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W elcome tothe growing familyofnew NISSAN
owners. Thisvehicle hasbeen delivered toyou with
confidence. Ithas been produced usingthelatest
techniques andstrict quality control.
This manual wasprepared tohelp youunderstand the
operation andmaintenance ofyour vehicle sothat you
may enjoy manykilometers (miles)ofdriving pleasure.
Please readthrough thismanual beforeoperating your
vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information &Maintenance Book-
let explains detailsaboutthewarranties coveringyour
vehicle.
Y our NISSAN dealerknows yourvehicle best.When
you require anyservice orhave anyquestions, wewill
be glad toassist youwith theextensive resources
available foryou.
IMPORT ANTSAFETY INFORMA TION
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Reminders forsafety!
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Follow theseimportant drivingrulestohelp ensure a
safe andcomplete tripforyou and your passengers!
. NEVER driveunder theinfluence ofalcohol
or drugs.
. ALWA YS observe postedspeedlimitsand
never drivetoofast forconditions.
. ALWA YS use your seatbelts andappropriate
child restraint systems. Preteenchildren
should beseated inthe rear seat.
. ALWA YS provide information aboutthe
proper useofvehicle safetyfeatures toall
occupants ofthe vehicle.
. ALWA YS review thisOwner's Manualfor
important safetyinformation.
When reading themanual
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This manual includes information foralloptions
available onthis model. Therefore, youmay findsome
information thatdoes notapply toyour vehicle.
All information, specifications andillustrations inthis
manual arethose ineffect atthe time ofprinting.
NISSAN reservestheright tochange specifications or
designs withoutnoticeandwithout obligation.
MODIFICA TIONOFYOUR VEHICLE
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This vehicle shouldnotbemodified. Modification could
affect itsperformance, safetyordurability ,and may
even violate governmental regulations.Inaddition,
damage orperformance problemsresultingfrom
modifications maynotbecovered underNISSAN
warranties.
Read firstÐthen drive safely
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Before drivingyourvehicle, readthisOwner's Manual
carefully .This willensure familiarity withcontrols and
maintenance requirements, assistingyouinthe safe
operation ofyour vehicle.
Throughout thismanual wehave used the
symbol
followed bythe word WARNING. Thisisused
to indicate thepresence ofahazard thatcould cause
death orserious personal injury.To avoid orreduce the
risk, theprocedures mustbefollowed precisely.
The symbol
followed bythe word CAUTION is
also used throughout thismanual toindicate the
presence ofahazard thatcould cause minoror
moderate personalinjuryordamages toyour vehicle.
T o avoid orreduce therisk, theprocedures mustbe
followed carefully
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means thearrow points tothe front ofthe
vehicle.
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indicate movement or
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Illustrated tableofcontents
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Safety Ðseats, seatbelts andsupplemental
restraint system
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Instruments andcontrols
Pre-driving checksandadjustments
Heater andairconditioner, andaudio system
Starting anddriving
In case ofemergency
Appearance andcare
Maintenance anddo-it-yourself
T echnical information
Index
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1 Safety Ðseats, seatbelts andsupplemental
restraint system
Seats ....
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Front seats ....
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Rear seats ....
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Armrest ....
............................................ .................................................... 1-4
Head restraints ....
...................................................... ...................................1-5
Adjustable headrestraint ....
...................................................... ..........1-5
Non-adjustable headrestraint ....
...................................................... .1-5
Remove ....
............................................ .................................................... 1-5
Install ....
....................................... ............................................................. 1-6
Adjust ....
................................................................ ...................................1-6
Seat belts ....
...................................................... ............................................1-7
Precautions onseat beltusage ....
.................................................... 1-7
Child safety ....
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Pregnant women....
............................................ ...................................1-9
Injured persons ....
................................................................ ..................1-9
Center markonseat belts ....
............................................ ..................1-9 Three-point
typeseatbelts ....
............................................ ..............1-9
T wo-point typeseatbelts (ifequipped) ....
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Seat beltmaintenance ....
....................................... ........................1-11
Child restraints ....
............................................ .........................................1-12
Precautions onchild restraint usage....
...................................... 1-12
Child restraint anchorage (ifequipped) ....
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Child restraint installation using3-point typeseatbelt
(if equipped) ....
................................................. ................................1-13
Child restraint installation using2-point typeseatbelt
(if equipped) ....
................................................. ................................1-16
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)....
.......................................... 1-18
Precautions onSupplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)....
.... 1-18
Supplemental airbag systems ....
................................................. 1-22
SRS airbag deployment conditions....
....................................... 1-24
Pre-tensioner seatbeltsystem (ifequipped) ....
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Repair andreplacement procedure....
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further beltmovement. Ifthe retractor doesnotlock
during thischeck, contact aNISSAN dealerimmedi-
ately .
TWO-POINT TYPESEATBEL TS(if
equipped)
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Fastening seatbelts
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WARNING:
Seat belts aremost effective whenthepassen-
ger sits well back andstraight upinthe seat.
1. Insert thetongue intothebuckle marked CENTER
until youhear andfeelthelatch
engage.
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2. Adjust theseat beltlength. To shorten, holdthe
tongue andpulltheupper beltasillustrated
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.
T o lengthen, holdthetongue andpulltheunder
belt asillustrated
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2
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3. Position thelapbelt portion lowand snug onthe
hips asshown.
Unfastening seatbelts
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Push thebutton onthe buckle.
SEA TBEL TMAINTENANCE
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Periodically checkthattheseat beltandallthe metal
components, suchasbuckles, tongues, retractors,
flexible wiresandanchors, workproperly .If loose parts,
deterioration, cutsorother damage onthe seat belt
webbing isfound, theentire seatbeltassembly should
be replaced.
If dirt builds upinthe shoulder beltguide ofthe seat
belt anchors, theseat belts mayretract slowly.Wipe
the shoulder beltguide withaclean, drycloth.
T o clean theseat beltwebbing, applyamild soap
solution orany solution recommended forcleaning
upholstery orcarpet. Thenwipewithacloth andallow
the seat belts todry inthe shade. Donot allow theseat
belts toretract untilthey arecompletely dry.
Safety Ðseats, seatbelts andsupplementa lrestraint system
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Safety Ðseats, seatbelts andsupple mental restraint system
. Vehicle rollover
Supplemental side-impactandcurtain side-im-
pact airbags (ifequipped) :
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. Afrontal collision withaparked ormoving vehicle
. Arear collision
PRE- TENSIONER SEATBEL TSYSTEM (if
equipped)
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WARNING:
. The pre-tensioner seatbeltcannot bere-
used afteractivation. Itmust bereplaced
together withtheretractor andbuckle asa
unit.
. Ifthe vehicle becomes involvedinacollision
but thepre-tensioner isnot activated, be
sure tohave thepre-tensioner system
checked and,ifnecessary, replacedbya
NISSAN dealer.
. Nounauthorized changesshouldbemade
to any components orwiring ofthe pre-
tensioner seatbeltsystem. Thisisto prevent
accidental activationofthe pre-tensioner
seat beltordamage tothe pre-tensioner seat
beltsystem.
. Work around oron the pre-tensioner seat
belt system shouldbedone byaNISSAN
dealer. TheSRS wiring should notbe
modified ordisconnected. Unauthorized
electrical testequipment andprobing de-
vices should notbeused onthe pre-
tensioner seatbeltsystem.
. Ifyou need todispose ofthe pre-tensioner
seat beltsystem, orscrap thevehicle,
contact aNISSAN dealer.Correct pre-ten-
sioner disposal procedures aresetforth in
the appropriate NISSANServiceManual.
Incorrect disposalprocedures couldcause
personal injury.
The pre-tensioner systemmayactivate withthe
supplemental airbag system incertain typesof
collisions. Working withtheseat beltretractor, ithelps
tighten theseat beltwhen thevehicle becomes
involved incertain typesofcollisions, helpingto
restrain frontseatoccupants.
The pre-tensioner isencased withthefront seatbelt's
retractor andanchor. Theseseatbelts areused the
same asconventional seatbelts.
When thepre-tensioner seatbeltactivates, afairly loud
noise maybeheard, followed bythe release ofsmoke.
This smoke isnot harmful anddoes notindicate afire.
Care should betaken nottoinhale it,as itmay cause
irritation andchoking. Thosewithahistory ofa
breathing conditionshouldgetfresh airpromptly .
REP AIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-
DURE
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WARNING:
. Once theairbags havebeen inflated, theair
bag modules willnotfunction andmust be
replaced. Theairbag modules mustbe
replaced byaNISSAN dealer.Theinflated
air bag modules cannotberepaired.
. The airbag systems shouldbeinspected by
a NISSAN dealerifthere isany damage to
the front endportion ofthe vehicle.
. Ifyou need todispose ofthe SRS orscrap
the vehicle, contactaNISSAN dealer.Cor-
rect disposal procedures aresetforth inthe
appropriate NISSANServiceManual. Incor-
rect disposal procedures couldcause perso-
nal injury.
The airbags andpre-tensioner seatbelts aredesigned
to activate onaone-time-only basis.Asareminder,
unless theSRS airbag warning lightisdamaged, the
SRS airbag warning lightremains illuminated after
inflation hasoccurred. Therepair andreplacement of
the SRS should bedone onlybyaNISSAN dealer.
When maintenance workisrequired onthe vehicle,
information abouttheairbags, pre-tensioner seatbelts
and related partsshould bepointed outtothe person
performing themaintenance. Theignition switch
should always beinthe ªLOCKº position whenworking
under thehood orinside thevehicle.
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mind.
This refrigerant willnotharm theearth's ozone
layer. However, itmay contribute inasmall partto
global warming.
Special charging equipment andlubricant arerequired
when servicing yourvehicle's airconditioner. Using
improper refrigerants orlubricants willcause severe
damage tothe airconditioner system.(SeeªAir
conditioner systemrefrigerant andlubricantº (P.9-5) .)
A NISSAN dealerwillbeable toservice your
environmentally friendlyairconditioner system.
Air conditioner filter
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The airconditioner systemisequipped withanair
conditioner filterwhich collects dust.To make surethe
air conditioner heatsdefogs, andventilates efficiently,
replace thefilter inaccordance withthespecified
maintenance intervalslistedinthe separate mainte-
nance booklet. To replace thefilter, contact aNISSAN
dealer.
The filter should bereplaced ifthe airflow decreases
significantly orifwindows fogupeasily whenoperating
the heater orair conditioner.
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AUDIO OPERATIONPRECAUTIONS
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WARNING:
Do not adjust theaudio system whiledriving so
that fullattention maybegiven tovehicle
operation.
Radio
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. Radio reception isaffected bystation signal
strength, distancefromradio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains andother external
influences. Intermittent changesinreception
quality normally arecaused bythese external
influences.
. Using acellular phoneinor near thevehicle may
influence radioreception quality.
Compact Disc(CD) player
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. During coldweather orrainy days, theplayer may
malfunction duetothe humidity .If this occurs,
remove theCD from CDplayer anddehumidify or
ventilate theplayer completely .
. The player mayskipwhile driving onrough roads.
. The CDplayer sometimes maynotfunction when
the passenger compartment temperatureisex-
tremely high.Lower thetemperature beforeuse.
. Donot expose theCD todirect sunlight.
. CDs thatareofpoor quality ,or are dirty,
scratched, coveredwithfingerprints, orthat have
pin holes maynotwork properly .
. The following CDsmaynotwork properly .
Ð Copy control compact discs(CCCD)
Ð Recordable compactdiscs(CD-R)
Ð Rewritable compactdiscs
(CD-RW)
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. Donot use thefollowing CDsasthey maycause
the CD player tomalfunction.
Ð 8cm (3.1 in)discs
Ð CDs thatarenot round
Ð CDs withapaper label
Ð CDs thatarewarped, scratched orhave
unusual edges.
Ð CD lens cleaner discs
. This audio system canonly playprerecorded CDs.
It has nocapabilities torecord orburn CDs.
Heater andairconditioner ,and audio system
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Starting anddriving
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During thefirst 1,600 km(1,000 miles),follow these
recommendations toobtain maximum engineperfor-
mance andensure thefuture reliability andeconomy of
your newvehicle. Failuretofollow theserecommenda-
tions mayresult inshortened enginelifeand reduced
engine performance.
. Donot drive ataconstant speed,eitherfastor
slow ,for long periods oftime.
. Donot run theengine over4,000 rpm.
. Donot accelerate atfull throttle inany gear.
. Donot start quickly .
. Donot brake hardasmuch aspossible.
. Donot tow atrailer foratleast thefirst 800 km
(500 miles) (forAustralia andNew Zealand) .
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WARNING:
The driving characteristic sof your vehicle will
change remarkably byany additional loadand
its distribution, aswell asby adding optional
equipment (roofracks, etc.). Your driving style
and speed mustbeadjusted according tothe
circumstances. Especiallywhencarrying heavy
loads, yourspeed mustbereduced adequately.
. Make surethearea around thevehicle isclear.
. Visually inspecttiresfortheir appearance and
condition. Measureandcheck thetire pressure for
proper inflation.
. Check thatallwindows andlights areclean.
. Adjust theseat andhead restraint positions.
. Adjust theinside andoutside rearview mirror
positions.
. Fasten yourseatbeltandaskallpassengers todo
the same.
. Check thatalldoors areclosed.
. Check theoperation ofthe warning lightswhen
the ignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position.
. Maintenance itemsinthe ª8.Maintenance anddo-
it-yourselfº sectionshouldbechecked periodi-
cally .
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WARNING:
. Never leavechildren oradults whowould
normally requirethesupport ofothers alone
in your vehicle. Petsshould notbeleft alone
either. Theycould unknowingly activate
switches orcontrols andinadvertently be-
come involved inaserious accident and
injure themselves. Onhot, sunny days,
temperatures inaclosed vehicle could
quickly become highenough tocause se-
vere orpossibly fatalillness topeople or
animals.
. Properly secureallluggage tohelp prevent it
from sliding orshifting. Donot place lug-
gage higher thantheseatbacks. Inasudden
stop orcollision, unsecured luggagecould
cause personal injury.
NO TE:
During thefirst fewmonths afterpurchasing a
new vehicle, ifyou smell strong odorsofVolatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs)insidethevehicle,
ventilate thepassenger compartment thor-
oughly. Openallthe windows beforeentering
or while inthe vehicle. Inaddition, whenthe
temperature inthe passenger compartment
rises, orwhen thevehicle isparked indirect
sunlight foraperiod oftime, turnoffthe air
recirculation modeofthe airconditioner and/or
open thewindows toallow sufficient freshair
into thepassenger compartment.
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE BEFORESTARTING ENGINE PRECAUTI
ONSWHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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Starting anddriving
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Y our vehicle wasdesigned tobe used tocarry
passengers andluggage. NISSANdoesnotrecom-
mend trailertowing, because itplaces additional loads
on your vehicle's engine,drivetrain, steering,braking
and other systems.
CAUTION:
V ehicle damage resulting fromtowing atrailer is
not covered bythe warranty.
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Y our new vehicle wasdesigned tobe used primarily to
carry passengers andluggage.
T owing atrailer willplace additional loadsonyour
vehicle's engine,drivetrain, steering, brakingandother
systems. Thetowing ofatrailer willexaggerate other
conditions suchassway caused bycrosswinds, rough
road surfaces orpassing trucks.
Y our driving styleandspeed mustbeadjusted
according tothe circumstances. Beforetowing a
trailer, seeaNISSAN dealerforanexplanation about
the proper useoftowing equipment.
OPERA TINGPRECAUTIONS
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. Avoid towing atrailer during thebreak -inperiod.
. Before driving, makesurethatthelighting system
of the trailer works properly .
. Observe thelegal maximum speedsfortrailer
operation.
. Avoid abrupt starts,accelerations andstops.
. Avoid sharpturnsandlane changes.
. Always driveyourvehicle atamoderate speed.
. Follow thetrailer manufacturer's instructions.
. Choose propercoupling devices(trailerhitch,
safety chain,roofcarrier, etc.)foryour vehicle and
trailer. Thesedevices areavailable fromaNISSAN
dealer whereyoucan also obtain moredetailed
information abouttrailertowing.
. Never allowthetotal trailer load(trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) toexceed themaximum setfor
the vehicle andthecoupling device.Seea
NISSAN dealerformore information.
. Thetrailer mustbeloaded sothat heavy goods are
placed overtheaxle. Themaximum allowable
vertical loadonthe trailer hitchmust notbe
exceeded. .
Have yourvehicle serviced moreoftenthanatthe
intervals specified inaseparate maintenance
booklet.
. Trailer towing requires morefuelthan under
normal circumstances becauseofaconsiderable
increase intraction powerandresistance.
While towing atrailer, checktheengine coolant
temperature indicatortoprevent thevehicle
from overheating.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
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Maximum trailerloads(including tiresandother loaded
equipment):
1. Never allowthetotal trailer loadtoexceed:
.
The maximum 750kg(1,654 lb)for atrailer
without brakes.
.
For MRA8DE enginemodel,themaximum
1,200 kg(2,646 lb)for atrailer withbrakes.
.
For MR16DD Tengine model,themaximum
1,100 kg(2,426 lb)for atrailer withbrakes.
2. The total trailer loadmust belower thanthe
following threevalues evenifit does notexceed
the maximum permissible trailerloads.
TRAILER TOWING (exceptfor
Australia andNew Zealand) TRAILER
TOWING (forAustralia and
New Zealand)
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