1. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn
signal switch (P.2-19)
2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-23)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
5. Windshield (P.2-18)/rear window (P.2-18)
wiper and washer switch
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-24)
7. Center ventilator (P.4-14)
8. Audio control (P.4-19)
9. Display/clock (P.4-4)
10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside
mirror (if so equipped) switch (P.2-19)
11. Display screen control and/or Navigation
system* (P.4-2)
12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-9)
13. Side ventilator (P.4-14)
14. Headlight aiming control switch (P.2-22)
15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch
(P.2-26)
16. Steering switch for audio control (P.4-30)
17. Fuse box cover (P.8-22)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-13)
19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-9)/Horn
(P.2-25)
20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-14)
21. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-8)
22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-15)
23. Coin box (P.2-28)
24. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-15)
25. Cellular phone holder (P.2-28)
26. AWD lock switch (AWD models) (P.5-18)
27. Heated seat switch (P.2-25)
28. Power outlet cover (P.2-27)
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Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward. Pull it back to select the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.
Battery saver systemWhen the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch has
been turned to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in theor
position after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on for 5
minutes when the headlight switch is turned
to the OFF position and then turn to the
or
position.CAUTION
Be sure to turn the light switch to the
OFF position when you leave the ve-
hicle for extended periods of time,
otherwise the battery will go dead.
Never leave the light switch on when
the engine is not running for ex-
tended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
Headlight aiming control (if so
equipped)Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming vehicle.
The light axis can be lowered with the operation
of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
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SIC1911
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When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the wind-
shield of the oncoming vehicle, the
driver of these vehicles may have diffi-
culty driving because of the brightness.
Use the headlight aiming control switch
to lower the light axis. See earlier in this
section for information on xenon head-
lights.DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(CANADA ONLY)The fog lights automatically illuminate when the
engine is started. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position.
The fog light may come on after turning the key
to the OFF position and immediately turning it to
the ON position. This is not a malfunction.The daytime running light will be turned off when
the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO or
position.
The daytime running light will remain on until the
ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, press the control switches located on the
left side of the meter panel. Pressing the upper
switchA
will brighten the lights. The lower
switch
B
dims the lights. Repeatedly pressing
the lower switch will turn the lights off.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)................................ 5-22
Aiming control, headlights....................................... 2-22
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front air bag
system) .................................................................. 1-15
Side and curtain (See supplemental side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag systems) .... 1-17
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-20
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-20, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation .................................. 4-15
Air conditioner service ........................... 4-15, 4-18
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ...................................... 4-18, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-15
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-5
All wheel drive (AWD) ............................................. 5-17
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap .................................................. 1-41
Antenna ........................................................................ 4-31
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-22
Anti-lock brake warning light .................................... 2-9
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-3Armrest ........................................................................... 1-9
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-15
Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-20
Audio, steering switch for audio system ............. 4-30
Audio system .............................................................. 4-19
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ....................... 4-28
Autolight system ........................................................ 2-21
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror ...................................... 3-15
Drive positioner ................................................... 3-16
Automatic seat positioner, seat ............................. 3-16
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-4
AWD lock switch operations ................................. 5-18
B
Back door ...................................................................... 3-9
Battery .......................................................................... 8-14
Battery saver system ......................................... 2-22
Battery replacement, (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-7
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-15
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................... 5-22
Brake booster ...................................................... 8-20
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-12
Brake pedal .......................................................... 8-19
Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-20Brake system ....................................................... 5-21
Parking brake check............................... 5-14, 8-19
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-14
Warning light ....................................................... 2-10
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-16
Bulbcheck/instrument panel .................................... 2-9
Bulbreplacement ...................................................... 8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-31
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-32
Cargo net .................................................................... 2-32
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning .............................................. 4-29
Cellular phone holder ............................................... 2-28
Child restraints ........................................................... 1-32
Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-42
Installation on rear seat center or outboard
positions ................................................................ 1-34
Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-32
Top tether strap anchor point locations ....... 1-41
With top tether strap ......................................... 1-40
Child safety ................................................................. 1-24
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-4
Chimes, Audible reminders..................................... 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-3
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filler cap................................................................. 3-11
filler lid ................................................................... 3-11
Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-17
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3
Fuel recommendation ........................................... 9-3
Gauge ...................................................................... 2-5
Fuses ............................................................................ 8-21
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-39
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-11
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-4
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box .................................................................... 2-30
Glove box lock ........................................................... 2-30
H
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-24
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control ..................................................... 2-22
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-19Heated seats .............................................................. 2-25
Heater
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-15
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-39
Hood, release ............................................................... 3-9
Horn .............................................................................. 2-25
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security .................... 2-16
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-8
Key positions .......................................................... 5-8
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-16
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-13
Inside
Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-15
Mirror...................................................................... 3-14
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-22
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Interior light ................................................................. 2-37
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-26
ISOFIX child restraint ............................................... 1-39
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-4
Keys................................................................................. 3-2L
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 ...................................... 1-20
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-10
LATCH system ........................................................... 1-39
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-13
Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-20
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-24
Fog light switch................................................... 2-24
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20
Headlights Bulbreplacement .......................... 8-25
Interior light .......................................................... 2-37
Luggage lights ..................................................... 2-39
Replacement ........................................................ 8-24
Vanity mirror light ................................................ 2-39
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................................................... 2-9, 2-13
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-19
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-14
Lock
Door locks ............................................................... 3-2
Glove box lock..................................................... 2-30
Power door lock .................................................... 3-2
Low fuel warning light .............................................. 2-11
Low tire pressure warning light ............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system .......................... 5-3
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S
Safety
Child seat belts ................................................... 1-24
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-22
Towing safety....................................................... 9-18
Seat
Belt warning light................................................ 1-22
Belt warning light and chime ........................... 2-11
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-5
Seat belt(s)
Child safety .......................................................... 1-24
Infants and small children ................................. 1-24
Injured persons.................................................... 1-25
Larger children .................................................... 1-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage ...................... 1-22
Pregnant women ................................................. 1-25
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-29
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-4
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-31
Seat belt hooks ................................................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-32
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-22
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-25
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-16
Heated seats........................................................ 2-25
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Security system, vehicle security system ............ 2-15Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-16
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ......................................................................... 2-15
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-15, 4-18
Shifting, CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................................................. 5-10
Shift lock release ....................................................... 5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment, Except for rear
center seat .................................................................. 1-28
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag system)............. 1-17
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-16
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting ........................................................ 6-10
Starting the engine............................................. 5-10
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Power steering system ...................................... 5-21
Steering switch for audio system ................... 4-30
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-13
Storage ........................................................................ 2-28
Sun shade ................................................................... 2-36
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-14
Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-20, 2-12
Supplemental front air bag system....................... 1-15
Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag systems.......................................................... 1-17Supplemental restraint system ................................. 1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ...................................................................... 1-9
Switch
Autolight switch .................................................. 2-21
AWD lock switch operations........................... 5-18
Fog light switch................................................... 2-24
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-24
Headlight aiming control switch ..................... 2-22
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-8
Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................................................................... 2-19
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-26
T
Tachometer.................................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge .............................................................................. 2-5
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine
start ............................................................................... 2-16
Three way catalyst ....................................................... 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-13
Tire
Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-21
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ............................................................................... 2-12
Tires
Low tire pressure warning system .................... 5-3
Spare tire .............................................................. 8-32
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