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Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsLow fuel warning lightMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightLow washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)orAnti-lock brake warning
light
High beam indicator light4-wheel drive indicator light
(model)Supplemental air bag warning light
Seat belt warning light and chimeCRUISE main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Automatic transmission park warning
light (model)
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise SET switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light (model)
Charge warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission only)Door open warning light
CHECKING BULBS
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to the ON position without starting the
engine. The following lights come on:
,,,or,
If the driver's seat belt is fastened before the
ignition key is turned to the ON position, the
light will not come on briefly and then
go off.
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off:
or,,
If any light fails to come on, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb or an open
circuit in the electrical system. Have the
system repaired promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock brake warn-
ing light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function ceases but the ordinary
brakes continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driv-
ing, contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer for repair.
Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light
(
model)
This light comes on when the automatic
transmission oil temperature is too high. If
the light comes on while driving, reduce the
vehicle speed as soon as safely possible
until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/Toil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Automatic transmission park
warning light (
model)
This light indicates that the automatic trans-
mission parking function is not engaged. If
the transfer control shift lever is not secured
in any drive position while the automatic
transmission selector lever is in the P (Park)
position, the vehicle may move unexpect-
edly.
Shift the transfer control shift lever into the
2H, 4H, or 4L position when the warning
light comes on.
OWhen parking, always make sure that the
transfer control shift lever is in 2H, 4H, or
4L and the parking brake is set.
OIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
control shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
OFailure to engage the transfer shift con-
trol lever in 2H, 4H, or 4L could result in
the vehicle moving unexpectedly, result-ing in serious personal injury or property
damage.
WARNING
OIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates
that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and
the transfer control lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is
applied and also warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine is
running with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following.
1.Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See ``Brake and clutch fluid''
in the ``Do-it-yourself'' section of this
manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
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the brakes checked as soon as possible if
the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
The chime sounds when the driver's door is
opened and the key is in the ignition switch.
Take the ignition key when you leave the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver's door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless
the ignition key is in the ON position. Turn
the headlight switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the
vehicle are disturbed.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light shows the status
of the vehicle security system.
The light operates whenever the ignition
switch is in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC posi-
tion.
The vehicle security system has four
phases. For each phase the operation of the
security indicator light is different.
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How to activate the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can beactivated even if the windows are
open.)
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all the doors. The
doors can be locked using the key, power
door switch or keyfob.
Keyfob operation:
OPush the LOCK button on the keyfob.
All doors lock. The hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.
OWhen the LOCK button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once
as a reminder that the doors are al-
ready locked. The horn may or may
not beep once. Refer to ``Silencing the
horn beep feature'' later in this section.
OIf a door is open and you push the
LOCK button the doors lock but the
horn does not chirp and the hazard
lights do not flash.
4.
Confirm that the SECURITY indicator
light comes on. The SECURITY light
glows for about 30 seconds and then
begins to flash once every three seconds.The system is now activated. If, during
this 30 second time period, a door is
unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the
ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the
system will not activate.
OIf the key is turned slowly when lock-
ing the door, the system may not acti-
vate. Furthermore, if the key is turned
excessively to the unlock position, the
system may be deactivated when the
key is removed. If the indicator light
fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock
the door once and lock it again.
OEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all doors and hood
closed and locked and with the igni-
tion key in the OFF position. Turn the
ignition key to ACC or ON to turn the
system off.
The vehicle security system is NOT acti-
vated if one of the following occurs:
OA door is unlocked or the ignition key is
turned to the ACC or ON position during
the 30 seconds in which the SECURITY
light stays on.
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OThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady
1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (a
door, or the hood is open and the key is
not in the ACC or ON position). When the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON
position, the SECURITY light turns off.
Vehicle security system operation
The vehicle security system emits the fol-
lowing alarm:
OThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently. In addition, the starter mo-
tor does not operate.
OThe alarm automatically turns off after 50
seconds. However, the alarm reactivates
if the vehicle is tampered with again. The
alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door
with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK
buttonon the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
Oopening a door without using the key
(even if the door is unlocked by releasing
the inside lock knob).
Oopening the hood.
How to stop the alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with
the key or by pressing the UNLOCK button
on the keyfob.The alarm does not stop if the
ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON posi-
tion.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the keyfob.
To deactivate:Press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK buttonsfor at least two
seconds.
The hazard lights will quickly flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttonsfor at least two seconds
once more.
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POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
WARNING
OMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.O
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the igni-
tion key is in the ON position, or for 45
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the OFF position. If the driver's or passen-
ger's door is opened during this 45 second
period, power to the windows is cancelled.
To open the driver window, press the driver
switch and hold it down. To close the win-
dow, lift the switch up. The driver side
control panel is equipped with switches to
open or close all the windows.The passenger switch opens or closes the
passenger window. To open the window,
press the switch and hold it down. To close
the window, lift the switch up.
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The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open the window, push the switch and hold
it down. To close the window, push the
switch up.
Locking passenger's windows
When the lock button is depressed, only the
driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel the win-
dow lock function.
Automatic operation
To fully open the driver window, completely
press the driver window switch down and
release it; it need not be held. To stop the
window, lift the switch up while the window
is opening.
MANUAL WINDOWS
The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.
To open a window on the driver side, turn
the crank clockwise. To close a window, turn
the crank counterclockwise.
To open a window on the passenger side,
turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a
window, turn the crank clockwise.
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TILTING THE SUNROOF
Pull the handle down, then push the handle
up to the fully tilted position.The sunroof
cannot be removed.
WARNING
In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open sun-
roof. Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
CAUTION
ODo not open sunroof when gear bas-
ket is in place.
OAlways remove the gear basket be-
fore opening sunroof. The sunroof
may be scratched if it is opened with
the gear basket in place.
For instructions to remove the gear
basket, refer to ``Roof rack with gear
basket'' in the ``Pre-driving checks
and adjustments'' section of this
manual.
ODo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the sunroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion.
ORemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
ODo not place heavy objects on the
sunroof or surrounding area.Pull the handle forward to unlock, then push
the handle up completely to lock the sunroof
closed.
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