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The front seats (if so equipped) are warmed
by built-in heaters. The switches are located
on the center console.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the low or high position of the
switch, as desired, depending on the
temperature. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.3. When the seat is warmed or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.
CAUTION
cDo not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
cDo not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become over-
heated.
cDo not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
cAny liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
cWhen cleaning the seat, never use
benzine, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.cIf any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
cThe battery could run down if the
heater is operated while the engine
is not running.
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HEATED SEATS (if so
equipped)
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To cancel the Traction Control System
(TCS), push the ªTCS OFFº switch to turn
off the system. The
indicator will
come on.
Push the ªTCS OFFº switch again or restart
the engine and the system will operate
normally. See ªTraction control systemº in
the ªStarting and drivingº section.The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.CAUTION
cTake care as the outlet and plug may
be hot during or immediately after
use.
cThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
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TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM (TCS) CANCEL
SWITCH (if so equipped)POWER OUTLET
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cUse this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)
cAvoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defogger is
on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tempera-
ture fuse may blow.
cWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
socket.
SEATBACK POCKETS (if so
equipped)
The seatback pockets are located on the
back of the driver and passenger seats. The
pockets can be used to store maps.
SEATBACK SIDE POCKETS (if so
equipped)
A seatback side pocket is located on the
inboard side of the front passenger seat.
SUNGLASSES CASE
The sunglasses case can be opened by
pushing the button.
WARNING
The sunglasses case should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
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STORAGE
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The interior light operates regardless of
ignition key position.
The interior light has a three-position switch.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position,
the interior light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
cWhen the switch is in the centerj
position, the front and rear personal
lights will illuminate under the following
conditions:
þdriver's door is unlocked.þremain on for a maximum of 30
seconds.
þdriver's door is opened.
þremain on for a maximum of 30
seconds after driver's door is closed.
þignition key is removed from key
cylinder
þremain on for a maximum of 30
seconds.
The lights will go off when the ignition key is
in the ON position, or the driver's door is
closed and locked.
The lights will also go off after 10 minutes
while doors are open.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the interior light illuminates, whether any
door is open or closed.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
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INTERIOR LIGHT MAP LIGHTS
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To turn on the map lights, press the
switches. To turn them off, press the
switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light goes off.The HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver:
cWill operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates,
home and office lighting, entry door locks
and security systems.
cIs powered by your vehicle's battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle's battery is discharged or is dis-
connected, HomeLinkTwill retain all pro-
gramming.
Once the HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver is programmed, retain the original
transmitter for future programming pro-
cedures (i.e., new vehicle purchases).
Upon sale of the vehicle, the pro-
grammed HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver buttons should be erased for se-
curity purposes. For additional
information refer to ``Programming the
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver'' later
in this section.
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TRUNK LIGHT HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so
equipped)
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WARNING
cDo not use the HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by fed-
eral safety standards. (These stan-
dards became effective for opener
models manufactured after April 1,
1982). A garage door opener which
cannot detect an object in the path of
a closing garage door and then au-
tomatically stop and reverse, does
not meet current federal safety stan-
dards. Using a garage door opener
without these features increases the
risk of serious injury or death.
cDuring programming, your garage
door or gate may open or close.
Make sure that people and objects
are clear of the garage door or gate
that you are programming.
cYour vehicle's engine should be
turned off while programming the
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HomeLinkT
1. With the ignition key in the OFF position,
press and hold the two outside buttons,
and release when the indicator light be-
gins to flash (approximately 20 seconds).
This procedure erases the factory set
default codes and does not have to be
followed when programming additional
hand-held transmitters.
2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter
(from the device you wish to train) ap-
proximately 2 to 5 inches (50 to 127 mm)
away from the surface of HomeLinkT
keeping the indicator light in view.
3. Using both hands, simultaneously push the
hand-held transmitter button and the de-
sired HomeLinkTbutton. Do not release the
buttons until step 4 has been completed.
NOTE:
Some garage door openers may require
the procedures noted under ``Canadian
Programming''.
4. The HomeLinkTindicator light will flash,
first slowly and then rapidly. When the
indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. The rapid flashing light
indicates the HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver has been successfully programmed.
To program the remaining two buttons, fol-
low steps 2 through 4.
If, after repeated attempts, you do not suc-
cessfully program the HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver to learn the signal of the hand-
held transmitter, refer to ``Rolling Code Pro-
gramming'' later in this section.
PROGRAMMING HomeLinkTFOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required
hand-held transmitters to stop transmitting
after 2 seconds. To program your hand-held
transmitter to HomeLinkT, continue to press
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port 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.
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.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
cDo not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See ``Exhaust gas'' in the ``Starting
and driving'' section of this manual.cClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car
keys.
The trunk lid opener lever is located below
the armrest of the driver's door trim panel.
To open the trunk lid, pull the opener lever
out.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the
trunk lid down securely.
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TRUNK LID
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To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the
illuminated lever until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark
after a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk com-
partment on the trunk lock at the center of
the trunk lid.
OPENER OPERATION
The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on
the outside of the driver's seat. To open the
fuel filler lid, pull the opener lever up. To
lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type.
Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
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 fire.
cUse only an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to come on.
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FUEL FILLER LID
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