1. Hood (P.3-9)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch (P.2-20)
— Wiper replacement (P.8-20)
3. Interior light (P.2-37)
4. Power windows (P.2-35)
5. Towing hook installation (P.6-10)
6. Headlight, park and turn signal lights
— Switch (P.2-22)
— Bulbreplacement (P.8-25)
7. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
8. Outside mirrors (P.3-17)
9. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-3)
— Keyfob(P.3-4)
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Anti-lock brake warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Automatic transmission check warning
light (A/T models)
Seat belt warning light
Slip indicator light
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Brake warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Traction control system (TCS) off indica-
tor light (if so equipped)
Charge warning light
Automatic transmission position indicator
light (A/T models)
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indica-
tor light (if so equipped)
Door open warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise set switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning light
(if so equipped)
High beam indicator light (Blue)
CHECKING BULBSApply the parking brake and turn the ignition key
to ON without starting the engine. The following
lights will come on:
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or
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
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or
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,
,
,
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
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Anti-lock brake
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake warning light will
illuminate and then turn off. This indicates the
anti-lock brake system (ABS) is operational.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by your NISSAN dealer.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the anti-
lock function of the brake will cease operation
but the ordinary brakes will continue to operate.
See “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section for further details.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Automatic transmission check
warning light (A/T models)
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for 2 seconds. If the light blinks for
approximately 8 seconds, it may indicate the
automatic transmission system is not functioning
properly. Have your NISSAN dealer check and
repair the transmission. See “Driving the vehicle”
(automatic transmission) in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.
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Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is ap-
plied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as
necessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
WARNING
Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
greater pedal travel.
If the brake fluid level is below the
MINmark on the brake fluid reser-
voir, do not drive until the brake sys-
tem has been checked at a NISSAN
dealer.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer. Avoid high speed driving and abrupt
braking.
If both the brake warning light and the anti-lock brake warning light come on simulta-
neously, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. See “Anti-
lock brake warning light” earlier in this sec-
tion.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate that the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see
your NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors
and/or rear hatch are not closed securely while
the ignition key is ON.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
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Security indicator lightThis light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This is normal.How to arm the vehicle security
system1. Close all windows.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close and lock all doors and rear hatch/trunk
lid.Lock all doors by pressing the LOCK button
on the keyfob. When using the keyfob, the
hazard indicators flash twice to indicate all
doors are locked.
4. Confirm that the security indicator light
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.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors and rear hatch/trunk lid
locked and ignition key off. Turn the igni-
tion key to ACC to turn the system off.
Vehicle security system activationThe security system will give the following alarm:
The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
a door with the key, or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.The alarm is activated by:
Opening the door without using the key or
keyfob.
Opening the rear hatch or the trunk lid with-
out using the release switch or keyfob.
How to stop an activated alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a door 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
SYSTEM (NVIS)The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS)
will not allow the engine to start without the use
of the registered NVIS key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
NVIS key, it may be due to interference caused
by another NVIS key, an automated toll road
device or automated payment device on the key
ring. Restart the engine using the following
procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
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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 win-
dows.The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.
The power window switches will be deactivated
during the soft top operation. (Roadster models)
Locking passenger’s windowWhen 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 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 functionIf the control unit detects something caught in a
window as it moves up, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation when
the ignition key is in the ON position or for about
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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 window
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 win-
dow.Automatic window lowering (Roadster
models)When the soft top operating switch is pressed,
the power windows will automatically be low-
ered completely. The windows do not rise auto-
matically after the soft top open/close operation
is completed. Use the power window switches
to raise them.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING
FUNCTION
CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from
the battery terminal, do not close either
of the front doors. The automatic win-
dow adjusting function will not work,
and the side roof panel/top side rail
may be damaged.
The power window has an automatic adjusting
function. When the door is being opened, the
window is automatically lowered slightly to avoid
contact between the window and the side roof
panel/top side rail. When the door is closed, the
window is automatically raised slightly.
INTERIORThe interior light has a two-position switch. (
A:
DOOR,
B: OFF)
When the switch is in the DOOR position, the
light will illuminate when a door is opened.
The light will stay on for about 30 seconds when:
The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the power door lock switch while all doors
are closed.
The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
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The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The interior light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated, when:
The driver’s door is locked either with the
keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch.
The ignition switch is turned ON.MAPTo turn on the light, push the plastic surface
C
of the light. Push it again to turn off the light.
When the map light stays on, it will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after theignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, turn the
ignition switch to the ONposition.
The map and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation
of the following with the ignition switch in the
ACC or OFF position:
Opening or closing any door
Locking or unlocking with the keyfob, 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 lights when you leave the
vehicle.
Do not use the lights for extended
periods of time with the engine
stopped. This could result in a dis-
charged battery.The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the vanity mirror light stays on, it will
automatically turn off 30 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, turn the
ignition switch to the ONposition.
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The light illuminates when the rear hatch is
opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the light
will go off.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.The HomeLink
Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver:
Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.
Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLink
will retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(for example, new vehicle purchases).
Upon sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes.
For additional information, refer to “Pro-
gramming HomeLink
” later in this sec-
tion.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
(Coupe models)TRUNK LIGHT (Roadster models)
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