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
ZX
orBrake warning lightLow washer fluid warning light
(Canada only)CRUISE ONzOFF switch indicator
light (if so equipped)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsorAnti-lock brake warning
light (if so equipped)Cruise SET indicator light
(if so equipped)
High beam indicator light (Blue)Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission only)Supplemental air bag warning light
Charge warning lightMalfunction indicator lampSeat belt warning light and chime
Door open warning lightEngine oil pressure warning lightLow fuel warning light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and turn the ignition key to the ON
position without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
,,or,,,
If equipped, 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 electrical system. Have thesystem 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 an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
The oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Usethe dipstick to check the oil level.See
``Engine oil'' in the ``Do-it-yourself'' section
of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause seri-
ous damage to the engine almost im-
mediately. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.
WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Instruments and controls2-7
ZX
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
LIGHTS
ItemWattage
(W)Bulb
No.*
Headlamp 65/55
9007(HB5)
Parking and turn signal
lamp8/273157NA
or
3157 AK
Fog light 55 H3
Map light (if so equipped) 8 68
Interior light 8 68
Rear combination lamp
Turn 27 1156A
Stop/tail 27/8 1157
High-mounted stoplight
Inside 18 921
Spoiler (if so
equipped)See an
authorized
NISSAN
dealer for
assistance
License plate light 5 194
Backup lamp 18 921
Trunk light 3.4 158
*: Always check with the Parts Department at an
authorized NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.
WDI0038
Do-it-yourself8-33
ZX
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-18
Head restraints ............................................ 1-5
Headlight aiming adjustment ..................... 8-30
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-16
Headlights .................................................. 8-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Heater operation ..................................... 4-4
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
Horn ........................................................... 2-19
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Immobilizer system ..................... 2-11, 3-2, 5-6
Increasing fuel economy............................ 5-16
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-7
Inside mirror ............................................... 3-14
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-17
Interior light ................................................ 2-28
J
Jump starting ............................................... 6-8K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Emission control information label...... 10-12
Engine serial number ......................... 10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-16
License plate
Installing the license plate .................. 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light ..................... 1-16, 2-8
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-33
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-7
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-33
Charge warning light .............................. 2-8
Front fog light switch ............................ 2-18
Headlight aiming adjustment ................ 8-30
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-16
Headlights ............................................. 8-29
Interior light ........................................... 2-28
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-29
Low washer fluid warning light ............... 2-8Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-28
Trunk light ............................................. 2-29
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-7
Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Door locks............................................... 3-3
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-12
Power door locks .................................... 3-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever ................... 3-10
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-24
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ............... 2-10
Manual windows ........................................ 2-26
Meters and gauges ...................................... 2-2
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-14
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-15
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-14
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-5
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