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NISSAN dealer for service.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob towardA
(Slower) or
B
(Faster).
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
3High (HI) — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever up
4
to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you5
to operate thewasher. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to
an accident. Warm the windshield with
the defroster before you wash the wind-
shield.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
Do not fill the window washer reser-
voir tank with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.
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Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reser-
voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.
The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2Low (ON) — continuous low speed operation
Push the switch forward
3
to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision. Warm the rear
window with the defroster before you
wash the rear window.
CAUTION
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow or ice, the wiper
may stop moving to protect its motor.
If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to
OFF and remove the snow or ice on
and around the wiper arms. After
about 1 minute, turn the switch ON
again to operate the wiper.
Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
Do not fill the window washer reser-
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CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam, push the lever
forward. The high beam lights come on and
the high beam indicator light
illumi-
nates.
2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.
Battery saver systemWhen the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automaticallyturn off 5 minutes after the ignition switch has
been turned to the OFF position.
After the headlights automatically turn off with
the headlight switch in the
or
po-
sition, the headlights will illuminate again for 5
minutes if the headlight switch is turned to
the OFF position and then turned to the
or
position.CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
after a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)The headlights (low beam) automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights op-
erate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
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illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is turned off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH1
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.2
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, press the control switches located on the
left side of the meter panel. Pressing the upper
switchA
will brighten the lights. The lower
switch
B
will dim the lights. Repeatedly press-
ing the lower switch will turn the lights off.
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Push the switch (located on the front part of the
center console) on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
Some state or provincial laws may prohibit
the use of the hazard warning flasher
switch while driving.
WARNING
If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other traf-
fic.
Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher will operate with the ignition switch in
any position.
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 per-
sonal injury.
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See “Traction Control System (TCS)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.The digital clock (in the audio unit) displays time
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
If the battery cable is disconnected, the
clock will reset its time and the correct
time will not be indicated. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIMEAdjust the time in the following steps:
1. Switch the display to the clock adjusting
mode.
Type A (audio with 1 CD player):
Push and hold the DISP (Clock) button
A
until the clock display starts to flash.
Type B (audio with 6 CD changer):
Push and hold the RPT button
B
until the
clock display starts to flash.
2. Push the SEEK/TRACK button
C
(
,
) to adjust the hour. Push the TUNE
buttonD
(
,
) to adjust the
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Roadster modelsNormally, one standard golf bag C can be
stowed in the trunk. Insert the top of the golf bag
into left side of the trunk
1
then put the bag
down
2.
COAT HOOK (Coupe models)The hooks are locked above the side windows
as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 2
lb (1 kg) to a single hook.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and for about 45
seconds, after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door is opened during this period of
about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.
The power window switches will be deactivated
during the soft top operation. (Roadster models)
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Driver’s side power window switch1. Driver side window
2. Passenger side window
3. Window lock button
To open or close the window, push down
A
or
pull up
B
the switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
Passenger side power window switchThe passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.Locking passenger’s windowWhen the lock button
C
is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Automatic operationTo fully open or close the window, completely
press or lift the switch and release it; it need not
be held. The window will automatically open or
close all the way. To stop the window, just press
or lift the switch on the opposite side.Auto reverse functionIf the control unit detects something caught in a
window as it moves up, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation when
the ignition key is in the ON position or for about
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