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cIf the supplemental air bag warning
light located in the instrument panel
next to the speedometer comes on
when the passenger supplemental air
bag OFF light is also illuminated, some-
thing may be wrong with the air bag
system. Infants, children ages 1-12 or
persons with special medical condi-
tions should not use the front passen-
ger seat until the system is checked by
your NISSAN dealer.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front air
bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displayingin the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental air bag and
pre-tensioner seat belt systems. The circuits
monitored by the supplemental air bag warning
light are the diagnosis sensor unit, crash zone
sensor, supplemental air bag modules, pre-
tensioner seat belts and all related wiring.
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped)...................................2-6
Outside temperature display.....................2-7
Compass display...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-13
Audible reminders.............................2-15
Security systems.................................2-15
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-18
Switch operation..............................2-18
Rear window defroster switch
(Crew Cab models only)..........................2-19
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-20Headlight control switch........................2-20
Fog light switch (if so equipped)...................2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-22
Cargo lamp switch...............................2-23
Horn............................................2-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-23
Power outlet (if so equipped)......................2-24
Storage.........................................2-25
Storage compartment..........................2-25
Cup holders..................................2-25
Glove box....................................2-26
Console box..................................2-26
Grocery hooks (King Cab only)..................2-27
Windows........................................2-28
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-28
Manual windows..............................2-30
Rear sliding window (if so equipped)............2-30
Interior lights.....................................2-30
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-32
Illuminated entry system...........................2-32
Battery saver..................................2-32
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The trip odometer records the distance of indi-
vidual trips. Before each trip reset the trip odom-
eter.
Push the reset button to change the display as
follows:ODO (odometer)!TRIP A!TRIP B!ODO
Push and hold the reset button for more than 1
second to reset either trip odometer.
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition key is turned to OFF.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) .The
indicates that the fuel filler lid is lo-
cated on the passenger side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
cIf the vehicle runs out of fuel,
the
malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the
lamp should turn off. If the
lamp remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information, see “Mal-
function indicator lamp (MIL)” later in
this section.This unit has the following functions:
cMeasures terrestrial magnetism and indicates
heading direction of vehicle
cIndicates outside air temperature
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COMPASS AND OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (if so
equipped)
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Push the MODE buttons1when the ignition key
is in the ACC or ON position. The outside tem-
perature will be displayed
s2in °F.
cPush the MODE button to change from °F to
°C.
cWhen the outside temperature is be-
tween 130°F (55°C) and 158°F (70°C) , the
display shows 130°F (55°C) .
cWhen the outside temperature is lower
than -40°F (-40°C) or higher than 158°F
(70°C) , the display shows only———though it is operating. This is not a mal-
function.
cThe outside temperature sensor is lo-
cated in front of the radiator. The sensor
may be affected by road or engine heat,
wind direction and other driving condi-
tions. The display may differ from the
actual outside temperature or the tem-
perature displayed on various signs or
billboards.
cTemperature display will not update un-
less the vehicle is moving faster than 12
mph (20 km/h) , or the ignition switch has
been OFF for 4 hours.
COMPASS DISPLAY
Push the MODE buttons1when the ignition key
is in the ACC or ON position. The direction will be
displayed
s2.
Zone variation change procedure
The difference between magnetic north and geo-
graphical north is known as variance. In some
areas, this difference can sometimes be great
enough to cause false compass readings. Follow
these instructions to set the variance for your
particular location if this happens:1. Establish your location on the zone map.
Refer to the illustration. Record your zone
number.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Push the MODE button in for 5 seconds until
the current zone entry number and the
“VAR” icon is displayed.
4. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the
desired zone entry number is displayed.
Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop
pressing the MODE button and the display will
show compass direction within a few seconds.
NOTE:
Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.
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cIf a magnet is located near the compass
or the vehicle is driven where the terres-
trial magnetism is disturbed, the com-
pass display may not indicate the correct
direction.
cIn places where the terrestrial magne-
tism is disturbed, the correction of the
direction starts automatically.
Correction functions of the compass
display
The compass display is equipped with automatic
correction function. If the direction is not shown
correctly, carry out the manual correction proce-
dure set out below.
Manual correction procedure
1. Push the MODE button for about 10 sec-
onds. The “CAL” icon will illuminate.
2. Drive the vehicle slowly in an open and safe
area. The initial correction is complete while
turning in 1 or 2 turns.
In places where the earth’s magnetism is dis-
turbed, the initial correction procedure may start
automatically.
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1. PRESET ABC button
2. Display
3. CD button
4. CD eject button
5. CD insert slot
6. MENU button
7. AUDIO button
8. Station select buttons
9. SEEK/TRACK button
10. PWR/VOL control knob
11. BAND select button
FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped)
PWR/VOL control knob
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position,
then push the PWR/VOL control knob. If you
listen to the radio with the engine not running,
turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio
or CD) that was playing immediately before the
system was turned off resumes playing.
When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on.
Pushing the PWR/VOL control knob again turns
the system off.
Turn the PWR/VOL control knob to the right to
increase volume or to the left to decrease volume.
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Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance
To adjust the audio levels for bass, treble, fader,
and balance, push the AUDIO button and adjust
the level with the SEEK/TRACK button. Press the
AUDIO button once for BAS (bass) , twice for
TRE (treble) , 3 times for FAD (fader) and 4 timesfor BAL (balance) . Once the audio level is set the
display will return back to radio or CD display
mode after 7 seconds or the AUDIO button can
be pressed again within 7 seconds to set the next
audio level. Pressing the AUDIO button a fifth
time will return the display back to radio or CD
display mode.
Fader adjusts the sound level between the front
and rear speakers, balance adjusts the sound
level between the right and left speakers.
Clock set
1. Press and hold the MENU button until it
beeps (longer than 2 seconds) .
2. The hours will start flashing. Press
SEEK/TRACK (
or) to adjust the
hours.
3. Press the MENU button until the radio beeps
to switch to the minute adjustment.
4. The minutes will start flashing. Press
SEEK/TRACK (
or) to adjust the min-
utes.
5. Press the MENU button again to exit the
clock set mode.
The display will return to the regular clock display
after 7 seconds, or you may press the MENU
button again to return to the regular clock display.
FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select
Push the
button to change from AM to FM
reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio automatically changes
from stereo to monaural reception.
SEEK/manual/SCAN
tuning
When the
button is pushed while the radio
is playing, tuning mode is cycled between:
SEEK tuning!manual tuning!SCAN mode
“TUNE” and “SCAN” are shown in the display for
each mode. No icon is displayed for SEEK mode.
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driv-
ing so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/TRACK tuning button (
or) for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning
begins from low to high frequencies or high to
low frequencies, depending on which button is
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