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Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or
replacement is required.If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake
system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATORSThe disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping or screeching sound when the vehicle
is in motion. The sound will be heard whether or
not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear
indicator sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are turned off.
2. Open the engine hood.3. Remove the air cleaner duct. (See “ENGINE
COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS”
earlier in this section.)
4. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover
using a suitable tool
*1
and pushing the tab
*2.
5. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller located
in the passenger compartment fuse box.
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6. If the fuse is open
*A
, replace it with a new
fuse
*B.
7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
Fusible linksIf any electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace only with genuine NISSAN parts.
FUSES
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are turned off.
2. Pull to remove the fuse box cover
*1.3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
*2.
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4. If the fuse is open
*A
, replace it with a new
fuse
*B.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
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1. Headlight (high-beam)
2. Front turn signal/park/side marker light
3. Front map light
4. Ceiling light
5. Front fog light
6. Headlight (low-beam)
7. High-mounted stop light
8. Cargo light
9. License plate light
10. Back-up light
11. Rear combination light (stop/tail/side marker light)
12. Rear turn signal light
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HEADLIGHTSFog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is
not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.ReplacingXenon headlight bulb:
WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xe-
non headlights replaced at a NISSAN
dealer. For additional information, see
“HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Low beam:
Wattage: 35
Bulb no.: D2R
High beam:
Wattage: 60
Bulb no.: HB3
Halogen headlight bulb:
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb.
CAUTION
.Do not leave the bulb out of the
headlight reflector for a long period
of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
entering the headlight body may
affect bulb performance.
.High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
.Only touch the plastic base whenhandling the bulb. Never touch the
glass envelope.
.Use the same number and wattage
as originally installed:
Low beam:
Wattage: 55
Bulb no.: H11
High beam:
Wattage: 60
Bulb no.: HB3
.Aiming is not necessary after repla-
cing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
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Disconnect the battery negative cable before
replacing bulbs.*A
High-beam bulb
*B
Low-beam bulb
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSItem Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Front turn signal/parking/side marker light 27/8 S25
Front fog light (if so equipped) 55 H11
Rear combination light
back-up 18 W16W
turn signal 21 W21W
stop/tail/side marker 21/5 W21/5W
License plate light 5 W5W
Front map light 8 —
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) 2 —
High-mounted stop light* LED —
Ceiling light (if so equipped) 8 —
Cargo light (if so equipped) 8 —
Glove box light* 3.4
—
*: See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest information about parts.
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Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C, D, E or F.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
and/or cover.
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Front turn signal/park/side marker light
(Halogen headlight model)
Xenon headlight model: See a NISSAN dealer
for replacement.
Halogen headlight model: Remove the bulb as
illustrated.
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Front fog light
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Rear combination light (stop/tail/side marker/turn)Open the lift gate to remove the rear combina-
tion light assembly.*A: Clip
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Back-up light
Open the lift gate to remove the back-up light
assembly. One screw is located behind the
cover on the lift gate.
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