WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned
and reused. Replace it according to the
maintenance log shown in the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this
manual.
To remove the air cleaner filter:
1. Push in the tabs
O1and move the air
cleaner cover upward.
2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
3. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.
NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the
housing and latch the clips.
WARNING
• Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops the
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't
there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with
the air cleaner removed, and be care-
ful when working on the engine with
the air cleaner removed.
• Never pour fuel into the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
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SafetyChild seat belts.....1-21,1-23,1-24,1-28Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-21Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-3Seat beltChild safety.................1-19Infants and small children.....1-19,1-20Injured person................1-14Larger children...............1-20Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Pregnant women..............1-14Seat belt extenders............1-18Seat belt maintenance..........1-18Seat belts................1-11,7-5Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-17Three-point type with retractor.....1-14Seat belt extenders..............1-18Seat belt warning light.........1-14,2-11SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Seats/floor mats................7-4Security indicator light............2-11Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start..........2-18,5-9Security systemsVehicle security system..........2-17Self-adjusting brakes.............8-17Service manual order form........10-23Servicing air conditioner...........4-18
Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
.....................5-13Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-17Sliding doorManual sliding door.............3-7SonarRear system................5-28Spark plug replacement...........8-14Spark plugs...................8-14Specifications................ .10-8Speedometer...............2-3, 2-4SRS warning label...............1-48Stability control................5-25Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-9Jump starting............6-10,8-13Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2Push starting................6-12Starting the engine............5-10Starting the engine..............5-10SteeringPower steering system..........5-22Stop light....................8-27Storage.....................2-27D-ring....................2-28Storage tray..................2-27Sun visors....................3-16Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-48Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-49, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-38Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-48Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-31Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-31Switch
Automatic power window switch. . . .2-31Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-21Headlight control switch.........2-21Ignition switch................5-8Instrument brightness control.....2-23Power door lock switch..........3-6Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-25Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-21Turn signal switch.............2-23
T
Tachometer.................. .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start................2-18,5-9Three-way catalyst...............5-2Tire
Flat tire..................6-2,6-3Spare tire.................. .6-4Tire and Loading Information label. .10-11Tire chains.................8-36Tire pressure................8-29
11-5