1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-22)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)
4. Power windows (P. 2-44)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-18)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-24)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-27)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Ventilators (P. 4-14)
2. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-27)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-24)
4. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-31)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-57, P. 2-28)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-15)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22, P. 2-23)
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. 4-18)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-57)
14. Glove box (P. 2-35)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-15)
16. Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-30)
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge.......................2-6
Voltmeter......................................2-7
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge (if so equipped)..........................2-7
Compass and outside temperature display...........2-8
Outside temperature display.....................2-8
Compass display...............................2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-12
Checking bulbs...............................2-12
Warning lights................................2-13
Indicator lights................................2-17
Audible reminders.............................2-19
Security systems.................................2-20
Vehicle security system.........................2-20
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system...............2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-22
Switch operation..............................2-22Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.....2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-24
Headlight control switch........................2-24
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-26
Instrument brightness control...................2-27
Turn signal switch.............................2-27
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-28
Horn............................................2-28
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch............2-29
Rear sonar system off switch......................2-30
Tow mode switch.................................2-30
Power outlet.....................................2-31
Cigarette lighter..................................2-32
Storage.........................................2-33
Instrument panel storage trays..................2-33
Console box..................................2-33
Glove box....................................2-35
Sunglasses holder.............................2-35
Map pockets..................................2-36
Seatback pocket..............................2-36
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1. Ventilators (P. 4-14)
2. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-27)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-24)
4. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-31)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-57, P. 2-28)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-15)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22, P. 2-23)
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. 4-18)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-57)
14. Glove box (P. 2-35)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-15)
16. Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-30)
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in
the
,or AUTO position (with auto-
lights activated) .
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instru-
ment panel lights when driving at night.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
s1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
s2To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to theposition, then turn the fog light
switch to theposition.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in
the AUTO position, the headlights must be on, then
turn the fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch
to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected.
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Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if
so equipped)
The outside mirrors will automatically dim during
nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the
headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic anti-
glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate
when the automatic anti-glare feature is operat-
ing.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, push the
button on the rearview mirror. The indicator light
will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, push
the
button on the rearview mirror. The in-
dicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” earlier in this section.
Heated mirrors
The outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instrument and
controls” section of this manual.The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
cMemory storage function
cEntry/exit function
MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator
and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be
stored in the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the memory sys-
tem.
1. Set the automatic transmission selector le-
ver to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
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so equipped)
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level...................8-7
Changing engine coolant........................8-8
Engine oil.........................................8-8
Checking engine oil level........................8-8
Changing engine oil............................8-9
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-10
5-speed automatic transmission fluid...............8-11
Power steering fluid...............................8-11
Brake fluid.......................................8-11
Brake fluid....................................8-12
Window washer fluid.............................8-12
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-12
Battery..........................................8-13
Jump starting.................................8-14
Drive belts.......................................8-14
Spark plugs......................................8-15
Replacing spark plugs.........................8-15Air cleaner.......................................8-16
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-16
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-18
Cleaning.....................................8-18
Replacing....................................8-18
Parking brake and brake pedal.....................8-21
Checking parking brake........................8-21
Checking brake pedal..........................8-21
Brake booster.................................8-22
Fuses...........................................8-22
Engine compartment...........................8-23
Passenger compartment.......................8-24
Keyfob battery replacement........................8-25
Lights...........................................8-26
Headlights....................................8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped)......................8-26
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-27
Wheels and tires.................................8-31
Tire pressure..................................8-31
Tire labeling...................................8-36
Types of tires..................................8-38
Tire chains....................................8-39
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-39
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HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Be-
cause the headlight assembly must be removed
from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your
NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
cHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
cWhen handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
cDO NOT TOUCH THE BULBcUse the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Low beam:
Wattage: 51
Bulb no.: 9006*
High beam:
Wattage: 60
Bulb no.: 9005*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
cDo not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture and smoke may enter
the headlight body and affect the per-
formance of the headlight.
cAiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
Replacing the fog light bulb
CAUTION
cHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
cWhen handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
cUse the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Wattage 37.5 Bulb No. 899*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
cDo not leave the bulb out of the fog light
for a long period of time as dust, mois-
ture and smoke may enter the fog light
body and affect the performance of the
fog light.
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