2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ..................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ......................................... 2-3
Tachometer ........................................................................ 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................. 2-4
Fuel gauge ......................................................................... 2-5
Compass and outside temperature display (if so
equipped) ................................................................................. 2-6
Outside temperature display ......................................... 2-6
Compass display .............................................................. 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ............ 2-9
Checking bulbs................................................................. 2-9
Warning lights ................................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights ................................................................ 2-14
Audible reminders.......................................................... 2-16
Security systems.................................................................. 2-16
Vehicle security system................................................ 2-16
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system ............................ 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............................ 2-19
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................ 2-19
Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger switch ...... 2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch..................................... 2-21
Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-21
Turn signal switch ......................................................... 2-24Fog light switch (if so equipped) .................................... 2-24
Front fog light switch.................................................... 2-24
Hazard warning flasher switch ......................................... 2-25
Horn ........................................................................................ 2-25
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped).................................................................... 2-27
Clock ...................................................................................... 2-27
Adjusting the time ......................................................... 2-27
Power outlet (if so equipped) .......................................... 2-28
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) ............. 2-29
Storage .................................................................................. 2-29
Tray.................................................................................... 2-29
Coin box (if so equipped) ........................................... 2-30
Sunglasses holder ......................................................... 2-30
Cup holders .................................................................... 2-31
Glove box ........................................................................ 2-32
Console box .................................................................... 2-33
Luggage hooks............................................................... 2-34
Cargo net......................................................................... 2-36
Tonneau cover .............................................................. 2-36
Luggage rack (if so equipped)................................... 2-37
Windows................................................................................ 2-38
Power windows.............................................................. 2-38
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Sunroof (if so equipped) ................................................... 2-40
Electric sunroof .............................................................. 2-40
Interior lights (if so equipped) .......................................... 2-42
Personal lights ...................................................................... 2-43
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) ................................. 2-43
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) .... 2-44
Programming HomeLink
............................................ 2-44
Programming HomeLinkfor Canadian
customers ........................................................................ 2-46Operating the integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ...................................................................... 2-46
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................................. 2-46
Clearing the programmed information...................... 2-46
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkbutton .......... 2-47
If your vehicle is stolen................................................. 2-47
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1. Security indicator light (P.2-17)
2. Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.2-21)
Front fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-24)
3. Steering switch for audio control (if so
equipped) (P.4-28)4. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P.1-16)
5. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switch (if so
equipped) (P.5-18)
7. Windshield and rear window wiper/washer
switch (P.2-19)8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-25)
9. Air conditioner (P.4-2)
10.Glass hatch/outside mirror defogger switch
(Type A) (P.2-20)
11.Clock (P.2-27)
12.Center ventilator (P.4-2)
13.Passenger air bag (P.1-16)
14.Side ventilator (P.4-2)
15.Instrument brightness control (P.2-22)
16.VDC OFF switch (if so equipped) (P.2-27)
17.Automatic drive positioner system cancel
switch (if so equipped) (P.3-19)
18.Fuse box cover (P.8-28)/Pocket
19.Outside mirror remote control (P.3-16)
20.Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.3-15)
21.Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-7)
22.Glass hatch/outside mirror defogger switch
(Type B) (if so equipped) (P.2-21)
23.Audio system (P.4-13)
24.4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P.5-12)/
Coin box (if so equipped) (P.2-30)
25.Ashtray (P.2-29)
26.Cigarette lighter (P.2-29) or Power outlet
(P.2-28)
27.Glove box (P.2-32)
See the page indicated in parentheses for
operating details.
SIC1936
INSTRUMENT PANEL2-2
Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
Do not operate the washer if reser-
voir tank is empty.
Do not operate the washer when the
glass hatch is open.
The rear window wiper will not operate
when the glass hatch is open.
The rear window wiper will not operate
if the glass hatch is closed with the
wiper switch on. To operate the window
wiper, turn the switch to off and then to
on.
The glass hatch will not open while the
rear window wiper is operating.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the glass hatch and
obscure your vision. Warm the glass
hatch with the defroster before youwash the glass hatch.
To defog the glass hatch and the outside door
mirrors, start the engine and push the switch on.
(The indicator light will come on.) Push the
switch again to turn the defogger off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes. If the window clears before this time,
push the switch off manually.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
glass hatch, be careful not to scratch or
damage the glass hatch defogger.
SIC1443B
GLASS HATCH AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH
2-20
Instruments and controls
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The lights have a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the centerposition, the
lights will illuminate when a door or the back
door is opened.The ceiling light will stay on for about 30 sec-
onds when:
The driver’s door is unlocked by the keyfob, a
key or the power door lock switch when all
doors are locked.
The driver’s door is opened and then closed
without the key in the ignition switch.
The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The ceiling light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated when:
The driver’s door is locked with the keyfob, a
key or the power door lock switch.
The ignition switch is turned ON.
When the interior light switch or the personal
light switch is in the ON position, the interior,
personal and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch
has been turned to the OFF position to save the
battery. To turn on the lights again, insert the key
into the ignition switch and move it to the ON
position.
After the above procedure, the interior, personal,
or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of thefollowing with the ignition switch in the ACC or
OFF position:
Opening or closing any door
Locking or unlocking any door with the key-
fob, a key, or the power door lock switch
Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION
Turn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
SIC0564A
INTERIOR LIGHTS (if so
equipped)2-42
Instruments and controls
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When the interior light or the personal light
switch is in the ONposition, the interior,
personal, and vanity mirror lights will au-
tomatically turn off 30 minutes after the
ignition 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 ONposition.
After the above procedure, the interior, personal,
or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of the
following:
Opening or closing any door
Locking or unlocking the driver’s doorInserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION
Turn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
SIC0565
SIC0186
PERSONAL LIGHTS
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)
Instruments and controls
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys ........................................................................................... 3-2
Doors......................................................................................... 3-2
Locking with key ............................................................... 3-3
Front window open/close with key.............................. 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob...................................... 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch (if so
equipped) ........................................................................... 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ............................................ 3-4
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system.................. 3-5
Battery replacement ........................................................ 3-8
Hood ......................................................................................... 3-9
Back door .............................................................................. 3-10
Key operation.................................................................. 3-10
Spare tire carrier (if so equipped) .................................. 3-10
Glass hatch ........................................................................... 3-11Opener operation (if so equipped) ........................... 3-11
Key operation.................................................................. 3-12
Fuel filler lid ........................................................................... 3-13
Opener operation .......................................................... 3-13
Fuel filler cap .................................................................. 3-13
Steering wheel ..................................................................... 3-15
Tilt operation ................................................................... 3-15
Sun visors.............................................................................. 3-15
Using the sun visors ..................................................... 3-16
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-16
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-16
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-16
Automatic seat positioner (if so equipped) .................. 3-17
Automatic seat positioner operation ......................... 3-17
Cancel switch ................................................................. 3-19
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USING THE SUN VISORS1. To block out glare from the front, swing down
the main sun visor.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main
sun visor from the center mount and swing it
to the side.
3. Then, to block glare from the front too, swing
down the sub-sun visor (if so equipped).
4. To adjust the glare block position, slide the
sub-sun visor to the left.
CAUTION
Do not store the main sun visor be-
fore storing the sub-sun visor.
Do not pull the sub-sun visor forcedly
downwards.
INSIDE MIRRORThe night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
ity.
OUTSIDE MIRRORSThe outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the control knobto the right or left to select
the right or left outside mirror, then adjust.
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
PD1006M
SPA1211
MIRRORS
3-16
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