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SIC4368
1. Tachometer (P.2-7)
2. Warning and indicator lights (P.2-10)
3. Speedometer (P.2-6)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
5. Voltmeter (P.2-9)
6. Vehicle information display (P.2-20)/Od-ometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-6) 7. Engine oil pressure gauge (P.2-8)
8. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
METERS AND GAUGES
JVC0965X
VK56VD ENGINE
1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-10)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-6)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-8)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-6)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)7. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)
8. Battery (P.8-11)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-4)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-4)
11. Drive belts (P.8-13)
12. Air cleaner (P.8-15)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
.......................... 2-3
Instrument panel ........................................................................\
.. 2-4
Meters and gauges ..................................................................... 2-5Speedometer and odometer ........................................ 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................................\
........ 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
........... 2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge .............................................. 2-8
Voltmeter ........................................................................\
.............. 2-9
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ....... 2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................................................\
................. 2-10 Checking lights ..................................................................... 2-11
Warning lights ........................................................................\
2-11
Indicator lights ...................................................................... 2-17
Audible reminders .............................................................. 2-20
Vehicle information display ............................................... 2-20 Operational indicators .................................................... 2-23
Maintenance indicators ................................................. 2-26
Trip computer ........................................................................\
2-28
Security systems ........................................................................\
2-30 Vehicle Security System ................................................ 2-30
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-31 Wiper and washer switch ................................................... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer operation ...... 2-34
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ................................................................... 2-34
Rear window wiper and
washer operation ............................................................. 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................................................\
......................... 2-36
Windshield deicer switch (if so equipped) ............. 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................ 2-37 Headlight switch ............................................................... 2-37
Instrument brightness control .............................. 2-40
Turn signal switch ........................................................... 2-41
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ......................... 2-41
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .................. 2-42
Horn ........................................................................\
............................. 2-42
Heated seats ........................................................................\
......... 2-43 Front (if so equipped) .................................................... 2-43
Rear (if so equipped) ...................................................... 2-44
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ............. 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............. 2-46
SNOW mode switch ................................................................ 2-46
TOW mode switch .................................................................... 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........ 2-47
SIC4368
1. Tachometer*
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Speedometer*
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge*
5. Voltmeter*
6. Vehicle information display/Odometer/twin trip odometer 7. Engine oil pressure gauge*
8. Fuel gauge*
*: The needle indicators may move
slightly after the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position. This is not
a malfunction.
CAUTION
.
For cleaning, use a soft cloth,
dampened with water. Never use
a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine,
thinner or any kind of solvent or
paper towel with a chemical
cleaning agent. They will scratch
or cause discoloration to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as
water on the meter lens. Spraying
liquid may cause the system to
malfunction.
Instruments and controls2-5
METERS AND GAUGES
SIC4371
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear or
reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.
SIC4372
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies
with the outside air temperature and
driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of
the normal range, reduce vehicle
speed to decrease temperature. If
gauge is over the normal range, stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possi-
ble. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-
14) for immediate action required.
Instruments and controls2-7
OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature
and outside air temperature are low, the
air flow from the foot outlets may not
operate. However, this is not a malfunc-
tion. After the coolant temperature
warms up, the air flow from the foot
outlets will operate normally.
The sensors
andlocated on the
instrument panel help maintain a con-
stant temperature. Do not put anything
on or around the sensors.
LINKING INTELLIGENT KEY (if so
equipped)
The air conditioner system settings can
be memorized for each Intelligent Key.
For more details, see “Setting memory
function” (P.3-42).
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The air conditioner system is equipped
with an in-cabin microfilter which collects
dirt, pollen, dust, etc.
To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace
the filter in accordance with the specified
maintenance intervals listed in the “9.
Maintenance and schedules” section. It is
recommended to see a NISSAN dealer to
replace the filter.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow decreases significantly or if win-
dows fog up easily when operating the
heater or air conditioner.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
is charged with a refrigerant designed
with the environment in mind.
This re-
frigerant will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. However, special charging
equipment and lubricant are required
when servicing your NISSAN air condi-
tioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to
your air conditioner system. (See “Capa-
cities and recommended fluids/lubri-
cants” (P.10-2) for air conditioner system
refrigerant and lubricant recommenda-
tions.)
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air condi-
tioner system.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant un-
der high pressure. To avoid personal
injury, any air conditioner service
should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with the proper
equipment.
WINDOW ANTENNA
The antenna pattern is printed inside the
rear side glass.
CAUTION
. Do not place metalized film near
the 3rd row seat window or at-
tach any metal parts to it. This
may cause poor reception or
noise.
. When cleaning the inside of the
rear side window, be careful not
to scratch or damage the rear
side window antenna. Lightly
wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth.
Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-43
ANTENNA
TOW mode ........................................................................\
.......... 5-126
SNOW mode ........................................................................\
....... 5-127
Sonar system (if so equipped) .................................... 5-127Sonar settings ................................................................... 5-128
Sonar indicator ................................................................. 5-129
Power steering ........................................................................\
5-130
Brake system ........................................................................\
.... 5-130 Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-130
Parking brake break-in ............................................... 5-131
Brake assist ........................................................................\
........ 5-131 Brake assist ........................................................................\
. 5-131
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........................... 5-131 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............. 5-133
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ........................................................................\
. 5-134
Cold weather driving ......................................................... 5-135
Freeing a frozen door lock ................................... 5-135
Antifreeze ........................................................................\
.... 5-135
Battery ........................................................................\
........... 5-135
Draining of coolant water ..................................... 5-135
Tire equipment ............................................................... 5-135
Special winter equipment ..................................... 5-136
Driving on snow or ice ............................................. 5-136
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ........... 5-136
5-16Starting and driving
.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
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/headrests.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible remin-
ders” (P.2-10).) 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Firmly depress the brake
pedal and push the ignition switch to
start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to startbecause it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator pedal
by depressing the brake
pedal and pushing the push-button
ignition switch to start the engine.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, push the
ignition switch to OFF and wait 10
seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be da-
maged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
When racing the engine up to 4,000
rpm or more under the no load
condition, the engine will enter the
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE