1-44Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS1016
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag are placed in the
vehicle as shown in the illustration.
SRS air bag
The warning labels are located on the
surface of the sun visors.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child re-
straint on a seat protected by an air
bag in front of it. If the air bagdeploys, it may cause serious injury
or death.
SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displayingin the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag
systems, pretensioners and all related
wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds
and then turns off. This means the system
is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur,
the air bag and/or pretensioner systems
need servicing:
2-46Instruments and controls
SIC3990
To remove the cargo cover unit, stow the
cover and pull the holderto the
opposite side.
WARNING
. Never put anything on the cargo
cover, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
. Do not leave the cargo cover in
the vehicle with it disengaged
from the holder.
. Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
. Properly secure cargo and do not
allow it to contact the top tether
strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor. Cargo that is
not properly secured or cargo
that contacts the top tether strap
may damage the top tether strap
during a collision. If the cargo
cover contacts the top tether
strap when it is attached to the
top tether anchor, remove the
cargo cover from the vehicle or
secure it on the cargo floor below
its attachment location. If the
cargo cover is not removed, it
may damage the top tether strap
during a collision. Your child
could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision if the child
restraint top tether strap is da-
maged.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
.Make sure that all passengers
have their hands, etc. inside the
vehicle while it is in motion and
before closing the windows. Use
the window lock switch to pre-
vent unexpected use of the
power windows.
. To help avoid risk of injury or
death through unintended opera-
tion of the vehicle and or its
systems, including entrapment
in windows or inadvertent door
lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the
assistance of others or pets un-
attended in your vehicle. Addi-
tionally, the temperature inside a
closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury
or death to people and pets.
The power windows operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position. If
the driver’s or front passenger’s door is
WINDOWS
WARNING
.Always have the doors locked
while driving. Along with the use
of seat belts, this provides great-
er safety in the event of an
accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from
the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unin-
tentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming
traffic.
. To help avoid risk of injury or
death through unintended opera-
tion of the vehicle and or its
systems, including entrapment
in windows or inadvertent door
lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the
assistance of others or pets un-
attended in your vehicle. Addi-
tionally, the temperature inside a
closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury
or death to people and pets.
SPA2565
LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors simultaneously
using the mechanical key.
.Turning the driver’s door key cylinder
to the front of the vehicle
will lock all
doors.
. Turning the driver’s door key cylinder
once to the rear of the vehicle
will
unlock the driver’s door. After return-
ing the key to the neutral position
,
turning it to the rear again within 60
seconds will unlock all doors.
. You can switch the lock system to the
mode that allows you to open all the
doors when the key is turned once. (See “How to use SETTING button” (P.4-
11).)
OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS
WITH THE MECHANICAL KEY
The driver’s door key operation also
allows you to open and close the window
that is equipped with the automatic
open/close function. (See “Power win-
dows” (P.2-46).)
To open the window, turn the driver’s
door key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle
for
longer than 1 second. The door is
unlocked and the window keeps opening
while turning the key.
This function can also be performed by
pushing and holding the UNLOCK button
on the Intelligent Key. (See “Remote key-
less entry system” (P.3-14).)
To close the window, turn the driver’s
door key cylinder to the front of the
vehicle for longer than 1 second. The
door is locked and the window keeps
closing while turning the key.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-5
DOORS
3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
.Do not allow anyone to stand up
or extend any portion of their
body out of the opening while
the vehicle is in motion or while
the top is being operated.
. In an accident you could be
thrown from the vehicle with an
open top. Always use seat belts
and proper child restraints.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the top when the
temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
This may result in damage to the
top material or operating system.
. Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the top, and dry the
surface of the top completely
before opening it.
. Do not open the top when it is
wet or damp. This may cause
interior water damage, stains or
mildew on the top material.
. Be sure to turn off the rear
window defroster switch. Never
turn it on while the top is being
operated or fully opened. The
heat may damage the top mate- rial.SPA2691
CAUTION
.
Do not place any objects between
the top cloth and the structure.
Doing so could interfere with top
operation and cause damage to
the top operating system or the
objects.
. Do not place anything on the top
and the storage lid. Even small
items may interfere with the top
operation and could cause da-
mage to the top or the vehicle
body.
5-2Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults
who would normally require the
support of others alone in your
vehicle. Pets should not be left
alone either. They could acciden-
tally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury
(Coupe models).
. Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent
them from playing and becoming
locked in the trunk where they
could be seriously injured. Keep
the car locked with the trunk
closed when not in use, and pre-
vent children’s access to car keys (Roadster models).
If the engine oil temperature is high, the
engine protection mode, which helps
reduce the chance of engine damage,
could activate and automatically de-
crease engine power. Driving while the
engine oil temperature is high may
result in engine damage.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
. Do not breathe exhaust gases;
they contain colorless and odor-
less carbon monoxide. Carbon
monoxide is dangerous. It can
cause unconsciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive
with all windows fully open, and
have the vehicle inspected imme-
diately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the rear hatch/trunk lid
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn
into the passenger compartment.
If you must drive with the rear
hatch/trunk lid open, follow these
precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the
air recirculation to
off and the fan control to high
to circulate the air.
. The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a quali-
fied mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for ser-
vice.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the
passenger compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the ex-
haust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....................... 5-28
Active noise cancellation....................................... 5-35
Active sound enhancement................................ 5-35
Advanced air bag system ..................................... 1-36
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .............................. 1-36
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................. 1-38
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-41
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-41
Air bag warning labels ............................................ 1-44
Air bag warning light................................. 1-44, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation............................... 4-31
Air conditioner service...................................... 4-36
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant
recommendations ................................ 4-36, 10-8
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-36
Air deflectors ................................................................ 10-18
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................ 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ....................................... 5-7
Antenna........................................................................\
....... 4-80
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....................... 5-28
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ................................................................... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ................................. 7-2 Interior appearance care................................... 7-5
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-37
Audio system .................................................................. 4-37 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player .................................................................. 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player .................................................................. 4-58
Steering wheel audio controls................... 4-79
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-35
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A)................................... 4-32
Air conditioner (Type B)................................... 4-34
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...................................................... 2-49
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Door locks...................................................................... 3-6
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks................................................... 4-76
Average fuel consumption and speed ....... 2-25
Avoiding collision and rollover.............................. 5-6
B
Battery........................................................................\
.......... 8-11 Battery saver system......................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key.......................................................... 8-20
Variable voltage control system .............. 8-13
Before starting the engine................................... 5-11
Belts (See drive belts)............................................... 8-14
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ................... 4-82
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-92
Bluetooth® streaming audio............................... 4-69 Booster seats.................................................................. 1-26
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................ 5-28
Brake and clutch fluid ......................................... 8-9
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Brake system ........................................................... 5-27
Parking brake operation................................. 5-21
Warning light............................................................ 2-11
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-24
Brightness control .......................................................... 4-8 Display ON/OFF button ...................................... 4-8
Instrument panel .................................................. 2-37
Bulb replacement ........................................................ 8-22
C
Cabin air filter ................................................................. 4-36
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants...................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................ 4-81
Cargo cover ..................................................................... 2-45
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....... 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care
and cleaning.................................................................... 4-77
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-4
Chassis and body maintenance...................... 9-11
Child restraints .............................................................. 1-19 Booster seats........................................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints................. 1-19
Top tether strap .................................................... 1-20
Child safety....................................................................... 1-16
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime......... 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................. 8-18
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-5
Power outlet............................................................. 2-42
Power steering ....................................................... 5-27
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Power windows ..................................................... 2-46
Precautions ...................................................................... 5-22 Audio operation..................................................... 4-37
Braking precautions........................................... 5-27
Child restraints ....................................................... 1-19
Cruise control operations.............................. 5-18
Maintenance................................................................ 8-2
Seat belt usage ...................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system................. 1-30
When starting and driving................................ 5-2
Predictive course line settings.......................... 4-28
Push starting................................................................\
... 6-17
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models).............................................. 2-20
Push-button ignition switch....................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio........................................................................\
.............. 4-37 Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-81
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................\
... 10-25
Rear hatch........................................................................\
. 3-18
Rear hatch opener ..................................................... 3-18
Rear hatch opener switch.................................... 3-18
Rear hatch release switch.................................... 3-19
Rear parcel box ............................................................. 2-45
Rear window defroster switch ......................... 2-33
RearView Monitor (center display type) .... 4-24
RearView monitor (Mirror display type)..... 4-17
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 10-25 Registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................ 10-12
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........................................................ 6-9
Reporting safety defects .................................... 10-24
Resetting
Fuel consumption ................................................ 2-25
Roadside assistance program .............................. 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................\
............ 5-6
Roof, Soft top.................................................................. 3-23
S
Safety, Child seat belts............................................ 1-16
Satellite radio operation ........................................ 4-59
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seats.................................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety................................................................ 1-16
Infants.................................................................\
........... 1-16
Injured persons ...................................................... 1-12
Larger children ....................................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage................ 1-10
Pregnant women.................................................. 1-12
Seat belt cleaning ................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders............................................. 1-15
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-15
Seat belt warning light and chime......... 2-14
Seat belts .................................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-43
Three-point type ................................................... 1-12
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats................................. 2-40
Heated seats ............................................................ 2-38 Seats ........................................................................\
.......... 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release........................... 3-20
Secondary trunk lid release ................................ 3-22
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start ................. 2-30
Security system, Vehicle
security system ............................................................. 2-29
Servicing air conditioner........................................ 4-36
SETTING button ............................................................ 4-11
Shift lever, Shift lock release............................... 5-17
Shift lock release, Transmission ...................... 5-17
Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models).............................................. 2-20
Shifting Automatic transmission.................................. 5-12
Manual transmission ......................................... 5-17
Soft top
Care and cleaning................................................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close........... 3-30
Opening using the Intelligent Key .......... 3-28
Soft top indicator light...................... 2-17, 3-26
Soft top operation ............................................... 3-23
Spare tire........................................................................\
. 10-10
Spark plugs....................................................................... 8-14
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-6
Standard maintenance ............................................... 9-7
Starting Before starting the engine............................ 5-11
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-15
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-2
Push starting............................................................ 6-17
Starting the engine............................................. 5-11
STATUS button .................................................................. 4-8
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-38
Steering Power steering ....................................................... 5-27
11-5