies All Season tires to pro-
vide good performance all year, including
snowy and icy road conditions. All SeasonTires are identified by ``ALL SEASON''
and/or ``M&S'' on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than All
Season tires and may be more appropriate
in some areas.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load rating
to the original equipment tires. If you do not,
it can adversely affect the safety and han-
dling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tires have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and may
not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed
rating of the tire.
If you operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of
snow or all season tires on all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires. Skid and
traction capabilities of studded snow tires
on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than
that of non-studded snow tires.
8-28Do-it-yourself
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TIRE PLACARD
The cold tire pressure is shown on the tire
placard affixed to the inside of the glove
box.
AIR CONDITIONER
SPECIFICATION LABEL
The air conditioner specification label is
attached as shown.
Have your front license plate installed by
your NISSAN dealer.
ATI0561ATI1023
ATI0564
INSTALLING THE LICENSE
PLATE
Technical and consumer information10-11
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