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comes on. The SECURITY indicator light
glows for about 30 seconds and then blinks.
The system is now activated. If, during this
30 second time period, the door is unlocked
by the key or the keyfob, or the ignition key
is turned to ACC or ON, the system will not
activate.
IIf the key is turned slowly toward the
front of the vehicle when locking the
door, the system may not activate. If the
key is returned beyond the vertical po-
sition toward the rear of the vehicle to
remove the key, the system may be
deactivated. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
IEven when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors, hood and trunk lid
locked and ignition key off. Turn the
ignition key to ACC to turn the system
off.
Vehicle security system operationThe security system will give the following
alarm:
IThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
IThe alarm automatically turns off after ap-proximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlock-
ing a door or trunk lid with the key, or by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the key-
fob.
The alarm is activated by:
IOpening the door without using the key or
keyfob.
IOpening the trunk lid without using the key
or keyfob.
IOpening the hood.
How to stop alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a door or
trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on keyfob. The alarm will not
stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or
ON.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEMThe Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will
not allow the engine to start without the use ofthe registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may
be due to interference caused by another
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an
automated toll road device or automated pay-
ment device on the key ring. Restart the en-
gine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 10 sec-
onds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered Nissan Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System key.
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
NISSAN recommends placing the regis-
tered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
key on a separate key ring to avoid inter-
ference from other devices.
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tem (CONT ASSY-IMMOBILIZER, ANT
ASSY-IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired op-
eration of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-
PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID
THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
THE EQUIPMENT.
Security indicator lightIf Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, this light will remain on while the
ignition key is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see your NISSAN dealer
for Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
that you have when visiting your NISSAN
dealer for service.The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition key is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper.
Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 2
to 13 seconds by turning the knob.
Pull the lever toward you to operate the
washer. The wipers will automatically operate
several times when the washer is activated.
Push the lever up to cycle the wipers one time.
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XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGE
IWhen xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to
modify or disassemble. Always have
your xenon headlights replaced at an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
IXenon headlights provide consider-
ably more light than conventional
headlights. If they are not correctly
aimed, they might temporarily blind
an oncoming driver or the driver
ahead of you and cause a serious
accident. If headlights are not aimed
correctly, immediately take your ve-
hicle to an authorized NISSAN dealer
and have the headlights adjusted cor-
rectly.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on,
its brightness or color varies slightly. However,
the color and brightness will soon stabilize.IThe life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off operation.
It is generally desirable not to turn off
the headlights for short intervals, (for
example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal). Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only),
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon headlights
is not reduced.
IIf the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start blink-
ing, or the color of the light will become
reddish. If one or more of the above
signs appear, contact a NISSAN dealer.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
LightingTurn the switch to the AUTO position:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
tail light, headlight, instrument light and other
lights turn on automatically, depending on the
brightness of the surroundings. The headlight
will automatically turn off 5 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the OFF position
and the driver's or front passenger's door is
opened.The headlight will also automatically turn off 45
seconds after a front door is opened and
closed.
When the light switch is turned to the
po-
sition, the headlight low or high beam will turn
off.
Turn the switch to the
position:
The front clearance, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.
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CUP HOLDER
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Front:
For larger cups, remove the inside tray.
CAUTION
IAvoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your pas-
senger.
IUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
GLOVE BOXWhen locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.
The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
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WARNING
IProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.
IBe sure to secure hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lb (13.6 kg) or
the net may not stay secured.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
IMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
IDo 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 ignition
key is in the ON position and for about 45
seconds, after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver's door or the front
passenger's door is opened during this period
of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.
To open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it. The main switch
(driver side switches) will open or close all the
windows.
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The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.Locking passenger's windowsWhen the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Automatic operationTo fully open or close the driver's or front
passenger's side window, completely press or
lift the switch and release it; it need not be
held. The window will automatically open or
close all the way. To stop the window, just
press or lift the switch on the opposite side.Auto reverse function (For front
window)If the control unit detects something caught in
a front window as it moves up, the window will
be immediately lowered.The auto reverse function can be activated
when a front window is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the OFF position. The
doors remain closed.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the win-
dow.
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AUTOMATIC SUNROOFThe sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
The automatic sunroof is operational for about
45 seconds, even if the ignition key is turned to
the OFF position. If the driver's door or the
front passenger's door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
sunroof is canceled.Sliding the sunroofTo open the roof, press the switch to the
side.To close the roof, press the switch to the
side.
Sliding position of lid can be chosen according
to sliding amount of switch.
To fully open or close the roof, completely
move the switch to the
or
side.
Restarting the sunroof sliding switchThe sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the elec-
trical supply interrupted and/or some abnor-
mality detected. Use the following re-set pro-
cedure to return sunroof operation to normal.
1. If the sunroof lid is open, push the tilting
switch repeatedly toward tilt DOWN to fully
close the lid.
2. After the lid has closed all the way, keep
pushing the tilting switch toward tilt DOWN
for more than 1 second.Auto reverse function (When closing
the sunroof)If the control unit detects something caught in
the sunroof as it moves to the front, the
sunroof will immediately open backward.
The auto reverse function can be activated
when the sunroof is closed by automatic op-
eration when the ignition key is in the ONposition or for about 45 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the sunroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the sun-
roof.Tilting the sunroofTo tilt up, first close the sunroof, then press
and hold the
side of the tilt switch. To tilt
down the sunroof, press and hold the
side.
Sun shadeOpen or close the sun shade by sliding it
backward or forward.
The shade will open automatically when the
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sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed
manually.
WARNING
IIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
IDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is clos-
ing.
CAUTION
IRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
IDo not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.If the sunroof does not closeHave your NISSAN dealer check and repair
the sunroof.The digital clock displays time when the igni-
tion key is in ACC or ON.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIMEPush theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.The display of the trip computer is situated in
the tachometer display. When the ignition
switch is turned to ON, the display scrolls all
the modes of the trip computer and then shows
the mode chosen before the ignition switch is
turned OFF.
If the battery terminal is disconnected,
push the trip computer mode switch more
than 1 second to activate the computer.
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