
1. Driver, center and passenger vents
(P. 4-11)
2. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-26)
3. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-23)
4. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-36)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-11, P. 2-28)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-17)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls (if so
equipped) (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-19)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-11)
14. Glove box (P. 2-37)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-12)
16. Aux jack (P. 4-35)
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Indicator
lightName Page
or
Active brake
limited slip (if
so equipped)2-17
Cruise main
switch indicator
light2-17
Cruise set
switch indicator
light2-17
Electronic lock-
ing rear differ-
ential system
on indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-17
Indicator
lightName Page
4WD shift indi-
cator light
(
model)
2-17
or
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-17
High beam in-
dicator light
(Blue)2-17
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-17
Security indica-
tor light (NVIS)
(if so equipped)2-18
Indicator
lightName Page
Slip indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-18
Transfer 4LO
position indica-
tor light
(
model)
2-18
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-19
Vehicle dy-
namic control
off indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-19
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1. Driver, center and passenger ventila-
tors (P. 4-11)
2. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-26)
3. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-23)
4. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-36)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-11, P. 2-28)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-17)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-19)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-11)
14. Glove box (P. 2-37)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-12)
16. Aux jack (P. 4-35)
17. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow tire pressure warning light4WD shift indicator light (model)
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow windshield washer fluid warning lightorFront passenger air bag status
light
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Seat belt warning light and chimeHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Charge warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator lightSecurity indicator light (NVIS) (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightorActive brake limited slip (if so
equipped)Slip indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant tem-
perature high warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
4WD warning light (model)Cruise set switch indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightElectronic locking rear differential system on
indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light (if so
equipped)
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or,,,,,
,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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orActive brake lim-
ited slip (if so
equipped)
This indicator light comes on if the active brake
limited slip is activated. If activated, the system
will apply brake to the slipping rear wheel, giving
the non-slipping rear wheel more traction.
Cruise main switch indicator
light
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator
light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Electronic locking rear differ-
ential system on indicator light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the electronic locking
rear differential system clutch is fully engaged.
The indicator light flashes when the system is first
turned on. When the system fully engages, the
light remains on. If the switch is on and the
indicator light continues to flash, the system is
not engaged.
For additional information, see “Electronic lock-
ing rear differential system switch” later in this
section and “Electronic locking rear differential
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
4WD shift indicator light
(
model)
The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ON.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi-
cator light will illuminate the position selected by
the 4WD shift switch.
The 4WD shift indicator light may blink
while shifting from one drive mode to the
other.
orFront passenger
air bag status light
The front passenger air bag status light (or) will be lit and the passenger front air
bag will be OFF depending on how the right front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation,
see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in
the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
air bags” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)
If this indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on
steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, or if
the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-3
Low tire pressure warning system................5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Driving safety precautions.......................5-5
Ignition switch.....................................5-7
Automatic transmission..........................5-7
Key positions..................................5-8
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS).........5-8
Before starting the engine..........................5-8
Starting the engine................................5-9
Driving the vehicle.................................5-9
Engine protection mode.........................5-9
Automatic transmission.........................5-10
Parking brake....................................5-16
Cruise control....................................5-17
Precautions on cruise control...................5-17
Cruise control operations.......................5-17Break-in schedule................................5-19
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-19
Using four wheel drive (4WD).............5-20
Transfer case shifting procedures...............5-20
Electronic locking rear differential system
(if so equipped)..................................5-25
Parking/parking on hills............................5-26
Power steering...................................5-27
Brake system....................................5-27
Brake precautions.............................5-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................5-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-29
Rear sonar system (if so equipped).................5-30
Cold weather driving..............................5-31
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-31
Anti-freeze....................................5-31
Battery.......................................5-31
Draining of coolant water.......................5-31
Tire equipment................................5-32
Special winter equipment.......................5-32
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-32
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To engage:Firmly depress the parking brake.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal
again and it will release.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. ON/OFF switch
4. CANCEL switch
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
cIf the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light in the instrument panel then blinks to
warn the driver.
cIf the SET indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.cThe SET indicator light may blink when the
cruise control main switch is turned ON
while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch (located
on the steering wheel) . To properly set the
cruise control system, use the following pro-
cedures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
cWhen it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
cIn heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
cOn winding or hilly roads.
cOn slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) .
cIn very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 30 - 90 MPH (48 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
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To turn on the cruise control,push the main
switch. The CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment panel comes on.
To set cruising speed,accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the
instrument panel comes on. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set
speed.
cTo pass another vehicle,depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
cThe vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed,use one of the
following three methods.
cPush the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the instrument panel goes out.
cTap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.
cTurn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and SET indicator light in the
instrument panel go out.
The cruise control is automatically canceled and
the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if:cyou depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch.
The preset speed is deleted from memory.
cthe vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
cyou move the shift selector lever to N (Neu-
tral) .
To reset at a faster cruising speed,use one
of the following three methods.
cDepress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
cPush and hold the RES/ACCEL switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch.
cPush and release the RES/ACCEL switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed in-
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h) .
To reset at a slower cruising speed,use one
of the following three methods.
cLightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.
cPush and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re-
lease the switch when the vehicle slows to
the desired speed.cPush and release the COAST/SET switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed de-
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h) .
To resume the preset speed,push and re-
lease the RES/ACCEL switch. The vehicle re-
turns to the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h) .
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