HEATER OPERATION
HeatingThis mode is used to direct hot air from the floor
outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position for normal heating.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
For quick heating, move the air recirculation
button to the on position. Be sure to return
the air recirculation button to the off position
for normal heating.
VentilationThis mode directs outside air from the side and
center vents.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Defrosting or defoggingThis mode is used to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-
dows, push the air recirculation button to the
on position, the fan control dial to 4 and the
temperature control dial to the full hot posi-
tion. As soon as possible after the window is
clear, push the air recirculation button to the
off position.
Bi-level heatingThis mode directs outside air from the side and
center vents and hot air from the floor outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Normally turn the temperature control dial tothe midpoint between hot and cold.
Heating and defoggingThis mode heats the interior and defogs the
windscreen.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
Operating tipsClear snow and ice from the wiper blade
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This will improve heater operation.
A slight delay may be experienced when
turning the air control dial. The system is not
malfunctioning, it is only the system motors
and solenoids switching from one outlet to
another.AIR CONDITIONER OPERATIONStart the engine, move the fan control dial to the
desired (1 to 4) position and push in the air
conditioner button to activate the air conditioner.
When the air conditioner is on, cooling and
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dehumidifying functions will be added to the
heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.CoolingThis mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
For quick cooling when the outside tempera-
ture is high, push the air recirculation button
to the on position. Be sure to return the air
recirculation button to the off position for
normal cooling.
Dehumidified heatingThis mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Dehumidified defoggingThis mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Operating tipsKeep windows and sun roof closed while theair conditioner is in operation.
After parking in the sun, drive for two or three
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This will allow the air
conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
The air conditioning system should be
operated for about ten minutes at least
once a month. This helps prevent dam-
age to the system due to lack of lubri-
cation.
If the coolant temperature gauge exceeds the
hot position, turn the air conditioner off. For
additional information, see “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section.
AIR FLOW CHARTSThe following charts show the button and dial
positions formaximum and quickheating,
cooling or defrosting.The air recirculation
switch should always be in the off position
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1. Push the ECON (Economy) button on.
(ECON will be displayed.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to the right
or left to set the desired temperature.
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
Not recommended if windows fog up.Dehumidified defogging1. Push the DEF button
on. (The indicator
light on the button will come on.)
2. Turn the temperature set button to the right or
left to set the desired temperature.
To quickly remove ice or fog from the outside
of the windows, push the manual fan control
button
and set to the maximum position
.
As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
auto mode.
When the DEF button
is pushed, the air
conditioner will automatically be turned on atoutside temperatures above 23°F (−5°C) to
defog the windshield, and the air recirculation
mode will automatically be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed controlPush the fan control button
to manually
control the fan speed.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculationPush the air recirculation button
to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator
light on the switch will come on.
Push it again to make the air inlet controlled
automatically (FRESH, REC/FRE and RECIR-
CULATION). The indicator will go out.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF mode.
Air flow controlPushing the manual air flow control button se-
lects the air outlet to:
: Air flows from center and side ventilators.: Air flows from center and side ventilators
and foot outlets.: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.: Air flow from defroster and foot outlets.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to maintain a
constant temperature. Air flow distribution and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will appear
on the display.)
2. Push the temperature control button
to set the desired temperature.
For normal operation, adjust the temperature
control button to about 75°F (24°C).
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
Heating (ECON)Use this mode when you need to heat only.
1. Push the ECON (Economy) button on.
(ECON appears on the display.)
2. Push the temperature control button
to set the desired temperature.
The temperature of the passenger compart-ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
If the windows fog up, do not use the ECON
mode.
Dehumidified defogging1. Push the DEF
switch on. (The indicator
light will come on.)
2. Push the temperature control button
to set the desired temperature.
To remove ice or fog from the outside of the
windows, push the manual fan control button
and set to the maximum position.
As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
auto mode.
When the DEF
button is pushed, the
air conditioner will automatically be turned on
at outside temperatures above 23°F (−5°C)
(for VQ35DE engine models) or 28°F (−2°C)
(for VG33E engine models) to defog the
windshield. The air recirculation mode will
automatically be turned off.Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment to improve defogging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed controlPush the fan control button
to change the
fan speed manually.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculationPush the air recirculation button
to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator
light will come on.
Push it again to make the air inlet controlled
automatically (FRESH, REC/FRE and RECIR-
CULATION). The indicator will go out.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF mode.
Air flow controlPushing the MODE button selects the air outlet
to provide:
: Air flow from center and side ventilators.: Air flow from center and side ventilators
and foot outlets.
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Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or
cover.
Item Wattage (W) BulbNo.
Front combination light 21/5 7443
Front fog light (H3 type) 55
Rear combination light
Turn signal 27 1156NA
Stop/Tail 21/5 7443
Back-up 18 921
High mounted stop light 5 168
License plate light 5 168
Interior light 10 —
Vanity mirror light 1.4 —
Personal light 8 —
Bulbidentification
MDI0006
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Fog light switch ......................................................... 2-25
Four wheel drive (4WD), 4WD shift switch
operations.................................................................... 5-28
Four wheel drive (4WD), All-mode 4WD ........... 5-25
Four wheel drive (4WD), Part time 4WD ........... 5-21
Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-2
Front fog light switch ............................................... 2-25
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-4
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
filler cap................................................................. 3-13
filler lid ................................................................... 3-13
Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-20
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-4
Fuel recommendation ........................................... 9-4
Gauge ...................................................................... 2-5
Fuses ............................................................................ 8-24
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-44
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-13
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-4
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................................ 2-3
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-3
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-4
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger........... 2-21
Glass hatch lock........................................................ 3-11Glass hatch opener .................................................. 3-11
Glove box .................................................................... 2-33
Glove box lock ........................................................... 2-33
H
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-25
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-9
Headlights
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-28
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22
Heated seats .............................................................. 2-26
Heater
Engine coolant heater ....................................... 5-39
Heater and air conditioner controls.................. 4-2
Heater operation.................................................... 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (Type A) ....................... 4-8
Heater and air conditioner (Type B) .................... 4-10
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-44
Hood release ................................................................ 3-9
Hook, Luggage hook ................................................ 2-35
Horn .............................................................................. 2-26
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-7
Automatic transmission models ............. 5-7, 5-11
Key positions .......................................................... 5-9
Manual transmission models .................. 5-8, 5-16
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-18
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-14
Inside mirror ................................................................ 3-16
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-25Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-23
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Interior lights ............................................................... 2-42
ISOFIX child restraint ............................................... 1-41
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-5
Keys................................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-14
Label, Emission control information label............ 9-13
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-13
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-21
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-12
LATCH system ........................................................... 1-41
Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-21
Bulbreplacement ...................................... 8-3, 8-27
Fog light switch................................................... 2-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22
Headlights bulb replacement........................... 8-28
Interior lights ........................................................ 2-42
Personal lights ..................................................... 2-43
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R
Rack, Luggage rack.................................................. 2-38
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-31
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
Compact Disc (CD) player .............................. 4-16
Steering wheel audio controls ........................ 4-28
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only)...................................................................... 9-25
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock.......... 3-4
Rear floor luggage compartment .......................... 2-35
Rear power point....................................................... 2-28
Rear seat adjustment .................................................. 1-6
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-20
Recorders, Event data ............................................. 9-26
Registering your vehicle in another country ....... 9-12
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-24
Rollover........................................................................... 5-5
S
Safety
Child seat belts ................................................... 1-25
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-24
Towing safety....................................................... 9-20
Seat
Belt warning light................................................ 1-23
Belt warning light and chime ........................... 2-13
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-4Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-6
Seat belt(s)
Child safety .......................................................... 1-25
Infants and small children ................................. 1-26
Injured persons.................................................... 1-26
Larger children .................................................... 1-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ...................... 1-24
Pregnant women ................................................. 1-26
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-4
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-31
Seat belt hook ..................................................... 1-29
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-32
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-23
Shoulder belt height adjustment..................... 1-29
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-26
Two-point type without retractor (rear center
lap belt) ................................................................. 1-30
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-17
Heated seats........................................................ 2-26
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-17
Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-18
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ......................................................................... 2-17
Servicing air conditioner................................. 4-2, 4-12
Shift lock release ....................................................... 5-14
Shift lock release, CVT ............................................ 5-14
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................ 5-7, 5-11
Manual transmission ................................. 5-8, 5-16Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ............................................................................. 1-29
Spare tire carrier ....................................................... 3-10
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-20
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-3
Starting
Before starting the engine................................ 5-10
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting ........................................................ 6-11
Starting the engine............................................. 5-10
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-15
Power steering system ...................................... 5-33
Steering wheel switch for audio controls..... 4-28
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-15
Storage ........................................................................ 2-30
Sun shade ................................................................... 2-41
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-15
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-31
Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-40
Electric sunroof ................................................... 2-40
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-21
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-21, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................................................................... 1-10
Switch
4WD shift switch operations ........................... 5-28
Audio control steering wheel switch ............. 4-28
Fog light switch................................................... 2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-7
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