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To turn the interior lights on push the head-
light switch. The interior lights come on.
Push the headlight switch again to turn the
interior lights off.
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in theorposition, or when the autolamp system
is operating.
Pressing the
side of the switch bright-
ens the instrument panel lights; pressing the
side of the switch dims the instrument
panel lights.
Passing signal
Pulling the lever toward you turns the head-
light high beam on. Release it and the
headlight high beam goes off.
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The day-
time running lights operate with the head-
light switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to
theposition for full illumination when
driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
do not illuminate. The daytime running lights
illuminate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned OFF.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle will
not be on. It is necessary at dusk to
turn on your headlights. Failure to do
so could cause an accident injuring
yourself and others.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where the light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
CORNERING LIGHT
The cornering light provides additional illu-
mination toward the turning direction. The
light on the turning direction side comes on
when a turn is signaled with the headlights
on.Push the
(hazard) switch to warn other
drivers when you must stop or park under
emergency conditions. All turn signal lights
flash. Press the switch again to turn the
hazard warning flashers off.
WARNING
cIf stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move the vehicle well off the
road.
AIC0560AIC0102AIC1060
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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cDo not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway
unless unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-
hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
cTurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers can be actuated with the igni-
tion switch either OFF or ON.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.The front seats are warmed by built-in heat-
ers. The switches are located on the seats
and can be operated independently of each
other.
The indicator light in the switch will illumi-
nate when turned on.
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.
When the vehicle's interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch off.
SIC1280WRS0088
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so
equipped)
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The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or
equivalent can be purchased from an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it springs out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.The utility tray has a rubber mat that may be
removed for cleaning.
The ashtray is an accessory. A genuine
NISSAN ashtray or equivalent can be pur-
chased from an authorized NISSAN dealer.
The ashtray fits in the utility box. Do not
use the utility box as an ashtray. Use
only a genuine NISSAN ashtray or
equivalent.
Pull on the lid of the ashtray to remove it for
disposing of ashes.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
WARNING
The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
AIC1074AIC1075
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAY (accessory)
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To turn on the map lights, press the
switches. To turn them off, press the
switches again.
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.The interior lights, the cargo light, the glove
box light, the stepwell lights near the sliding
doors and on the front doors, and the foot-
well lights near the driver's and front pas-
senger's feet illuminate when the front or
sliding doors are opened. Once the doors
are closed, these lights gradually dim to off
within 30 seconds or turn off immediately
when the key is turned to the ON position.
Battery saver
If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and
the interior lights remain illuminated, they
eventually turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from becoming discharged. If the
interior lights are left in the ON position, with
all doors closed, they will automatically turn
off after approximately 30 minutes. Lights
that illuminate when the front or sliding
doors are opened turn off after approxi-
mately 30 minutes. Lights that illuminate
when the back door is opened turn off after
approximately 60 minutes. Vanity mirror
lights are not part of the battery saver
system.
If the personal reading lights are left on after
the key is removed from the ignition, they
will automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 30 minutes.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.
cThe HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
will operate garage doors, gates, home/
office lighting systems and security sys-
tems by storing and transmitting the pro-
gramming information of your current
hand-held transmitters.
cThe HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver is
built-in and powered by your vehicle's
battery and charging system. No separate
batteries are necessary.
WARNING
Do not use this HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and re-
verse features as required by federal
safety standards (these standards be-
came effective for models manufac-
tured after April 1, 1982). A garage door
opener which cannot detect an object
in the path of a closing garage door and
then automatically stop and reverse the
AIC1097
MAP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ENTRY
SYSTEMHomeLinkTUNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so
equipped)
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door, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death.
PROGRAMMING HomeLinkT
WARNING
During the programming procedure
your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range). Make sure that people or
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.Your vehicle's engine should be turned
off while programming your transmit-
ter. The HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver may not work with older garage
door openers that do not meet current
Federal Consumer Safety Standards.
1. Test the HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver by pressing any button. The red
indicator light should come on. If you
have previously programmed a button
proceed to step 3.
2. Clear all channels on the HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver by holding down
both outside buttons (#1 & #3) until the
red light begins to flash rapidly (approxi-
mately 20 seconds). Then release both
buttons.
3. Select which of the three HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver buttons you want
to program.
4. Hold your hand-held transmitter against
the bottom surface of the HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver so that you can
still see the red indicator light.
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn
the interior lights on or off, and activate the
panic alarm by using the keyfob from out-
side the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors and
leaving it.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of
approximately 30 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.
The effective distance depends on the con-
ditions around the vehicle.
As many as four keyfobs can be used with
one vehicle. For more information concern-
ing the purchase and use of additional key-
fobs, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
cDo not allow the keyfob to become
wet.
cDo not drop the keyfob.
cDo not strike the keyfob sharply
against another object.cDo not place the keyfob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEY-
LESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the
button on the keyfob.
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 keyfob. 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 keyfob againwithin 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
keyfob 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.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM
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1. Pull the hood lock release handles1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood then springs up slightly.
2. Pull up on the lever
s2at the front of the
hood and raise the hood.3. Insert the support rod
s3into the slot on
the underside of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the support
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.
WPD0053
HOOD
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