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This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights un-
der your state's lemon law.
When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions con-cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
propriate child restraint systems.
Preteen children should be seated in
the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY 
     
        
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Table of
contentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning/Indicator lights ........................0-10 
     
        
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1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-23)
2. Rear seat belts with pretensioner(s) foroutboard seating (P. 1-12) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-47)
4. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-47) 5. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-8)
6. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-12, 1-47)
7. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver's
side shown; passenger's side similar)
(P. 1-47)
8. Supplemental air bags (P. 1-47)
9. Front seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor) (P. 1-47)
11. Rear seats (P. 1-2)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-23)
13. Rear outboard seat-mounted side
impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-47)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2583
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine
model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
5. Battery (P. 8-14)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
an engine cover.
LDI3651
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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2.5L 4 cylinder (PR25DD engine model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
6. Battery (P. 8-14)
7. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
an engine cover.
LDI3652
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Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
or
Brake warning
light
2-10
Charge warning
light 2-11
or
Electronic parking
brake indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-11
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light
2-11
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Master warning
light
2-11
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-12
Security indicator
light2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-12
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-12
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light 2-13
or
Electronic parking
brake warning
light (if so
equipped)
2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ............................... 1-4
Folding rear seat ............................. 1-6
Center armrest ................................1-7
Head restraints/headrests ...................... 1-8
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-9
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components ....................... 1-9
Remove...................................... 1-9
Install ........................................ 1-10
Adjust ........................................ 1-10
Seatbelts ....................................... 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage ...............1-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ............1-14
Pregnant women ............................ 1-15
Injured persons .............................. 1-15
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor ..................................... 1-15
Seat belt extenders ......................... 1-20Seat belt maintenance
......................1-20
Child safety ..................................... 1-21
Infants ....................................... 1-21
Small children ............................... 1-22
Larger children .............................. 1-22
Child restraints ................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................ 1-29
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts .......................... 1-31
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH .....................1-34
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts .............1-38
Booster seats ............................... 1-43
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......... 1-47
Precautions on SRS ......................... 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........1-67
Supplemental air bag warning light .........1-67