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EXHAUST GAS(carbon monoxide)
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WARNING:
. Do not breathe exhaust gas;itcontains
colorless andodorless carbonmonoxide.
Carbon monoxide isdangerous. Itcan cause
unconsciousness ordeath.
. Ifyou suspect thatexhaust fumesare
entering thevehicle, drivewithallwindows
fully open, andhave thevehicle inspected
immediately.
. Donot run theengine inclosed spaces such
as agarage.
. Do not park thevehicle withtheengine
running foranextended periodoftime.
. Keep theback doorclosed whiledriving,
otherwise exhaustgascould bedrawn into
the passenger compartment. Ifyou must
drive withtheback dooropen, follow these
precautions:
Ð Open allthe windows.
Ð Turn theairrecirculation modeoffand
set the fanspeed control tothe highest
level tocirculate theair.
. Ifelectrical wiringorother cable connec-
tions mustpasstoatrailer through theseal
of the back doororthe body, follow the
manufacturer's recommendation toprevent
carbon monoxide entryintothevehicle.
. Ifaspecial bodyorother equipment is
added forrecreational orother usage, follow
the manufacturer's recommendation topre-
vent carbon monoxide entryintothevehicle.
(Some recreational vehicleappliances such
as stoves, refrigerators, heaters,etc.may also
generate carbonmonoxide.)
. The exhaust systemandbody should be
inspected byaqualified mechanic whenever:
Ð Your vehicle israised whilebeing ser-
viced.
Ð You suspect thatexhaust fumesare
entering intothepassenger compart-
ment.
Ð You notice achange inthe sound ofthe
exhaust system.
Ð You have hadanaccident involving
damage tothe exhaust system,under-
body, orrear ofthe vehicle.
THREE-W AY CA TAL YST (ifequipped)
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WARNING:
. The exhaust gasand theexhaust systemare
very hot.Keep people, animals andflam-
mable materials awayfromtheexhaust
system components.
. Do not stop orpark thevehicle over
flammable materialssuchasdry grass,
wastepaper orrags. Theymayignite and
cause afire.
The three-way catalystisan emission controldevice
installed inthe exhaust system.Exhaust gasinthe
three-way catalystisburned athigh temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
CAUTION:
. Donot use leaded gasoline. (SeeªRecom-
mended Fluids/lubricants andcapacitiesº
(P .9-2) .)Deposits fromleaded gasoline ser- iously
reduce theability ofthe three-way
catalyst tohelp reduce exhaust pollutants
and/or damage thethree-way catalyst.
. Keep yourengine tunedup.Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuelinjection, orelectrical
systems maycause overrich fueltoflow into
the three-way catalyst,causingitto over-
heat. Donot keep driving ifthe engine
misfires, orifnoticeable lossofperformance
or other unusual operating conditions are
detected. Havethevehicle inspected
promptly byaNISSAN dealer.
. Avoid driving withanextremely lowfuel
level. Running outoffuel could cause the
engine tomisfire, damaging thethree-way
catalyst.
. Donot race theengine whilewarming itup.
. Donot push ortow your vehicle tostart the
engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) (ifequipped)
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Each tire,including thespare (ifprovided) ,should be
checked monthlywhencoldandinflated tothe inflation
pressure recommended bythe vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard ortire inflation pressure label.(If
your vehicle hastires ofadifferent sizethan thesize
indicated onthe vehicle placard ortire inflation
pressure label,youshould determine theproper tire
inflation pressure forthose tires.)
As anadded safetyfeature, yourvehicle hasbeen
equipped withaTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) thatilluminates alow tirepressure telltale
when oneormore ofyour tiresissignificantly under-
inflated. Accordingly ,when thelow tirepressure telltale
illuminates, youshould stopandcheck yourtiresas
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soon aspossible, andinflate themtothe proper
pressure. Drivingonasignificantly under-inflated tire
causes thetiretooverheat andcanlead totire failure.
Under-inflation alsoreduces fuelefficiency andtire
tread life,and may affect thevehicle's handlingand
stopping ability.
Please notethattheTPMS isnot asubstitute for
proper tiremaintenance, anditis the driver's respon-
sibility tomaintain correcttirepressure, evenifunder-
inflation hasnotreached thelevel totrigger illumination
of the TPMS lowtirepressure telltale.
Y our vehicle hasalso been equipped withaTPMS
malfunction indicatortoindicate whenthesystem is
not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indica-
tor iscombined withthelow tirepressure telltale.
When thesystem detects amalfunction, thetelltale will
flash forapproximately oneminute andthen remain
continuously illuminated.Thissequence willcontinue
upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups aslong asthe
malfunction exists.Whenthemalfunction indicatoris
illuminated, thesystem maynotbeable todetect or
signal lowtirepressure asintended. TPMSmalfunc-
tions mayoccur foravariety ofreasons, including the
installation ofreplacement oralternate tiresorwheels
on the vehicle thatprevent theTPMS fromfunctioning
properly .Always checktheTPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing oneormore tiresorwheels onyour
vehicle toensure thatthereplacement oralternate tires
and wheels allowtheTPMS tocontinue tofunction
properly .
Additional information
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. The TPMS doesnotmonitor thetirepressure of
the spare tire.
. The TPMS willactivate onlywhen thevehicle is
driven atspeeds above25km/h (16MPH) .Also,
this system maynotdetect asudden dropintire
pressure (forexample aflat tire while driving) .
. The lowtirepressure warninglightmaynot
automatically turnoffwhen thetirepressure is
adjusted. Afterthetireisinflated tothe recom-
mended pressure, resetthetire pressures regis-
tered inyour vehicle andthen drive thevehicle at
speeds above25km/h (16MPH) toactivate the
TPMS andturn offthe low tirepressure warning
light.
. Depending onachange inthe outside tempera-
ture, thelow tirepressure warninglightmay
illuminate evenifthe tire pressure hasbeen
adjusted properly.Adjust thetirepressure tothe
recommended COLDtirepressure againwhen
the tires arecold, andreset theTPMS.
. You can check thepressure ofall tires inthe
vehicle information display.(See ªTrip computerº
(P .2-34) .)
For additional information, seeªLow tirepressure
warning lightº(P.2-14) .
WARNING:
. Ifthe low tirepressure warninglightillumi-
nates whiledriving, avoidsudden steering
maneuvers orabrupt braking, reducevehicle
speed, pulloffthe road toasafe location
and stop thevehicle assoon aspossible.
Driving withunder-inflated tiresmayperma-
nently damage thetires andincrease the
likelihood oftire failure. Serious vehicle damage
couldoccurandmay lead toan
accident andcould result inserious personal
injury. Check thetire pressure forallfour
tires. Adjust thetire pressure tothe recom-
mended COLDtirepressure shownonthe
tire placard toturn thelow tirepressure
warning lightoff.Ifthe light stillilluminates
while driving afteradjusting thetire pres-
sure, atire may beflat. Ifyou have aflat tire,
replace itwith aspare tireassoon as
possible. (SeeªFlat tireº(P.6-2) forchanging
a flat tire.)
. After adjusting thetire pressure, besure to
reset theTPMS. Otherwise, theTPMS will
not warn oflow tirepressure.
. When aspare tireismounted orawheel is
replaced, theTPMS willnotfunction andthe
low tirepressure warninglightwillflash for
approximately 1minute. Thelight willre-
main onafter the1minute. Contact a
NISSAN dealerassoon aspossible fortire
replacement and/orsystem resetting.
. Replacing tireswiththose notoriginally
specified byNISSAN couldaffect theproper
operation ofthe TPMS.
. Donot inject anytireliquid oraerosol tire
sealant intothetires, asthis may cause a
malfunction ofthe tire pressure sensors.
CAUTION:
. The TPMS maynotfunction properly when
the wheels areequipped withtirechains or
the wheels areburied insnow.
. Do not place metalized filmorany metal
parts (antenna, etc.)on the windows. This
may cause poorreception ofthe signals
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When theelectric powersteering warninglight
illuminates withtheengine running, thepower assist
for the steering willcease operation. You will still have
control ofthe vehicle. However, greatersteering effort
is needed, especially insharp turnsandatlow speeds.
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The brake system hastwo separate hydraulic circuits.If
one circuit malfunctions, youwillstill have braking
ability attwo wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
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V acuum assisted brakes
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The brake booster aidsbraking byusing engine
vacuum. Ifthe engine stops,youcan stop thevehicle
by depressing thefoot brake pedal. However, greater
foot pressure onthe foot brake pedalwillberequired
to stop thevehicle. Thestopping distancewillbe
longer.
If the engine isnot running oristurned offwhile driving,
the power assisted brakeswillnot function. Braking
will beharder.
WARNING:
Do not coast withtheengine stopped.
Using brakes
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Avoid resting yourfootonthe foot brake pedalwhile
driving. Thiswilloverheat thebrakes, wearoutthe
brake linings/pads faster,andincrease fuelconsump-
tion.
T o help reduce brakewearandtoprevent thebrakes
from overheating, reducespeedanddownshift toa
lower gearbefore goingdownaslope orlong grade.
Overheated brakesmayreduce braking performance
and could resultinloss ofvehicle control.
While driving onaslippery surface, becareful when
braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abruptbraking
or acceleration couldcause thewheels toskid and
result inan accident.
W et brakes
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When thevehicle iswashed ordriven through water,
the brakes maygetwet. Asaresult, yourbraking
distance willbelonger andthevehicle maypulltoone
side during braking.
T o dry the brakes, drivethevehicle atasafe speed
while lightly depressing thebrake pedal toheat upthe
brakes. Dothis until thebrakes returntonormal. Avoid
driving thevehicle athigh speeds untilthebrakes
function correctly.
Parking brakebreak-in
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Break inthe parking brakeshoes whenever the
stopping effectofthe parking brakeisweakened or
whenever theparking brakeshoes and/or drums/rotors
are replaced, inorder toassure thebest braking
performance.
This procedure isdescribed inthe vehicle service
manual andcanbeperformed byaNISSAN dealer.
Driving uphill
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When starting onasteep grade, itis sometimes
difficult tooperate boththebrake andclutch (forMT
model) .Apply theparking braketohold thevehicle. Do
not slip theclutch. Whenreadytostart, slowly release
the parking brakewhiledepressing theaccelerator
pedal andreleasing theclutch pedal.
Driving downhill
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The engine braking actioniseffective forcontrolling
the vehicle whiledescending hills.ForManual Trans-
mission (MT)model, theshift lever should beplaced in
the lower speed position priortodescending. For
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model, the
manual shiftmode orthe ªLº position shouldbe
selected.
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Tires*:
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Check thepressure withagauge oftenandalways
prior tolong distance trips.Adjust thepressure inall
tires, including thespare, tothe pressure specified.
Check carefully fordamage, cutsorexcessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
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In the case thatTwo-Wheel Drive(2WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
10,000 km(6,000 miles).
Tires marked withdirectional indicatorscanonly be
rotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatFour-Wheel Drive(4WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
5,000 km(3,000 miles).
Tires marked withdirectional indicatorscanonly be
rotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatfront tiresaredifferent sizefrom rear
tires; Tirescannot berotated.
However, thetiming fortire rotation mayvaryaccording
to your driving habitsandtheroad surface conditions.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)trans-
mitter components (ifequipped) :
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Replace theTPMS transmitter grommetseal,valve
core andcap when thetires arereplaced duetowear
or age. Wheel
alignment andbalance:
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If the vehicle shouldpulltoeither sidewhile driving on
a straight andlevel road, orifyou detect uneven or
abnormal tirewear, theremaybeaneed forwheel
alignment. Ifthe steering wheelorseat vibrates at
normal highway speeds,wheelbalancing maybe
needed.
Windshield:
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Clean thewindshield onaregular basis.Check the
windshield atleast every sixmonths forcracks orother
damage. Repairasnecessary .
Wiper blades*:
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Check forcracks orwear ifnot functioning correctly.
Replace asnecessary .
Inside vehicle
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The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
on aregular basis,suchaswhen performing periodic
maintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
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Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that thepedal doesnotcatch orrequire uneven effort.
K eep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Brake pedal*:
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Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that itis the proper distance fromthefloor matwhen
depressed fully.Check thebrake booster function. Be
sure tokeep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Parking brake*:
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Check theparking brakeoperation regularly.Check
that thelever (ifequipped) orthe pedal (ifequipped)
has theproper travel.Alsomake surethatthevehicle is
held securely onafairly steep hillwhen onlythe
parking brakeisapplied. Seat
belts:
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Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (for
example, buckles,anchors, adjusters andretractors)
operate properly andsmoothly ,and areinstalled
securely .Check thebelt webbing forcuts, fraying,
wear ordamage.
Steering wheel:
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Check forchanges inthe steering condition, suchas
excessive play,hard steering orstrange noises.
Warning lightsandchimes:
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Make surethatallwarning lightsandchimes are
operating properly.
Windshield defogger:
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Check thattheaircomes outofthe defogger outlets
properly andingood quantity whenoperating the
heater orair conditioner.
Windshield wiperandwasher*:
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Check thatthewipers andwasher operate properly
and that thewipers donot streak.
Under hoodandvehicle
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The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
periodically (forexample, eachtimeyoucheck the
engine oilorrefuel) .
Battery*:
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Except formaintenance freebattery ,check thefluid
level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween theªUPPERº
and ªLOWERº lines.Vehicles operated inhigh
temperatures orunder severe conditions require
frequent checksofthe battery fluidlevel.
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Brake andclutch fluidlevel(s)*:
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For Manual Transmission (MT)model; makesurethat
the brake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween the
ªMAXº andªMINº linesonthe reservoirs.
Except forManual Transmission (MT)model; make
sure thatthebrake fluidlevel isbetween theªMAXº
and ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Coolant level*:
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Check thecoolant levelwhen thecoolant iscold. Make
sure thatthecoolant levelisbetween theªMAXº and
ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Engine drivebelts*:
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Make surethatdrive belt(s) is/arenotfrayed, worn,
cracked oroily .
Engine oillevel*:
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Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle (onalevel
ground) andturning offthe engine.
Fluid leaks:
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Check underthevehicle forfuel, oil,water orother fluid
leaks afterthevehicle hasbeen parked forawhile.
W ater dripping fromtheairconditioner afteruseis
normal. Ifyou should noticeanyleaks oriffuel fumes
are evident, checkforcause andhave itcorrected
immediately .
Window washerfluid*:
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Check thatthere isadequate fluidinthe reservoir.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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When performing anyinspection ormaintenance work
on your vehicle, alwaystakecare toprevent serious
accidental injurytoyourself ordamage tothe vehicle.
The following aregeneral precautions whichshould be
closely observed.
WARNING:
. Park thevehicle onalevel surface, applythe
parking brakesecurely andblock thewheels
to prevent thevehicle frommoving. Move
the shift lever tothe ªPº(Park) position
(Continuously Variable Transmission model)
or the shift lever tothe ªNº(Neutral) position
(Manual Transmission model).
. Besure theignition switchisin the ªOFFº or
ªLOCKº position whenperforming anyparts
replacement orrepairs.
. Do not work under thehood while the
engine ishot. Always turnoffthe engine
and wait until itcools down.
. Ifyou must workwiththeengine running,
keep yourhands, clothing, hairandtools
away frommoving fans,belts andanyother
moving parts.
. Itis advisable tosecure orremove anyloose
clothing andanyjewelry, suchasrings,
watches, etc.before working onyour vehi-
cle.
. Ifyou must runtheengine inan enclosed
space suchasagarage, besure there is
proper ventilation forexhaust gasesto
escape.
. Never getunder thevehicle whileitis
supported byajack. .
Keep smoking materials, flameandsparks
away fromfuelandthebattery.
. Never connect ordisconnect eitherthe
battery orany transistorized component
connector whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Ongasoline enginemodels withtheMulti-
port Fuel Injection (MFI)system, thefuel
filter andfuel lines should beserviced bya
NISSAN dealerbecause thefuel lines are
under highpressure evenwhen theengine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle isequipped withanautomatic
engine cooling fan.Itmay come onatany
time without warning, evenifthe ignition
switch isin the ªOFFº position andthe
engine isnot running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect thenegative batterycablebefore
working nearthefan.
. Always weareyeprotection wheneveryou
work onyour vehicle.
. Never leavetheengine ortransmission
related component harnessconnector dis-
connected whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Avoid directcontact withused engine oiland
coolant. Improperly disposedengineoil,
engine coolant, and/orothervehicle fluids
can hurt theenvironment. Alwaysconform to
local regulations fordisposal ofvehicle
fluids.
This ª8.Maintenance anddo-it-yourselfº section
provides instructions regardingonlythose itemswhich
are relatively easyforanowner toperform.
Y ou should beaware thatincomplete orimproper
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