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1. Supplemental front air bag modules
2. Supplemental side air bag modules (if
so equipped)
3. Satellite sensors (if so equipped)
4. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor
5. Diagnosis sensor unit
Supplemental front air bag system
The driver supplemental front air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel. The passenger
supplemental front air bag is mounted in the
dashboard above the glove box.
These systems are designed to meet optional
certification requirements under U.S. regulations.They are also permitted in Canada. The optional
certification allows the front air bags to be de-
signed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than
previously.However, all of the information,
cautions and warnings in this manual still
apply and must be followed.
The supplemental front air bag system is de-
signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli-
sions, although it may inflate if the forces in an-
other type of collision are similar to those of a
higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack
of it) is not always an indication of proper supple-
mental front air bag system operation.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer (if so equipped).....................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-7
Checking bulbs................................2-7
Warning lights.................................2-7
Indicator lights.................................2-9
Audible reminders.............................2-10
Security systems.................................2-11
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)
(if so equipped)...............................2-11
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-15
Switch operation..............................2-15
Rear window defroster switch......................2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-16
Headlight control switch........................2-17Fog light switch (if so equipped)...................2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-19
Horn............................................2-19
Power outlet.....................................2-20
Storage.........................................2-21
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)..............2-21
Cup holders..................................2-21
Glove box....................................2-22
Coin box.....................................2-22
Console box (if so equipped)...................2-23
Instrument panel storage (if so equipped)........2-23
Windows........................................2-24
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-24
Manual windows..............................2-26
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-26
Electric sunroof...............................2-26
Interior light......................................2-27
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-28
Trunk light.......................................2-28
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-16)
2. Meters/gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-15)
4. Heater/air conditioner control (P. 4-2)
5. Storage compartment (P. 2-23)
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-19)
7. Center ventilators (P. 4-2)
8. Passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-6)
9. Glove box (P. 2-22)
10. Pocket
11. 12 volt DC/cigarette lighter (accessory)
(P. 2-20)
12. 12 volt DC/cigarette lighter (accessory)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-20)
13. Radio/CD player/CD changer (P. 4-10)
14. Cruise control and main set switch
(P. 5-13)
15. Tilt steering lock lever (P. 3-13)
16. Trunk release Type B (P. 3-9)
17. Fuel filler lid opening lever (P. 3-12)
18. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-6)
19. Hood release lever (P. 3-9)
20. Fuse box cover/coin holder
(P. 8-31, 2-22)
21. Trunk release Type A (P. 3-9)
22. Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-18)
23. Outside mirror control switch (P. 3-15)
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Rear (if so equipped)
To open, pull the cup holder out fully. To close,
push the cup holder in fully.
CAUTION
cAvoid 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 passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
COIN BOX
WARNING
The coin box should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
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WARNING
cOperating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
cNever pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER (if so
equipped)
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals.
To change the filter, perform the following proce-
dure:1. Remove the glove box door by removing the
two lower hinge pins.2. Remove the two screws securing the glove
box frame.
3. Remove the two screws securing the glove
box door latch. Remove the latch by pulling it
down.
4. Remove the glove box frame by pulling it
away from the instrument panel to disen-
gage the retaining clips.
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NOTE: Make sure the filter sits on top of the two
supporting tabs on the housing.
7. Replace the cover by inserting the upper
tabs inside the housing slot and pushing the
hook tabs until they snap onto the housing
lip.
8. Install the glove box frame and latch.
9. Install the glove box door.
10. Fill out the date information and the small
replacement label and attach it to the glove
box lid.
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D
Daytime running light system (Canada only). .2-18
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch.......2-16
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light.............2-8
Drive belts....................8-22
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-20
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Driving with manual transmission.....5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-15
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-18
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-10
Changing engine oil............8-13
Changing engine oil filter..........8-14
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Checking engine oil level..........8-12
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-9
Engine oil..................8-12
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-8Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Starting the engine..............5-6
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
F
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch)..................2-19
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-15
Brake fluid..................8-18
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-19
Engine coolant................8-9
Engine oil..................8-12
Power steering fluid.............8-18
Window washer fluid............8-20
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Folding rear seat.................1-4
Front fog light switch..............2-18
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-15
Fuel filler cap................3-12
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever.......3-12
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuses......................8-31Fusible links...................8-31
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Odometer...................2-3
Speedometer.................2-3
Tachometer..................2-4
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-22
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-19
Head restraints..................1-5
Headlight aiming adjustment..........8-35
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-16
Headlights....................8-34
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Heater operation...............4-4
Hood release...................3-9
Horn.......................2-19
I
Ignition switch..................5-4
Immobilizer system..........2-11, 3-2, 5-5
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-25
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