
2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .............................2-5
Tachometer........................................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................2-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................2-6
Message center (if so equipped) ...........................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................................................................2-8
Checking bulbs ..................................................2-8
Warning lights ....................................................2-8
Indicator lights .................................................2-10
Audible reminders............................................2-12
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .............2-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-15
Rear window wiper and washer switches ............2-16
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-16
Headlight control switch ..................................2-16
Autolamp switch (if so equipped) ....................2-18
Turn signal switch............................................2-19
Cornering light .................................................2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-19Horn ......................................................................2-20
Heated seats (if so equipped) ..............................2-20
Rear power socket ...............................................2-22
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (accessory) ............2-23
Storage .................................................................2-24
Map pockets ....................................................2-24
Conversation mirror .........................................2-24
Cup holders .....................................................2-25
Glove box ........................................................2-26
Cargo net .........................................................2-27
Parcel shelf (if so equipped) ...........................2-28
Luggage rack ...................................................2-30
Windows ...............................................................2-30
Power windows................................................2-30
Power vent windows (if so equipped) .............2-32
Manual vent windows ......................................2-32
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-33
Interior lights .........................................................2-34
Luggage ...........................................................2-34
Personal reading light ..........................................2-34
Map lights .............................................................2-35
Illuminated entry system ......................................2-35
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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.
AIC1059
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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 interior lights operate regardless of
ignition key position.
One interior light is located overhead near
the front seats and one is overhead near the
rear seat.
The interior lights have three-position
switches:
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 center O posi-
tion, the light illuminates when a door is
opened.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.
LUGGAGE
When the back door is opened, the luggage
compartment light and the rear interior light
illuminate.
When the back door is closed, the lights go
off.The driver's side, second and third row
seating positions have a personal reading
light located in the overhead trim panel.
To turn the light on, press once on the
right-hand side of the light cover.
To turn the light off, press again on the
right-hand side of the light cover.
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
AIC0053AIC1088
INTERIOR LIGHTS PERSONAL READING LIGHT
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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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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
3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements .....................................8-2
General maintenance .............................................8-3
Explanation of general maintenance
items ..................................................................8-3
Maintenance precautions .......................................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ....................8-7
Engine cooling system ...........................................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ..........................8-8
Changing engine coolant ..................................8-9
Engine oil ...............................................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ..................................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................................8-10
Changing engine oil filter.................................8-11
Automatic transmission fluid ................................8-12
Temperature conditions for checking ..............8-12
Power steering fluid..............................................8-13
Brake fluid ............................................................8-13
Window washer fluid ............................................8-14
Battery ..................................................................8-14
Jump starting ...................................................8-15
Drive belts ............................................................8-16
Spark plugs ..........................................................8-16Replacing spark plugs .....................................8-16
Air cleaner ............................................................8-17
Windshield wiper blades ......................................8-19
Cleaning ..........................................................8-19
Replacing .........................................................8-19
Parking brake and brake pedal ............................8-21
Checking parking brake...................................8-21
Checking brake pedal .....................................8-21
Brake booster ..................................................8-22
Fuses ....................................................................8-22
Engine compartment .......................................8-22
Passenger compartment .................................8-23
Keyfob battery replacement .................................8-24
Lights ....................................................................8-25
Headlights ........................................................8-25
Fog lights .........................................................8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...............................8-27
Wheels and tires ..................................................8-31
Tire pressure ...................................................8-31
Types of tires ...................................................8-32
Tire chains .......................................................8-33
Changing tires and wheels ..............................8-33
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Headlight assembly
High/Low 65/55 9007 (HB5)
Front turn signal light 8.25/27 3157A
Front fog light 27 881L
Front combination light:
Front side marker light 3.8 194
Parking/Cornering 8.25/27 3157
Rear combination light:
Turn signal 27 3156A
Stop/Tail 8.25/27 3157
Rear side marker light 5 168
Back-up light 27 3156
License plate light 3.8 194
High-mounted stop light 12.8 912
Interior lights 12 211-2
Personal reading light 10 578
Luggage compartment light 12 211-2
Steplight 12 211-2
Spotlight 10 578
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