ForewordWelcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available for you.READ FIRST — THENDRIVE
SAFELYBefore driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-tenance requirements, assisting you in the
safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA-
TION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Always observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for condi-
tions.
Always use the seat belts. Refer to
“Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion for precautions regarding chil-
dren.
Always provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features
to all occupants of the vehicle.
Always review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.WHEN READING THE MANUALThis manual includes information for all
options available on this model. There-
fore, you may find some information that
does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.
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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 meansDo not do this
orDo 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 com-
ponent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
© 2005 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.
SIC0697
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1. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
(P.2-22)
2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-26)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
5. Windshield (P.2-20)/rear window (P.2-21)
wiper and washer switch
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)
7. Center ventilator (P.4-19)
8. Audio control (P.4-27)
9. Display (P.4-2)/clock (P.4-4)
10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside
mirror* switch (P.2-22)
11. Display screen control (P.4-2) and/or Navi-
gation system*1
12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)
13. Side ventilator (P.4-19)
14. Headlight aiming control switch* (P.2-25)
15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch*
(P.2-29) or Headlight aiming control*
(P.2-25)
16. Steering switch for audio control* (P.4-43)
17. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-28)
19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-39)/Horn
(P.2-28)
20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-21)
21. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-9)
(P.5-10)
22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-23)
SSI0176
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Illustrated table of contents
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1. Tachometer (P.2-4)
2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-27)/Hazard indica-
tor (P.2-27)
3. Speedometer (P.2-4)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)
5. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
6. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4)
7. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)
9. CVT shift position indicator (P.5-12)
SIC3031
METERS AND GAUGES
Illustrated table of contents
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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint systemSeats ......................................................................................... 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment....................................... 1-3
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-8
Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-9
Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9
Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-10
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-12
Pregnant women ............................................................ 1-13
Injured persons............................................................... 1-13
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ................. 1-14
Rear center seat belt .................................................... 1-17
Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-20
Child restraints ..................................................................... 1-21
Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-21Child restraint installation on rear seat outboard
or center positions ........................................................ 1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ........................................................... 1-28
Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-29
Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-31
Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-34
Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-34
Booster seat installation on rear seat outboard
or center positions ........................................................ 1-37
Booster seat installation on front passenger
seat.................................................................................... 1-38
Supplemental restraint system ......................................... 1-39
Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-39
NISSAN advanced air bag system (front seats) ... 1-45
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-54
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WARNING
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back in the seat and adjust the
seat belt properly. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” later in this sec-
tion.
SSS0133B
SEATS1-2
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
Forward and backwardPull the lever up
1
while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
RecliningTo recline the seatback, pull the lever up
2and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback moves forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
SSS0179A
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
1-3
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FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
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.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” for automatic
drive positioner operation.
Forward and backwardMoving the switch
1
forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the de-
sired position.
RecliningMove the recline switch
2
backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward. The
seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
SPA1273C
1-4
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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