Fog lights (if so equipped)...............................8-33
Exterior and interior lights ...............................8-34
Wheels and tires ..................................................8-37
Tire pressure ...................................................8-37Types of tires ...................................................8-38
Tire chains .......................................................8-38
Changing wheels and tires ..............................8-39
ZX
CAUTION
OUse the same number and wattage
as originally installed:
Wattage 65/55
Bulb No. HB5/9007*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at an authorized NISSAN dealer
for the latest parts information.
OAiming is not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb.
ODo not leave the bulb out of the
headlight reflector for a long period
of time as dust, moisture, and smoke
may enter the headlight body and
affect the performance of the head-
light.
OWhen aiming adjustment is neces-
sary, contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
Replacing the fog light bulb
CAUTION
OHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
OWhen handling the bulb, do not
touch the glass envelope.
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Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-33
ZX
1. Unclip the two metal clips on the side of
the fog light.
2. Pull out and support the fog light assem-
bly.
3. Disconnect the fog light bulb connector.
4. Lift the spring retainer.
5. Remove the fog light bulb.
OThe fog light bulb can not be separated
from the wire and is serviced as an
assembly.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal. DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*1
Headlight 65/55 9007
Turn signal light 28/8 3457AK
*2
Parking light 5 168*2
Side Marker 5 168
Rear combination light:
Turn signal 27 3157Ak
Stop/Tail 27/7 3057k
Back-up 16 921
License plate light 3.8 168
Fog light 55 H3
Dome light 8 82
Map light without compass 8 82
Map light with compass 3.8 168
High-mounted stop light 12.8 912
*1: Always check with the Parts Department at an authorized NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.
*2The bulb is not serviceable in-vehicle. See an authorize NISSAN dealer for assistance.
8-34Maintenance and do-it-yourself
ZX
Cover
Tonneau cover ...................................... 2-29
Cruise control............................................. 5-15
Cup holders ............................................... 2-26
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ............................................ 2-21
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-20
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-11
Door locks .................................................... 3-2
Drive belts .................................................. 8-20
Driving
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 5-19
Cold weather driving............................. 5-27
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-9
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
E
Economy - fuel........................................... 5-17
Emission control information label............. 9-14
Emission control system warranty ............. 9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-8
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11Changing engine oil.............................. 8-13
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-11
Engine compartment check locations .... 8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Engine cooling system ......................... 8-10
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......... 2-12
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-7
Engine serial number ........................... 9-13
Engine specifications .............................. 9-9
Starting the engine ................................. 5-8
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................. 5-2
F
First aid kit ................................................... 6-2
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ........................................................ 2-22
Floor mat positioning aid ............................. 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-15
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-17, 9-3
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-17
Engine coolant ...................................... 8-10
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17Window washer fluid ............................ 8-18
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-13
Front seats
Separate ................................................. 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................... 5-17
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Fuel octane rating................................... 9-5
Fuel recommendation ............................. 9-4
Fuses ......................................................... 8-30
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................ 2-3
Speedometer .......................................... 2-3
Tachometer ............................................. 2-5
Gear Basket (see roof rack with gear
basket) ....................................................... 3-10
General maintenance .................................. 8-3
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-20
Headlights .................................................. 8-32
10-2
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Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-6
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-7
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-16
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual order form ....................... 9-29
P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-27
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-14
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-24
Power
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17
Power steering system ......................... 5-25
Power windows..................................... 2-30
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ............................................. 5-3
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-16
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-31
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-13
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ................................................. 4-18
Steering wheel audio control switch ..... 4-30
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test..................................................... 9-27
Rear anti-lock brake warning light ............. 2-11
Rear door lock ............................................. 3-9
Rear seat .............................................. 1-3, 1-5
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-20
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ..................................................... 2-19
Registering your vehicle in another
country ....................................................... 9-12
Remote keyless entry system ..................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................. 9-27
Roof rack with gear basket........................ 3-10
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............ 9-27Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-16
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-23
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-24
Seat belts.............................................. 1-16
Three-point type with retractor ............. 1-19
Two-point type without retractor
(rear center lap belt) ............................. 1-21
Seat belt warning light ............................... 2-12
Seats
Adjustment .............................................. 1-2
Rear seat......................................... 1-3, 1-5
Separate seats ....................................... 1-2
Service manual order form ........................ 9-29
Shifting
Manual transmission............................. 5-13
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-21
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-34
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-14
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-8
Jump starting .......................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting......................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ................................. 5-8
Steering
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17
Power steering system ......................... 5-25
Tilting steering wheel ............................ 3-14
10-4
ZX
Steering wheel audio control switch .......... 4-30
Step rail...................................................... 3-12
Sun shade.................................................. 2-33
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-32
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).................... 1-7
Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-20
Ignition switch ......................................... 5-6
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-20
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-18
T
Tachometer .................................................. 2-5
Theft warning ............................................. 2-15
Three-way catalyst....................................... 5-3
Tie down hooks.......................................... 2-28
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 3-14
Tire
Tire chains ............................................ 8-38
Tire placard ........................................... 9-14
Tire pressure......................................... 8-37
Tire rotation........................................... 8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive ........................... 8-41
Types of tires ........................................ 8-38Uniform tire quality grading .................. 9-25
Wheels and tires................................... 8-37
Wheel/tire size ...................................... 9-10
Towing
2-wheel drive models ........................... 6-12
4-wheel drive models ........................... 6-13
Tow truck towing ................................... 6-11
Towing load/specification chart ............. 9-21
Trailer towing ........................................ 9-19
Transfer case ............................................. 5-18
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-9
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-13
Selector lever lock release ................... 5-12
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country)......................................... 9-12
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch) ...................................... 2-20
U
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-25
V
Vehicle dimensions and weights................ 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(chassis number) ....................................... 9-12Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .. 9-12
Vehicle loading information........................ 9-15
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 6-14
Ventilators .................................................... 4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light............................. 1-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-22
Theft warning ........................................ 2-15
Warning labels (for SRS)...................... 1-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............................................. 2-10
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .... 9-11
Wheels and tires ........................................ 8-37
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country ...................................... 9-12
Window washer fluid.................................. 8-18
Windows
Manual windows ................................... 2-31
Power windows..................................... 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-18
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-18
Wiper blades......................................... 8-25
10-5
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