
edges by rubbing the inner and outer
edges with the side of a pen or pencil as
illustrated.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROLS (if so
equipped)
The steering wheel switch for audio controls
is mounted on the left side of the steering
wheel.
Press the MODE button to switch between
the Radio presets (A, B or C) and CD Mode.
A!B!C!CD MODE
The last CD that was loaded starts to play
when in CD Mode. If there is no CD loaded,
the CD changer enters Disc Loading Mode.If in Radio presets A, B or C:
OPress
orto advance to the
next preset station or to return to the
previous preset station.
OHold down
orfor more than
1.5 seconds. The radio will seek up or
down to the next radio station.
If in CD Mode:
OPress
orto advance to the
next selection on the CD or return to the
previous selection on the CD.
Volume control is located on the side of the
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audio control switch. Press the top of the
volume control to increase volume. Press
the bottom of the volume control to de-
crease volume.
ANTENNA
The antenna cannot be shortened, but it can
be removed. When you need to remove the
antenna, turn the antenna rod counterclock-
wise.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna
clockwise. Tighten the antenna rod to speci-
fication using a suitable tool such as a
open-end wrench. The antenna rod tighten-
ing specification is 2.0 - 2.6 Nzm(18-23
in-lb). Do not use pliers to tighten the an-
tenna as they can leave marks on the
antenna surface. The antenna rod can not
be hand tightened to the proper specifica-
tion.
CAUTION
Always properly tighten the antenna
rod during installation or the antenna
rod may break during vehicle opera-
tion.When installing a CB, ham radio or car
phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe
the following cautions, otherwise the new
equipment may adversely affect the MFI
(Multiport Fuel Injection) system and other
electronic parts.
WARNING
OA 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.
OIf 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
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at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
OIf 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
OKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Mod-
ule (ECM).
OKeep 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 harness.
OAdjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
OConnect the ground wire from the
CB radio chassis to the body.
OFor details, consult an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
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10 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system)....................................................... 1-11
Air bag warning light .................................. 1-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-23
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service ............................ 4-9
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-14
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations.................. 9-8
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-6
Alarm system (See theft warning) ............. 2-15
Anchor point locations ............................... 1-36
Antenna...................................................... 4-31
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-26
Anti-lock brake warning light...................... 2-11
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-23
Audio system
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
Auto-lock free-running hubs ...................... 5-19Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-31
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-9
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................. 5-12
B
Battery........................................................ 8-19
Battery replacement (See remote keyless
entry system) ............................................... 3-7
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-8
Belts (See drive belts) ............................... 8-20
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake booster ....................................... 8-28
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-17, 9-3
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-27
Brake system ........................................ 5-25
Brake warning light ............................... 2-11
Brake wear indicators ................. 2-14, 8-28
Parking brake check ............................. 8-27
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-17
Bulb check/instrument panel ..................... 2-10C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................................................... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-31
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ... 9-15
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) ................ 2-14
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-35
Child restraints ........................................... 1-24
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-4
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and
ashtray ....................................................... 2-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clutch
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-17
Clutch pedal.......................................... 8-29
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-27
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel) ............ 4-30
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Corrosion protection .................................... 7-5
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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
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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
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