
SPOT LIGHTqA: To turn on the light, push the plastic surface
of the light. Push it again to turn off the light.
The spot light has a two-position switch. (
qB:
DOOR,
qC: OFF)
When the switch is in the DOOR position, the
light will illuminate when a door is opened.
The light will stay on for about 30 seconds when:
IThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the power door lock switch while all doors
are closed.
IThe driver's door is opened and then closedwhile the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
IThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The spot light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated, when:
IThe driver's door is locked either with the
keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch.
IThe ignition switch is turned ON.
When the spot light stays on, it will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after the ig-
nition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ON position.
The spot and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation
of the following with the ignition switch in the
ACC or OFF position:
IOpening or closing any door
ILocking or unlocking with the keyfob, a key or
the power door lock switch.
IInserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lightshave turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION
ITurn off the lights when you leave the
vehicle.
IDo not use the lights for extended
periods of time with the engine
stopped. This could result in a dis-
charged battery.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)This mode may be normally used all year round
as the system automatically works to keep a
constant temperature. Air flow distribution and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Turn the fan control dial and air flow control
dial to the AUTO position.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
IAdjust the temperature to about 75ÉF (24ÉC)
for normal operation.
IThe temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.Heating (AUTO; A/C off)The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Turn the fan control dial and air flow control
dial to the AUTO position.
2. Push the A/C button to turn off the air
conditioner. (The A/C button indicator light
will turn off.)3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
IThe temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
IDo not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
INot recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging1. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the DEF
position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
ITo quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the fan control dial to the
maximum position.
IAs soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, turn the air flow control dial to the
AUTO position to return to the auto mode.
IWhen the air flow control dial is turned to theor
position, the air conditioner
will automatically be turned on at outsidetemperatures above 23ÉF (þ5ÉC) to defog
the windshield, and the air recirculate mode
will automatically be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed controlTurn the fan control dial
to manually con-
trol the fan speed.
Turn the dial to the AUTO position to return to
automatic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation/Fresh airEach time the air intake button is pushed, the
indicator light on the button will alternate
(Air recirculation) and
(Fresh air).
When the
indicator light is on, the interior
air is recirculated. (When the air recirculation
mode is selected with the A/C indicator off while
the fan control dial is in the AUTO position, the
air conditioner will turn on.)
When theindicator light is on, the outside
air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
IWhen the air intake button is pushed for
longer than 1.5 seconds, both indicator lights
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements .................................................. 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................ 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ................ 8-2
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 ............................................................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ............................................ 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter .................................... 8-10
Automatic transmission fluid ............................................. 8-12
Power steering fluid ............................................................ 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................................ 8-13
Brake fluid ....................................................................... 8-13
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid.......................................................... 8-14
Battery .................................................................................... 8-15
Jump starting .................................................................. 8-16
Drive belts ............................................................................. 8-17
Spark plugs ........................................................................... 8-17Replacing spark plugs.................................................. 8-17
Air cleaner ............................................................................. 8-18
Windshield wiper blades ................................................... 8-19
Cleaning ........................................................................... 8-19
Replacing ......................................................................... 8-20
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 ....................................................................... 8-26
Exterior and interior lights............................................ 8-27
Wheels and tires ................................................................. 8-29
Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-29
Types of tires .................................................................. 8-30
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-31
Changing wheels and tires ......................................... 8-31
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Front turn signal* 21 T20
Front park light* 5 T10
Front side marker light* 5 T10
Rear combination light (Upper)
Stop/Tail 21/5 T20
Side marker light 5 T10
Rear combination light (Lower)
Back-up light* 21 T20
Turn signal* 21 T20
License plate light (x 2) 5 T10
High-mounted stop light* (LED) Ð
Spot light 8 Ð
Luggage compartment light 5 Ð
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) 1.32 Ð
Rear floor box light* 1.4 Ð
*: See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or
cover.
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Tachometer ............................................................. 2-5
Trip computer ......................................................... 2-8
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
H
Hatch, Rear hatch........................................................ 3-9
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-24
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-5
Headlights
Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-26
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-21
Heated seats .............................................................. 2-25
Heater
Engine coolant heater ....................................... 5-25
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-3
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-36
Hood, release ............................................................... 3-8
Horn .............................................................................. 2-24
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security .................... 2-17
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-5
Automatic transmission models................ 5-5, 5-9
Key positions .......................................................... 5-7
Manual transmission models .................. 5-6, 5-12
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-18
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-14
Inside
Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-13
Mirror...................................................................... 3-13Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-21
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Instrument pocket...................................................... 2-29
Interior light ................................................................. 2-35
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-27
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-6
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-4
Keys................................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-12
Label, Emission control information label............ 9-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-11
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-16
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-10
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-13
Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-16
Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22
Headlights, Bulb replacement ......................... 8-26
Interior light .......................................................... 2-35
Luggage compartment light ............................. 2-36Replacement ........................................................ 8-25
Vanity mirror light ................................................ 2-36
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................................................. 2-11, 2-14
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-21
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-27
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-14
Lock
Door locks ............................................................... 3-2
Power door lock .................................................... 3-2
Rear hatch lock...................................................... 3-9
Low tire pressure warning light ............................. 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system .......................... 5-3
Luggage compartment light.................................... 2-36
M
Maintenance
Battery ................................................................... 8-15
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5
Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-24
Under the hood and the vehicle........................ 8-4
Manual front seat adjustment ................................... 1-3
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .................. 3-13
Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-13
Outside mirror control ....................................... 3-14
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-14
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