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and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
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ADVISORYSome vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlor-
ate Material — special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.”
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0 Illustrated table of contentsAir bags, seat belts and child restraints .......................... 0-2
Exterior front ........................................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ............................................................................ 0-4
Coupe models .................................................................. 0-4
Roadster models .............................................................. 0-5
Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-6Coupe models .................................................................. 0-6
Roadster models .............................................................. 0-8
Instrument panel ................................................................. 0-10
Meters and gauges ........................................................... 0-11
Engine compartment ......................................................... 0-12
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1. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-11)
2. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (P.2-26)
3. Tachometer (P.2-5)
4. Speedometer (P.2-4)5. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-26)
6. Fuel gauge (P.2-6)
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)8. Automatic transmission position indicator
(P.2-15, P.5-10) or Manual transmission up-
shift indicator (P.2-10, P.5-14)
9. Reset knobfor trip odometer (P.2-4)
10. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)
11. Trip computer setting switch (P.2-8)
12. Trip computer mode switch (P.2-8)
13. Trip computer (P.2-8)
14. Engine oil pressure gauge (P.2-7)
15. Volt meter (P.2-8)
SIC3329
Combination meter
SIC1948A
Triple meter
METERS AND GAUGES
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1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-21)
2. Battery (P.8-15)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T models) (P.8-13)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
8. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
10. Engine drive belts (P.8-16)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)
Do not tamper with the strut tower bar
adjustment
A. The strut tower bar has
been adjusted to the most suitable posi-
tion at the factory.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT0-12
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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models)1
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward
or backward to the desired position. Release the
lever to lock the seat in position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.
2
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body 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.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Coupe models —
if so equipped)
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.
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Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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1
Forward and backward
Moving the sliding switch forward or backward
will slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
When sliding the passenger’s seat backward,
be careful not to crush items in the seatback
pocket against the rear floor box.2
Reclining (for driver’s seat)
Move the reclining switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward, move the switch forward and move your
body forward. The seatback will move forward.
2
Reclining (for passenger’s seat)
The passenger’s seat is equipped with a manual
lever for reclining. See “Front manual seat ad-
justment” earlier in this section.
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.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for Roadster models)
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.
SPA1793
1-4
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument 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 ........................................... 2-7
Volt meter ......................................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .................................................................. 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-11
Checking bulbs ............................................................. 2-11
Warning lights ............................................................... 2-11
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-15
Audible reminders ........................................................ 2-17
Security systems ................................................................ 2-18
Vehicle security system .............................................. 2-18
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...................... 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-21
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(Coupe models) .................................................................. 2-22
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .... 2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-24
Xenon headlights .......................................................... 2-24
Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-24Daytime running light system (Canada only) ........ 2-25
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-26
Instrument brightness control ................................... 2-26
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-27
Horn ....................................................................................... 2-27
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................................ 2-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29
Traction Control System (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-29
Clock ..................................................................................... 2-30
Adjusting the time ........................................................ 2-30
Power outlet ........................................................................ 2-31
Storage ................................................................................. 2-32
Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) ........................................................ 2-32
Sunglasses holder (Coupe models) ........................ 2-32
Cargo net......................................................................... 2-33
Cup holders ................................................................... 2-33
Console box .................................................................. 2-35
Rear floor box ................................................................ 2-35
Rear parcel box ............................................................ 2-37
Stowing golf bags ......................................................... 2-37
Coat hook (Coupe models) ........................................ 2-38
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Combination meter:
1. Warning/Indicator lights
2. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
3. Tachometer
4. Speedometer5. Instrument brightness control switch
(See “Headlight and turn signal switch” later
in this section.)
6. Fuel gauge
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge8. Automatic transmission position indicator or
Manual transmission shift up indicator
(See “Driving the vehicle” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
9. Reset knobfor trip odometer
10. Odometer (Total/Twin trip)
11. Trip computer setting switch
(See “Trip computer” later in this section.)
12. Trip computer mode switch
(See “Trip computer” later in this section.)
SIC3329
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls
2-3
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