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4.Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull
up on the seat belt to remove any slack in
the belt.5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
6.
Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull
any more belt webbing out of the retractor,
the seat belt is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt is not locked, repeat steps three
through six.After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode) is can-
celed.
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2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-2
Speedometer and odometer ..................................2-3
Tachometer (if so equipped) ..................................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-7
Checking bulbs .......................................................2-7
Warning lights.........................................................2-7
Indicator lights ........................................................2-9
Chimes .................................................................2-11
Security systems ..................................................2-11
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)
(if so equipped) ....................................................2-11
Theft warning (if so equipped) .............................2-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-15
Switch operation ...................................................2-15
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-16
Instrument brightness control ...............................2-17
Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......2-17
Turn signal switch ................................................2-17Fog light switch (if so equipped) ..........................2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-18
Horn ......................................................................2-19
Power socket ........................................................2-19
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray ............2-20
Storage .................................................................2-21
Glasses case (if so equipped) .............................2-21
Cup holders ..........................................................2-21
Glove box .............................................................2-22
Coin box ...............................................................2-22
Console box (if so equipped) ...............................2-23
Instrument panel storage .....................................2-23
Cargo net (if so equipped) ...................................2-24
Windows ...............................................................2-25
Power windows (if so equipped) ..........................2-25
Manual windows ...................................................2-26
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-27
Interior light...........................................................2-28
Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-28
Trunk light (if so equipped) ..................................2-29
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Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate a problem with the
charging system. Turn the engine off and
check the generator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, or missing, or if the light remains on,
see an authorized NISSAN dealer immedi-
ately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors
are not closed securely while the ignition
key is ON.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
the seat belts. The light illuminates and the
chime sounds (for about five seconds)
whenever the ignition key is turned to the
ON position, and the light remains illumi-
nated until the driver's seat belt is fastened.Refer to ªSeat beltsº in the ªSeats, restraints
and supplemental air bag systemsº section
for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag and supplemental
side air bag need servicing and your vehicle
must be taken to an authorized NISSAN
dealer:
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 sec-
onds.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system may not function
properly. For additional details see ``Supple-
mental restraint system'' in the ``Seats, re-straints and supplemental air bag systems''
section of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
supplemental front air bag or supple-
mental side air bag system (if so
equipped) will not operate in an acci-
dent.
Low washer fluid warning
light (Canada only)
This light comes on when the washer fluid is
at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.
See the ``Do-it-yourself'' section of this
manual.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
When the ignition key is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and also warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake not
applied, stop the vehicle and perform the
following:
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CHIMES
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver's side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch. Remove the key and take it with you
when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position,
a chime sounds when the driver's side door
is opened if the headlights or parking lights
are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have an audible wear
warning. 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 de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.Your vehicle has two types of security sys-
tems:
cNissan Vehicle Immobilizer System±
NVIS (if so equipped)
cTheft warning (if so equipped)
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (NVIS) (if so equipped)
The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
(NVIS) will not allow the engine to start
without the use of a registered NVIS key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
NVIS key (for example, when interference iscaused by another NVIS key, an automated
toll road device or automated payment de-
vice on the key ring), restart the engine
using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or
LOCK position, and wait approximately 5
seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the de-
vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
NVIS key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, Nissan
recommends placing the registered NVIS
key on a separate key ring to avoid interfer-
ence from other devices.
Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System (CONT ASSY - IMMOBILIZER,
ANT ASSY - IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions;
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(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-
PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANU-
FACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD
VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OP-
ERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Security indicator light (Nissan Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System)
The security indicator light is located on the
instrument panel near the windshield.
The security indicator light blinks every 3
seconds whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This func-
tion indicates the Nissan Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System (NVIS) is operational.
If the NVIS is malfunctioning, the light will
remain on while the ignition key is in the ON
position.If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see your Nissan
dealer for NVIS service as soon as pos-
sible. Please bring all NVIS keys that you
have when visiting your authorized NIS-
SAN dealer for service.
THEFT WARNING (if so equipped)
The theft warning system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the
vehicle are disturbed.
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Security indicator light (Theft warn-
ing)
The security indicator light is located on the
instrument panel near the windshield.
The security indicator light shows the status
of the theft warning system.
The light operates whenever the ignition
switch is in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC posi-
tion.
The theft warning system has four phases.
For each phase the operation of the security
indicator light is different.
How to arm the theft warning sys-
tem
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open).
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.
Lock all doors. The doors can be locked
with the key or with the multi-remote
controller.
Multi-remote controller operation:
cPush the LOCK 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 LOCK button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once
as a reminder that the doors are al-
ready locked.
The horn may or may not beep once.
Refer to ``Silencing the horn beep fea-
ture'' later in this section.
4.
Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light stays on
for about 30 seconds. The theft warning
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system is now pre-armed. After about 30
seconds the theft warning system auto-
matically shifts into the armed phase. The
SECURITY light begins to flash once ev-
ery three seconds. If, during the 30-
second pre-arm 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 arm.
cIf the key is turned slowly when lock-
ing the door, the system may not arm.
Furthermore, if the key is turned ex-
cessively to the unlock position, the
system may be disarmed when the key
is removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors, hood and trunk lid
closed and locked with the ignition
key in the OFF position.
Theft warning system activation
The theft warning system will give the fol-
lowing alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.cThe alarm automatically turns off after
about 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by
unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key,
or by pressing the UNLOCK button on
the multi-remote controller.
The alarm is activated by:
copening the door or trunk lid without
using the key or multi-remote controller
(even if the door is unlocked by releasing
the door inside lock switch) or opening
the trunk lid by operating the opener
lever.
copening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or
the trunk lid with the key, or by pressing
the UNLOCK button on the multi-remote
controller.
The alarm does not stop if the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or ON.
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.
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CARGO NET (if so equipped)
The cargo net helps keep packages in the
cargo area from moving around while the
vehicle is in motion.
The cargo net is attached to retainers and
can be attached in three different positions.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to
the retainers.
To remove the cargo net, detach the hooks
from the cargo net retainers.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
cBe sure to secure hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
or the net may not stay secured.
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