∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, 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.
∙ Check that all doors are closed.
∙ Position seat and adjust head restraints/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 placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shif t lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shif t lever is in any of the
driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by placing the
ignition switch in the START position.
Release the key when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and hold it and then crank the
engine. Release the key and the ac-
celerator pedal when the engine
starts.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start be- cause it is flooded, depress the accel- erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for
5–6 seconds. Af ter cranking the en-
gine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine
with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by turning the
ignition key to the START position. Re-
lease the key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-23
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-23
Headlights ...................8-23
Headrestraints................. .1-7
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-11
Heater operation ..............4-13
Hill start assist system ............5-29
Hood .......................3-13
Horn.......................2-25
I
Ignition switch ..................5-8
Immobilizer system .........2-19,3-2,5-9
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-9,2-15
Instrument brightness control .......2-24
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-24
Interiorlight ...............2-33,2-35
J
Jumpstarting ..............6-10,8-13 K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-21,8-22
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry
system) .................3-10,3-11
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-2
L
Label Tirewarning................10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ..........10-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-49
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-50, 2-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-10
Bulb replacement .............8-28
Charge warning light ...........2-11 Headlight and turn signal switch
. . . .2-23
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-23
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight .............2-33,2-35
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-14
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-41
Security indicator light ..........2-17
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-9, 2-15
Lights ......................8-23 Maplights................. .2-34
Lock Door locks ..................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-14
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Lowfuelwarninglight.............2-12
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-14
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenanc
e precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
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