wheel, insert the key and turn it gently
while rotating the steering wheel slightly
right and lef t.
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (1)
The engine can be turned off without lock-
ing the steering wheel.
ACC: (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio when the engine is
not running.
ON: Normal operating position (3)
This position turns on the ignition system
and the electrical accessories.
START: (4)
This position starts the engine. As soon as
the engine has started, release the key. It
automatically returns to the ON position.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedure:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices. ∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake and clutch fluid (if so
equipped), and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Lock all doors.
∙ Position seat and adjust head re- straints.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the key is turned to the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Warning lights, indicator lights and au-
dible reminders” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting and driving5-7
∙ Wax your vehicle only af ter a thoroughwashing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.
∙ Do not use a wax containing any abra- sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint fin-
ish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the surface of the paint to avoid last-
ing damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at a NISSAN dealer
or any automotive accessory store. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these products.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it
is necessary to clean the underbody regu-
larly in order to prevent dirt and salt from
building up and causing the acceleration of
corrosion on the underbody and suspen-
sion. Before the winter period and again in
the spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is nor-
mal for glass to become coated with a film
af ter the vehicle is parked in the hot sun.
Glass cleaner and a sof t cloth will easily
remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could dam-
age the electrical conductors, radio an-
tenna elements or rear window de-
froster elements.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
(if so equipped)
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge
dampened in a mild soap solution, espe-
cially during winter months in areas where
road salt is used. If not removed, road salt
can discolor the wheels.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
∙ Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
∙ Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.
∙ Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes af ter
the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a
non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain
the finish.
TIRE DRESSINGS
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce discolor-
ation of the rubber. If a tire dressing is ap-
plied to the tires, it may react with the coat-
ing and form a compound. This compound
may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.
Appearance and care7-3
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front
impact air bag system) .........1-54
Air bag warning labels ............1-62
Airbagwarninglight..........1-63, 2-11
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-63, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-18
Air conditioner service ..........4-23
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations .......10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls...................4-15
Servicing air conditioner ........4-23
Air flow charts ..............4-12,4-19
Alarm system (See vehicle
security system) ...............2-14
Anchor point locations ...........1-28
Antenna ....................4-46
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-22
Audible reminders ..............2-14
Audio system .................4-23 AMradioreception............4-24
Compact disc (CD) player
....4-34,4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-31,4-36
FMradioreception............4-23
iPod®Player................4-42
iPod® player operation .........4-42
Radio ....................4-23
Steering wheel audio control
switch ...................4-45
USBinterface...............4-40
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connection Port .............4-40
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-29
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . .8-9
Automatic transmission position
indicatorlight...............2-12
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-9
Transmission shif t lever lock
release ...................5-12
Automatic door locks .............3-6
AUXjack.................4-35,4-40
B
Battery..................5-26,8-11 Charge warning light ...........2-9
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob................8-21,8-21
Before starting the engine ..........5-7Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-14
Block heater
Engine ...................5-28
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-47
Booster seats .................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-22
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-27
Brakesystem...............5-22
Brakewarninglight............2-9
Brakewearindicators.......2-14, 8-17
Parking brake operation .........5-15
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-17
Brakeassist................. .5-24
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-17
Brakesystem.................5-22
Break-in schedule ...............5-17
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-20
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............
8
-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2
Cargo (See vehicle
loading information) ............10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-47
CDcareandcleaning............4-44
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-47
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-31,4-36
Steering wheel audio
controlswitch...............4-45
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M)test....................10-19
Rearcenterseatbelt .............1-16
Rearhatch....................3-10
Rearpowerwindows.............2-28
Rearseat.....................1-5
Rearviewmirror ................3-15
RearViewMonitor................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-17
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-20
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote keyless entry system ......3-6,3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts......1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19 Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-5
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-13
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Pregnant women ..............1-13
Rearcenterseatbelt ...........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Seatbelts................1-10, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-19
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-13
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-13, 2-11
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Frontseats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat...................1-5
Security indicator light ............2-13
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . . .2-14, 5-7
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-14
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-17
Service manual order form .........10-20
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-23
Shif ting Automatic transmission .........5-10
Manual transmission ...........5-14
Shiftlockrelease................5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
s
y
stems).....................1-60
Spark plug replacement ...........8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ..................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-62
Stability control ................5-24
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-7
Jumpstarting.............6 -11, 8-13
Precautions when starting
anddriving..................5-2
Push starting ................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-8
Starting the engine ...............5-8
Steering Power steering system ..........5-21
Tilting steering wheel ...........3-14
Steering wheel .................3-14
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-45
Stoplight....................8-27
Storage.....................2-23
Storagetray ..................2-23
Sunvisors....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-62
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-63, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-62
11-5