IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.If you see this symbol, it means“Do not do
this”or“Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In ad-
dition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
© 2003 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPANAll rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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Coupe models1. Antenna (P.4-20)
2. Rear hatch release switch (P.3-10)
3. Rear window defroster (P.2-21)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-27)
5. Rear window wiper and washer
(P.2-21)
6. License plate lights (Bulbreplacement)
(P.8-27)
7. Rear hatch release (secondary) (P.3-10)
8. Luggage compartment light (P.2-39, P.8-27)
9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulbreplacement)
(P.8-27)
10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulbreplace-
ment) (P.8-27)
11. Fuel
— Fuel filler lid (P.3-13)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
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Roadster models1. Antenna (P.4-20)
2. Trunk lid release switch (P.3-11)
3. Trunk light (P.2-39, P.8-27)
4. High-mounted stop light (Bulb) (P.8-27)
5. Rear window defroster (P.2-21)
6. Soft top (P.3-18)
7. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-12)
8. License plate lights (Bulbreplacement)
(P.8-27)
9. Back-up, Turn signal light (Bulbreplacement)
(P.8-27)
10. Side marker, Stop/Tail light (Bulbreplace-
ment) (P.8-27)
11. Fuel
— Fuel filler lid (P.3-13)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models —
if so equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.Operating tipsThe seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
1
Forward and backward
Moving the sliding switch forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.2
Reclining (for driver’s seat)
Move the reclining switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward, move the switch forward and move your
body forward. The seatback will move forward.
2
Reclining (for passenger’s seat)
The passenger’s seat is equipped with a manual
lever for reclining. See “Front manual seat ad-
justment” earlier in this section.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models)
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.Operating tipsThe seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
1
Forward and backward
Moving the sliding switch forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.2
Reclining
Move the reclining switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward, move the switch forward and move your
body forward. The seatback will move forward.The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
Automatic passenger seatback tilt
functionThe passenger seatback will automatically tilt
forward and backward during the soft top
open/close operation. If you need to cancel this
function or when a child restraint is installed in
the passenger’s seat, push the seatback tilt
cancel switch to the CANCEL position. For more
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Roadster models (power type)The power seatback tilt switch
B
and the
seatback tilt cancel switch
Care located on the
back side of the passenger seatback as shown.
Tilting/reclining operation:
To tilt the passenger seatback forward, push the
top (
side) of the power seatback tilt
switch
B
for more than 0.5 seconds. The
seatback will automatically tilt forward. To stop
the movement, push the top or bottom of the
switch.
To tilt or adjust the seatback backward, push
and hold the bottom (
side) of the powerseatback tilt switch. While the switch is held
down, the seatback will move backward to the
original position that was last selected using the
reclining switch (located on the seat cushion).
Release the switch to stop the movement.
Operation conditions:
The power seatback tilt switch does not activate
under the following conditions.
when the passenger seat sliding/reclining
switches on the seat cushion are being op-
erated.
when the seat tilt cancel switch is in the
CANCEL position. (See “Seatback tilt cancelswitch” later in this section.)
when the passenger seat belt is fastened.
when the vehicle speed reaches 4 MPH (7
km/h) and more.
The automatic tilting/reclining movement will be
stopped:
when any of the above 4 conditions occur.
when the power seatback tilt switch (top or
bottom) is pushed again.
when the seatback is moved with the soft top
open/close operation.
When this interruption occurs, you cannot move
the seatback backward from the stopped posi-
tion with the power seatback tilt switch. Use the
reclining switch (on the seat cushion) to select
the seatback position.
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Adjust the head restraints so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat.
PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEMThis Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-
tion contains important information concerning
the driver and passenger front impact supple-
mental air bags, front seat side-impact supple-
mental air bags, curtain side-impact air bags and
front seat pre-tensioner seat belts.
Supplemental front-impact air bag system:
This system can help cushion the impact force to
the face and chest of the driver and front
passenger in certain frontal collisions.
Supplemental side-impact air bag system
(if so equipped):This system can help cushion
the impact force to the chest area of the driver
and front passenger in certain side impact colli-
sions. The front seat side-impact supplemental
air bags are designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
system (if so equipped for Coupe models):
This system can help cushion the impact force to
the head of occupants in certain side impact
collisions. The curtain side-impact air bags are
designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle
is impacted.
The supplemental restraint system is designed
tosupplementthe crash protection providedby the driver and passenger seat belts and is
not a substitutefor them. Seat belts should
always be correctly worn and the occupant
seated a suitable distance away from the steer-
ing wheel, instrument panel, door finishers and
side roof rails. (See “Seat belts” later in this
section for instructions and precautions on seat
belt usage.)
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the systems are operational.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHTThe supplemental air bag warning light, display-
ing
in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
supplemental side air bag (if so equipped) and
curtain side-impact air bag (if so equipped for
Coupe models) systems, and pre-tensioner seat
belt. The circuits monitored by the air bag warn-
ing light are the diagnosis sensor unit, satellite
sensors, front air bag modules, side air bag
modules, curtain side-impact air bag modules,
pre-tensioner seat belt and all related wiring.
After turning the ignition key to the ON position,the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates. The supplemental air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems,
and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing:
The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental front
air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain
side-impact air bags and/or pre-tensioner seat
belt may not operate properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that thesupplemental front air bag, supplemen-
tal side air bag, curtain side-impact air
bag systems and/or pre-tensioner seat
belt will not operate in an accident.
Repair and replacement procedureThe supplemental front air bags, supplemental
side air bags (if so equipped), curtain side-
impact air bags (if so equipped for Coupe
models) and pre-tensioner seat belt are de-
signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemen-
tal air bag warning light will remain illuminated
after inflation has occurred. Repair and replace-
ment of these systems should be done only by a
NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, side air
bags, curtain side-impact air bags, related parts
and pre-tensioner seat belt should be pointed
out to the person conducting the maintenance.
The ignition key should always be in the LOCK
position when working under the hood or inside
the vehicle.
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