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1. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-18)
2. Meters/gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-16)
4. Heater/air conditioner control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
5. Storage compartment (if so equipped)
(P. 2-25)
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-20)
7. Center ventilators (P. 4-2)
8. Passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-31)
9. Glove box (P. 2-24)
10. Pocket (P. 2-22)
11. Power outlet (P. 2-21)
12. Power outlet (if so equipped) (P. 2-21)
13. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-10)
14. Cruise control and main set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
15. Tilt steering lock lever (P. 3-13)
16. Trunk release Type B (P. 3-9)
17. Fuel-filler door opening lever (P. 3-12)
18. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-31)
19. Hood release lever (P. 3-9)
20. Fuse box cover/coin holder
(P. 8-29, 2-24)
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Security indicator light (Vehicle
security system)
The security indicator lights1is located on the
instrument panel near the windshield.
The security indicator light shows the status of
the vehicle security system.
The light operates whenever the ignition switch is
in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC position.
The vehicle security system has four phases. For
each phase the operation of the security indicator
light is different.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the trunk lid and all doors. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the key
or with the keyfob.
Keyfob operation:
cPush the
button on the keyfob.
All doors lock. The hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once to indicate
all doors are locked.
cWhen the
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to
“Silencing the horn beep feature” later in this
section.
4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The
SECURITY light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
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 arm.
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Security indicator light (NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System)
The security indicator lights1is located on the
instrument panel near the windshield.
The security indicator light blinks every 3 sec-
onds whenever the ignition switch is in the
LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indi-
cates the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, the light will remain on while the
ignition key is in the ON position.If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
keys that you have when visiting your
NISSAN dealer for service.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
s1Intermittent (if so equipped) — intermittent
operation can be adjusted by turning the
knob toward
sA(Slower) orsB(Faster) .
s2Low — continuous low speed operation
s3High — continuous high speed operation
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SWITCH
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
s1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
s2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Headlight beam select
s1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
s2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
s3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
Type A
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SWITCH
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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is turned off.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
orposition.
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.
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 Volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
CAUTION
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
cThe power outlets are not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
cUse power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
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Console (if so equipped)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE (if
so equipped)
To open the storage tray, push and release. The
storage tray will automatically move to the open
position.cThe inside of the storage tray can get hot. Do
not place objects inside which can melt or
be easily deformed.
WARNING
cThe storage tray should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
cKeep the tray lid closed while driving to
help prevent contents from becoming
projectiles causing injury in an accident
or during a sudden stop.
POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
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1. Power door lock switch
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The power windows operate only when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.To open the driver side window, push the driver’s
side automatic switch down until the desired
window position is reached. To close the window,
lift the switch up. The driver side control panel is
equipped with switches to open or close all the
windows.
Front passenger power window switch
The passenger window switch operates only the
corresponding passenger window. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
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