2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer ..................................2-4
Tachometer ............................................................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................2-4
Fuel gauge .............................................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-6
Checking bulbs .......................................................2-6
Warning lights.........................................................2-6
Indicator lights ........................................................2-8
Chimes .................................................................2-10
Theft warning (if so equipped) .............................2-10
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-12
Rear window wiper and washer switches ............2-13
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-14
Headlight control switch .......................................2-14
Autolamp switch (if so equipped) .........................2-15
Turn signal switch .............................................2-16
Cornering light ......................................................2-17
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-17
Horn ......................................................................2-18
Rear power socket ...............................................2-18
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (accessory) ............2-19Storage .................................................................2-20
Map pockets .........................................................2-20
Conversation mirror ..............................................2-20
Cup holders ..........................................................2-21
Glove box .............................................................2-22
Front seat convenience net (if so equipped) .......2-23
Cargo net..............................................................2-24
Parcel shelf (if so equipped) ................................2-25
Luggage rack .......................................................2-27
Windows ...............................................................2-27
Power windows ....................................................2-27
Power vent windows (if so equipped) ..................2-29
Manual vent windows ...........................................2-29
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-30
Interior lights .........................................................2-31
Luggage ...............................................................2-31
Personal reading light ..........................................2-31
Map lights .............................................................2-32
Illuminated entry system ......................................2-32
Integrated HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver
(if so equipped) ....................................................2-32
Programming HomeLinkT.....................................2-33
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How to activate the theft warning
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
activated even if the windows are
open).
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close all doors and the hood.
4. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller. All doors lock. The hazard
lights flash twice and the horn beeps
once to indicate all doors are locked.
cWhen the
button is pushed with all
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 fea-
ture'' later in this section for details.
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-remotecontroller, or the ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON, the system will not activate.
If the key is turned slowly when locking
the door, the system may not activate.
Furthermore, if the key is turned exces-
sively to the unlock position, the system
may be deactivated when the key is re-
moved. If the indicator light fails to glow
for 30 seconds, unlock the door once
and lock it again.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors, hood and rear door
closed with the ignition key in the OFF
position.
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 bypressing 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
ignition.
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.
Instruments and controls
2-11
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Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote control-
ler. The instructions are on the back of the
multi-remote controller.
To deactivate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least two seconds.
The hazard lights will 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 flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
reactivated.
Deactivating the horn feature does not si-
lence 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.
To operate the wipers intermittently, adjust
the knob between the S (slow) and F (fast)
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.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
2-12Instruments and controls
ZX
To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.The rear power socket is located on the
driver's side trim panel of the second row
seat behind the side door. Open the cover
to gain access to the power socket.
Use the power socket to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB
radio, etc. Follow the installation instruc-
tions included with your electrical equip-
ment.
When not in use, always close the power
socket cover.CAUTION
When using the power socket:
cMaximum load of any electrical
equipment should not exceed 10
amps.
cBe sure to turn off any electrical
equipment when not in use. Leaving
electrical equipment on for extended
periods can discharge your battery.
SIC1280WIC0019
HORN REAR POWER SOCKET
2-18Instruments and controls
ZX
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 30 ft (10 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 an autho-
rized NISSAN 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).
HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller.
3. All doors lock.
4. The parking lights flash twice and the
horn chirps once to verify all doors are
locked.
Unlocking doors
For memory seat and mirror information
see ``Memory driver seat and mirrors'' later
in this section.
1. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller. Only the driver door unlocks.
Parking lights flash once.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 door, sliding doors, and the
rear door unlock.
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 and hold the
button on the
remote controller 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.
MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM
3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments
ZX
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote control-
ler. The instructions are on the back of the
multi-remote controller.
To deactivate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least two seconds.
The hazard lights will 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 flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
reactivated.
Deactivating the horn feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-7
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G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................... 2-4
Tachometer............................................. 2-4
Trip odometer ......................................... 2-4
General maintenance .................................. 9-2
Glove box................................................... 2-22
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-17
Head restraints .......................................... 1-10
Headlight control switch............................. 2-14
Headlights .................................................. 8-23
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat air conditioner ...................... 4-14
Homelink Transceiver
Integrated HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver (If so equipped) ................ 2-32
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
Horn ........................................................... 2-18I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Important vehicle information label.......... 10-11
Increasing fuel economy............................ 5-12
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-6
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-14
Integrated child safety seats...................... 1-72
Integrated HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
(If so equipped).......................................... 2-32
Interia fuel shut-off switch.......................... 6-11
Interior lights .............................................. 2-31
J
Jump starting ...................................... 6-8, 8-11
K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-6
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Emission control information label...... 10-11
Engine serial number ......................... 10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .... 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-36
License plate
Installing the license plate .................. 10-12
Light
Air bag warning light............................. 1-37
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-24
Cornering light ...................................... 2-17
Headlight control switch ....................... 2-14
Headlights ............................................. 8-23
Interior lights ......................................... 2-31
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-23
Luggage compartment lights ................ 2-31
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-32
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-6
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-11
Power door locks ............................ 3-2, 3-4
Rear door lock ...................................... 3-10
Luggage compartment lights ..................... 2-31
Luggage rack ............................................. 2-27
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-13
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