
Microphone installed model
If equipped with a genuine NISSAN cellular
phone, your NISSAN features a non-
directional microphone in the steering col-
umn cover, so it is not necessary to look at
or speak directly into the microphone when
calling.
To do so could detract from the driving
operation and cause an accident.
See the manual for car phone operation.
Pre-wired and antenna for phone
installed model
Some models are pre-wired to accept the
genuine NISSAN cellular phone.
In addition, the same model has the phone
antenna built into the rear glass window.
When installing a CB ham radio, a car
phone or other transmitters in your NISSAN,
be sure to observe the following cautions,
otherwise the new equipment may ad-
versely affect the MFI (Multiport Fuel Injec-
tion) system and other electronic parts.WARNING
cA cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use
of cellular telephones while driving.
cIf you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recom-
mended. Exercise extreme caution
at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.cIf a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
cKeep the antenna as far away as
possible from the Electronic Control
Module (ECM).
cKeep the antenna wire more than 8
in. (20 cm) away from the Multiport
Fuel Injection harness. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any har-
ness.
cAdjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
cConnect the ground wire from the
CB radio chassis to the body.
cFor details, consult an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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model year and prior, see an authorized
NISSAN dealer, or contact:
DDS Distribution Services, Ltd.
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner's Manual please
contact your nearest NISSAN Dealer. For the
phone number and location of a NISSAN
Dealer in your area call the NISSAN Satisfac-
tion Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual
NISSAN representative will assist you.
Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service
and Owner's Manuals for older NISSAN
models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this
unlikely event, there is some important in-
formation you should know.
Many insurance companies routinely autho-
rize the use of non-genuine collision parts in
order to cut costs, among other reasons.
Insist on the use of Genuine
NISSAN Collision Parts!
If you want your vehicle to be restored using
parts made to NISSAN's original exacting
specifications - if you want to help it to last
and hold its resale value, the solution is
simple.
Tell your insurance agent and
your repair shop to only use Genuine
NISSAN Collision Parts.
NISSAN does not
warrant non-NISSAN parts, nor does
NISSAN's warranty apply to damage
caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help pro-
tect your personal safety, preserve your
warranty protection and maintain the resale
value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle
was leased, using Genuine NISSAN Parts
may prevent or limit unnecessary excess
wear and tear expenses at the end of your
lease.
NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple
zones to minimize the risk that the hood will
penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in
an accident. Non-genuine (imitation) parts
may not provide such built in safeguards.
Also, non-genuine parts often show prema-
ture wear, rust and corrosion.
Why should you take a chance?
In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to
repair your vehicle. And some states have
enacted laws that restrict insurance compa-
nies from authorizing the use of non-
genuine collision parts during the new ve-
hicle warranty. These laws help protect you,
so you can take action to protect yourself.
It's your right!
If you should need further information visit
us at:www.nissandriven.com.
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10 Index
A
Accident
Inertia fuel shut-off switch .................... 6-11
After an accident........................................ 6-11
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ...................................................... 1-31
Air bag warning light .................................. 1-37
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service .......................... 4-15
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations.................. 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat air conditioner ...................... 4-14
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-7
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) ...................................................... 2-12
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-14
Anti-lock brake warning light ..................... 2-10
Armrests..................................................... 1-11
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-23Audio system
Compact disc (CD) player ........... 4-30, 4-32
FM-AM radio with cassette player ........ 4-20
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-26
Autolamp switch......................................... 2-18
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-31
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-6
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................... 5-7
B
Battery........................................................ 8-14
Battery replacement (See remote keyless
entry system) ............................................... 3-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-5
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-14
Brake booster ....................................... 8-22
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-13, 9-2
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-27
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-21
Brake system ........................................ 5-14
Brake warning light ................................. 2-9
Brake wear indicators ........................... 2-12Parking brake check ............................. 8-21
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-21
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-11
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-8
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................................................... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-46
Cargo net ................................................... 2-27
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ... 9-13
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) ................ 2-11
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-68
Child restraints ........................................... 1-54
Child safety sliding door lock....................... 3-5
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray .. 2-23Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock................................................. 4-21, 4-27
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-16
Compact disc (CD) player ................ 4-30, 4-32
Controls
Audio controls (rear) ............................. 4-35
Audio controls (steering wheel) ............ 4-34
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M
Maintenance
General maintenance ...................... 8-2, 8-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-54
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ............... 2-11
Manual front seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Manual vent windows ................................ 2-32
Map lights .................................................. 2-35
Map pocket ................................................ 2-24
Mirror
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-14
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-12
Multi-remote control system (See remote
keyless entry system) .................................. 3-6
O
Odometer ..................................................... 2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine oil.............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-9
Engine oil ................................................ 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-5Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-14
Overdrive switch .......................................... 5-8
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ................................................. 9-23
P
Parcel Shelf ............................................... 2-28
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-21
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-13
Personal reading light ................................ 2-34
Power
Power door locks ............................ 3-2, 3-4
Power steering fluid ...................... 8-13, 9-2
Power support front seat ........................ 1-4
Power vent windows............................. 2-32
Power windows..................................... 2-30
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-5
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-39
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-46FM-AM radio with cassette player ........ 4-20
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-26
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test..................................................... 9-21
Rear door ................................................... 3-10
Rear door lock ........................................... 3-10
Rear power socket..................................... 2-22
Rear seat air conditioner ........................... 4-14
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-16
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ..................................................... 2-16
Refrigerant recommendation ....................... 9-6
Registering your vehicle in another
country ....................................................... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system .................... 3-6
Removing and installing the second row
bench seat ................................................. 1-12
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................. 9-21
S
Safety
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............ 9-21
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-39
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-53
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-54
Seat belts.............................................. 1-39
Three-point type with retractor .... 1-42, 1-45
Two-point type without retractor ........... 1-51
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