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2000 Nissan Sentra Owners Manual

1. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on ZO High beam indicator light Blue This blue light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated Instruments and controls 2 9 Cruise main switch indicator light if so equipped The light comes on when the cruise control main switch is pushed The light goes out when the main switch is pushed again When the cruise main switch indicator light comes on the cruise control system is operational SET Cruise SET indicator light if so equipped The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system If the light blinks while the engine is running it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning properly Have the system checked by your authorized NISSAN dealer She Malfunction indicator lamp SOON MIL If the indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running it may indicate a potential emission control mal function The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or missing or if the vehicle runs out of fuel 2 10 Instruments and controls CRUISE Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is installed and closed tightly and that the vehicle has at least three gallons of fu
2. cee 1 25 Installation on rear seat center or outboard POSMON Se aena E tenses 1 26 Top tether strap child restraint 0 ceee 1 32 Installation on front passenger seat 1 33 SEATS Sit upright and well back A WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined This can be dangerous The shoulder belt will not be against your body In an acci dent you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju ries You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries ARS1131 For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion the seat should be upright Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat properly See Precautions on seat belt usage later in this section 1 2 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT amp WARNING e Do not adjust the driver s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle After adjustment gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked Forward and backward Reclining WRSO001 Forward and backward Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position Release the lever to lock the seat in position Reclining To recline the seatback pull t
3. 08 2 9 Ashtray See cigarette lighter and ashtray ears rarnana 2 20 Audio system Compact Disc CD changer 4 20 FM AM radio with cassette player FM AM radio with compact disc CD DIA ORs ccisscsceccsiscesssedeccessecevzceesisrsetedeecssee 4 15 Automatic Automatic power window switch 2 26 Automatic transmission fluid ATF 8 13 Driving with automatic transmission 5 7 Transmission selector lever lock rela S iienaa at 5 10 B Battery isi cvcccsseevcvecvacsvacenesecvssenassdavecwetvenutexples 8 17 Battery Charge warning light seee 2 8 Battery replacement See multi remote CONOl SYSTEM western cceessvensespercevecveeesmeese Before starting the engine sie Belts See drive belts eeeeeeeeeeeeees Brake Anti lock brake system ABS Brake DOOSIEM sicicsccescavsenssecdscerscrecetevents Brake fluidien Brake light See stop light Brake pedal cccseseeseeees Brake SYSECMM c cscccessesssssseseneesseensees Brake warning light 0 0 ee Brake wear indicators Parking brake check Parking brake operation ee Self adjusting brakes Break in schedule csseees Bulb check instrument panel ee Bulb replacement csscssssesssessesessees 8 33 Cc Capacities and recommended fuel lUBriCANtTS Ainiin travis 10 2 Car phone or CB radio istsrss 4 23 Cargo Neth ciisn niece nanora 2 24 Cargo See vehicl
4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur face with a clean rag Be sure to remove any old gasket mate rial remaining on the mounting surface of the engine Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis tance is felt then tighten an additional 2 3 turn Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter Correct as required 9 Turn the engine off and wait several minutes Check the oil level Add engine oil if necessary AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID QG18DE engine Dipstick LDIO018 LDI0033 A WARNING e When the engine is running keep hands jewelry and clothing away from any moving parts such as the cooling fan and drive belts e Automatic transmission fluid is poi sonous and should be stored care fully in marked containers out of the reach of children Do it yourself 8 13 e Front side Add ok i T HOT 122 176 F 50 80 C LLHOT e Reverse side ia Add eee OK TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS FOR CHECKING e The fluid level should be checked using the HOT range on the dipstick after the following conditions have been met The engine should be warmed up to 4 operating temperature The vehicle should be driven at
5. eee eeeetteeeeeee 2 23 if SO QUID PEA v 2 11 nstrument panel Storage eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 23 Theft warning if So equipped ss cesesssseeeeeeee00 2 12 Cargo net if SO equipped eeeeeeeteeteeeeeeeeteees 2 24 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 15 Windows Paape RETES printanier A 2 25 Switch OPeratiOn c ccccccccseseeecsesesetecscseseseneeeees 2 15 Power windows if SO equipped 1 1 2 25 Rear window defogger SWitCh c cscseeeeeee 2 16 Manual WiINKOWG ccccccccccseeseceescnsetsetecneeteeseees 2 26 Headlight and turn signal SWitch ccsccceeee 2 16 Sunroof if SO CQUIPPEM ett 2 27 Instrument brightness CONTI ON icaciccencicsnccaneccatancssavcse 2 17 Interior light E a beled E A Wedd eceeeswateeceeeeee 2 28 Daytime running light system Canada only 2 17 Map lights if SO EQUIPPed eeeeeteeeeeeeee 2 28 Turn Signal SWite hissiin 2 17 Trunk light if SO equipped ce eeeeeeteeeeees 2 29 METERS AND GAUGES Windshield Heater air Storage Hazard warning Ceni lat Headlight and 7 Meter gauges wiper washer Conditioner compartment flasher switch wy es ee turn signal switch p 2 3 switch p 2 15 control p 2 23 p 2 18 p p 2 16 Outside mirror control switch p 3 15 Instrument brightness control switch p 2 17 Trunk release TypeA p 3 10 Fuse box cover coin holder
6. 1 Push the Aa band select button to select AM FM1 or FM2 The selected band illu minates in the display 2 Tune to the desired station 3 Push the desired station select button for more than 1 5 seconds For example in the illustrations ch2 is to be memorized The radio mutes when the select button is pushed 4 When the sound resumes memorizing is complete 5 Other station select buttons can be set in the same manner If the battery cable is disconnected or if the radio fuse opens the radio memory is can celled In that case reset the desired sta tions Cassette tape player operation Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and carefully insert a cassette tape into the tape door The cassette tape automatically pulls into the player The word TAPE and moving digital squares illuminate on the right side of the display window If the radio is already operating it automati cally turns off and the cassette tape begins to play amp CAUTION Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door This could cause player damage The cassette tape automatically changes directions to play the other side when the first side is complete At this time the mov ing digital squares illuminate on the left side of the display window Precautions on cassette player opera tion e To maintain good quality sound NIS SAN recommends using cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length e Cassette tapes s
7. 5 19 Key POSILIONS 4 satbadiabarcuaelachaos E T 5 5 Cold weather driving scscssssesssssesssessseesesseeeseseees 5 20 Nissan vehicle immobilizer system NVIS Freeing a frozen door l0CK sssnnsrnnsirencnen 5 20 if SO CQUIPPOd eee eeeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeenens 5 6 i ANUE G26 pioen senao aia aoas roaa 5 20 Before starting the ENQine eee eeseeeeeeeeeneees 5 6 Starting the engine o n 5 7 Battery E E E 5 20 Driving the vehicle iss ssciccccs sscscstissascaccsecnnectsastaiatsnee 5 7 Draining of COOLANT pansitan nanata inaita 5 20 Automatic transmission if so equipped 5 7 Tire equipment per 5 21 Manual transmission cccccccecccceesceseeeeeeeeeseees 5 11 Special winter CqUIPMEN secs eee 5 21 Parking brake sccccccccssesessecsessessesessssessesseseeneees 5 13 Driving ON SNOW OF CE ssesseseeeeseeesteeneseeseesees 5 21 Cruise control if SO CQUIPPEd cceceeeeeeteeeees 5 14 Engine block heater if so equipped 5 22 Precautions on cruise Control 0 eceeeeeeeeee 5 14 PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING A WARNING e Do not leave children impaired adults or pets alone in your vehicle They could accidentally injure them selves 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 pos si
8. Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation SSS0162 Supplemental front air bag modules Diagnosis sensor unit Supplemental front air bag system The driver supplemental front air bag is lo cated in the center of the steering wheel The passenger supplemental front air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box These systems are designed to meet op tional certification requirements under U S regulations They are also permitted in Canada The optional certification allows the front air bags to be designed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously However all of the information cautions and warnings in this manual still apply Supplemental side air bag modules if so equipped Satellite sensors if so equipped Seat belt pre tensioner retractor WRSO003 and must be followed The front air bag system is designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions although it may inflate if the forces in an other type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact It may not inflate in certain frontal collisions Vehicle damage or lack of it is not always an indication of proper supplemental front air bag system operation When the supplemental front air bag in flates a fairly loud noise may be heard followed by the release of smoke This smoke is not harmful and does
9. Flat tire in the In case of emergency section for tire replacing procedures As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench Wheel nut tightening torque 73 to 86 ft lb 98 to 117 N m The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specifications at all times It is recom mended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval A WARNING e After rotating the tires check and adjust the tire pressure e Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles 1 000 km also in cases of a flat tire etc e Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation Wear indicator Location mark DI1035M Tire wear and damage A WARNING e Tires should be periodically inspected for wear cracking bulging or objects caught in the tread If excessive wear cracks bulging or deep cuts are found the tire s should be replaced e The original tires have a built in tread wear indicator When the wear indicator is visible the tire s should be replaced e Improper service of the spare tire may result in serious personal in jury If it is necessary to repair the spare tire contact an authorized NISSAN dealer Replacing tires and wheels When replacing a tire use the same size tread design speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped Recom mended types and sizes are shown in Wheel Tire S
10. e NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs e ALWAYS observe posted speed lim its and never drive too fast for con ditions e ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems Pre teen children should be seated in the rear seat e ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety fea tures to all occupants of the vehicle e ALWAYS review this owner s manual for important safety information The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50 recycled fibers including 10 post consumer fibers MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified Modification could affect its perfor mance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations In addition damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model Therefore you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle All information specifications and illustra tions in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and without obligation IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual They are used in the following ways amp WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard
11. or 14 button for the desired direction The FF or REW symbol illuminates in the display To stop the FF or REW function press the shr or 14 again or the 48 button 6 PPI 44 APS Automatic Pro ali as gram Search FF APS REW Push either the amp or 4 amp 4 button while the cassette tape is playing The tape runs quickly stops then plays the next selection from the beginning Either the FF or REW symbol flashes in the display while search ing for the selection This system searches for the blank intervals between selections If there is a blank inter val within one selection or there is no inter val between selections the system may not stop in the desired or expected location Dolby NR noise reduction Push the 5 Dd button for Dolby NR en coded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise The DO symbol illuminates in the display If the display is in the clock priority mode when the 5 D0 button is pressed DO and TAPE illuminate in the display window for about 10 seconds The clock mode then returns to the display window Dolby NR is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora tion DOLBY NR and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li censing Corporation Metal or chrome tape usage The cassette player is automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape EJECT
12. Air AIC Ar recirculation Air Temp Fan a button control control control if so equipped if so equipped OFF ier OFF aH HOT automatically OFF M 7 4 automatically OFF W RIGHT 4 turns on RIGHT turns on WHA0027 WHA0028 Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 7 HEATING No air at center vents Air passed through heater core Rear defrost button I flow control dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial Air recirculation Air conditioner button if so equipped button if so equipped BI LEVEL HEATING Heated air at center vents Air passed through heater core Fan control dial Rear defrost button Temperature control dial control dial Air conditioner button if so equipped button if so equipped Air recirculation 4 8 Heater air conditioner and audio systems Air Air cin recirculation Air Temp Fan AIG recirculation Air Temp Fan ee button control control control switch control control control if so equipped if so equipped button if so equipped if so equipped 7A HOT P HOT OFF OFF RIGHT 4 OFF OFF RIGHT 4 WHA0029 WHA0030 COOLING a Air not passed through heater core Fan control dial Rear defrost button Temperature JE gt control dial ATION control dial Air recirculation Air conditioner
13. e The three point seat belt in your ve hicle is equipped with a locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint e Failure to use the retractor s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured The re straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision Move seat fully back INSTALLATION ON FRONT PAS e NISSAN recommends that child re SENGER SEAT straints be installed in the rear seat However if you must install a A WARNING forward facing child restraint in the e Never install a rear facing child re front passenger seat move the pas straint in the front passenger seat senger seat to the rear most position Supplemental front air bags inflate A child restraint with a top strap with great force A rear facing child should not be used in the front pas restraint could be struck by the senger seat supplemental front air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 33 Front facing Move seat fully back WRSO019 If you must install a child restraint in the front seat follow these steps 1 Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat It should be placed in a front facing direction only Move the seat to the rearmost position Always follow the restraint manufacturers in stru
14. ld pb APS Automatic Pro gram Search FF APS REV When the gt gt I button is pushed while the CD is playing the selection following the current one starts to play from the begin ning Push the gt gt button several times to skip several selections Each time the but ton is pushed the CD advances one selec tion When the last selection on the CD is skipped the first selection is played When the I button is pushed the current selection returns to the beginning Push the 44 button several times to skip back sev eral selections Each time the button is pushed the CD moves back one selection When the first selection on the CD is skipped the last selection is played RPT Repeat Button When the RPT button is pushed while a CD is playing the play pattern will change as follows ALL All disc repeat All CDs are played repeatedly in sequence BLANK no symbol One disc repeat The current CD is repeated 1 One track repeat The current selection is repeated ALL RANDOM All disc random Selec tions from all the CDs that are stored are played at random The same program may be repeated twice Pressing the gt but ton will select the next random selection RANDOM One disc random Selections from the current CD are played at random The same program may be repeated twice Pressing the gt gt button will select the next random selection When a new CD is ins
15. During the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of vehicle use follow the recommendations out lined in the BREAK IN SCHEDULE Informa tion found in the Starting and driving section of this Owner s Manual Follow these recom mendations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life QUICK REFERENCE Audio system 4 10 4 15 4 20 Heater Air conditioner 4 3 gauges 2 2 Trunk lid release 3 10 Fuel filler lid release 3 12 Seats 1 2 Door lock 3 3 Seat belts 1 18 Fuel recommendation 10 3 Hood release 3 9 Meters and NG L TN ONO Engine coolant 8 6 TN Window washer w y fluid 8 16 Engine oil 8 9 Passenger supplemental mg air bag 1 6 Driver supplemental air bag 1 6 Spare tire 6 2 WGS 0004
16. Seat belt maintenance 0 ccee 1 24 Under the hood and vehicle 9 4 Malfunction indicator lamp MIL 2 10 Manual windows 2 26 Meters and Gauges csssessescesssesseeseees 2 2 Mirror INSIDE MINOR vasre 3 14 Outside mirror COMTOl isise 3 15 Vanity MINOT svcescenisecesocvssreeteescdreneeaveres 3 14 Multi remote control system 0 ee 3 5 N Nissan vehicle immobilizer system NVIS sissies tessaaesensccmaaiscriasdene 2 11 3 2 5 6 o Octane rating See fuel octane rating 10 3 OGOMEClEl rrene SEERE ERN ENET Y 2 3 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel IWDMCANIS oinin seansanna Changing engine oil Changing engine oil filter ee 8 12 Checking engine oil level 0 0 eee 8 9 Engine Olliswcscncess cosssieriwercwmesuevneceneneesayes 8 9 Engine oil and oil filter FECOMMENAATION sssrinin Engine oil viscosity Opener lever for trunk lid Outside mirror control Overdrive SWItCH eeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees Overheat If your vehicle overheats seeen 6 10 Owner s manual order form c008 10 22 Owner s manual service manual order informa O eener REE EAE 10 22 P Parking Parking brake check sssssisirissriiss 8 23 Parking brake operation 0 5 13 Parking parking on hills 5 17 Periodic maintenance schedules 9 5 Power Power door lOCKS isiscssiecevcrnecseeesersceeess 3 4 Power socket 2 19 Power steering
17. Tape Eject _ EJECT Push the button The cassette tape automatically comes out 4 14 Heater air conditioner and audio systems CD button ON OFF Volume control knob CD insert slot reception quality normally are caused by these external influences Audio button CD eject button Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality ON OFF VOL control knob Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON then push the ON OFF VOL control knob The mode radio or CD which was playing immediately EO before the system was turned off resumes playing When no CD is loaded the radio SEEK SCAN JA Idd t26 h amp a comes on Pushing the ON OFF VOL button again turns the system off Band Clock REW APS select button button button Seek Scan RPT button Radio manual tuning buttons clock set buttons button REW button FF button button LHA0032 FM AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER Audio Main Operation To turn the radio on turn the ignition key to ACC or ON If you listen to the radio with the engine not running turn the key to the ACC position Radio reception is affected by station signal strength distance from radio transmitter buildings bridges mountains and other external influences Intermittent changes in Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 15 Turn the ON OFF VOL con
18. WRS0033 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light displaying in the instrument panel monitors the circuits of the supplemental air bag system and supplemental side air bag if so equipped system The circuits moni tored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit supple mental air bag modules and all related wiring 100 160 180 490 7 2 Pi 220 WRS0034 When the ignition key is in the ON or START position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off This means the system is operational If any of the following conditions occur the supplemental front air bag and supplemen tal side air bag needs servicing e The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 sec onds e The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently e The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all Under these conditions the supplemental front air bag or supplemental side air bag may not operate properly It must be checked and repaired Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized NISSAN dealer A WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on it could mean that the supplemental front air bag or supplemental side air bag system will not operate in an accident Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental air bag module
19. fluid level may increase your stop ping distance and braking will re quire greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel Anti lock brake warning light if so equipped If the light comes on while the engine is running it may indicate something is wrong with the anti lock portion of the brake sys tem Have the system checked by an autho rized NISSAN dealer Turn off the engine and start it again by slowly turning the ignition key quickly doing so may cause the ABS light to stay on when there is nothing wrong If the light stays on have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer If an abnormality occurs in the system the anti lock function ceases but the regular braking system continues to operate ABS or If the light comes on while you are driving contact an authorized NISSAN dealer for repair fi Low fuel warning light This warning light comes on when the fuel in the tank is getting low Refuel as soon as it is convenient preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E Empty There will be a small reserve of fuel remain ing in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches E Empty INDICATOR LIGHTS G2 Overdrive off indicator light automatic transmission only This light comes on when the overdrive switch is in the OFF position 15 Turn signal hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal lever switch is activated
20. see theft warning 2 11 Self adjusting brakes ceeeeeeeeee Service manual order form Servicing air conditioner Shift lOCK PEl ASC ie e2 eevee rteader weer bavenste Shifting Automatic transmission s s s 5 8 Manual transmission 5 11 Shoulder belt height adjustment 1 24 Spark plug replacement Speedometer 00 Spotlights See map light SRS warning label cece aasi Starting Before starting the engine 5 6 QUMP SLANG iiss vests veasertesnecvieseaviecatevecraser 6 8 Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 PUSH Starting senreste 6 10 Starting the Engine eee eects 5 7 Steering Power steering fluid ccsessesseees 8 15 Power steering system 5 18 Tilting steering wheel ee 3 13 Stop lighta eesse Storage SUMOOR oeae i Supplemental restraint system Supplemental air bag system ee 1 6 Switch Automatic power window switch 2 26 Front fog light switch 0 0 ee Hazard warning flasher switch Headlight and turn signal switch 2 16 IGMITIOM SWCD ceccstesscsetanesacasesacsne atenteases Overdrive SWitCh eee Rear window defogger switch Turn signal Swithin Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 15 TAChometel ccccceeccceeeseeeeeeseeeteneeeeeseeeeeeaee Theft warning byt Three way CatalySt eee eeeeeee 5 2 Tilting steering WHEEl sssceeese
21. the face and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions Supplemental side air bag system if so equipped This system can help cushion the impact force to the head and the chest area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions The supple mental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protec tion provided by the driver and front passen ger seat belts and are not a substitute for them Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel instrument panel and front door finishers See Seat belts later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position After turning the ignition key to the ON position the supplemental air bag warn ing light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is opera tional 1 6 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems Sit upright and well back Z L i 1 A WARNING The seat belts and the supplemental e The supplemental front air bags ordi narily will not infl
22. the next CD starts to eject After all the CDs are ejected the CD changer turns off lf a CD is ejected and is not removed within 10 seconds it will be pulled back into the slot LHA0049 CD care and cleaning Handle a CD by its edges Never touch the surface of the disc To clean a disc wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer 4 22 Heater air conditioner and audio systems edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated CAUTION During cold weather or rainy days the player may malfunction due to the humidity If this occurs remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely The player may skip while driving on rough roads The CD player sometimes cannot function when the passenger com partment temperature is extremely high Decrease the temperature be fore use Do not expose the CD to direct sun light Do not touch the playing surface of the disc Do not use 8 cm discs They may cause player damage even if using with the optional adapter Recordable compact discs CD R may not function properly in the CD player ANTENNA The antenna cannot be shortened but can be removed When you
23. P a K PRESS and HOLD buttons for three seconds WIC0036 Silencing the horn beep feature If desired the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the multi remote control ler To deactivate Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least three seconds The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated To activate Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least three sec onds once more The hazard lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated Deactivating the horn beep feature does not silence the panic alarm Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 7 INSTALL WPD0023 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery in the multi remote con troller as follows 1 Open the lid using a coin 2 Remove the battery 3 Install a new battery Recommended battery Sanyo CR2025 or equivalent 4 Close the lid securely 5 Press the LOCK button then the UN LOCK button two or three times to check 3 8 Pre driving checks and adjustments the multi remote controller operation If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement perform step five e An improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal The multi remote controller is water resistant however if it do
24. Park position amp WARNING e Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P Park for automatic transmission models 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Manual transmission models Place the selector lever in the R Re verse position When parking on an up hill grade place the selector lever in 1 First gear or in an appropriate gear for manual e transmission models Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result Turn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb Starting and driving 5 17 e HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL NO CURB Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves 4 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK posi tion and remove the key 5 18 Starting and driving POWER STEERING The power assisted steering is designed to use a hydraulic pump driven by the engine to assist steering If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks you will still have control of the vehicle However much greater steering effort is needed especially in sharp turns and at low speeds A WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving the power assist for the steering will not work Steering will be much harder to operate BRAKE SYSTEM The brake system has two
25. SCAN ES TBO TE MIFST EE Radio manual tuning buttons Clock set buttons AHA 1004 4 10 Heater air conditioner and audio systems FM AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER Audio main operation To turn the radio on turn the ignition key to ACC or ON If you listen to the radio with the engine not running turn the key to the ACC position Radio reception is affected by station signal strength distance from radio transmitter buildings bridges mountains and other external influences Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality ON OFF VOL control knob Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON then push the ON OFF VOL control knob The mode radio or cassette which was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing When no cassette is loaded the radio comes on Pushing the ON OFF VOL button again turns the system off Turn the ON OFF VOL control knob to ad just the volume BAS aN E E BASS TREB FADER BAL ENR NP NG AHA1027 Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal ance To adjust BASS TREB FADER BAL Bass Treble Fader Balance press the AUDIO button until the desired mode BAS TRE FAD or BAL appears in the display Press the Vu or MA button to adjust Bass BAS and Treble TRE to the desired level Use the W
26. Strongsville OH 44136 1 800 247 5321 For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner s Manuals for the 2000 model year and prior see an authorized NISSAN dealer or contact Dyment Distribution Services 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville OH 44136 1 800 247 5321 In Canada To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN Dealer For the phone number and location of a NISSAN Dealer in your area call the NISSAN Satisfac tion Center at 1 800 387 0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist you Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service and Owners Manuals for older NISSAN models Technical and consumer information 10 23 MEMO 10 24 Technical and consumer information 11 Index A Air bag See supplemental restraint SYSTE decteecasS acc ecensascetisatdecsdtve aanceaus teetoasndh 1 6 Air bag warning light 0 1 16 2 8 Air cleaner housing filter 8 21 Air conditioner Air conditioner operation Air conditioner specification label Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubrication recommendations 10 7 Heater and air conditioner controls 4 3 Servicing air conditioner 4 9 Ar TOW Chan Sinises osia aeee iink 4 6 Alarm system See theft warning 2 11 Anchor point locations 0 c eee 1 32 Antenna s Anti lock brake system ABS 5 19 Anti lock brake warning light
27. a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is available from your NISSAN dealer Canada only Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds rough road surfaces or passing trucks CAUTION e Do not use axle mounted hitches e The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact absorbing bumper e Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system brake system etc to install a trailer hitch e To reduce the possibility of addi tional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear where practical remove the hitch and or receiver when not in use e After the hitch is removed seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes waiter or dust from entering the pas senger compartment e Regularly check that all hitch mount ing bolts are securely mounted Tire pressures e When towing a trailer inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold tire pres sure indicated on the tire placard lo cated on the drivers side rear door pillar e Trailer tire condition size load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturers specifications Safety chains Always use suitable safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer Safety chains should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch not to the vehicle bumper
28. air from the passenger compart ment Then close the windows This allows the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly e The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately ten min utes at least once a month This helps prevent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication e If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem perature over the normal range turn 4 6 Heater air conditioner and audio systems the air conditioner off See If your vehicle overheats in the In case of emergency section of this manual AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating cooling or defrosting The air recir culation button should always be in the OFF position for heating and defrosting DEFROSTING DEFOGGING Air passed through heater core Rear defrost button ae control dial Fan control dial Temperature GE control dial AS Air recirculation Air conditioner button if so equipped button if so equipped Air AIC Ar i f recirculation Air Temp Fan gona button control control control fso equipped if so equipped HEATING amp Air passed through DEFROSTING heater core DEFOGGING Rear defrost button A flow control dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial Air recirculation Air conditioner button if so equipped button if so equipped
29. button if so equipped button if so equipped Air ons recirculation Air Temp Fan if pales button control control control if so equipped if so equipped gt COLD a oN A LEFT 4 WHA0031 SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER The air conditioner system in your NISSAN is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind This refrigerant does not harm the earth s ozone layer Special charging equipment and lubricant is required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner Using improper refrigerants or lubricants causes severe damage to your air conditioner system See Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommen dations in the Technical and consumer information section of this manual An authorized NISSAN dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly air conditioner system A WARNING The air conditioner system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid personal injury any air condi tioner service should be done only by an experienced technician with proper equipment Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 9 AUDIO SYSTEM Cassette insert slot ON OFF VOL control knob REW Program FF button button button TAPE eject DOLBY SYSTEM Clock SEEK Band REWAPS DolbyNR FF SCAN select button button APS button button button Play Stop Station select button buttons at M u
30. can be opened only from the outside MULTI REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM if so equipped It is possible to lock unlock all doors turn the interior light on or off and activate the panic alarm by using the remote controller from outside the car Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors The remote controller can operate at a distance of approximately 49 ft 15 m from the vehicle The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle As many as four remote controllers can be used with one vehicle For information con cerning the purchase and use of additional remote controllers contact an authorized NISSAN dealer CAUTION Listed below are conditions or occur rences which will damage the remote controller e Do not allow the remote controller to become wet e Do not drop the remote controller e Do not strike the remote controller sharply against another object e Do not place the remote controller for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140 F 60 C HOW TO USE MULTI REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Locking doors 1 Close all windows 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Close the hood trunk lid and all doors 4 Push the LOCK button on the multi remote controller All the doors lock The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked e When the LOCK button is pushed with all doors locked the haza
31. compact disc loaded and the radio playing the radio turns off and the compact disc starts to play When this button is pushed while the com pact disc is playing the compact disc stops playing gt gt lt lt 6 4 FF Fast Forward REW Rewind buttons When the or ae button is pushed while the compact disc is playing the com pact disc plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding When the but ton is released the compact disc returns to normal play speed gt gt 44 APS Automatic Pro 3 i gram Search FF APS REW When the I button is pushed while the compact disc is playing the selection fol lowing the present one starts to play from the beginning Push the I button several 4 18 Heater air conditioner and audio systems times to skip several selections Each time the button is pushed the CD advances one selection When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped the first selection is played When the M4 button is pushed the selection being played returns to the beginning Push the I button several times to skip back several selections Each time the button is pushed the CD moves back one selection 2 Repeat Random button RPT When the r button is pushed while the compact disc is playing the play pattern changes as follows 1 The current selection is repeated RANDOM Selections are played at ran dom not fo
32. designed so it cannot be moved out of P Park and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF or if the key is removed from the switch The shift selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ACC positions The OFF posi tion is indicated by a 1 on the key cylinder When the ignition is in OFF the steering wheel is not locked In order for the steering wheel to be locked it must be turned about 1 8 of a turn clock wise from the straight up position To lock the steering wheel turn the key to the LOCK position Remove the key To unlock the steering wheel insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left A WARNING Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving The steer ing wheel will lock This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury Manual transmission model WSDO0005 MANUAL TRANSMISSION The ignition switch includes an anti theft steering lock device The key can be removed only when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position On manual transmission models to turn the ignition key to LOCK from ACC or ON push in the key then turn the key to LOCK In order for the steering wheel to be locked it must be turned a
33. fluid 8 15 Power steering system wi 9 18 Power WiINdOWS eseeeeeeeeeeeteeeeee 2 25 Rear power Windows eeee 2 26 Precautions Maintenance precautions ee 8 2 Precautions on seat belt usage 1 18 Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 Push Starting isiccssccscsesssssvscseceeeseveessecestesssts 6 10 R Radio Car phone or CB radio Compact Disc CD changer FM AM radio with cassette player 4 10 FM AM radio with compact disc CD playa sorori aaa 4 15 Readiness for inspection maintenance I M St ccsccisccenseees Rear power windows Rear window defogger switch 0 2 16 Refrigerant recommendation 00 10 7 Registering your vehicle in another COUNTY seicsecsstcessscssvestecnectecseesvanctevssseress 10 10 Remote keyless entry system See multi remote control system 3 5 Reporting safety defects USA 10 20 S Safety Child safety rear door lock 3 4 Reporting safety defects USA 10 20 Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment 1 2 Rear seat adjustment Seat belt Precautions on seat belt usage 1 18 Seat belt extenders ceeeeeeee Seat belt maintenance ae Seat balsvi Shoulder belt height adjustment 1 24 Three point type with retractor 1 21 Seat belt warning light 2 8 Seats Front Sealine 1 2 Security systems
34. identification number VIN plate is attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver s side This number is the identification for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration 10 10 Technical and consumer information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Chassis number The chassis number is stamped as shown QG18DE Engine LTI0006 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The engine serial number is stamped on the engine as shown SR20DE engine TI1032 A WT1I0012 F M V S S CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard F M V S S certification label is affixed as shown This label contains valuable vehicle information such as Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR month and year of manufacture Vehicle Identification Number VIN etc Review it carefully Technical and consumer information 10 11 Emission control informatio label LT11008 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMA TION LABEL The emission control information label is attached as shown Tire placard LTI0011 TIRE PLACARD The cold tire pressure is shown on the tire placard affixed to the driver s side rear door pillar 10 12 Technical and consumer information LTI1009 AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICA TION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed as shown INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE Use the following ste
35. is ON 5 8 Starting and driving Depress EY wut to shift button The shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P Park and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to LOCK or if the key is removed The shift selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed Shifting Push the button to shift into P Park R Re verse or from D Drive to 2 All other positions can be selected without pushing the button Shift without th depressing P Park Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine Always be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop For maximum safety depress the brake pedal then push in the shift selector lever button and move the lever to the P Park position Apply the parking brake When parking ona hill apply the parking brake first then shift the lever into the P Park position Shifting from P Park If the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed but the shift selector lever still cannot be moved out of P Park follow these instructions 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK posi tion 2 Apply the parking brake 3 Reinsert the key and turn it to the ACC position 4 Depress the foot brake pedal and move the shift selector lever to N Neutral 5 Start the engine These instructions for st
36. need adults to help protect them They need to be properly restrained The proper restraint depends on the child s size Generally infants up to about one year and less than 20 pounds 9 kg should be placed in rear facing child restraints Front facing child restraints are available for chil dren who outgrow rear facing child restraints A WARNING Infants and children need special pro tection The vehicle s seat belts may not fit them properly The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones In an accident an improp erly fitting seat belt could cause seri ous or fatal injury Always use appro priate child restraints All U S states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children See Child restraints later in this section In addition there are many types of child restraints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection NISSAN recommends that all pre teens and children be restrained in the rear seat if possible According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat This is especially important because your ve hicle has a supplemental restraint system Air bag system for the front passenger See Supplemental restraint system ear lier in this section Infants and small children
37. need to remove the antenna turn the antenna rod counterclock wise To install the antenna rod turn the antenna clockwise Tighten the antenna rod to speci fication using a suitable tool such as an open end wrench The antenna rod tighten ing specification is 3 4 3 6 Nem 30 32 in lb Do not use pliers to tighten the an tenna as they can leave marks on the antenna surface The antenna rod cannot be hand tightened to the proper specifica tion A CAUTION Always properly tighten the antenna rod during installation or the antenna rod may break during vehicle opera tion CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO When installing a CB ham radio or a car phone in your NISSAN be sure to observe the following cautions otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the Multi port Fuel Injection MFI system and other electronic parts amp WARNING e A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving e If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion the hands free cellular phone operational mode if so equipped is highly recom mended Exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation e If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you to take notes pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so amp CAUTION Keep th
38. not necessary to replace platinum tipped spark plugs as frequently as conven tional type spark plugs because they last much longer Follow the maintenance schedule but do not reuse the spark plugs by cleaning or regapping e Always replace spark plugs with rec ommended or equivalent ones On the 1 8L engine disconnect the igni tion coil connectors Remove the ignition coil bolts Disconnect the spark plug cables from the spark plugs When disconnecting always hold the boots not the cables Mark all cables to identify their original locations Remove the spark plugs with a spark plug socket The plug socket has a rubber seal that holds the spark plug so it does not fall when it is pulled out Make sure each spark plug is snugly fitted into the spark plug socket Fit the new plugs one at a time into the spark plug socket and install them Use only the specified spark plugs Turn each plug several full turns by hand then tighten with the spark plug socket to the correct torque Do not overtighten Spark plug tightening torque 14 to 22 ft lb 20 to 29 N m 5 Holding the boot reconnect each high tension cable to its proper spark plug by pushing it on until you feel a snap On the 1 8L engine install the ignition coil bolt Ignition coil bolt tightening torque 33 to 44 in Ib 3 8 5 0 N m Connect the ignition coil connector AIR CLEANER ADI0631 The air clean
39. oil filter change QG18DE 2 7 8 qt 2 3 8 q 2 7 e API Certification Mark 2 3 SR20DE 3 5 8 gt 3 qt 3 4 e API grade SG SH Energy Conserving amp Il or API grade SJ Energy Without oil filter change QG18DE 2 5 8 qt 2 1 4 qi 25 Conserving 2 3 SR20DE 3 3 8 qt 2 7 8 q 32 ILSAC grade GF I amp GF II 2 3 Cooling system With reservoir Manual transmission SR20DE 7 3 16 qt 6qt 6 8 QG18DE 7 1 8 qt 5 7 8 q 6 7 Genuine NISSAN Anti freeze coolant or equivalent Automatic transmission SR20DE 7 1 8 qt 5 7 8 q 6 7 QG18DE 7 qt 5 7 8 q 6 6 Manual transmission gear oil RS5F70AM 6 3 8 pt 5 1 4 p 3 0 API GL 4 Viscosity SAE 80W 90 only Automatic transmission fluid Power steering fluid Brake and clutch fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the Do it yourself section NISSAN Matic D Continental U S and Alaska or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent 8 Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid 5 or equivalent DOT 3 US FMVSS No 116 Multi purpose grease NLGI No 2 Lithium Soap base Air conditioning system refrigerant HFC 134a R 134a 6 Air conditioning system lubricants NISSAN A C System Lubricant Type R or equivalent 6 1 For further details see Fuel recommendation 2 For further details see Engine oil and oil filter recommendations 3 For further details see Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity 4 Dex
40. oil or grease Under severe driving con ditions inspection should be performed more frequently Exhaust system Visually check the ex haust pipes muffler and hangers for proper attachment leaks cracks chafing abra sion deterioration etc Under severe driv ing conditions inspection should be per formed more frequently Supplemental air bag and supplemenial side air bag if so equipped system Check the supplemental air bag system s components for proper attachment damage deformities cracks rust etc Work around and on the supplemental air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer 10 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants 10 2 Fuel recommendation ccceeesseeeeeeeeenteeeenees 10 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation 10 5 Recommended SAE viscosity numbet 10 7 Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 10 7 Specifications sinisesse atai 10 8 ENING iona ai 10 8 Wheels and tires eccccceeseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeereeneeees 10 9 Dimensions and weights seeen 10 9 When traveling or registering your vehicle in another COUMUN crassous 10 10 Vehicle identification cseceeesccereeceeeeeenes 10 10 Vehicle identification number VIN plate 10 10 Vehicle identification number CHASSIS NUMDEN ticcesacistaccssnepsiadss inin 10 10 Engi
41. one time to the rear of the vehicle unlocks the corresponding door From that position returning the key to neutral where the key can only be removed and inserted and turning it to the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 3 LOCK LA a UNLOCK APD1109 LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door without the key move the inside lock knob to the lock position then close the door When locking the door this way be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle 3 4 Pre driving checks and adjustments Driver s side WPD0033 LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK if so equipped To lock all the doors without a key push the door lock switch driver or front passenger side to the lock position When locking the door this way be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle When the power door lock switch driver or passenger side is moved to the lock posi tion with the key in the ignition and any door open all doors will lock and then unlock automatically 2 es x LOCK amp Va in hen ig ae Position FREE Position WPD0019 CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally es pecially when small children are in the ve hicle The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors When the lever is in the lock position the rear door
42. or black shoe polish on black urethane or polypropylene bumpers REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots industrial dust insects and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining Special cleaning prod ucts are available at an authorized NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter the underbody must be cleaned regularly This prevents dirt and salt from building up and causing underbody and suspension corrosion Before winter and again in the spring the underseal must be checked and if necessary re treated GLASS Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film from the glass surfaces It is nor mal for glass to become coated with a film after the vehicle is parked in the hot sun Glass cleaner and a soft cloth easily remove this film CAUTION When cleaning the inside of the win dows do not use sharp edged tools abrasive cleaners or chlorine based disinfectant cleaners They could dam age the electrical conductors radio an tenna elements or rear window defog ger elemenis ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS Wash the wheels regularly especially dur ing winter months in areas where road salt is used If not removed road salt could discolor the wheels CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish Appearance and care 7 3 CLEANING INTER
43. or smoke coming from the engine compartment to avoid injury do not open the hood Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 9 TRUNK LID OPENER OPERATION locked with the trunk closed when A WARNING e Do not drive with the trunk lid open This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle See Exhaust gas in the Starting and driving section of this manual e 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 3 10 Pre driving checks and adjustments WPDO0026 not in use and prevent children s access to car keys Type A The trunk lid opener lever is located on the outside of the drivers seat To open the trunk lid pull up the opener lever To close push the trunk lid down securely Type B The trunk lid release is located on the instrument panel To open the trunk push the release in the direction indicated in the illustration To close the trunk lid push it down securely an Ss WPD0021 Cancel lever When the lever is in the cancel position the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid opener lever It can be opened only with the key APD1110 KEY OPERATION To open the trunk lid from outside the vehicle turn the key clockwise To close the trunk lid push the trunk lid down securely Pre dri
44. p 8 25 2 22 Cruise control and main set switch Tilt steering p 5 14 Hood release lever p 3 9 lock lever p 3 13 Driver supplemental air bag p 1 6 Ul gas ype p 310 Fuel filler lid opener lever p 3 12 2 2 Instruments and controls Ioa Ashtray p 2 20 Glove box p 2 22 12 volt DC cigarette Radio cassette player ea Radio CD player p 2 20 CD changer p 4 10 4 15 4 20 Power socket if so equipped p 2 19 Passenger supplemental air bag p 1 6 WICOO69AI WICO0030 Type B WICO031 SPEEDOMETER AND ODOM ETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour MPH and kilometers per hour km h Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven Type C LIC0050 Instruments and controls 2 3 Reset button bar a ODO cc QU PUSH TRIP A mym LILLI P TRIP nn B LiL S110181A Trip odometer The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips Before each trip reset the trip odometer Push the reset button to change the display as follows ODO odometer TRIP A gt TRIP BODO Push and hold the reset button for more than 1 second to reset either trip odometer 2 4 Instruments and controls Type A O x1000 r min 8 WIC0051 TACHOMETER
45. packages in the cargo area from moving around while the vehicle is in motion The cargo net is attached to retainers and can be attached in three different positions To install the cargo net attach the hooks to the retainers To remove the cargo net detach the hooks from the cargo net retainers 2 24 Instruments and controls A WARNING Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Be sure to secure hooks into the retainers The cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 30 Ibs 13 6 kg or the net may not stay secured WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS if so equipped A WARNING e Make sure that all passengers have their hands etc inside the vehicle before closing the windows Use the window lock switch to prevent unex pected use of the power windows e Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could un knowingly activate switches or con trols and become trapped in a window Unattended children could become involved in serious acci dents Driver side control panel Door lock unlock ZIN Driver side button control panel Driver side window lock automatic button switch Front passenger side e m side Right rear passenger side AIC1142 The power windows operate only when the ignition key is in the ON position To open the driver side window push the driver s side automatic switch down until the desired window position is reache
46. registration process these components will only recognize keys coded into the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System NVIS during registration Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle DOORS A WARNING e Always have the doors locked while driving Along with the use of seat belts this provides greater 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 unintentionally opening the doors and will help keep out intruders e Before opening any door always look for and avoid oncoming traffic e Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could unknow ingly activate switches and controls Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents Driver s side NEUTRAL a LOCK UNLOCK Front WPD0017 LOCKING WITH KEY Manual To lock the door turn the key towards the front of the vehicle To unlock turn it to wards the rear Driver s side UNLOCK 2 All doors WPD0018 Power if so equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the theft warning system the power door lock sys tem allows you to lock or unlock all doors simultaneously Turning the front door key to the front of the vehicle locks all doors Turning the front door key
47. seat belts The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips not the waist Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest Never run the lap shoulder belt over your abdominal area Contact your doctor for specific rec ommendations INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts Check with your doctor for specific recommendations Front ae Blech KAU POSITION low on the hips ARS1051 THREE POINT TYPE SEAT BELT ries You could also slide under the WITH RETRACTOR lap belt and receive serious internal injuries 4 WARNING e For most effective protection when e Every person who drives or rides in the vehicle is in motion the seat this vehicle should wear a seat belt should be upright Always sit well at all times back in the seat and adjust the seat e Do not ride in a moving vehicle when properly See Precautions on seat the seatback is reclined This can be belt usage earlier in this section dangerous The shoulder belt will not be against your body In an acci dent you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious inju Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 21 Rear INSERT to fasten Fastening the seat belts 1 Adjust the seat 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latc
48. seconds 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 5 seconds 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 4 Restart the engine while holding the de vice which may have caused the inter ference separate from the registered NVIS key If the no start condition re occurs Nissan recommends placing the registered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid interfer ence from other devices Statement related to section 15 of FCC rules for Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System CONT ASSY IMMOBILIZER ANT ASSY IMMOBILIZER This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions Instruments and controls 2 11 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undes ired operation of the device CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANU FACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OP ERATE THE EQUIPMENT 2 12 Instruments and controls Security indicator light LICO047 Security indicator light Nissan Ve hicle Immobilizer System The security indicator light is located on the instrument panel near the windshield The security indicator light blinks every 3 seconds whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK OFF or ACC position This func tion indicates the Niss
49. services ranging from operation of port facilities and trans portation services to the supply of lubricants parts and accessories NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles and has led the indus try in improving both performance and fuel effi ciency through new engine designs and the use of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process both through extensive use of automation and most importantly through an awareness that people are the cen tral element in quality control From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN doz ens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and deliver ing your vehicle NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for maintenance the service technician will perform his work according to the quality standards that have been established by the factory Safety has also been built into your NISSAN As you know seat belts are an integral part of the safety systems that will help protect you and your passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident We urge you to use the seat belts every time you drive the vehicle The NISSAN story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal to provide you our customer with a vehicl
50. speed Never exceed the maxi mum speed rating of the tire All Season tires NISSAN specifies All Season tires on some models to provide good performance all year round including snowy and icy road conditions All Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and or M amp S on the tire sidewall Snow tires have better snow trac tion than All Season tires and may be more appropriate in some areas Summer tires NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models to provide superior performance on dry roads Summer tire performance is sub stantially reduced in snow and ice Summer tires do not have the tire traction rating M amp S on the tire sidewall If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy conditions NISSAN recommends the use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels Snow tires If snow tires are needed it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and load rating to the original equipment tires If you do not it can adversely affect the safety and han dling of your vehicle Generally snow tires have lower speed ratings than factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy conditions NISSAN recommends the Do it yourself 8 37 use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels For additional traction on icy roads
51. starting the engine 5 6 Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants sisirin Changing engine coolant 11 2 Changing engine Oil ee eeeeeeeeeeee 8 10 Changing engine oil filter 8 12 Checking engine coolant level 8 6 Checking engine oil level eee 8 9 Engine compartment check lOcatON Sininen 8 4 8 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 5 Engine cooling system 0 cee 8 6 Engine Oilasi ne 8 9 Engine oil and oil filter FECOMMENATION cecssecceesseneseteseeonees 10 5 Engine oil pressure warning light 2 7 Engine oil viscosity 0 0 0 eee Engine serial number Engine specifications z Starting the Engine uiris Exhaust gas Carbon monoxide 05 5 2 Explanation of maintenance items 9 2 F Flashers See hazard warning flasher SWICH aniseed Flat tire Floor mat positioning aid 7 4 Fluid Automatic transmission fluid ATF 8 13 Brake fluid eiieeii 8 15 Capacities and recommended fuel IWDFICANTS srecne 10 2 Clutch fluid 8 16 Engine coolant isir 8 6 Engine Ol cesccassccsnisecascecesctvaanect seve cneseneet 8 9 Power steering fluid sccsseceesees 8 15 Window washer fluid ceeee 8 16 F M V S S certification label 10 11 Front fog light switch i Front SoAlS snnnd nena Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel MU DPICANIS ee e TETT 10 2 Fuel GCONOMY ean
52. studded tires may be used However some U S states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use Check local state and provincial laws before installing studded tires Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded snow tires TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord ing to location Check the local laws before installing tire chains When installing tire chains make sure they are of proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer s sug gestions Use only SAE class S chains Other types may damage your vehicle Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibil ity of whipping action damage to the fenders or underbody If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains In ad dition drive at a reduced speed Otherwise your vehicle may be damaged and or ve 8 38 Do it yourself hicle handling and performance may be adversely affected Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire Do not use tire chains on dry roads Tire chains must be installed only on the front wheels and not on the rear wheels Front ADI1115 CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation Tire should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 000 km See
53. the Sene malfunction indicator lamp MIL may come on Refuel as soon as possible After a few driving trips RVICE the Sgn lamp should turn off If the lamp remains on after a few driving trips have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer e For additional information see the Malfunction indicator lamp MIL later in this section WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES BRAKE or Turn signal hazard indicator lights Brake warning light High beam indicator light Blue Charge warning light Door open warning light Low washer fluid warning light Canada only Overdrive off indicator light automatic transmission only ABS O D OFF ERVICE ENGINE SOON Dry Anti lock brake warning light if so equipped Malfunction indicator lamp Engine oil pressure warning light CRUISE ON OFF switch indicator CRUISE light if so equipped Cruise SET indicator light if so equipped SET AIR BAG Supplemental air bag warning light A Seat belt warning light and chime Low fuel warning light E CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the ON position without starting the engine The following lights will come on AIR SERVICE ARo E sae or Q a ENN amp If equipped t
54. trailer to prevent load shift while driving e Avoid abrupt starts acceleration or stops e Avoid sharp turns or lane changes e Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed e Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking Parking on a 10 17 slope is not recommended however if you must do so and if your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission first block the wheels and apply the park ing brake and then move the transmis sion shift selector lever into the P Park position If you move the shift selector lever to the P Park position before block ing the wheels and applying the parking brake transmission damage could occur When going down a hill shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect When ascending a long grade down shift the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine overloading and or overheating If the engine temperature coolant rises to an extremely high temperature when the air conditioning system is on turn off the air conditioner Coolant heat can be additionally vented by opening the win dows switching the fan control to high and setting the temperature control to the HOT position Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle s first 500 miles 800 km 10 18 Technical and consumer information e Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals spec
55. turn on when the mirror cover is opened Day M i APD0612 INSIDE MIRROR The night position reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night A WARNING Use the night position only when nec essary because it reduces rear view clarity Turn left ij Turn right to adjust RS to adjust the left the right mirror 4 mirror BLY Left w Right Down oo oo 23 D ee APD1104 OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL Electric control type if so equipped The outside mirror control operates only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position Select the right or left side mirror then adjust using the control lever A WARNING Objecis viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear Be careful when moving to the right Using only this mirror could cause an accident Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects The electric control type outside mirrors if so equipped can be heated to defrost defog or de ice for improved visibility Press the rear window defogger switch to activate the heating function Press the switch again to deactivate or the heating function will automatically turn off after ap proximately 15 minutes os Ss LPD0029 Manual control type The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
56. with snow or ice the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire should be used on the rear wheels and the original tire used on the front wheels drive wheels Use tire chains only on the front original tires Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the standard tire Replace the spare tire as soon as the tread wear indicators appear Do not use the spare tire on other vehicles Do not use more than one spare tire at the same time Do not tow a trailer when the TEM PORARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed CAUTION e Do not use tire chains on the TEMPO RARY USE ONLY spare tire Tire chains will not fit properly and may cause damage to the vehicle Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire is smaller than the original tire ground clearance is re duced To avoid damage to the ve hicle do not drive over obstacles Also do not drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash since it might get caught Do it yourself 8 41 MEMO 8 42 Do it yourself 9 Maintenance Maintenance precautions 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees General maintenance ccccceceeee Explanation of maintenance items Exterior maintenance ccccceeeeeee Interior MAINTENANCE cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeesseseeeeeeess Periodic maintenance schedules 000000 9 5 Schedule One ce 9 5 Schedule tWO cccceccceccccceeeeeessssseeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeneess 9 5 Explanat
57. you may severely burn yourself e No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental side air bag sys tem This is to prevent accidental inflation of the side air bag or dam age to the side air bag system Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle s electrical system suspension system or side panel This could affect proper operation of the side air bag system Tampering with the supplemental side air bag system may result in serious personal injury Tampering includes changes to the front seats assembly by placing material near the seatback of the front seat or by installing additional trim material such as seat covers around the side air bag system Work around and on the supplemen tal side air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer The SRS wiring harnesses should not be modified or disconnected Unau thorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag system 1 14 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems The SRS wiring harnesses are cov ered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identi fication When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemen tal side air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropria
58. 4Z5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS US only If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to no tifying NISSAN lf NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot be come involved in individual problems be tween you your dealer or NISSAN To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Depart ment of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other informa tion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department toll free at 1 800 NISSAN 1 In Hawaii call 808 836 0888 10 20 Technical and consumer information READINESS FOR INSPECTION MAINTENANCE I M TEST US only Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian provinces your vehicle may be required to be in the ready condition for an Inspection Maintenance I M test of the emission control system The vehicle is set to the ready condition when it is driven through certain driving pat terns Usually the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary usage of the ve
59. 5 15 x 4T rating Ib kg See the F M V S S cer tification label on the center pillar between Front Ib kg the driver s side front and rear doors R or D depending on tire manufacturer Gross axle weight rating Rear Ib kg Technical and consumer information 10 9 WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY When planning to travel in another coun try you should first find out if the fuel avail able is suitable for your vehicle s engine Using fuel with too low an octane cetane rating may cause engine damage All gaso line vehicles must be operated with un leaded gasoline Therefore avoid taking your vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is not available When transferring the registration of your vehicle to another country state province or district it may be necessary to modify the vehicle to meet local laws and regulations The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emission control and safety standards vary according to the country state province or district Therefore vehicle specifications may differ When any vehicle is to be taken into another country state province or dis trict and registered its modifications transportation and registration are the responsibility of the user NISSAN is not responsible for any inconvenience that may result VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION TILO50M VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN PLATE The vehicle
60. 9 N m Do not overtighten 7 Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening then install the oil filler cap securely See the Technical and consumer infor mation section for drain and refill capac ity The drain and refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time Use these specifications for reference only Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine 8 Start the engine Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter Cor rect as required 9 Turn the engine off and wait several minutes Check the oil level with the dipstick Add engine oil if necessary A WARNING e Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin can cer e Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil If skin contact is made wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible Keep used engine oil out of reach of children Do it yourself 8 11 QG18DE engine LDIO017 CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Turn the engine off 3 Place a large drain pan under the oil filter 4 Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench Then remove the oil filter by turning it by hand amp CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself The engine oil may be hot 8 12 Do it yourself SR20DE engine OE 2N Front VA J a Bro DI1154
61. Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle to one side when applied Brake pedal and booster Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it Maintenance 9 3 has the proper distance under it when de pressed fully Check the brake booster func tion Be certain to keep the floor mat away from the pedal Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and confirm that your vehicle is held securely on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake applied Automatic transmission P position mechanism On a fairly steep hill check that your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in the P Park position with out applying any brakes Under the hood and vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically such as each time you check the engine oil or refuel Additional information on the following items with an is found in the Do it yourself section of this manual Windshield washer fluid Check for adequate fluid in the tank Engine oil level Check the level after parking the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off Wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan 9 4 Maintenance Brake and if so equipped clutch fluid levels Make sure the brake and clutch fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines on each reservoir Power steering fluid level and lines Check the level when the fl
62. D0034 3 2 Pre driving checks and adjustments A key number plate is supplied with your keys Record the key number and keep it in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you lose your keys see an autho rized NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from If you still have a key your authorized NISSAN dealer can duplicate it Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Sys tem NVIS keys if so equipped You can only start your vehicle using the keys that are supplied by your NISSAN dealer Each key has a transponder chip in the key head that is electronically registered to your vehicle s NVIS These keys can be used for all of the key locks on your vehicle Never leave these keys in the vehicle New or duplicate keys can only be ob tained from your NISSAN dealer and must be registered to the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System NVIS components in your vehicle by an authorized NISSAN dealer As many as 5 NVIS keys can be used with one vehicle At this time you should bring all NVIS keys that you have to your autho rized NISSAN dealer for registration This is because the registration process will erase the memory of all key codes previously registered into the Nissan Vehicle Immobi lizer System After the
63. EN WCE0007 Installing the spare tire The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire is designed for emergency use See spe cific instructions under the heading Wheels and tires in the Do it your self section of this owner s manual 1 Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub 2 Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight 3 With the wheel nut wrench tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly until they are tight 4 Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground Then with the wheel nut wrench tighten the wheel nuts se curely in the sequence as illustrated Lower the vehicle completely A WARNING e Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off This could cause an accident e Donotuse oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts This could cause the nuts to become loose e Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles 1 000 km also in cases of flat tire etc As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench Wheel nut tightening torque 73 to 86 ft lb 98 to 117 N m The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specifications at all times It is recom mended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each lubrication interval Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure COLD pressure After
64. Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control This manual was prepared to help you understand 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 In the U S a separate Warranty Informa tion and Maintenance Log Booklet and in Canada a Warranty and Roadside Assistance Information Booklet ex plains details about the warranties cov ering your vehicle and vehicle mainte nance schedules Additionally a separate Customer Care Lemon Law Booklet U S only will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle as well as clarify your rights under your state s lemon law Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve hicle best When you require any service or have any questions they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them READ FIRST THEN DRIVE SAFELY 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 A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers
65. H or mA button to ad just Fader or Balance modes Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance BAL adjusts the sound level between the right and left speakers After 10 seconds the radio or cassette tape display reappears Once the sound quality is set to the desired level press the AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio or cassette tape display appears Clock operation Pressing the CLOCK button alternates the clock and the radio cassette tape options in the display Clock set Depressing the CLOCK and the Vx buttons together sets hours Depressing the CLOCK and A buttons together sets minutes Clock priority mode In this mode the clock is shown in the display If any radio or cassette tape func tions are activated the radio or cassette tape display illuminates for 10 seconds then returns to the clock mode NOTE After clock adjustment the radio is in the clock priority mode Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 11 Radio Cassette tape priority mode In this mode the radio station illuminates in the display during radio operation During cassette tape operation TAPE illuminates in the display FM AM radio operation FM AM band select Push the band select button to change from AM to FM reception The FM stereo indicator ST illuminates during FM stereo reception When the ste reo broadcast signal is weak the radio au tomatically changes from stere
66. IGHT SWITCH if so equipped HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH AIC0618 To turn the front fog lights on rotate the switch to the 40 position To turn them off rotate the switch to the OFF position The headlight switch must be in the ZD position low beam headlights on for the fog lights to operate The fog lights automatically turn off whenever the high beam headlight function is selected 2 18 Instruments and controls ON OFF WICO0037 Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emer gency conditions All turn signal lights flash A WARNING e lf stopping for an emergency be sure to move the vehicle well off the road e Donotuse the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might become a hazard to other traffic e Turn signals do not work when the hazard warning flasher lights are on The flashers can be actuated with the igni tion switch in either the OFF or ON position Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving HORN POWER SOCKET PUSH SIC280 To sound the horn push the center pad area of the steering wheel Front Rear If so equipped PULL The power socket is for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones amp CAUTION e Take care as the socket and plug may
67. INDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH LIC0026 To defog the rear window glass start the engine and push the rear window defogger switch on The indicator light on the switch comes on Push the switch again to turn the defogger off The rear window defogger switch automati cally turns off after approximately 15 min utes A CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window defogger 2 16 Instruments and controls Type A light switch Headlight beam selector passing signal switch Turn signal lane change signal switch ight l Left Turn signal lane change signal switch 3008 Position High f pzz OFF or A Low beam 2D Position Lane Passing signal change Type B light switch Headlight beam selector passing signal switch 3008 Position 2D Position Passing signal AIC1116 Turn the switch to the 2 position The headlights come on and all the other lights remain on To select the high beam function push the lever forward The high beam lights come on and the O light illuminates Pull the lever back to select the low beam Lighting Turn the switch to the Dd position The front parking tail license plate and instrument panel lights come on INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Darken Brighten AICO608 The instrument brightness control operate
68. IOR Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft brush Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean soft cloth dampened in mild soap solution then wipe clean with a dry soft cloth Before using any fabric protector read the manu facturer s recommendations Some fabric protectors contain chemicals that may stain or bleach the seat material Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean the meter and gauge lens A CAUTION e Never use benzine thinner or any similar material e Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer e Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers It may damage the lens cover Floor mats The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior No matter what mats are used be sure they 7 4 Appearance and care are fitted for your vehicle and are prop erly positioned in the footwell to prevent interference with pedal operation Mats should be maintained with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn uy Floor mat bracket Floor mat positioning aid All models include front floor mat brackets to act as a floor mat positioning aid NIS SAN floor mats have been specially de signed for your vehicle model The floor mat has a grommet hole incorporated in it Po sition the ma
69. NISSAN recommends that infants and small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer s instruc tions for installation and use Larger children Children who are too large for child re straints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided If the child s seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck the use of a booster seat commercially avail able may help overcome this The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoul 1 20 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems der belt is properly positioned across the top middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck use the shoulder belt without the booster seat amp WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving The child could be seriously injured or killed in an accident or sudden stop PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
70. Never use a fuse of higher amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire ENGINE COMPARTMENT If any electrical equipment does not come on check for an open fuse 1 Be sure the ignition switch and the head light switch are OFF 2 Open the engine hood 3 Remove the fuse box cover 4 Remove the fuse with the fuse puller The fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse block in the passenger compart ment 5 If the fuse is open replace it with a new fuse 6 If a new fuse also opens have the elec trical system checked and repaired by an authorized NISSAN dealer Fusible links If there is electrical equipment that does not operate and fuses are in good condition check the fusible links If any of these fusible links are melted replace with only genuine NISSAN parts Do it yourself 8 25 Fuse puller LS w PULL to open out to remove WDI0055 8 26 Do it yourself OK ADI1142 CAUTION Never use a fuse of higher amperage rating than specified This could dam age the electrical system or cause a fire PASSENGER COMPARTMENT If any electrical equipment does not oper ate check for an open fuse 1 Be sure the ignition switch and the head light switch are OFF 2 Remove the coin box 3 Remove the fuse with the fuse puller The fuse puller is located in the center
71. OOLANT If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti freeze drain the cooling system by opening the drain valves located under the radiator and on the engine block Refill before operating the vehicle See Chang ing engine coolant in the Do it yourself section of this manual TIRE EQUIPMENT 1 SUMMER tires are of a tread design to provide superior performance on dry pavement However the performance of these tires will be substantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads NIS SAN recommends the use of MUD amp SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES on all four wheels Please consult an authorized NISSAN dealer for the tire type size speed rating and availability information 2 For additional traction on icy roads stud ded tires may be used However most U S states and Canadian provinces pro hibit their use Check local state and provincial laws before installing studded tires Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded snow tires 3 Tire chains may be used Make sure they are of proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer s suggestions Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location Check the local laws before installing tire chains When installing tire chains make sure they are of proper size for the tires on your ve
72. SAN dealer Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed For more information regard ing brake inspections see the appropriate maintenance schedule information in the Maintenance section of this manual BRAKE BOOSTER Check the brake booster function as fol lows 1 With the engine off press and release the brake pedal several times When brake pedal movement distance of travel remains the same from one pedal application to the next continue on to the next step 2 While depressing the brake pedal start the engine The pedal height should drop a little 3 With the brake pedal depressed stop the engine Keeping the pedal depressed for about 30 seconds the pedal height should not change 4 Run the engine for one minute without depressing the brake pedal then turn it off Depress the brake pedal several times The pedal travel distance will de crease gradually with each depression as the vacuum is released from the booster If the brakes do not operate properly see an authorized NISSAN dealer CLUTCH PEDAL FUSES 0 35 to 0 63 in 9 to 16 mm WDI0045 CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL Press the pedal by hand and be sure the free travel is within the limits shown above If free travel is out of the range shown above see an authorized NISSAN dealer Fuse and fusible link box mi oocq 27 ae LDIO0034 CAUTION
73. VE as vehicle speed in creases OVERDRIVE does not engage until the engine has reached operating tempera ture OFF For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is necessary push the OVERDRIVE switch once The O D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts between third gear and overdrive repeatedly In this case depress the OVERDRIVE switch to turn the OVERDRIVE off The O D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time When driving conditions change depress the overdrive switch to turn the OVER DRIVE on Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time with the OVER DRIVE off This reduces fuel economy 139 A N 24 R SD1022 G MANUAL TRANSMISSION A WARNING e Do not downshift abruptly on slip pery roads This may cause a loss of control e Do not over rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear This may cause a loss of control or engine damage A CAUTION e Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving This may cause clutch damage e Stop your vehicle completely before shifting into R Reverse e When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running for example at a stop light shift to N Neutral and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied Shifting To cha
74. acing use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its equivalent for the reason de scribed in Change intervals Change intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters Oil and filter other than the specified quality or oil and filter change intervals longer than recommended could reduce engine life Damage to the engine caused by improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and or viscosity is not covered by the new NISSAN vehicle warranties Your engine was filled with a high quality engine oil when it was built You do not have to change the oil before the first recom mended change interval Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures driving in dusty conditions extensive idling towing a trailer 10 6 Technical and consumer information RECOMMENDED SAE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RE when servicing your air conditioner system VISCOSITY NUMBER FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS Outside Temperature Range The air conditioner in your NISSAN ve Anticipated Before Next Oil Change hicle must be charged with the refriger GASOLINE ENGINE OIL ant HFC 134a R 1 34a and the lubricant NISSAN A C system oil Type R or the exact equi
75. actor If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor the seat belt is in the automatic locking mode 7 Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use If the lap belt is not locked repeat steps three through six Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 35 MEMO 1 36 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 2 Instruments and controls Meters and gauges ariiraa 2 2 Fog light switch if so equipped ee 2 18 Speedometer and odometer ceeceeeeeeeeeeee 2 3 Hazard warning flasher SWitCN eeeeeeeeee 2 18 Tachometer if SO CQUIPPEC c cceeceeceeeeeereees 2 4 PAO iets ct ts ee cacetecs cots E E A EE E 2 19 Engine coolant temperature Qauge sseee 2 5 Power SOCKEL cccccecceeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeeaeees 2 19 Fuel AG sensns eA ASEET 2 5 Cigarette lighter accessory and ashtray Ce 2 20 Warning indicator lights and ChiMeS 000 27 SHOPAQC P 2 21 Checking bulbs isssissesieesconai sinisisi 2 7 Glasses case if So equipped eeseeeseesseeseeeseees 2 21 Warning light ssssseessseeseeceseesneeesneereneeteneen 2 7 GU holdaiScaeisii taeniata anini 2 21 Indicator liQhts ssssssssssssssssssssrnintnrnrirnrnrnnnnnnnnnneees 2 9 Glove DOX sisissiiinnsicneninnirnniinnnirininia anian 2 22 ee G ay eaconei paren nena are SUI E EE 2 22 Nissan vehicle immobilizer systemi NWIS ened box if SO equipped
76. ades REPLACING 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the wind shield 2 Push the tab then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove 3 Remove the wiper blade 4 Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks Remove the wiper blade ON ADI1022 CAUTION e After wiper blade replacement return the wiper arm to its original position otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened e Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass otherwise the arms may be damaged from wind pressure PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE PEDAL Q 4 N Windshield washer nozzle Needle or small pin ADI0613 When you wax the surface of the hood be careful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle This may cause clogging or im proper windshield washer operation If wax gets into the nozzle remove it with a needle or small pin 6 to 7 clicks under pulling force of 44Ib 196 N Sy ee ames gt i ee WDI0036 CHECKING PARK BRAKE From the released position pull the parking brake lever up slowly and firmly If the number of clicks is out of the range listed above see an authorized NISSAN dealer Under depressing force of 4110 Ib 490 N DI1020M 3 1 2 in 90 mm or more CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL With the engine running check the distance between the upper surface of the pedal and the metal floor If it is out of
77. aintenance cleaning the vehicle etc Additional information on the following items with an is found in the Do it yourself section of this manual Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating properly Windshield wiper and washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner Steering wheel Check for changes in the steering conditions such as excessive freeplay hard steering or strange noises Seats Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc to ensure they operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in every position Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and the locks hold securely in all latched positions Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system For example buckles anchors adjusters and retractors operate properly and smoothly and are installed securely Check the belt webbing for cuts fraying wear or damage Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort Keep the floor mat away from the pedal Clutch pedal Make sure the pedal operates smoothly and check that it has the proper free travel
78. an Vehicle Immobi lizer System NVIS is operational If the NVIS is malfunctioning the light will remain on while the ignition key is in the ON position If the light still remains on and or the engine will not start see your Nissan dealer for NVIS service as soon as pos sible Please bring all NVIS keys that you have when visiting your authorized NIS SAN dealer for service THEFT WARNING if so equipped The theft warning system provides visual and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are disturbed Security indicator light LIC0047 Security indicator light Theft warn ing The security indicator light is located on the instrument panel near the windshield The security indicator light shows the status of the theft warning system The light operates whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK OFF or ACC posi tion The theft warning system has four phases For each phase the operation of the security indicator light is different Security indicator light operation Phase m Disarmed Pre armed Armed y Alarm activated Disarming alarm Security indicator light output Blinks every 3 0 seconds Steady light for 30 seconds Blinks every 3 0 seconds No light LIC0053 How to arm the theft warning sys tem 1 Close all windows The system can be armed even if the windows are open 2 Remove the key from the ignition swit
79. and tuned by an autho rized NISSAN dealer NISSAN technicians are well trained spe cialists who are kept up to date with the latest service information through technical bulletins service tips and in dealership training programs They are completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehicles be fore they work on your vehicle rather than after they have worked on it You can be confident that an authorized NISSAN dealer s service department per forms the best job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle in a reliable and economical way GENERAL MAINTENANCE During the normal day to day operation of the vehicle general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section If you detect any unusual sounds vibrations or smells be sure to check for the cause or have an authorized NISSAN dealer do it promptly In addition you should notify an authorized NISSAN dealer if you think repairs are required When performing any checks or maintenance work closely observe the precautions in the Do it yourself section of this manual EXPLANATION OF MAINTE NANCE ITEMS Additional information on the following items with an is found in the Do it yourself section of this manual EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE Outside the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tires Check the pressure with a gauge periodicall
80. ar axle DETERMINING VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY The load capacity of this vehicle is deter mined by weight not by available cargo space For example a luggage rack bike carrier cartop carrier or similar equipment does not increase the load carrying capacity of your vehicle To determine vehicle load capacity Vehicle weight can be determined by using a commercial grade scale found at places such as a truck stop gravel quarry grain elevator or a scrap metal recycling facility 1 Determine the curb weight of your ve hicle 2 Compare the curb weight amount to the GVWR specified for your vehicle to de termine how much more weight your vehicle can carry 3 After loading cargo and passengers 10 14 Technical and consumer information re weigh your vehicle to determine if either GVWR or GAWR for your vehicle is exceeded If GVWR is exceeded re move cargo as necessary If either the front or rear GAWR is exceeded shift the load or remove cargo as necessary LOADING TIPS e The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F M V S S Certification Label e Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR Doing so will exceed the GVWR amp WARNING e Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Do not place cargo higher than the seat backs In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause per sonal injury e Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
81. arting the vehicle in N Neutral should only be used until service can be obtained at an authorized NISSAN dealership R Reverse Use this position to back up Always be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting into the R Reverse position For maximum safety check to ensure the area behind the vehicle is clear With the brake pedal depressed push in the shift selector lever button and move the shift selector lever to the R Reverse position N Neutral Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged The engine can be started in this position You may shift to N Neutral and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving D Drive Use this position for all normal forward driving 2 Second gear Use this position for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades Do not shift into the 2 position at speeds above 68 MPH 110 km h Do not exceed 68 MPH 110 km h in the 2 position 1 Low gear Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or slow driving through deep snow sand or mud or for maximum engine brak ing on steep downhill grades Do not shift into the 1 position at speeds above 34 MPH 55 km h Do not exceed 34 MPH 55 km h in the 1 position REMOVE the shift lock en PUSH the shift selector lever screwdriver in the shift lock slot Move the shift selector lever to N Neutral WsD0008 Starting and driving 5 9 Se
82. at an authorized NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information Light location Map light if so equipped Interior light dhe 7 RESITI T a ED gt f Front fog light if so equipped Front combination lamp High mounted stoplight Stoplight in rear spoiler ea if so equipped d License plate lights Rear combination lamp WDI0038 Do it yourself 8 33 REMOVE O D qa INSTALL M DI0006 Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A B C or D When replacing a bulb first remove the lens and or cover 8 34 Do it yourself Interior light Trunk light License plate light t _ if so equipped a E N o gt m ee ae Cloth XK oe ee as acs S ji w WDI0029 Do it yourself 8 35 Back up light LOOSEN 8 36 Do it yourself WDI0030 WHEELS AND TIRES Max inflation pressure DI1033M If you have a flat tire see the In case of emergency section of this manual TIRE PRESSURE Maximum inflation pressure Do not exceed the maximum inflation pres sures shown on the side wall of the tire Tire inflation pressure Periodically check the tire pressure including the spare Incorrect tire pressure may ad versely affect tire life and vehicle handling Tire pressure should be checked when tires are COLD Tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has b
83. ate in the event of a side impact rear impact roll over or lower severity frontal collision Al ways wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents l WRS0031 front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat The front air bags inflate with great force If you are unre strained leaning forward sitting sideways or out of position in any way you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash and may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel Always use the seat belts Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could in crease the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 7 straints and supplemental air bag systems 1 8 Seats re A WARNING Never let children ride unrestrained Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms Some examples of dan gerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations e Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bag inflates if they are not prop erly restrained e Never install a rear facing
84. ause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up e Positioning of the heater and air con ditioner controls should not be done while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Rear defrost button Temperature control dial Air recirculation CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial turns the fan on and off and controls fan speed Air flow control dial This dial allows you to select the air flow outlets 3 Air flows from center and side ventilators N Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets Fan control dial EE X 4 button if so equipped control dial Air conditioner button if so equipped Na Air flows mainly from foot outlets X Air flows from defroster outlets and foot outlets Gy Air flows mainly from defroster outlets The air flow control dial also has intermedi ate positions which allow the air flow to be distributed between two of the icon posi tions on the air flow control dial Temperature control dial This dial allows you to adjust the tempera ture of the outlet air Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 3 Air recirculation button if so equipped Cas NOTE The air recirculation feature is available only on those vehicles equippe
85. be hot during or immediately after use This power socket is not designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt 120W 10A power draw Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory WIC0027 e Use this power socket with the en gine running If the engine is stopped this could result in a dis charged battery Avoid using when the air condi tioner headlights or rear window de fogger is on Before inserting or disconnecting a plug be sure to turn off the power switch of electrical accessory being used or the ACC power of the ve hicle Instruments and controls 2 19 e Push the plug in as far as it will go If good contact is not made the plug may overheat or the internal tem perature fuse may blow e When not in use be sure to close the cap Do not allow water to contact the socket 2 20 Instruments and controls CIGARETTE LIGHTER accessory AND ASHTRAY 2 remove accessory AICO607 The cigarette lighter element is an acces sory A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter can be purchased from an authorized NISSAN dealer The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position Push the lighter in all the way When the lighter is heated it springs out Return the lighter to its original position after use A WARNING The cigarette lighter should not be used while drivi
86. been driven for a long time at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather or if it is being used to pull a trailer the accurate fluid level cannot be read You should wait until the fluid has cooled down about 30 minutes be fore checking fluid level POWER STEERING FLUID BRAKE FLUID Maximum ADI1135 Check the fluid level in the reservoir The fluid level should be checked using the HOT range on the side of the fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122 to 176 F 50 to 80 C or using the COLD range on the side of the fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86 F 0 to 30 C CAUTION e DO NOT OVERFILL e Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSFIl or equivalent WDI0039 Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir If the fluid is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on add DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line If fluid must be added frequently the system should be thoroughly checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer Do it yourself 8 15 Clutch fluid reservoir LDI0035 CLUTCH FLUID Check the clutch fluid level in the reservoir manual transmission only If the fluid level is below the MIN line add DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line If fluid must be added fre quently the system should be thoroughly checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer For further brake and clutch fluid specifica tion information refer to Capacities and recommended
87. bly fatal injuries to people or ani mals e 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 prevent children s access to car keys EXHAUST GAS carbon monoxide amp WARNING e Do not breathe exhaust gases they contain colorless and odorless car 5 2 Starting and driving bon monoxide Carbon monoxide is dangerous It can cause uncon sciousness or death If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle drive with all windows fully open and have the vehicle inspected immediately 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 trunk lid closed while driv ing otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger com partment If you must drive with the trunk lid open follow these precau tions 1 Open all the windows 2 Set the lt amp air recirculation but ton if so equipped to off and the fan control dial to 4 high to cir culate the air If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the trunk lid or the body follow the manufacturer s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qua
88. bly into the headlight DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB 2 Install and tighten the bulb retainer 3 Push the electrical connector into the 4 5 bulb plastic base until it snaps and stops Connect the negative battery cable Close the hood Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb Do it yourself 8 29 Vertical Front adjustment LDI0027 Adjusting the headlight aim Before performing aiming adjustment make sure of the following a Use an aiming wall screen b Keep all of the tires inflated to the correct pressure c Place the vehicle and screen on level ground d See that the vehicle is unloaded except for full levels of coolant engine oil and fuel and that the spare tire jack and tools are stored Have the driver or an 8 30 Do it yourself equivalent weight placed in the driver s seat Open the hood Turn headlamp low beam on Adjust the vertical aim by turning the adjustment screw Cover the opposite lamp and ensure the fog lamps if so equipped are turned off Adjust beam pattern until cutoff line is positioned at the same height off ground as bulb center on H line Screen Center of headlamp bulb Vertical center H V point V V line of head lamp 399 15 71 133 6 24 Basic illuminating H V point area for adjustment CUE GH Mine Horizontal center line of head lamp y 5 D 4 5 2 3 7 S Screen gg 2 2 3 H V
89. bout 1 8 of a turn clock wise from the straight up position To lock the steering wheel turn the key to the LOCK position Remove the key To unlock the steering wheel insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left A WARNING Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving The steer ing wheel will lock This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury KEY POSITIONS LOCK Normal parking position 0 OFF Manual transmission model 1 The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel ACC Accessories 2 This position activates electrical accesso ries such as the radio when the engine is not running Starting and driving 5 5 ON Normal operating position 3 This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories START 4 This position activates the starter motor which starts the engine NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM NVIS if so equipped The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System NVIS will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered NVIS key If the engine fails to start using a registered NVIS key it may be due to interference caused by another NVIS key an automated toll road device or automated payment de vice on the key ring Restart the engine using the following procedures 1 Leave the ignition switch
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91. ce Brake lines amp cables l l l l Brake pads amp rotors SR20DE engine l l l l Brake pads rotors drums amp linings QG18DE engine l l l l Manual transmission gear oil amp automatic transmission fluid l l l l Steering gear amp linkage axle amp suspension parts l l Tire rotation See NOTE 2 Exhaust system l l Front drive shaft boots l l l Supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag if so equipped system See NOTE 1 NOTE 1 Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the F M V S S certification label 2 Refer to Tire rotation under the General maintenance heading earlier in this section Maintenance 9 9 EXPLANATION OF MAINTE NANCE ITEMS Additional information on the following items with an is found in the Do it yourself section of this manual Emission control system maintenance Drive belts Check drive belts for wear fraying or cracking and also for proper ten sion Replace any damaged drive belts Air cleaner filter Under normal driving conditions the air cleaner filter should be replaced in accordance with the mainte nance schedule However driving the ve hicle in dusty areas may cause rapid clog ging of the element Consequently the element may have to be replaced more frequently EVAP vapor lines Check vapor lines and connections for leaks looseness or deteriora t
92. ch 3 Close the hood trunk lid and all doors Lock all doors The doors can be locked with the key or with the multi remote controller Multi remote controller operation e Push the LOCK button on the multi remote controller All doors lock The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked When the LOCK button is pushed with all doors locked the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are al ready locked The horn may or may not beep once Refer to Silencing the horn beep fea ture later in this section 4 Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light comes on The SECURITY light stays on for about 30 seconds The theft warning Instruments and controls 2 13 system is now pre armed After about 30 seconds the theft warning system auto matically shifts into the armed phase The SECURITY light begins to flash once ev ery three seconds If during the 30 second pre arm time period the door is unlocked by the key or the multi remote controller or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON the system will not arm e f the key is turned slowly when lock ing the door the system may not arm Furthermore if the key is turned ex cessively to the unlock position the system may be disarmed when the key is removed If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds unlock the door once and lock it again e Even when the driver and or
93. ch NISSAN is not responsible Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark knock after run and or overheating which may cause excessive fuel consumption or engine damage If any of the above symp 10 4 Technical and consumer information toms are encountered have your vehicle checked at an authorized NISSAN dealer or other competent service facility However now and then you may notice light spark knock for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills This is not a cause for concern because you get the greatest fuel benefit when there is light spark knock for a short time under heavy engine load API certification mark ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose engine oil with the correct quality and viscosity to ensure sat isfactory engine life and performance NIS SAN recommends the use of a low friction oil energy conserving oil in order to im prove fuel economy and conserve energy Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage Only those engine oils with the American API service symbol ATI0645 Petroleum Institute API CERTIFICATION MARK on the front of the container should be used This type of oil supersedes the existing API SG SH or SJ and Energy Conserving amp II categories If you cannot find engine oil with the API CERTIFICATION MARK use an API grade SG SH E
94. child re straint in the front seat An inflating supplemental front air bag could se riously injure or kill your child See Child restraints later in this sec tion for details ARS 1044 ARS 1046 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 9 Do not lean against the door A WARNING Supplemental side air bag if so equipped e The supplemental side air bag ordi narily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact rear impact or lower severity side collision Always wear your seat belt to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents SSS0101 WRS0032 e The seat belts and the supplemental side air bag are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat The side air bag inflates with great force Do not allow any one to place their hand leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend their hand out of the win dow or lean against the door When sitting in the rear seat do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat 1 10 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems SSS0159 If the side air bag inflates the occu pant may be seriously injured Be especially careful with children who should always be properly re strained Some examples of danger ous riding positions are shown in the illustrations
95. come into contact with eyes skin clothing or painted surfaces Battery fluid is a corrosive sulfuric acid solution which can cause severe burns If the fluid should come into contact with anything immediately flush the con tacted area with water Keep the battery out of the reach of children The boosier battery must be rated at 12 volts Use of an improperly rated battery can damage your vehicle e Whenever working on or near a bat tery always wear suitable eye pro tectors for example goggles or in dustrial safety spectacles and remove rings metal bands or any other jewelry Do not lean over the battery when jump starting Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery It could explode and cause serious injury Your vehicle has an automatic en gine cooling fan It could come on at any time Keep hands and other ob jects away from it sta rted Vehicle being jump AC W gt A Z 4 Cloth Vehicle with cin for A N SN booster xe RON ACE1013 Always follow the instructions below Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause per sonal injury ie If the booster battery is in another vehicle position the two vehicles to bring their batteries into close proximity to each other Do not allow the two vehicles to touch Apply the parking brake Move the selec tor lever to N Neutral on automatic transmission models move the s
96. commendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life e Do not drive over the legal speed limit and do not run the engine over 4 000 rpm Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed either fast or slow e Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear e Avoid quick starts e Avoid hard braking as much as possible e Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles 800 km 5 16 Starting and driving INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY Abrupt starts and stops waste fuel and money SD1001M e Accelerate slowly and smoothly Main tain cruising speeds with a constant ac celerator position e Drive at moderate speeds on the high way Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy e Avoid unnecessary stopping and brak ing Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles e Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions On level roads shift into high gear as soon as possible e Avoid unnecessary engine idling Keep your engine tuned up Follow the recommended periodic main tenance schedule Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure Low tire pressure increases tire wear and wastes fuel Keep the front wheels in correct align ment Improper alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy Air conditioner operation lowers fuel economy Use the air conditioner only when necessary When cruising at highway speeds it is more economical to use the air condi tioner an
97. completely 10 Wait 5 seconds at idle 11 Rev the engine up between 2 000 and 3 000 rpm and maintain it for 5 consecu tive minutes 12 Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off 13 Repeat steps one through twelve at least one more time If step one through seven is interrupted repeat the preceding step Any safe driving mode is acceptable between steps Do not stop the engine until step seven is com pleted Technical and consumer information 10 21 Genuine Nissan Service Manuals GET THE J gt INSIDE STORY 10 22 Technical and consumer information OWNER S MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle Filled with wiring diagrams illus trations and step by step diagnostic and ad justment procedures this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at authorized NISSAN dealerships Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner s Manuals and genuine NISSAN Service and Owner s Manuals for older NISSAN models In the USA For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year contact Tweddle Litho Company 1 800 639 8841 www nissan techinfo com For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior see an authorized NISSAN dealer or contact Dyment Distribution Services 20770 Westwood Road
98. ctions Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear facing direc tion and therefore must not be used in the front seat INSERT to fasten Front facing EAU NI A PULL to engage automatic locking mode WRS0044 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage Be sure to follow the child restraint manu facturer s instructions for belt routing 1 34 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems WRS0045 3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended At this time the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode child restraint mode It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted Front facing After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted the automatic locking mode child restraint mode is can celed Front facing PULL to tighten 3 s Check for a secure fit WRS0046 WRS0047 4 Allow the seat belt to retract slightly Pull 5 Before placing the child in the child re up on the seat belt to remove any slack in straint use force to tilt the child restraint the belt from side to side and tug it forward to make sure it is securely held in place 6 Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retr
99. ctions pounds Wash hands after handling i are clean and securely tightened e Keep the battery out of the reach of son add a windshield washer antifreeze aa hild Follow the manufacturer s instructions for lf the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days alan kl or longer disconnect the negative bat the mixture ratio tery terminal cable to prevent discharge A CAUTION A WARNING Do not substitute engine anti freeze Do not expose the battery to flames coolant for windshield washer solution or electrical sparks Hydrogen gas This may result in damage to the paint generated by the battery is explo sive Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin eyes fabrics or painted surfaces After touching a battery or battery cap do not touch or rub your eyes Thoroughly wash your hands If the acid contacts your eyes skin or clothing immediately flush with water for at least 15 min utes and seek medical attention e When working on or near the battery always wear Suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry Do it yourself 8 17 REMOVE battery caps with screwdriver WDI0020 1 Remove the battery caps with a screw driver as shown 8 18 Do it yourself CES JAN Yo amp OK Add Indicator Celi Maximum WDI0021 2 Check the fluid level in each cell If it is necessary to add fluid add only distilled water to bring the level up to the OK level indicator in each f
100. d To close the window lift the switch up The driver side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all the windows Locking passengers windows When the window lock button is depressed only the driver side window can be opened or closed Push it again to cancel the win dow lock function Passenger switch The passenger side switch opens or closes only the passenger side window To open the window push the switch down To close the window lift the switch up Instruments and controls 2 25 CLOSE OPEN LIC0044 Rear power windows The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding window To open the window push the switch down To close the window lift the switch up 2 26 Instruments and controls DEPRESS switch to automatically open window AIC1144 Automatic operation To fully open the driver s side window press the driver s side window switch down to the second detent and release it The window automatically opens all the way To stop the window lift the switch up while the window is opening Driver side To open Passenger side MANUAL WINDOWS The side windows can be opened or closed by turning the hand crank on each door To open a window on the driver side turn the crank clockwise To close a window turn the crank counterclockwise To open a window on the passenger side turn the crank counterclockwise To clo
101. d leave the windows closed to reduce drag PARKING PARKING ON HILLS Downhill with curb Uphill with curb Uphill or downhill no curb in an accident Make sure the shift i AX i SA E lever has been pushed as far forward PLS Coe KS as it can go and cannot be moved Sees t PSO Ks without depressing the button at the neces Ree ene d of the 1 SooS n xX Rx end of the lever BS gees j poeg Never leave the engine running while i Seca n RSX RS the vehicle is unattended Roose PSs J RLS KS OS Se Do not leave children unattended in f SX 7 KRY e 2 side the vehicle They could unknow Oe RRS L RLS inly activate switches or controls DOS QQ ROS i KS SO KK Unattended children could become i Lee QS i SS involved in serious accidents MsD0002 Automatic transmission models 3 To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline it is a good practice to turn the wheels as illustrated HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB A WARNING Do not park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass waste pa per or rags They may ignite and cause a fire Move the shift selector lever to the P
102. d on very steep grades or in low traction situations for example on slippery boat ramps A WARNING Vehicle damage and or personal injury resulting from improper towing proce dures are not covered by NISSAN war ranties A NISSAN Trailer Towing Guide U S only containing information on trailer towing ability and the special equipment required may be obtained from an authorized NISSAN dealer 10 15 Tongue load Keep the tongue load between 9 and 11 of the total trailer load If the tongue load becomes excessive rearrange cargo to al low for proper tongue load LE O25 Q Cie vehicle weight TTT E Gross axle weight Maximum gross vehicle weight maximum gross axle weight T11012M The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR shown on the F M V S S certification label The gross ve hicle weight equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle passengers luggage hitch trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment In addition front or rear gross axle weight must not exceed the gross axle weight rating GAWR shown on the F M V S S certification label 10 16 Technical and consumer information TOWING LOAD SPECIFICATION CHART TOWING LOAD SPECIFICATION CHART UNIT Ib kg MAXIMUM TOWING LOAD 1 000 454 MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 110 49 TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Choose
103. d with air conditioning OFF position indicator light off Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlets Use the OFF position for normal heater or air conditioner operation ON position indicator light on Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle Push the lt amp button to the on position when e driving on a dusty road to avoid traffic fumes e for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner Air conditioner button if so equipped Start the engine turn the fan control dial to the desired one to four position and push the A C button to turn on the air condi tioner The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is operating To turn off the air conditioner push the A C button again A G The air conditioner cooling function op erates only when the engine is running HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct hot air mainly from the foot outlets A small amount of air also flows from the defrost outlets 1 Push the button if so equipped to the off position for normal heating 2 Move the air flow control dial to the A position 3 Move the fan control dial to the desired position 4 Move the temperature control dial to the 4 4 Heater air conditioner and audio systems desired position between the middle and the hot position Ventilation This mode directs outside air fro
104. der belt over your shoulder and across your chest Never run the belt behind your back under your arm or across your neck The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS NOT THE WAIST A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of inter nal injuries in an accident Be sure the seat belt tongue is se curely fastened to the proper buckle Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted Doing so may reduce its effectiveness Do not allow more than one person to use the same belt Never carry more people in the ve hicle than there are seat belts If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened it may indi cate a malfunction in the system Have the system checked by an au thorized NISSAN dealer e All seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any colli sion by an authorized NISSAN dealer NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the col lision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 19 CHILD SAFETY Children
105. e 5 16 Fuel filer Cap iisiriisinii sisien 3 12 Fuel filler lid lock opener lever 3 12 Fuel GAUJ crisissen eseis 2 5 Fuel octane rating 10 3 Fuel recommendation 10 3 FUSES iae ea 8 25 Fusiblea INKS renren 8 25 G Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 5 Fuel QAUG Ciiersicssnrstcisestesseseateettos 2 5 OdOMCteF wiiccessises sessions 2 3 SPECGOMOtEl velisinin 2 3 Tachometer iison 2 4 Trip OdOMEtET srccccciesccnsenctwessaesterees 2 4 General maintenance n se 9 2 Glasses CASE ieee 2 21 LEIO 010 A EEEE EE E AET 2 22 H Hazard warning flasher switch 0 2 18 Head restraints s ccissccescsveccsssersccesesiereesessees 1 5 Headlight aiming adjustment 8 30 Headlight and turn signal switch 2 16 Fe adlightSiisciicictistcdessssenecicieerssnesveracaiaves 8 29 Heater Heater and air conditioner controls 4 3 Heater operation scssecsesesesserseeees 4 4 Hood release l Ignition SWICH weccccscessccssiescsccssterseseseereceessceees 5 4 Immobilizer system 0 2 11 3 2 5 6 Increasing fuel ECONOMY cee 5 16 Indicator lights and chimes See warning indicator lights and chimes 2 7 Inside MIM OF rciccinccscesccvesisddeavevcvesseaverccccenses 3 14 Instrument brightness control 006 2 17 Interior VQ wicessicccsccvecvesesddeaverviteneveccccevdees 2 28 J JUMP STEAMING ssis sessen Ersan asn 6 8 K Kaynana 3 2 Keyless entry s
106. e Platinum tipped type Conventional type Spark plug Hot PLFR4A 11 1 BKR5E 1 Standard PLFR5A 11 1 PFR5G 11 1 BKR6E 1 Cold PLFR6A 11 1 PFR6G 11 1 PFR7G 11 1 BKR7E 1 Camshaft operation Timing chain Timing chain Spark plug gap Nominal in mm 0 043 1 1 0 043 1 1 0 031 to 0 035 0 8 to 0 9 Generator belt size 0 843 x 32 28 21 4 x 820 0 559 x 32 68 14 2 x 830 Width x Length in mm 0 843 x 44 09 21 4 x 1 120 1 0 843 x 40 75 21 4 x 1 035 1 1 Always check with the Parts Department at an authorized NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information 2 With air conditioner The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations 10 8 Technical and consumer information WHEELS AND TIRES DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Wheel Offset SENTRA Dimension in mm i ey Overall length in mm 177 4 4505 Road wheel PAS VES Overall width in mm 67 3 1710 14 steel ll cover 14 x6 1 57 40 WUE GOV JJ my Overall height in mm 55 5 1410 15 alumi ll i 6 1 77 4 aluminumatoy 3x6 45 Front tread 14 inch in mm 58 3 1480 16 aluminum allo 16 x6 1 77 45 saul A JJ 4 15 16inch in mm 57 9 1470 Conventional tire size P185 65R 14 14x 6 Rear tread 14 inch in mm 57 5 1460 P195 60R 15 15 x 6 J 15 16 inch in mm 57 1 1450 P195 55R 16 16 x 6 J Wheelbase in mm 99 8 2 535 Spare tire size T115 70 14 14 x4T Gross vehicle weight 7T125 70 1
107. e antenna as far away as possible from the Engine Control Module ECM Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in 20 cm away from the Multiport Fuel Injection harness Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness Adjust the antenna standing wave ratio as recommended by the manu facturer Connect the ground wire from the CB radio chassis to the body For details consult an authorized NISSAN dealer Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 23 MEMO 4 24 Heater air conditioner and audio systems 5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 Cruise control operations cccccceeeeeeeeeseeeeee 5 14 Exhaust gas Carbon monoxide 5 2 Break in schedule cceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeees 5 16 Three way catalyst cccceeeeeesseeeeseeeeeseeeeesseeeees 5 2 Increasing fuel ECONOMY ccccceeseeeseeeteeesteeeees 5 16 Avoiding collision and rollover ssssssssssssssssss11111 5 3 Parking parking on hills cc cctssscscsssaitusccesseananncas 5 17 Drinking alcohol drugs and driving s 5 3 Power SHEETING ccscccsssscscesesesescetesesescstessseseecenens 5 18 IQIITION SWING Heeii 5 4 Brake SYStOM c scecscsesseseseesesststststesesseseesteeees 5 18 Automatic transmission s sceess esses 5 4 Braking precautions scccceeeeeeeeeeeeee 5 18 Manual transmission aa e a a 5 5 Anti lock brake system ABS if so equipped
108. e auto matic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor If you can not pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor the seat belt is in the automatic locking mode 7 Check to make sure that the child re straint is properly secured prior to each Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 31 TEN Anchor points REMOVE the cover K By YA pusu P WRS0027 TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RE STRAINT If your child restraint has a top tether strap it must be secured to the provided anchor point First secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt eO EENS EES SSN SSeS SECS SASS EES SY at nena te tra aces ave tre trees SS Anchor points REMOVE the cover PUSH WRS0028 Remove the anchor cover from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat Secure the top tether strap to the anchor bracket 1 32 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems A WARNING Child restraint anchor points are de signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re straints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf finisher If you need assistance when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat for the first time consult your authorized NISSAN dealer
109. e cooling system is filled at the factory with a high quality year round anti freeze coolant solution The anti freeze so lution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors therefore additional engine cooling system additives are not necessary amp CAUTION When adding or replacing coolant be sure to use only an ethylene glycol anti freeze with the proper mixture ratio of 50 Genuine Nissan Anti freeze coolant or equivalent and 50 deminer alized or distilled water The use of other types of coolant solutions may damage the engine cooling system Outside Genuine temperature NISSAN Anti down to freeze coolant or equivalent Demineral ized or Dis tilled water 50 50 8 6 Do it yourself A WARNING Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator The radiator is equipped with a pres sure type radiator cap To prevent engine damage use only a genuine NISSAN radiator cap Coolant reservoir ADI1137 CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank when the engine is cold If the coolant level is below MIN add coolant up to the MAX level If the reservoir tank is empty check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold If there is insufficient cool ant in the radiator fill the radiator with coolant up to the filler opening and also add i
110. e emission control system CHIMES Key reminder chime A chime sounds if the driver s side door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle Light reminder chime With the ignition switch in the OFF position a chime sounds when the driver s side door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on Turn the headlight control switch off before leaving the vehicle Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have an audible wear warning When a brake pad requires re placement it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake pedal is de pressed Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard SECURITY SYSTEMS IC0005 Your vehicle has two types of security sys tems e Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System NVIS if so equipped e Theft warning if so equipped NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM NVIS if so equipped The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System NVIS will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered NVIS key If the engine fails to start using a registered NVIS key for example when interference is caused by another NVIS key an automated toll road device or automated payment de vice on the key ring restart the engine using the following procedures 1 Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi tion for approximately 5
111. e engine to misfire damag ing the three way catalyst e Do not race the engine while warm ing it up e Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER A WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident Be alert and drive defensively at all times Obey all traffic regulations Avoid excessive speed high speed cornering or sudden steering maneuvers because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle As with any vehicle loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects or cause the vehicle to rollover particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways Be attentive at all times and avoid driving when tired Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs including prescription or over the counter drugs which may cause drowsiness Al ways wear your seat belt as outlined in the Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems section of this manual and also instruct your passengers to do so DRINKING ALCOHOL DRUGS AND DRIVING amp WARNING Never drive under the influence of alco hol or drugs Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination delays reaction time and impairs judgement Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others Additionally
112. e loading UMTONMANOM cacsceccsestessneeadensaseasacsosecassdinecon 10 14 Child restraint with top tether strap 1 32 Child restraints conscia 1 20 1 25 Child safety rear door lOCk eeeeeeeeeees 3 4 Cigarette lighter accessory and aS MAV reon anre r ES Cleaning exterior and interior Clutch Cl teh TWIG isisisi Clutch pedal ae Cold weather driving 5 20 Controls Heater and air conditioner controls 4 3 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants nanna Changing engine coolart Checking engine coolant level Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 5 Corrosion protection sisien 7 5 Cruise control 5 14 CUP NOldETS eosina annat 2 21 D Daytime running light system Canada OMY wicciscccsevscceeszecesscpsceessesasecesseseaccveetescesads 2 17 Defogger switch Rear window defogger switch 2 16 Dimensions and weights 10 9 DOOF JOCKS eraideicscvecsduscindsvedsccsstrecsvevectensecsnstes 3 3 Door open warning light ee 2 8 Driv DCIS cecissccsccesvessnddstesccsadervereccevssis 8 19 Driving Cold weather driving 5 20 Driving with automatic transmission 5 7 Driving with manual transmission 5 11 Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 E ECONOMY fUCI csceestseseeseeesseesseensees 5 16 Emission control information label 10 12 Emission control system warranty 10 20 Engine Before
113. e that is built with quality and craftsmanship a product that we can be proud to build and you can be proud to own NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs However if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions please con tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart ment using our toll free number For U S mainland and Alaska customers 1 800 NISSAN 1 1 800 647 7261 For Hawaii customers 808 836 0888 Oahu Number For CANADIAN customers 1 800 387 0122 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information Your name address and telephone number Vehicle identification number on dash board Date of purchase Current odometer reading Your NISSAN dealer s name Your comments or questions OR You can write to NISSAN with the informa tion on the left at For U S mainland and Alaska custom ers Nissan North America Inc Consumer Affairs Department P O Box 191 Gardena California 90248 0191 For Hawaii customers Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii 2880 Kilihau St Honolulu Hawaii 96819 For Ca
114. e you in an accident 2 22 Instruments and controls a PULL to open APDO601 GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle A WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop Coin box LICO042 COIN BOX A WARNING The coin box should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation PULL up on lever pe LIC0038 CONSOLE BOX if so equipped A WARNING The center console box should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Pull up on the lever to open the console box lid The console box can store cassette tapes and compact discs A business card holder and a tissue holder are also con tained within the console box VE EZ LICO029 INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE To open the storage tray push and release The storage tray will automatically move to the open position A WARNING e The storage tray should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Keep the tray lid closed while driving to help prevent contents from be coming projectiles causing injury in an accident or during a sudden stop Instruments and controls 2 23 CARGO NET if so equipped The cargo net helps keep
115. east three seconds The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated To activate Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least three sec onds once more The hazard lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated Deactivating the horn feature does not si lence the horn if the alarm is triggered If the system does not operate as de scribed above have it checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH Type A y Low Speed High Speed PULL to wash Type B TURN intermittent time control knob Intermittent High speed PULL to wash Ad 5 y Low speed d WIC0049 SWITCH OPERATION Push the lever down to operate the wiper Pull the lever toward you to operate the washer The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the wipers or washer to be activated Operating the washer automati cally cycles the wipers three times amp CAUTION e Do not operate the washer continu ously for more than 30 seconds e Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty A WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident Warm the wind shield with the defroster before you wash the windshield Instruments and controls 2 15 REAR W
116. ed Failure to do so could cause you to lose con trol and have an accident Cold engine idle speed is high so use caution when shifting into a for ward or reverse gear before the en gine has warmed up Never shift to P Park or R Reverse while the vehicle is moving This could cause an accident A CAUTION When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal The foot brake should be used for this purpose Starting and driving 5 7 e Do not downshift abruptly on slip pery roads This may cause a loss of control The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled to produce maxi mum power and smooth operation The recommended operating procedures for this transmission are shown on the following pages Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment Starting the vehicle e After starting the engine fully depress the foot brake pedal before shifting the shift selector lever to the D Drive R Reverse 2 or 1 position Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop before attempting to shift the shift selector lever e Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and shift into a driving gear e Release the foot brake then gradually start the vehicle in motion The automatic transmission is designed so the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P Park to any drive position while the ignition switch
117. ed condi tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause tire material to degenerate reducing tire life Excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a performance level which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades A and B represent higher levels of perfor mance on laboratory test wheels than the minimum required by law Technical and consumer information A WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive loading either separately or in combi nation can cause heat build up and possible tire failure 10 19 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your NISSAN is covered by the following emission warranties For US 1 Emission Defects Warranty 2 Emission Performance Warranty For Canada Emission Control System Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your War ranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet that comes with your NISSAN If you did not receive a Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet or it has become lost you may obtain a replacement by writing to e Nissan North America Inc Consumer Affairs Department P O Box 191 Gardena CA 90248 0191 e Nissan Canada Inc 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W
118. ed oil through the opening Do not overfill 8 10 Do it yourself Type A EIEII 1O IN q L R SURREY Add Hh Overfull Normal range DI1252M 6 Recheck oil level with the dipstick It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break in period depending on the sever ity of operating conditions amp CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly Operating the engine with an insuffi cient amount of oil can damage the engine and such damage is not cov ered by warranty QG18DE engine Gp LOOSEN LOOSEN eel LDI0016 CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature and then turn it off Remove the oil filler cap Place a large drain pan under the drain plug Remove the drain plug with a wrench and completely drain the oil SR20DE engine LOOSEN KS LOOSEN If the oil filter is to be changed remove and replace it at this time See Chang ing engine oil filter later in this section DI1151 amp CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself The engine oil may be hot Waste oil must be disposed of properly Check your local regulations 6 Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench Drain plug tightening torque 22 to 29 ft lb 29 to 3
119. eeee Changing engine Oil 0 0 eeeeeeeeseeeretteeeeneeeneeeee Changing engine oil filter eee eeeeeeeeeeeeee Automatic transmission fluid 0 0 0 eee Temperature conditions for checking Power steering fluid eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees Brake MUG istma a in Cluteh Uid casses edseestdhecteevernteneaedcesbreeseeeent edie Window washer fluid s e Battery cinnin aaaea aa aa EER Jump Starissa enseia nirka Drive DCIS iso etsseccesceecvcdezstetstetasctetssetanaaets wbeieab ia Spalk Plessis ae ees Replacing spark plugS cessessesceeeereeeeeeees 8 20 AI cleane escient i 8 21 Windshield wiper blades eeeeeseeeeeseeeeeneeees 8 22 MSIG ANNO asn eN 8 22 Replacing w ncccctcs set cet cece ecnsecceescccenpeccesnececeneeneesecens 8 22 Parking brake and brake pedal eee 8 23 Checking park brake ceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneteneeeee 8 23 Checking brake pedal ccceeeeseeseeteeeeeeeetee 8 23 Brake DOOSUGN icini 8 24 Clutch pedal csct saccade ceeceestcesctcesscsactesesesareseeeeenenets 8 25 Checking clutch pedal ceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 8 25 FUSOS iiinis deceatseevedeechensdedecnecassccenaeuesendeneedeccie 8 25 Engine compartment ccesseeesessesereeeeseees 8 25 Passenger compartment eeeceeeeeeeeeeteeeenees 8 27 Multi remote controller battery replacement 8 28 PAGING men poroen EE DT 8 29 Headlights criscini 8 29 Fog lights if so equipped sssessssressess
120. eeeseees 3 13 Tire lAtHING Ys isre ice efi ar oentacds 6 2 Spare tire ss Tire chais seesisseadisessteseses desi seas Tire placard lt i cecessevessersccwesevendspeiserecceees Tire pressure Tire rotation Types of tires Uniform tire quality grading 0 0 10 19 Wheels and tireS cscssecssstrseeeseees 8 36 Wheel tire size 0 cece sscesssceesteneeeeeorens 10 9 Towing TOW truck tOWING scsiecscccscrecanciecteceeecseeees 6 11 Towing load specification chart 10 16 Trailer TOWING ccc tiecastssccevcrecendspeceveeeensce 10 15 Transmission Automatic transmission fluid ATF 8 13 Driving with automatic transmission 5 7 Driving with manual transmission 5 11 Selector lever lock release Travel See registering your vehicle in another country Trip QOOMELES ics cies ssetecncecceveseseseavdresss Trunk access through the rear seat 1 4 Trunk lid lock opener lever ee 3 10 Trunk light escsdeedsvcrsstnesbccvedvesvedeaseeveneveetbs 2 29 Turn signal SWitCh wees 2 17 U Uniform tire quality grading 10 19 Vv Vanity M FTOT weccissccsciseceeevsececcvessevseeessezseoeaes 3 14 Vehicle dimensions and weights 10 9 Vehicle identification number VIN Chassis NUMDE ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 10 10 Vehicle identification number VIN platonas eener aE Vehicle loading information a Vehicle TECOVETY cossire Ventilatii Sirnnnnn
121. een parked for three or more hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire placard affixed to the driver s side rear door pillar A WARNING e Improperly inflated tires can fail sud denly and cause an accident e The vehicle weight capacity is indi cated on the tire placard Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity Overloading your vehicle may result in reduced tire life unsafe operating conditions due to premature tire fail ure or unfavorable handling charac teristics and could also lead to a serious accident Loading beyond the specified capacity may also result in failure of other vehicle components e Before taking a long trip or when ever you heavily load your vehicle use a tire pressure gauge to ensure that the tire pressures are at the specified level e Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH 140 km h unless it is equipped with high speed rated tires Driving faster than 85 MPH 140 km h may result in tire failure loss of control and possible injury TYPES OF TIRES amp WARNING When changing or replacing tires be sure all four tires are of the same type i e summer all season or snow and construction An authorized NISSAN dealer may be able to help you with information about tire type size speed rating and availability Replacement tires may have a lower speed rating than the factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle
122. el balance service should be per formed with the wheels off the vehicle Spin balancing the front wheels on the vehicle could lead to transmission damage Care of wheels e Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance e Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle is washed e Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels e Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion Such damage may cause loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead e NISSAN recommends waxing the road wheels to protect against road salt in areas where it is used during winter Spare tire TEMPORARY USE ONLY Observe the following precautions if the TEM PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or involved in an accident A WARNING The spare tire should be used for emergency use only It should be replaced with the standard tire at the first opportunity to avoid possible tire or differential damage Drive carefully while the TEMPO RARY USE ONLY spare tire is in stalled Avoid sharp turns and abrupt braking while driving Periodically check spare tire infla tion pressure Always keep the pres sure of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire at 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 bar With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire installed do not drive the vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH 80 km h When driving on roads covered
123. el in the fuel tank After a few driving trips the TONE lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists Operation The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways e Malfunction indicator lamp on steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected Check the fuel filler cap If the fuel filler cap is loose or missing tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle The xun lamp should turn_off after a few driving trips If the ENGINE lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer e Malfunction indicator lamp blinking An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control sys tem To reduce or avoid emission control system damage a do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH 72 km h b avoid hard acceleration or deceleration c avoid steep uphill grades d if possible reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability reduced fuel economy and possible damage to th
124. ely latched when not in use and prevent children s access to car keys LRSO058 When using the fold down rear seatback the rear center seat belt retractor may lock up and prevent folding down the seatback lf the rear center seat belt retractor has inadvertently locked up push the seat belt webbing toward the retractor as shown in the above illustration This will unlock the seat belt retractor and allow the rear seat back to fold down ADJUST PUSH to lower PD1319 HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUST MENT To raise the head restraint pull it up To lower push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down amp WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident Do not remove them Check the adjust ment after someone else uses the seat Head restraint is level with A the tops of your ears WRS 0002 Adjust the head restraints so the top is level with the tops of your ears Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 5 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System SRS section contains important information con cerning the driver and passenger supple mental front air bags supplemental side air bags and pre tensioner seat belts Supplemental front air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force to
125. equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supplemental front air bag system e The SRS wiring harnesses are cov ered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or over the complete harness for easy identification When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the supple mental front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this owner s manual LRS0020 Supplemental side air bag system if so equipped The supplemental side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats The supplemental side air bag on the driver or front passenger seat is de signed to inflate in higher severity side collisions although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact It is designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted It may not inflate in certain side collisions Vehicle damage or lack of it is not always an indication of proper supplemental side air bag operation When the supplemental side air bag in flates a fairly loud noise may be heard followed by release of smoke This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire but care should be taken to not intentionally inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly Supplemental side air bags alon
126. er filter should not be cleaned and reused Replace it according to the maintenance intervals shown in the Main tenance section of this manual When re placing the filter wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp cloth A WARNING e 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 careful 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 Do it yourself 8 21 WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Lift up the wiper blade CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other mate rial may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent Your windshield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear water Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked in a washer solution or a mild deter gent Then rinse the blade with clear water If your windshield is still not clear after 8 22 Do it yourself cleaning the blades and using the wiper replace the bl
127. erted the play pattern automatically changes to the ALL play pattern CD Eject Single When the amp button is pressed for less than 1 5 seconds then the current CD that is playing or if the CD changer is off the last CD that was played ejects The disc indicator light starts flashing orange and both WAIT and the disc selection button number flash in the display until the CD is ejected When the CD is ejected the disc indicator light turns off and the display turns from WAIT to EJECT When the CD is removed from the unit the CD changer automatically changes to One Disc Loading Mode so a new CD can be loaded into the empty holder The disc indicator light starts flashing green and both LOAD and the disc selection button number appear in the dis play until a CD is loaded One Disc Loading Mode cancels if another disc selection but Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 21 ton is pushed or by waiting longer than 15 seconds to load a CD CD Eject ALL When the amp button is pressed for longer than 1 5 seconds the CD changer auto matically changes to All Disc Eject Mode The disc indicator light for the current CD or the last CD that was played starts flashing orange and both WAIT and the disc selec tion button number flash in the display until the CD ejects When the CD ejects the disc indicator light turns off and the display turns from WAIT to EJECT When the CD is removed from the unit
128. es such as police taxi or door to door delivery use e Driving in dusty conditions e Driving on rough muddy or salt spread roads e Towing a trailer using a camper or a car top carrier SCHEDULE TWO Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule Two if none of the driving conditions shown in Schedule One apply to your driving habits Maintenance 9 5 Schedule 1 Abbreviations R Replace Inspect Correct or replace if necessary I At the mileage intervals only MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Perform at number of miles Miles x1 000 3 75 7 5 11 25 15 18 75 2252625 30 33 75 37 541 25 45 48 75 52 556 25 60 ys ahead a km x1 000 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 Emission control system maintenance Drive belts See NOTE 1 Air cleaner filter See NOTE 2 R R EVAP vapor lines Fuel lines I i Fuel filter See NOTE 3 Engine coolant See NOTE 4 R Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter Use part No 15208 65F01 or 15208 9E000 or equivalent R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Spark plugs QG18DE engine PLATINUM TIPPED type See NOTE 5 Replace every 105 000 miles 169 000 km SR20DE engine PLATINUM TIPPED type See NOTE 5 Replace every 105 000 miles 169 000 km Intake amp exhaust valve clearance QG18DE engine See NOTE 6 NOTE 1 After 60 000 miles 96 000 km o
129. es get wet immediately wipe completely dry e The operational range of the multi remote controller extends to approxi mately 49 ft 15 m from the vehicle This range may vary with conditions FCC Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device HOOD WPDO0020 WPDO0030 1 Pull the hood lock release handle A WARNING located below the driver side instrument panel The hood will spring up slightly Push the lever to the left at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood Insert the support rod into the slot marked with the arrow on the underside of the hood When closing the hood return the sup port rod to its original position lower the hood to approximately 12 inches above the latch and release it This allows proper engagement of the hood latch e Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident e If you see steam
130. ft in a closed vehicle can become very hot Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER OR OUTBOARD POSI TIONS amp WARNING e The three point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint e Failure to use the retractor s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured The re straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision Front facing Outboard WRS 0007 Front facing When you install a child restraint in the rear seat follow these steps 1 Position the child restraint on the seat It can be placed in a front facing direction depending on the size of the child Al ways follow the restraint manufacturer s instructions Front facing ome Front facing Te MA fasten 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage Be sure to follow the child restraint manu facturer s instructions for belt routing Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 27 Front facing Pull to engage automatic locking mode WRS0037 3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended At this time the seat belt retracto
131. fuel lubricants in the Tech nical and consumer information section of this manual 8 16 Do it yourself A WARNING Use only new fluid from a sealed con tainer Old inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake and clutch systems The use of improper fluids can damage the brake system and af fect the vehicle s stopping ability CAUTION Do not spill the fluid on painted sur faces This will damage the paint If fluid is spilled immediately wash the surface with water WINDOW WASHER FLUID Front WV Window washer fluid reservoir To fill the window washer fluid reservoir lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window washer fluid into the tank opening Add a washer solvent to the water for better cleaning In the winter season add a wind shield washer antifreeze Follow the manu facturer s instructions for the mixture ratio USA Only Fill the window washer fluid reservoir peri Odically Perform the refilling operation more often under driving conditions that require an increased amount of window washer fluid BATTERY Canada Only e Keep the battery surface clean and dry z Any corrosion should be washed off with Battery posts terminals and related Add fluid when the low washer fluid warning a solution of baking soda and water accessories contain lead com oa oe pe ns aie seh si Make certain the jenninal conne
132. g with the use of seat belts help to cushion the impact force on the chest of the front occupants They can help save lives and reduce seri ous injuries However an inflating side air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the supplemental side air bag Since the side air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the front occupants the force of the side air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the side air bag module during inflation The side air bag will deflate quickly after a collision Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 13 The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position After turning the ignition key to the ON position the supplemental air bag warn ing light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is opera tional A WARNING e Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats Also do not place any objects an umbrella bag etc between the front door finisher and the front seat Such ob jects may become dangerous pro jectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side air bag inflates e Right after inflation several supple mental side air bag system compo nents will be hot Do not touch them
133. gs QG18DE engine PLATINUM TIPPED type See NOTE 4 Replace every 105 000 miles 169 000 km SR20DE engine PLATINUM TIPPED type See NOTE 4 Replace every 105 000 miles 169 000 km Intake amp exhaust valve clearance QG18DE engine See NOTE 5 NOTE 1 After 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 48 months inspect every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 12 months 2 Maintenance free item 3 After 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 48 months replace every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months 4 Original equipment platinum tipped plugs should be replaced at 105 000 miles 169 000 km For SR engine conventional spark plugs can be used but should be replaced at 30 000 miles 48 000 km intervals See Technical and consumer information section for details 5 If valve noise increases inspect valve clearance Maintenance items and intervals with an are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation The owner need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability Other maintenance items and intervals are required 9 8 Maintenance Schedule 2 Abbreviations Inspect Correct or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Perform at number of miles kilome Miles x 1 000 75 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 ters or months whichever comes km x 1 000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 Chassis and body maintenan
134. h Starting and driving 5 13 CRUISE CONTROL if So equipped PUSH and RELEASE to RESUME or ACCEL ON PUSH to CANCEL PUSH and RELEASE to COAST or SET WSD0009 PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL e f the cruise control system malfunctions it cancels automatically The SET light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver e f the SET light in the instrument panel blinks turn the CRUISE ON OFF switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer e The SET light in the instrument panel may blink when the CRUISE ON OFF switch is turned ON while pushing the 5 14 Starting and driving ACCEL RES SET COAST or CANCEL switch located on the steering wheel To properly set the cruise control system perform the following steps in the order indicated A WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driving under the following conditions e When it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed e In heavy traffic or in traffic that var ies in speed e On winding or hilly roads e On slippery roads rain snow ice etc In very windy areas Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident CAUTION On manual transmission models do not shift into N Neutral without de pressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is set Should this occur depress the clutch pedal and turn the main sw
135. h are not well ventilated Air pollution Industrial pollution the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas or heavy road salt use accelerates the corrosion process Road salt also accelerates the disintegra tion of paint surfaces TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean e always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open to avoid water accumulation check the underbody for accumulation of Appearance and care 7 5 sand dirt or salt If present wash with water as soon as possible A CAUTION e NEVER remove dirt sand or other debris from the passenger compart ment by washing it out with a hose Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom e Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic com ponents inside the vehicle as this may damage them 7 6 Appearance and care MEMO Appearance and care 7 7 8 Do it yourself Maintenance precautions eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Engine compartment check locations OG ONGOING eeaeee eens en e whereas Engine compartment check locations SR engiga eeeeeeeeesececeeeceeeneeseceteeeeteeeneeneneetes Engine Cooling SySt Mesaisi Checking engine coolant level eeeeeeeee Changing engine Coolant ceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees ENGINE OIl yerr renen idin Checking engine oil level ee eeeeeeeeeeeee
136. h engage The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move and allows you some freedom of move ment in the seat Rear POSITION low on the hips ARS1162 3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown 4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack The front passenger seat belt and the rear three point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint installation It is referred to as the automatic locking mode When automatic locking mode is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted Once re tracted the seat belt is in the emergency 1 22 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems locking mode For additional information see Child restraints later in this section The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation During normal seat belt use by a passen ger the automatic locking mode should not be activated If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension PRESS to unfasten ARS 1054 Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt press the button on the buckle The seat belt automatically retracts Checking seat belt operation Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by
137. hanol with or without advertising their presence NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of which the oxygenate content and the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily determined If in doubt ask your service station manager If you use oxygenate blend gasoline please take the following precautions as the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle performance problems and or fuel system damage e The fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that recommended for unleaded gasoline If an oxygenate blend other than a methanol blend is used it should contain no more than 10 oxygenate MTBE may however be added up to 15 e Ifa methanol blend is used it should contain no more than 5 methanol methyl alcohol wood alcohol It should also contain a suitable amount of appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors If not prop erly formulated with appropriate co solvents and corrosion inhibitors such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and or vehicle performance problems At this time sufficient data is not available to en sure that all methanol blends are suit able for use in NISSAN vehicles If any driveability problems such as engine stalling and hard hot starting are experi enced after using oxygenate blend fuels immediately change to a non oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling Gasoline containing
138. he following lights come on briefly and then go off ABS or If any light fails to come on it may indicate a burned out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system Have the system repaired promptly WARNING LIGHTS 7 Engine oil pressure warning light This light warns of low engine oil pressure If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving pull off the road in a safe area stop the engine immediately and call an autho rized NISSAN dealer The oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level Use the dipstick to check the oil level See Engine oil in the Do it yourself section of this manual amp CAUTION Running the engine with the oil pres sure warning light on could cause seri ous damage to the engine almost im mediately Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so Instruments and controls 2 7 Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running it may indicate a problem with the charging system Turn the engine off and check the generator belt If the belt is loose broken or missing or if the light remains on see an authorized NISSAN dealer immedi ately CAUTION Do not continue driving if the generator belt is loose broken or missing w This light comes on when any of the doors are not closed securely while the ignition key is ON Seat belt warning light and chime The lig
139. he following precautions A WARNING e Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed e Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck CAUTION e When towing make sure that the transmission axles steering system and powertrain are in working con dition If any unit is damaged dollies must be used In case of emergency 6 11 e When towing front wheel drive manual transmission models with the front wheels on the ground if you do not use a towing dolly Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or similar device Never place the ignition key in the LOCK position This will result in damage to the steering lock mechanism Move the gearshift lever to the N Neutral position When towing front wheel drive auto matic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground if you do not use towing dollies release the parking brake Always attach safety chains before towing 6 12 In case of emergency ACE0511 TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving front wheels off the ground as illustrated Automatic transmission model CE1052 CAUTION e Never tow front wheel drive automatic transmission models with the front wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission If it is neces
140. he instrument panel Also do not place any objects between any occupant and the steer ing wheel or instrument panel Such objects may become dangerous pro jectiles and cause injury if the supple mental front air bag inflates e Right after inflation several front air bag system components will be hot Do not touch them you may se verely burn yourself e No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental front air bag sys tem This is to prevent accidental in flation of the front air bags or damage to the front air bag system 1 12 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems e Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle s electrical system sus pension system or front end struc ture This could affect proper opera tion of the supplemental front air bag system Tampering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the dashboard or by install ing additional trim material around the front air bag system Work around and on the supplemen tal front air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer The yellow SRS wiring should not be modified or disconnected Unautho rized electrical test
141. he lever up and lean back To bring the back of the seat forward again pull the lever and move your body forward Driver s seat TARS Turn to adjust elo SPAO099A Seat lifter Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 3 Trunk area ik Ml aa ey seatback P N a PULL to release WRS0025 REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop e Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Do not place cargo higher than the seat backs In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause per sonal injury e When returning seatbacks to the up Interior trunk access if so equipped The trunk can be accessed from the rear seat for loading and unloading as shown A WARNING e Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold down position Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result right position be certain they are completely secured in the latched position 1 4 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems e 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 rear seatback se cur
142. he radio is in the clock priority mode FM AM radio operation FM AM band select Push the button to change from AM to FM reception The FM stereo indicator ST illuminates during FM stereo reception When the ste reo broadcast signal is weak the radio automatically changes from stereo to mon aural reception H M V A TUNE buttons A WARNING The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Use the amp and buttons for manual tuning To move quickly through the chan nels hold either of the tune buttons down for more than 0 5 seconds SEEK SCAN button SEEK tuning Push the SEEK SCAN tuning button ZA for less than 1 5 seconds SEEK tuning begins from high to low frequencies or low to high frequencies depending on which button is pressed and stops at the next broadcasting station Once the highest broadcasting station is reached the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station SCAN tuning Push the SEEK SCAN tuning button ZA for more than 1 5 seconds SCAN illu minates in the display SCAN tuning begins from high to low frequencies or low to high frequencies depending on which button is pressed SCAN tuning stops at each broad casting station for five seconds Pushing the button again during this five second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station G SELECT SEEK SCAN TUNE Selec
143. he shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P Park and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to LOCK or if the key is removed The starter is designed not to operate if the shift selector lever is in one of the driving positions Manual transmission Move the selector lever to N Neutral and depress the clutch pedal to the floor The starter is designed to operate only when the clutch pedal is fully depressed Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START 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 or hot weather de In the summer when restarting the engine within 30 minutes after it has been stopped keep the accelerator pedal fully depressed while starting A CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time If the engine does not start turn the key off and wait 10 seconds before cranking again other wise the starter could be damaged 4 Warm up Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first especially in cold weather amp WARNING Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P Park or N Neutral to R Reverse D Drive 2 or 1 Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is complet
144. hicle If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected the vehicle may be reset to a not ready condition Before taking the I M test drive the vehicle through the following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition If you cannot or do not want to perform the driving pattern an authorized NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you A WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws 1 Start the engine when the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points to C Allow the engine to idle until the gauge needle points between the C and H nor mal operating temperature 2 Accelerate the vehicle to 55 mph 88 km h then quickly release the accelera tor pedal completely and keep it released for at least 6 seconds 3 Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment then drive the vehicle at a speed of 53 to 60 mph 86 to 96 km h for at least 5 minutes 4 Stop the vehicle 5 Accelerate the vehicle to 35 mph 55 km h and maintain the speed for 20 seconds 6 Repeat steps four through five at least three times 7 Accelerate the vehicle to 55 mph 88 km h and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes 8 Stop the vehicle shift selector lever in the P Park or N Neutral position 9 Rev the engine up between 2 500 and 3 500 rpm and hold it for 3 consecutive minutes then release the accelerator pedal
145. hicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer s suggestions Use only SAE Class S chains Other types may damage your vehicle Use chain tension ers when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit Loose end links of the tire chain must be se cured or removed to prevent the possi bility of whipping action damage to the fenders or underbody If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains In addition drive at a reduced speed Otherwise your vehicle may be damaged and or vehicle handling and performance may be adversely affected Never install tire chains on TEMPO RARY USE ONLY spare tires Do not use tire chains on dry roads SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter 1 A scraper and stiff bristled brush to re move ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades 2 A sturdy flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support 3 A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow drifts 4 Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE A WARNING e Wet ice 32 F 0 C and freezing rain very cold snow or ice can be slick and very hard to drive on The ve hicle will have much less traction or grip under these conditions Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded Starting and driving 5 21 e Whatever the conditi
146. hicle body is hot as the surface may become water spotted e Avoid using tight napped or rough cloths such as washing mitts Care must be taken when removing caked on dirt or other foreign sub stances so that the paint surface is not scratched or damaged Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water Inside flanges seams and folds on the doors hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to the effects of road salt There fore these areas must be cleaned regularly Take care that the drain holes in the lower edge of the door are open Spray water under the body and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away road salt A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to avoid water spots WAXING Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps retain new vehicle appearance After waxing polishing is recommended to remove built up residue and to avoid a weathered appearance An authorized NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the proper product e Wax your vehicle only after a thorough washing Follow the instructions supplied with the wax e Do not use a wax containing any abra sives cutting compounds or cleaners that may damage the vehicle finish e If the surface does not polish easily use a road tar remover and wax again Machine compounding or aggressive pol ishing on a base coat clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Only use black wax
147. hift se lector lever to P Park Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems lights heater air conditioner etc 3 Cover the battery with an old cloth to reduce explosion hazard 4 Connect jumper cables in the sequence illustrated amp CAUTION e Always connect positive to positive and negative to body ground for example strut mounting bolt engine lift bracket etc not to the battery In case of emergency 6 9 e Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine com partment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal 5 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes 6 Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2 000 rpm and start the engine of the vehicle being jump started CAUTION Do not keep the starter motor engaged for more than 10 seconds If the engine does not start right away turn the key off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again 7 After starting the engine carefully dis connect the negative cable and then the positive cable 8 Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be con taminated with corrosive acid 6 10 In case of emergency PUSH STARTING CAUTION e Automatic transmission models can not be push started This may cause transmission damage e Three way catalyst equipped models should not be started by pushing The three way catal
148. hors the seat belts may retract slowly Wipe the shoul der belt guide with a clean dry cloth e Periodically check to see that the seat belt and metal components such as buckles tongues retractors flexible wires and anchors work properly If loose parts deterioration cuts or other damage on the webbing is found the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced CHILD RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS amp WARNING e Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the ve hicle Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe acci dent The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle Also do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself Never install a rear facing child re straint in the front seat An inflating supplemental front air bag could se riously injure or kill your child A rear facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat NISSAN recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat According to accident statistics children are safer when properly re strained in the rear seat than in the front seat e An improperly installed child re straint could lead to serious injury or death in an acciden
149. hould be removed from the player when not in use Store cassettes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight heat dust moisture and magnetic sources e Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed The use of de formed cassettes may cause the cas sette to jam in the player e Do not use cassettes with labels which are peeling and loose If used the label could jam in the player If a cassette has loose tape insert a pencil through one of the cassette hubs and rewind the tape firmly around the hubs Loose tape may cause tape jamming and wavering sound quality e Over a period of time the playback head capstan and pinch roller may collect a tape coating residue as the tape is played This residue accumu lation can cause weak or wavering sound and should be removed peri odically with a head cleaning tape If the residue is not removed periodi cally the player may need to be dis assembled for cleaning pay PLAY STOP Push the amp 8 button while the cassette tape is playing to stop the tape Push the button again to play the tape Changing the direction of tape play Push the 2 PROG program select button The moving digital squares illuminate on either the right or left side of the display Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 13 window to indicate the side of program play 3 DP lt q FF Fast Forward REW 7 REW_ Rewind Push either the gt
150. ht and chime remind you to fasten the seat belts The light illuminates and the chime sounds for about five seconds whenever the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the light remains illumi nated until the drivers seat belt is fastened 2 8 Instruments and controls Door open warning light Refer to Seat belts in the Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems section for precautions on seat belt usage An Supplemental air bag warning light When the ignition key is in the ON or START position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off This means the system is operational If any of the following conditions occur the supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to an authorized NISSAN dealer e The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 sec onds e The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently e The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all Unless checked and repaired the supple mental restraint system may not function properly For additional details see Supple mental restraint system in the Seats re straints and supplemental air bag systems section of this manual A WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on it could mean that the supplemental front a
151. ice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device LIGHTS ROTATE Bulb retainer Headlight bulb and socket LDI0026 HEADLIGHTS The headlight is a semi sealed beam type which uses a replaceable headlight halo gen bulb A bulb can be replaced from inside the engine compartment without re moving the headlight assembly CAUTION e High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped e When handling the bulb do not touch the glass envelope e DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB e Use the same number and wattage as originally installed Wattage 65 55 Bulb no 9007 HB5 e Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight reflector for a long period of time as dust moisture and smoke may enter the headlight body and affect the performance of the head light Removing the headlight bulb 1 Open the hood 2 Disconnect the negative battery cable 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear end of the bulb Rotate the bulb retainer counterclock wise and remove Pull out the headlight bulb and socket as an assembly Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it Do not touch the glass envelope Replacing the headlight bulb 1 Insert the bulb and socket assem
152. icles The jack is designed for lifting only your vehicle during a tire change e Use the correct jack up points Never use any other part of the ve hicle for jack support In case of emergency 6 5 6 6 Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary Never use blocks on or under the jack Do not start or run engine while vehicle is on the jack It may cause the vehicle to move Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack In case of emergency SCE0002 e Never run the engine with a wheel off the ground It may cause the vehicle to move Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following in structions 1 Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground Place the jack directly under the jack up point as illustrated above so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack up point Align the center of the jack head with the notch at the jack up point as shown Also fit the notched portion of the vehicle in the groove of the jack head as shown The jack should be used on firm and level ground To lift the vehicle securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands as shown Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire LOOS
153. if so equipped The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute r min amp CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone shift to a higher gear Oper ating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage Type B O x1000 r min WIC0052 Type A wico032 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions Type B WICO0033 A CAUTION If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature over the normal range stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos sible If the engine is overheated con tinued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine See the In case of emergency section for immediate action required Type A WIC0034 FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank The gauge may move slightly during brak ing turning acceleration or going up or down hills The gauge needle remains in approximately the same position even after the ignition key is turned to OFF The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low Instruments and controls 2 5 Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers E Empty 2 6 Instruments and controls Type B WICO0035 CAUTION e If the vehicle runs out of fuel
154. if you are injured in an accident alcohol can increase the severity of injury NISSAN is committed to safe driving How ever you must choose not to drive under Starting and driving 5 3 the influence of alcohol Every year thou sands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents Although the lo cal laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol Remember drinking and driving don t mix And that is true for drugs too over the counter prescription and illegal drugs Do not drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol drugs or some other physical condition 5 4 Starting and driving IGNITION SWITCH Automatic transmission model OFF WsD0004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION On automatic transmission models the igni tion lock is designed so the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the shift selector lever is moved to the P Park position When removing the key from the ignition make sure the shift selector lever is in the P Park position When the key cannot be turned to the LOCK position proceed as follows to remove the key 1 Move the shift selector lever into the P Park position 2 Turn the ignition key slightly toward the ON position 3 Turn the key to the LOCK position 4 Remove the key The shift lever is
155. ified in the recom mended Maintenance Schedule When making a turn your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your vehicle wheels To compen sate for this make a larger than normal turning radius during the turn Crosswinds and rough roads adversely affect vehicle trailer handling possibly causing vehicle sway When being passed by larger vehicles be prepared for possible changes in crosswinds that could affect vehicle handling If swaying does occur firmly grip the steering wheel steer straight ahead and imme diately but gradually reduce vehicle speed This combination helps to stabi lize the vehicle Never increase speed Be careful when passing other vehicles Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more distance than normal passing Remember the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance do not use fifth gear manual transmission or overdrive automatic transmission e Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently This could cause the brakes to overheat resulting in re duced braking efficiency When towing a trailer change the oil in the transmission more frequently For additional information see the Mainte nance section earlier in this manual UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING DOT Quality Grades All passenger car tires must c
156. iller opening Do not overfill JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary see the In case of emergency section of this owner s manual If the engine does not start by jump starting the battery may have to be re placed Contact an authorized NISSAN dealer DRIVE BELTS QG18DE engine SR20DE engine Water pump pulley Water Generator Idler pulley Power Generator siening A C Compressor oil pump Power steering oil pump Crankshaft pulley Crankshaft pulley A C Compressor WDI0037 A WARNING Maintenance section of this manual Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK position The engine could rotate unexpectedly 1 Visually inspect each belt for signs of unusual wear cuts fraying or looseness If the belt is in poor condition or loose have it replaced or adjusted by an autho rized NISSAN dealer 2 Have the belts checked regularly for con dition and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule found in the Do it yourself 8 19 SPARK PLUG CORRECT WRONG DO NOT HOLD the cable DI1229M A WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely amp CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to remove the spark plugs An incorrect socket can damage the spark plugs 8 20 Do it yourself Platinum tipped a z REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Platinum tipped spark plugs It is
157. in the ON posi tion for approximately 5 seconds 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 5 seconds 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 again 4 Restart the engine while holding the de vice which may have caused the inter 5 6 Starting and driving ference separate from the registered NVIS key If this procedure allows the engine to start NISSAN recommends placing the regis tered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear Maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically for example each time you check engine oil Check that all windows and lights are clean Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition Also check tires for proper inflation Lock all doors Position seat and adjust head restraints Adjust inside and outside mirrors Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to the ON 3 position See Warning indicator lights and chimes in the Instrument and controls section STARTING THE ENGINE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 1 Apply the parking brake press and hold the accelerator pedal to help start the engine AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION if So equipped 2 Automatic transmission Move the shift selector lever to P Park or N Neutral P is recommended T
158. installa tion and use When purchasing a child restraint be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle e If the child restraint is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases e Adjustable seatbacks should be po sitioned to fit the child restraint but as upright as possible e After attaching the child restraint test it before you place the child in it Tilt it from side to side Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place If the restraint is not secure tighten the belt as necessary or put the restraint in another seat and test it again e For a front facing child restraint if the seat position where it is installed has a three point type lap shoulder belt check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child s face or neck If it does put the shoul der belt behind the child restraint If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat see Instal lation on front passenger seat later in this section for details e When your child restraint is not in use keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident 1 26 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems CAUTION Remember that a child restraint le
159. ion If leaks are found replace them Fuel lines Check the fuel hoses piping and connections for leaks looseness or deterioration Replace any damaged parts Engine coolant Drain and flush the cooling system 9 10 Maintenance Engine oil amp oil filter Under normal driving conditions the engine oil and oil filter should be replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule However under se vere driving conditions they may have to be replaced more frequently Spark plugs Replace with new plugs having the correct heat range Intake amp exhaust valve clearance Check and adjust the valve clearance Chassis and body maintenance Brake lines amp cables Check the brake lines and hoses including brake booster vacuum hoses connections amp check valve and parking brake cables for proper attach ment leaks cracks chafing abrasion de terioration etc Brake pads rotors drums amp linings Check these and the other brake compo nents for wear deterioration and leaks Un der severe driving conditions they may have to be inspected more frequently Manual amp automatic transmission fluid Check the fluid level and visually inspect for signs of leakage Under severe driving conditions the fluid should be replaced at the specified interval Steering gear amp linkage axle amp suspen sion parts and drive shaft boots Check for damage looseness and leakage of
160. ion of maintenance items 9 10 MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS Your new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save you both time and money However some day to day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NISSAN s good mechani cal condition as well as its emission and engine performance It is the owner s responsibility to make sure the specified periodic maintenance as well as general maintenance is performed As the vehicle owner you are the only one who can ensure that your vehicle receives proper maintenance You are a vital link in the maintenance chain General maintenance General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day to day operation of the vehicle They are essential if your vehicle is to continue to operate properly It is your responsibility to perform these maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed These checks or inspections can be done by yourself a qualified technician or if you prefer an authorized NISSAN dealer 9 2 Maintenance Periodic maintenance The maintenance items listed under peri odic maintenance are required to be ser viced at regular intervals However under severe driving conditions additional or more frequent maintenance is required Where to go for service If maintenance service is required or your vehicle appears to malfunction have the systems checked
161. ir bag or supple menial side air bag system if so equipped will not operate in an acci dent lt gt Low washer fluid warning light Canada only This light comes on when the washer fluid is at a low level Add washer fluid as necessary See the Do it yourself section of this manual Brake warning light This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems BRAKE OF When the ignition key is in the ON position the light comes on when the parking brake is applied and also warns of a low brake fluid level If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied stop the vehicle and perform the following 1 Check the brake fluid level Add brake fluid as necessary See Brake fluid in the Do it yourself section of this manual 2 If the brake fluid level is correct have the warning system checked by an autho rized NISSAN dealer amp WARNING e If the level is below the MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reser voir do not drive until the brake system has been checked at an au thorized NISSAN dealer e Your brake system may not be work ing properly if the warning light is on Driving could be dangerous If you judge it to be safe drive care fully to the nearest service station for repairs Otherwise have your ve hicle towed e Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and or a low brake
162. itch off immediately Failure to do so may cause engine damage CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 30 to 90 MPH 48 to 144 km h without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal To turn on the cruise control push the CRUISE ON OFF switch The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument panel comes on To set cruising speed accelerate your vehicle to the desired speed push the COAST SET switch and release it The SET light in the instrument panel comes on Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Your vehicle maintains the set speed e To pass another vehicle depress the accelerator pedal When you release the pedal the vehicle returns to the previ ously set speed e The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills If this happens drive without the cruise control To cancel the preset speed use one of the following three methods a Push the CANCEL button the SET light in the instrument panel goes out b Tap the brake pedal the SET light in the instrument panel goes out c Turn the main switch off Both the CRUISE indicator and SET lights in the instrument panel go out The preset speed is deleted from memory The cruise control will also automatically cancel and the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if e you depress the brake pedal while push ing the ACCEL RES or SET COAST but tons The preset speed is deleted f
163. ith the seat belt retractor it helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions thereby restrain ing seat occupants The pre tensioner is encased with the seat belt s retractor These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts When the pre tensioner seat belt activates smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire but care should be taken to not intentionally inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking If any abnormality occurs in the pre tensioner system the seat belt warning light 4 amp will flash intermittently after the igni tion key is turned to the ON or START position In this case the pre tensioner seat belt will not function properly When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the pre tensioner seat belt system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this owner s manual Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 15 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental air bag systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration WARNING SRS AIR BAG j The waming labels are located on the surface of the sunvisors WARNING SRS SIDE AIR BAG if so equipped The warning label is attached as shown WRS0004 1 16 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems
164. ize of the Technical and con sumer information section of this manual A WARNING e The use of tires other than those recommended or the mixed use of tires of different brands construction bias bias belted radial or tread patterns can adversely affect the ride braking handling ground clearance body to tire clearance tire chain clearance speedometer calibration headlight aim and bumper height Some of these effects may lead to accidents and could result in serious personal injury Do it yourself 8 39 e If the wheels are changed for any reason always replace with wheels which have the same off set dimen sion Wheels of a different offset could cause premature tire wear de grade vehicle handling characteris tics and or interference with the brake discs drums Such interference can lead to decreased braking effi ciency and or early brake pad shoe wear Refer to Wheel tire size in the Technical and consumer informa tion section of this manual for wheel off set dimensions e Do not install a deformed wheel or tire even if it has been repaired Such wheels or tires could have unknown structural damage and could fail without warning e The use of retread tires is not recom mended Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle han dling and tire life Even with regular use wheels can get out of balance Therefore they should be balanced as required 8 40 Do it yourself Whe
165. least 5 2 minutes The automatic transmission fluid should be warmed to between 122 and 176 F 50 and 80 C 8 14 Do it yourself LICOLD COLD 86 122 F 30 50 C WDIO019 The fluid can be checked at fluid tem peratures of 86 to 122 F 30 to 50 C using the COLD range on the dipstick after the engine is warmed up and before driving However the fluid should be re checked using the HOT range Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake Start the engine and then move the shift selector lever through each gear range Move the shift selector lever to P Park after you have moved it through all ranges Check the fluid level with the engine idling Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with lint free paper Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tube as far as it will go Remove the dipstick and note the read ing If the level is at the low side of either range add fluid through the dipstick tube CAUTION DO NOT OVERFILL Use ONLY Nissan Matic D Continental U S and Alaska or Canada NISSAN Automatic Trans mission Fluid Dexron III Mercon or equivalent may also be used Out side the continental United States and Alaska contact an authorized NISSAN dealership for more information re garding suitable fluids including rec ommended brand s of Dexron Il Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid NOTE If the vehicle has
166. lector lock release If the battery is discharged the shift selector lever may not be moved from the P Park position even with the brake pedal de pressed and the shift selector lever button pushed To move the shift selector lever release the shift lock and push shift selector lever but ton The shift selector lever can be moved to N Neutral However the steering wheel will be locked unless the ignition switch is turned to the ON position To release the shift lock follow the following procedure 1 Turn the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key 2 Apply the parking brake 3 Remove the shift lock cover 4 Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock slot and push down 5 Push the shift selector lever button and move the shift selector lever to N Neu tral position while holding down the shift lock If there is any problem moving the shift 5 10 Starting and driving selector lever out of P Park take your vehicle to an authorized NISSAN dealership as soon as possible Accelerator downshift in D position For rapid passing or hill climbing while driv ing fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor This shifts the transmission down into third gear second gear or first gear depending on vehicle speed push amp amp WSD0007 Overdrive Switch ON With the engine running and the shift selector lever in the D Drive posi tion the transmission upshifts into OVERDRI
167. lified mechanic whenever a The vehicle is raised for service b You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment c You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system d You have had an accident involv ing damage to the exhaust system underbody or rear of the vehicle THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission con trol device installed in the exhaust system Exhaust gases in the three way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants WARNING The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys tem are very hot Keep people ani mals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system compo nents Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass waste paper or rags They may ignite and cause a fire CAUTION Do not use leaded gasoline Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously re duce the three way catalyst s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants Keep your engine tuned up Malfunc tions in the ignition fuel injection or electrical systems can cause over rich fuel flow into the three way cata lyst causing it to overheat Do not keep driving if the engine misfires or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating condi tions are detected Have the vehicle inspected promptly by an authorized NISSAN dealer e Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level Running out of fuel could cause th
168. llowing the sequence on the compact disc The same program may be repeated twice Normal no symbol All selections are played in sequence When a new compact disc is inserted the play pattern automatically changes to the Normal play pattern 4 CD EJECT button When the amp button is pushed with a com pact disc loaded the compact disc ejects When the amp button is pushed while the compact disc is playing the compact disc ejects and the system turns off If the compact disc ejects and is not removed within 10 seconds it is pulled back into the slot Disc indicator light CD IN appears in the display when a CD is loaded with the system ON LHA0049 CD care and cleaning Handle a CD by its edges Never touch the surface of the disc To clean a disc wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated CAUTION During cold weather or rainy days the player may malfunction due to the humidity If this occurs remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely The player may skip while driving on rough roads The CD player sometimes canno
169. m roe LOOSEN ZENY to remove KPE afi WCE0012 Getting the spare tire and tools 2 To remove the jack turn the jack screw counterclockwise Use the tapered end 1 Open the trunk Lift the trunk floor carpet of the jack rod to loosen the jack from its ing and spare tire cover Remove the tool storage position bag which contains the jack rod and wheel nut wrench and the spare tire If necessary use the flat end of the jack rod as shown to loosen the spare tire hold down bolt In case of emergency 6 3 PUSH to remove Wheel nut wrench LCE0011 Removing wheel covers Remove the wheel covers as shown 6 4 In case of emergency CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheel caps or wheel covers Doing so could result in personal injury Bolt on wheel covers Wheel cover attachment to the wheel is made by plastic nuts that are integral to the wheel covers These plastic nuts screw to the outside of the bolt on specific wheel nuts The plastic nuts need to be removed before the wheel cover can be removed from the wheel LCE0010 cover nut tightening Bolt on wheel torque 36 70 in Ib 4 8 N m Jack up point and placing jack Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire amp WARNING e Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack e Use only the jack provided with your vehicle Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other veh
170. m the side and center vents 1 Push the lt amp button if so equipped to the off position 2 Move the air flow control dial to the _ 9 7 position 3 Move the fan control dial to the desired position 4 Move the temperature control dial to the desired position Defrosting or defogging This mode is used to defrost defog the windows 1 Move the air flow control dial to the y position 2 Move the fan control dial to the desired position 3 Move the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position e To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows turn on the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature control lever to the full HOT position e When the 7 position is selected the air conditioner automatically turns on however the indicator light will not illu minate This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield Bi level heating This mode directs cooler air from the side and center vents and warmer air from the floor outlets When the temperature control dial is moved to the full hot or full cool position the air between the vents and the floor outlets is the same temperature 1 Push the lt amp button if so equipped to the off position 2 Move the air flow control dial to the position 3 Move the fan control dial to the desired position 4 Move the temperature control dial to the the desired position Heating and defoggi
171. moothly or if you need to acceler ate Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed shown below in any gear For level road driving use the highest gear sug gested for that speed Always observe posted speed limits and drive according to the road conditions which will ensure safe operation Do not over rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control QG18DE engine models GEAR MPH km h ist 30 50 2nd 55 90 3rd 85 135 4th amp 5th PARKING BRAKE SR20DE engine models A WARNING GEAR MPH km h Be sure the parking brake is fully Tki T ist 35 55 released before driving Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead 2nd 60 95 to an accident 3rd 85 135 e Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle e Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake When parking be sure the parking brake is fully en gaged e Do not leave children unattended ina vehicle They could release the park ing brake and cause an accident To engage pull the lever up To release 1 Firmly apply the foot brake 2 Manual transmission models Place the selector lever in the N Neutral position Automatic transmission models Move the shift selector lever to the P Park position 3 While pulling up on the lever slightly push the button and lower completely 4 Before driving be sure the brake warning light goes out 4th amp 5t
172. moving parts It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jewelry such as rings watches etc before working on your vehicle Always wear eye protection when ever you work on your vehicle If you must run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage be sure there is proper ventilation for exhaust gases to escape Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack If it is necessary to work under the vehicle support it with safety stands Keep smoking materials flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and battery On gasoline engine models with the multiport fuel injection MFI system the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced by an authorized NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines are under high pressure even when the engine is off CAUTION Do not work under the hood while the engine is hot Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down Never connect or disconnect the bat tery or any transistorized compo nent while the ignition switch is in the ON position Never leave the engine or automatic transmission related component harnesses disconnected while the ignition switch is in the ON position Avoid contact with used engine oil Improperly disposed engine oil and or other vehicle fluids can dam age the environment Always con form to local regulations for disposal of vehicle fluid This Do it yourself section gives instruc tions rega
173. mperature control dial to the desired position For quick cooling when the outside tem perature is high push the lt amp button to Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 5 the on position Be sure to return the lt amp tothe off position for normal cooling Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air 1 Push the button to the off position 2 Move the air flow control dial to the A position 3 Move the fan control dial to the desired position 4 Push the A c button The indicator light comes on 5 Move the temperature control dial to the desired position Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air 1 Move the air flow control dial to the y position e When the 7 position is selected the lt amp function automatically cancels Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance e When the 7 position is selected the air conditioner automatically turns on however the indicator light will not illu minate This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield 2 Move the fan control dial to the desired position 3 Move the temperature control dial to the desired position Operating tips e Keep windows and sunroof closed while the air conditioner is in operation e After parking in the sun drive for two or three minutes with the windows open to vent hot
174. nadian customers Nissan Canada Inc 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle Table of Contents Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems Instruments and controls Pre driving checks and adjustments Heater air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Do it yourself Maintenance Technical and consumer information 1 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems Seals ern n ae Enau Ea E ER EEEE 1 2 Front seat adjustment ssesssessesenerernerrrerrnerrnnenne 1 2 Rear seat adjustmMent eeeereeerreerrrereee 1 4 Head restraint adjustment 1 5 Supplemental restraint system seeseeeeeeeeeeee 1 6 Precautions on supplemental restraint system 1 6 Supplemental air bag warning labels 04 1 16 Supplemental air bag warning light 1 16 Seat 0 Coane nee ore eater ere eer ere Creer eer 1 18 Precautions on seat belt usage eee 1 18 Child Safety eeeeeseseeeeeeeeeseeteeeeeeessaeeeaeeeeetes 1 20 Pregnant WOMEN ieis a 1 20 Injured Persons spisie erenneren sser 1 21 Three point type seat belt with retractor 1 21 Seat belt extenders cceceeeceeeeeseeeseeeeeeneeeeees 1 24 Seat belt maintenance cccceeseeeseeeeeeteeeeees 1 24 Child restraints sirenai 1 25 Precautions on child restraints
175. nce and care section of this manual Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel oil water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been parked for awhile Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is normal If you should notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident check for the cause and have it corrected immediately by an authorized NISSAN dealer PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES To ensure smooth trouble free safe and economical driving NISSAN provides two periodic maintenance schedules that may be used depending upon the conditions in which you usually drive These schedules contain both distance and time intervals up to 60 000 miles 96 000 km 48 months For most people the odometer reading indicates when service is needed However if you drive very little your vehicle should be ser viced at the regular time intervals shown in the schedules After 60 000 miles 96 000 km 48 months continue periodic mainte nance at the same mileage time intervals SCHEDULE ONE Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule One if your driving habits frequently include one or more of the following driving conditions e Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles 8 km e Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km with outside tempera tures below freezing e Operating the vehicle in hot weather during stop and go rush hour traf fic e Extensive idling and or low speed driving for long distanc
176. nd down to make sure it is securely fixed in position e The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the en tire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If because of body size or driving position it is not possible to properly fit the lap shoulder belt and fasten it an extender is available which is compatible with the in stalled seat belts The extender adds ap proximately 8 inches 200 mm of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position See an autho rized NISSAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required 1 24 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems A WARNING e Only NISSAN seat belt extenders made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts should be used with NISSAN seat belts e Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE e To clean the seat belt webbings apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry e If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anc
177. ne serial NUMDE eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeee 10 11 F M V S S certification label c seers 10 11 Emission control information label 10 12 Wire plaGard omsigt 10 12 Air conditioner specification label 10 12 Installing front license plate eee eee 10 13 Vehicle loading information essere 10 14 OMIM inina ne aaa 10 14 Determining vehicle load capacity eee 10 14 Loading Upsista Trailer towing Maximum load limits 10 15 Towing load specification chart 10 16 TOWING SALLY voces slececcecceas ieccassnnceesdeeaueccgeesereniieres 10 16 Uniform tire quality grading 10 19 Emission control system warranty s e 10 20 Reporting safety defects US only 10 20 Readiness for inspection maintenance I M test US Only siccc4 cecpccees eens ete cektd citdenuatpaddeaedeanns 10 20 Owner s manual service manual order INTOFMAUON seit ted cieviiae din abet 10 22 CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL LUBRICANTS The following are approximate capacities The actual refill capacities may be a little different When refilling follow the procedure instructed in the Do it yourself section to determine the proper refill capacity US Capacity Approximate Imp Recommended Fluids and Lubricants measure measure Liter Fuel 13 1 4 gal 11 gal 50 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI RON 91 1 Engine oil 7 Drain and refill With
178. nergy Conserving amp II or API grade SJ Energy Conserving oil An oil with a single designation SG or SH or in combi nation with other categories for example SG CC or SG CD may also be used if one with the API CERTIFICATION MARK can not be found An ILSAC grade GF I amp GF II oil can also be used Mineral based or synthetic type oils may be used in your NISSAN vehicle However these oils must meet the API quality and SAE viscosity ratings specified for your ve hicle Do not mix mineral based and syn thetic type oils in the engine Oil additives NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used Oil viscosity The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature Because of this it is important to select the engine oil viscos ity based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated before the next oil change The chart Recommended SAE viscosity number shows the recommended oil viscosities for the expected ambient tem peratures Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause seri ous engine damage Technical and consumer information 10 5 Selecting the correct oil filter Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a high quality genuine NISSAN oil filter When repl
179. ng This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield 1 Move the air flow control dial to the WW position e When the x position is selected the lt amp function automatically cancels Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance 2 Move the fan control dial to the desired position 3 Move the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position e When the position is selected the air conditioner automatically turns on however the indicator light will not illu minate This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield Operating tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the wind shield This improves heater operation AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION if so equipped Start the engine move the fan control dial to the desired one to four position and push inthe C button to activate the air condi tioner When the air conditioner is on cool ing and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation The air conditioner cooling function op erates only when the engine is running Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air 1 Push the button to the off position 2 Move the air flow control dial to the position 3 Move the fan control dial to the desired position 4 Push the A c comes on button The indicator light 5 Move the te
180. ng so full attention may be given to vehicle operation amp CAUTION The cigarette lighter socket is a power source for the cigarette lighter element only The use of the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for any other accessory is not recommended STORAGE amp CAUTION e Do not use for anything other than glasses e Do not leave glasses in the glasses case while parking in direct sunlight The heat may damage the glasses WIC0028 GLASSES CASE if so equipped To open the glasses case push and re lease A WARNING The glasses case should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation ee AIC1140 CUP HOLDERS Front The right side cup holder and ashtray can not be used at the same time Close the ashtray before using the cup holder Remove the rubber cup holder to clean A WARNING The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Instruments and controls 2 21 O Ae V PULL AIC1141 Rear if so equipped To open pull the cup holder out fully To close push the cup holder in fully amp CAUTION e Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink If the liq uid is hot it can scald you or your passenger e Use only soft cups in the cup holder Hard objects can injur
181. nge gears or when upshifting or downshifting depress the clutch pedal fully shift into the appropriate gear then release the clutch slowly and smoothly You cannot shift directly from fifth gear into R Reverse First shift into N Neutral then into R Reverse If it is difficult to move the selector lever into R Reverse or 1 First shift into N Neu tral then release and depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R Reverse or 1 First Starting and driving 5 11 Suggested upshift speeds The following are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear These sug gestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road conditions the weather and individual driving habits For quick acceleration in low altitude areas less than 4 000 ft 1 219 m and normal acceleration in high altitude areas over 4 000 ft 1 219 m GEAR CHANGE MPH km h 1st to 2nd 15 24 2nd to 3rd 25 40 3rd to 4th 40 64 4th to 5th 45 72 5 12 Starting and driving For quick acceleration in high altitude areas over 4 000 ft 1 219 m For QG18DE engine models Gear change MPH km h 1st to 2nd 15 25 2nd to 3rd 35 55 3rd to 4th 45 75 4th to 5th 50 80 For SR20DE engine models ist to 2nd 15 25 2nd to 3rd 25 40 3rd to 4th 40 65 4th to 5th 45 75 Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running s
182. not indicate Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 11 a fire but care should be taken to not intentionally inhale it as it may cause irrita tion and choking Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly The supplemental front air bags along with the use of seat belts help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the occupant They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries However an inflat ing front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body Seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel Since the supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the front air bag module during infla tion The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision The supplemental front air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position After turning the ignition key to the ON position the supplemental air bag warn ing light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is opera tional A WARNING e Do not place any objects on the steer ing wheel pad or on t
183. nroof or surrounding area Instruments and controls 2 27 INTERIOR LIGHT SIC0025 The interior light has a three position switch The interior light operates regardless of ignition key position When the switch is in the OFF position the interior light does not illuminate re gardless of door position When the switch is in the center position the interior light illuminates when a door is opened e When the switch is in the ON position the interior light illuminates regardless of door position 2 28 Instruments and controls CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped This could result in a discharged battery MAP LIGHTS if so equipped LICO045 To turn the map lights on press the switches To turn them off press the switches again TRUNK LIGHT if so equipped The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened When the trunk lid is closed the light goes off For bulb replacement proce dures refer to Bulb replacement in the Do it yourself section of this manual Instruments and controls 2 29 MEMO 2 30 Instruments and controls 3 Pre driving checks and adjustments KEYS ananin er ere ere ere cory eee creer eee 3 2 Opener Operation eisrean 3 10 Nissan vehicle immobilizer system NVIS Key operatiOm escran r a 3 11 keys if SO CQUIPPEC eee ee etnies 3 2 Fuel filler lid cccc
184. nsnnnnrnnnas Ww Warning Air bag warning light 1 16 2 8 Hazard warning flasher switch 2 18 Theft warning Warning labels for SRS Warning indicator lights and chimes 2 7 Weights See dimensions and weights 10 9 Wheels and tires ke Wheel tire SIZE sasorisisrssarst sr When traveling or registering your vehicle IN ANOTHEN COUNTY cseccseisececesoncdeeewesaree 10 10 Window washer flUid eee 8 16 Windows Locking passengers windows 2 25 Manual Windows eseeeeeeeeeees 2 26 Power WINKOWS ssccsssescesssrseseseneees 2 25 Rear power WINdOWS c eee 2 26 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 15 Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 15 Wiper DIAG OS wii sceiiescseccsccaverecencsvererseesess 8 22 GAS STATION INFORMATION Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline at least 87 AKI RON 91 For further information on items such as gaso hol see Fuel recommendation in the Tech nical and consumer information section Recommended engine oil e API Certification Mark e API grade SG SH Energy Conserving amp Il or API grade SJ Energy Conserving e ILSAC grade GF I amp GF II See Engine oil and oil filter recommenda tion in the Technical and consumer infor mation section Tire cold pressure See tire placard affixed to the driver s side rear door pillar Recommended new vehicle break in procedure
185. nt and the size of the child Always follow the restraint manufacturer s instructions Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 29 INSERT to fasten WRS0041 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage Be sure to follow the child restraint manu facturer s instructions for belt routing Rear facing Pull to engage automatic locking mode WRS0010 3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended At this time the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode child restraint mode It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted 1 30 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems PULL to tighten WRS 0042 4 Allow the seat belt to retract Pull up on the seat belt to remove any slack in the belt Rear pea use If the belt is not locked repeat steps facing i three through six SS After the child restraint is removed and the T seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor the automatic locking mode child restraint mode is canceled Front Check for a secure fit WRS 0043 5 Before placing the child in the child re straint use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place 6 Check that the retractor is in th
186. ntal air bag has inflated e If you need to dispose of a supple mental air bag or scrap the vehicle contact an authorized NISSAN dealer Correct supplemental air bag disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual Incorrect disposal proce dures could cause personal injury SEAT BELTS Sit upright and well back PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag Most states and all Canadian provinces or territories require that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven 1 18 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems WRS0035 A WARNING e Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times Children should be prop erly restrained and if appropriate in a child restraint e The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the en tire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly ARS 1049 ARS1047 ARS1050 Always route the shoul
187. ntil no steam or coolant can be seen before proceeding 5 Open the hood A WARNING If steam or water is coming from the engine stand clear to prevent getting burned 6 Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness Also check if the cooling fan is running The radiator hoses and radia tor should not leak water If coolant is leaking the water pump belt is missing or loose or the cooling fan does not run stop the engine A WARNING Be careful not to allow your hands hair jewelry or clothing to come into contact with or get caught in engine belts or the engine cooling fan The engine cooling fan can start at any time when the coolant temperature is high 7 After the engine cools down check the coolant level in the reservoir tank with the engine running Add coolant to the res ervoir tank if necessary Have your ve hicle repaired at an authorized NISSAN dealer TOW TRUCK TOWING When towing your vehicle U S states Cana dian provinces and local regulations for tow ing must be followed Incorrect towing equip ment could damage your vehicle Towing instructions are available from an authorized NISSAN dealer Local service operators are generally familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing To assure proper towing and to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle NISSAN recommends having a service operator tow your vehicle It is advis able to have the service operator carefully read t
188. o to monaural reception TUNE buttons MH MAN amp WARNING The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation ZA SEEK SCAN tuning SEEK tuning Push the ay tuning button for less than 1 5 seconds SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies and stops at the next broadcasting station Pushing the button again continues the SEEK function Once the highest broadcasting station is reached the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcast station SCAN tuning Push the on tuning button for more than 1 5 seconds SCAN illuminates in the display SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies and stops at each broadcasting station for five seconds Pushing the button again during this five second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station SELECT STATION SEEK PS A Manual ano a select m Weed wa 2 NP MEMORIZE NG 1 4d REW Push and hold button 4 laa APS CONFIRM 931 Sound resumes when memorizing is complete AHA1045 Use the wv and m buttons for manual tuning To move quickly through the channels hold either of the tune buttons down for more than 0 5 seconds 4 12 Heater air conditioner and audio systems Station memory operations Six stations can be set for the AM band Twelve stations can be set for the FM band six for FM1 six for FM2
189. of the fuse block 4 If the fuse is open replace it with a new fuse 5 If a new fuse also opens have the elec trical system checked and repaired by an authorized NISSAN dealer Do it yourself 8 27 MULTI REMOTE CONTROLLER BATTERY REPLACEMENT ew INSTALL WPDO0023 Replace the battery in the multi remote con troller as follows 1 Open the lid using a coin 2 Remove the battery 3 Install a new battery 8 28 Do it yourself Recommended battery Sanyo CR2025 or equivalent 4 Close the lid securely 5 Press the LOCK button then the UN LOCK button two or three times to check the multi remote controller operation If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement perform step five e An improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal The multi remote controller is water resistant however if it does get wet immediately wipe completely dry e The operational range of the multi remote controller extends to approxi mately 49 ft 15 m from the vehicle This range may vary with conditions FCC Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This dev
190. on drive with ENGINE BLOCK HEATER caution Accelerate and slow down if so equipped with care If accelerating or down shifting too fast the drive wheels will lose even more traction e Allow more stopping distance under An engine block heater to assist extreme cold temperature starting is available through an authorized NISSAN dealer these conditions Braking should be amp WARNING started sooner than on dry pavement Do not use your heater with an un e Allow greater following distances on grounded electrical system or two slippery roads pronged cheater adapters You can be injured by an electrical shock if you use e Watch for slippery spots glare ice an ungrounded connection These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas If a patch of ice is seen ahead brake before reaching it Try not to brake while on the ice and avoid any sudden steer ing maneuvers e Do not use cruise control on slippery roads e Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle 5 22 Starting and driving 6 In case of emergency Flat tre teenth iene lin 6 2 Changing a flat tire eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneteeeeeaee 6 2 JUMP starting 6 8 Push Starting sinemeni simni 6 10 If your vehicle overheats eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 6 10 TOW TUCK TOWING eiiiai asaina 6 11 Towing recommended by Nissan 6 12 Vehicle recovery freeing a stuck
191. onform to Federal Safety Require ments in addition to these grades Quality grades can be found where appli cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on tire wear rate when tested under controlled conditions on specified govern ment test courses For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 However relative tire performance depends on actual driving conditions and may vary signifi cantly due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B and C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades repre sent a tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance A WARNING The traction grade assigned to your vehicle tires is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydro planing or peak traction characteris tics Temperature A B and C Temperature grades are A the highest B and C They represent a tire s resistance to heat build up and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controll
192. or axle Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains to permit turning corners Trailer lights Trailer lights should comply with federal and or local regulations When wiring the vehicle for towing connect the stop and tail light pickup into the vehicle electrical circuit Trailer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system make sure it conforms to federal and or local regulations and that it is prop erly installed A WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system Pre towing tips e Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and or unloaded Technical and consumer information trailer is hitched Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition check for improper tongue load overload worn suspension or other pos sible causes of either condition e Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving e Be certain your rear view mirrors con form to all federal state or local regula tions If not install any mirrors required for towing before driving the vehicle Trailer towing tips In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle s behavior you should prac tice turning stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic Steering stability and braking performance are somewhat different than under normal driv ing conditions e Always secure items in the
193. or the maximum front and rear GAWRs If you do parts of your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury Overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle Failures caused by over loading are not covered by the vehi cle s warranty TRAILER TOWING Total trailer load Q Tongue load Tongue load x 100 9 to 11 Total trailer load TI1011M Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo Remember that towing a trailer places ad ditional loads on your vehicle s engine drive train steering braking and other systems A Nissan Trailer Towing Guide U S only containing information on trailer towing abil ity and the special equipment required may be obtained from an authorized NISSAN dealer Technical and consumer information MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed 1 000 Ib 454 kg The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight Towing loads greater than 1 000 Ib 454 kg or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle handling braking and performance The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not only related to the maximum trailer loads but also the places you plan to tow Tow weights appropriate for level highway driving may have to be reduce
194. oxygen ates can cause paint damage Aftermarket Fuel Additives NISSAN does not recommend the use of any fuel additives i e fuel injector cleaners octane boosters intake valve deposit re movers etc which are sold commercially Many of these additives intended for gum varnish or deposit removal may contain ac tive solvents or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine Octane rating tips In most parts of North America you should use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating Technical and consumer information 10 3 of at least 87 AKI Anti Knock Index How ever you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 85 AKI Anti Knock Index in high altitude areas over 4 000 ft 1 219 m such as Colorado Mon tana New Mexico Utah Wyoming north eastern Nevada southern Idaho western South Dakota western Nebraska and the part of Texas which is directly south of New Mexico Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than stated above can cause persistent heavy spark knock Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise If severe this can lead to engine damage If you detect a persistent heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of the stated octane rating or if you hear steady spark knock while holding a steady speed on level roads have an authorized NISSAN dealer correct the condition Failure to correct the condition is misuse of the vehicle for whi
195. passen gers are in the vehicle the system will arm with all doors hood and trunk lid closed and locked with the ignition key in the OFF position Theft warning system activation The theft warning system will give the fol lowing alarm The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently 2 14 Instruments and controls e The alarm automatically turns off after about 50 seconds However the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK button on the multi remote controller The alarm is activated by opening the door or trunk lid without using the key or multi remote controller even if the door is unlocked by releasing the door inside lock switch or opening the trunk lid by operating the opener lever e opening the hood How to stop an activated alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or the trunk lid with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK button on the multi remote controller The alarm does not stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON P a K PRESS and HOLD buttons for three seconds WIC0036 Silencing the horn beep feature If desired the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the multi remote control ler The instructions are on the back of the multi remote controller To deactivate Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at l
196. pedal to heat up the brakes Do this until the brakes return to normal Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes function correctly ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS if so equipped The anti lock brake system controls the brakes at each wheel so the wheels do not lock when braking abruptly or when braking on slippery surfaces The system detects the rotation speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel from locking and sliding By preventing wheel lockup the system helps the driver maintain steering control and helps to minimize swerv ing and spinning on slippery surfaces Using the system Depress the brake pedal and hold it down A WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal Doing so may result in increased stopping dis tances Normal operation The anti lock brake system does not oper ate at speeds below 3 to 6 MPH 5 to 10 km h The speeds vary according to road conditions When the anti lock system senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up the actuator under the hood rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pres sure like pumping the brakes very quickly While the actuator is working you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from the actuator under the hood This is normal and indicates that the anti lock system is working properly However the pulsation may indicate that road conditions are hazardous and extra care is requi
197. point Headlamp bulb 2 TS lt Y A Cut off line i pene Unit mm in 7 620 300 00 WDI0031 Do it yourself 8 31 If the vehicle front body has been repaired and or the headlight assembly has been replaced check aiming Use the aiming chart shown in the illustration e Basic illuminating area should be within the range shown Adjust headlamps ac cordingly FOG LIGHTS if so equipped Replacing the fog light bulb 1 Remove screw 2 Disconnect connector 3 Push the fog light assembly towards the front of the vehicle and pull out to expose the rear of the assembly 4 Rotate the bulb cover counterclockwise and remove 5 Lift the spring retainer 6 Remove the fog light bulb from housing 7 Disconnect the electrical connector 8 32 Do it yourself Front fog light 4 ROTATE if so equipped spring retainer REMOVE bulb counterclockwise and REMOVE bulb cover DISCONNECT electrical connector LDI0028 EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Bulb No 9007 HB5 Parking and turn signal ae lamp 3157 AK Fog light H3 Map light if so equipped 8 68 Interior light 8 68 Rear combination lamp Headlamp Turn Stop tail High mounted stoplight Inside 18 Spoiler if so rises an j autnorize equipped NISSAN dealer for assistance License plate light 5 Backup lamp 18 Trunk light 3 4 Always check with the Parts Department
198. ps to mount the license plate xN 1 Make a hole in each plastic finisher at the location mark small dimple using a 0 31 in 8 mm drill To avoid damaging the threads behind the finisher apply only light pressure to the drill 2 Mount the license plate using two M6 14mm bolts License plate bolt tightening torque 3 8 to 4 7 fi lb 5 10 to 6 37 N m LT10010 Technical and consumer information 10 13 VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION A WARNING e lt is extremely dangerous to ride ina cargo area inside the vehicle In a collision people riding in these ar eas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed e Do not allow people to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts e Be sure everyone in the vehicle is ina seat with their seat belt properly fas tened TERMS It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle e Curb Weight actual weight of your ve hicle vehicle weight including standard and optional equipment fluids emer gency tools and spare tire assembly This weight does not include passen gers and cargo e GVW Gross Vehicle Weight curb weight plus the combined weight of pas sengers and cargo e GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating maximum total weight load limit speci fied for the vehicle e GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating maximum weight load limit specified for the front or re
199. r 48 months inspect every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 12 months 2 If operating mainly in dusty conditions more frequent maintenance may be required 3 Maintenance free item 4 After 60 000 miles 96 000 km or 48 months replace every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months 5 Original equipment platinum tipped plugs should be replaced at 105 000 miles 169 000 km For SR engine conventional spark plugs can be used but should be replaced at 30 000 miles 48 000 km intervals See Technical and consumer information section for details 6 If valve noise increases inspect valve clearance f Maintenance items and intervals with an are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation The owner need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability Other maintenance items and intervals are required 9 6 Maintenance Schedule 1 Abbreviations Inspect Correct or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE OPERATION Perform at number of miles kilometers or months whichever comes first Chassis and body maintenance Brake lines amp cables Miles x 1 000 75 km x 1 000 12 Months 6 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL 15 22 5 30 31 0 45 52 5 60 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 Brake pads amp rotors SR20DE engine Brake pads rotors drums amp linings QG18DE engine Manual transmission gear oil amp automatic transmi
200. r is in the automatic locking mode child restraint mode It reverts back to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted Front facing Front PULL to tighten s WRS0038 4 Allow the seat belt to retract Pull up on the seat belt to remove any slack in the belt 1 28 Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems Front facing Check for a secure fit 5 Before placing the child in the child re straint use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place 6 Check that the retractor is in the auto matic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor If you can not pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor the seat belt is in the automatic locking mode 7 Check to make sure that the child re straint is properly secured prior to each use If the belt is not locked repeat steps three through six After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor the automatic locking mode child restraint mode is canceled Rear facing Outboard Om fay 5 e t N a WRS 0040 Font N Pae When you install a child restraint in the rear seat follow these steps Rear facing 1 Position the child restraint on the seat The direction of the child restraint de pends on the type of the child restrai
201. rd lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked The horn may or may not beep once Refer to Silencing the horn beep fea ture later in this section for details Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 5 WPD0025 remote controller again within 5 seconds Unlocking doors The passenger doors unlock 1 Push the UNLOCK button on the multi remote controller Only the driver side door unlocks 2 Push the UNLOCK button on the multi 3 6 Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 The interior light illuminates for approxi mately 30 seconds The interior light can be turned off without waiting for 30 seconds by turning the igni tion to the ON position or by pressing the LOCK button on the multi remote controller Releasing the trunk lid 1 Push the TRUNK button on the multi remote controller for longer than 0 5 sec ond The trunk release button on the multi remote controller will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position 2 The trunk lid opens Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threat ened you may activate the panic alarm to call attention as follows 1 Push the PANIC button on the remote controller for longer than 0 8 seconds 2 The panic alarm and headlights stay on for 25 seconds 3 The panic alarm stops when the LOCK UNLOCK or the PANIC button is pushed on the multi remote controller
202. rding only those items which are relatively easy for an owner to perform You should be aware that incomplete or improper servicing may result in operating difficulties or excessive emissions and could affect your warranty coverage If in doubt about any servicing have it done by an authorized NISSAN dealer Do it yourself 8 3 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS QG ENGINE Engine oil filler cap Spark plug caps Brake fluid reservoir H n OT N 2 S Clutch fluid reservoir M T model Power steering RS fluid reservoir Coolant reservoir f Air cleaner Windshield f washer fluid ____ i y Battery reservoir Engine oil Radiator cap Fuse Fusible dipstick link holds WDI0024 8 4 Do it yourself ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS SR ENGINE Engine oil Spark plug Brake fluid filler cap caps reservoir E daaa a oe 7 T ni amp L q Z i Clutch fluid reservoir joa a VOS AS M T model Power steering A P Air cleaner fluid reservoir Coolant fh A reservoir e Battery Windshield washer aw Fuse fusible fluid reservoir link holder Engine oil Radiator dipstick cap LDI0025 Do it yourself 8 5 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The engin
203. red while driving Self test feature The anti lock brake system is a sophisti cated device with electronic sensors elec tric pumps and hydraulic solenoids con trolled by a computer The computer has a built in diagnostic feature that tests the sys tem each time you start the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse When the self test occurs you may hear a clunk noise and or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal and is not an indication of any malfunction If the computer senses any malfunction it switches the anti lock brake system OFF and turns on the ABS brake warning light in the dashboard The brake system then op Starting and driving 5 19 erates normally but without anti lock assis tance If the light comes on during the self test or while driving take the vehicle to an autho rized NISSAN dealer for repair amp WARNING e The anti lock brake system is a so phisticated device but it cannot pre vent accidents resulting from care less or dangerous driving tech niques It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on slippery surfaces but remember that the stop ping distance on slippery surfaces will be longer than on normal sur faces even with the anti lock brake system Stopping distances may also be longer on rough gravel or snow covered roads or if you are using tire chains Always maintain a safe dis tance from the vehicle in front of you Ul
204. rom memory the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH 13 km h below the set speed you depress the clutch pedal manual transmission or move the shift selector lever to N Neutral automatic transmis sion To reset at a faster cruising speed use one of the following three methods a Depress the accelerator pedal When the vehicle attains the desired speed push and release the SET COAST switch b Push and hold the ACCEL RES set switch When the vehicle attains the speed you desire release the switch c Push and release the ACCEL RES set switch Each time you do this the set speed increases by about 1 MPH 1 6 km h To reset at a slower cruising speed use one of the following three methods a Lightly tap the brake pedal When the vehicle attains the desired speed push the SET COAST switch and release it b Push and hold the SET COAST switch Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed c Push and release the SET COAST switch Each time you do this the set speed decreases by about 1 MPH 1 6 km h To resume the preset speed push and release the ACCEL RES switch The ve hicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30 MPH 48 km h Starting and driving 5 15 BREAK IN SCHEDULE During the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km follow these recommendations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle Failure to follow these re
205. ron IIl Mercon or equivalent may also be used Outside the Continental United States and Alaska contact an authorized NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids including recommended brand s of Dexron III Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 Available in mainland USA through your authorized NISSAN dealer 6 For further details see Air conditioner specification label 7 For further details see Changing engine oil 8 Genuine NISSAN PSF Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron III Mercon or equivalent ATF may also be used 10 2 Technical and consumer information FUEL RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI Anti Knock Index Research octane number 91 CAUTION e Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system and may also affect the warranty coverage e Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used since this will damage the three way catalyst Reformulated Gasoline Some fuel suppliers are now producing re formulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emis sions NISSAN supports efforts towards cleaner air and suggests that you use refor mulated gasoline when available Gasoline containing oxygenates Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol MTBE and met
206. s when the headlight switch is in the pd z or 4D position Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights Passing signal Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM Canada only The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released The day time running lights operate with the head light switch in the OFF position or in the pd position Turn the headlight switch to the D position for full illumination when driving at night If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started the daytime running lights do not illuminate The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is re leased The daytime running lights will re main on until the ignition switch is turned off WARNING When the daytime running light system is active tail lights on your vehicle are not on It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring your self and others TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction When the turn is com pleted the turn signals cancel automati cally Lane change signal To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash but the lever does not latch Instruments and controls 2 17 FOG L
207. s are de signed to inflate on a one time only basis As a reminder unless it is damaged the supplemental air bag light remains illumi nated after inflation has occurred Repair and replacement of the supplemental air bag system should be done only by an authorized NISSAN dealer After a supplemental air bag inflates the instrument panel assembly should be re placed by an authorized NISSAN dealer if damaged To ensure long term functioning the supplemental air bag system must be inspected 10 years after the date of manu facture as noted on the certification label located on the driver side front pillar When maintenance work is required on the vehicle the supplemental air bag system and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance The ignition key should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle amp WARNING e Once the supplemental front air bag or supplemental side air bag has inflated the air bag module will not function again and must be re placed The air bag module should be replaced by an authorized NIS SAN dealer The air bag module can not be repaired e The supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag systems should be inspected by an autho rized NISSAN dealer if there is any Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 17 damage to the front end or side por tion of the vehicle or replaced if the suppleme
208. sary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised always use towing dollies un der the front wheels e Never tow an automatic transmission model with all four wheels on the ground This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmis sion VEHICLE RECOVERY freeing a stuck vehicle Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension steering brake or cooling systems Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle Never pull the vehicle at an angle Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery Stand clear of a stuck vehicle A WARNING Do not spin your tires at high speed This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged In case of emergency 6 13 MEMO 6 14 In case of emergency 7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior nrinn 7 2 Cleaning sinterior sicciisietdiidateinneianied WV ASIAING deissent se aea 7 2 Seat DCIS 5 5 cccccedsccesscdessedecsasecse E WAXING e A EE EEA E E E 7 2 Corrosion protection REMOVING SPOTS ccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeetesneeeees 7 3 Most common factors contributing to vehicle Underbody siinse esanean aaen 7 3 COMMOSIOMN aree EEEE 7 5 Gla Seena E alain 7 3 Environmental factors infl
209. se a window turn the crank clockwise SUNROOF if so equipped DOWN OPEN UIE UP CLOSE AIC1145 The sunroof only operates with the ignition key in the ON position NOTE If the battery is discharged or is discon nected the sunroof may not operate cor rectly and must be reset From any sunroof position full open par tially open closed partially vented and vented push and hold the button in the forward position until the sunroof vents in the full up position This resets the sunroof motor memory and now the sunroof will operate correctly Sliding the sunroof To open the sunroof push the switch toward DOWN OPEN To close the sunroof push the switch toward UP CLOSE Tilting the sunroof Close the sunroof by pushing the switch toward UP CLOSE Release the switch then push the UP CLOSE switch to tilt the sunroof up To tilt the sunroof down push the switch toward DOWN OPEN Sun shade Open and close the sun shade by sliding it forward or backward A WARNING e In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open sunroof Always use seat belts and child restraints e Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the sunroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the sunroof is closing A CAUTION e Remove water drops snow ice or sand from the sunroof before open ing e Do not place heavy objects on the su
210. separate hy draulic circuits If one circuit develops a problem you will still have braking at two wheels BRAKING PRECAUTIONS Vacuum assisted brakes The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum If the engine stops you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal However greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance will be longer Using the brakes Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving This overheats the brakes increases wear on the brake linings and pads and reduces gas mileage To help save the brakes and to prevent the brakes from overheating reduce speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a slope or long grade Overheated brakes may reduce braking performance and could result in loss of vehicle control A WARNING e While driving on a slippery surface be careful when braking accelerat ing or downshifting Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an acci dent If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving the power assist for the brakes will not work Braking will be harder Wet brakes When the vehicle is washed or driven through water the brakes may get wet Asa result your braking distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull to one side during braking To dry the brakes drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake
211. srnenene 8 32 Exterior and interior lights sansenesrnreenrrnenrene 8 33 Wheels and tires ccccceseseeceeeeeeseneeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 36 TiIreprES SUTE ses eccctets sdesemcntincs ixedeeaadscav acsoeicencunescea 8 36 Types OF UES n Mite 8 37 WIG CHANS eerren ea ened 8 38 Changing wheels and tir S ccceceeeeeeeeeteees 8 38 MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS When performing any inspection or mainte nance work on your vehicle always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle The following are general precautions which should be closely observed A WARNING e Park the vehicle on a level surface apply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent the ve hicle from moving For manual trans mission models move the shift lever to N Neutral For automatic trans mission models move the shift se lector lever to P Park e Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK position when performing any parts replacement or repairs e Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic engine cooling fan It may come on at any time without warn ing even if the ignition key is in the OFF position and the engine is not running To avoid injury always dis connect the negative battery cable before working near the fan 8 2 Do it yourself If you must work with the engine running keep your hands clothing hair and tools away from moving fans belts and any other
212. ssion fluid See NOTE 1 Steering gear amp linkage axle amp suspension parts Tire Rotation See NOTE 3 Exhaust system Front drive shaft boots Supplemental air bag and supplemental side air bag if so equipped system See NOTE 2 NOTE 1 If towing a trailer using a camper or a car top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads change not just inspect oil exc LSD at every 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months and change LSD gear oil every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 12 months 2 Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the F M V S S certification label 3 Refer to Tire rotation under the General maintenance heading earlier in this section Maintenance 9 7 Schedule 2 Abbreviations R Replace Inspect Correct or replace if necessary At the mileage intervals only MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL Perform at number of miles Miles x 1 000 75 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 52 5 60 kilometers or months whichever comes first km x 1 000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 Emission control system maintenance Drive belts See NOTE 1 I Air cleaner filter R R EVAP vapor lines k Fuel lines pk k Fuel filter See NOTE 2 Engine coolant See NOTE 3 R Engine oil R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter Use part No 15208 65F01 or 15208 9E000 or equivalent R R R R R R R R Spark plu
213. t e In general child restraints are de signed to be installed with a lap belt or the lap portion of a three point type seat belt Child restraints for infants and children of various sizes are offered by several manu facturers When selecting any child restraint keep the following points in mind 1 Choose only a restraint with a label cer tifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 2 Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehi cle s seat and seat belt system Choose a child restraint that meets the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers recommended practice J1819 for child restraint installation 3 If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle place your child in the child Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 25 restraint and check the various adjust ments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child Always follow all recommended procedures All U S states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in approved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated A WARNING e Improper use of a child restraint can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occu pants in the vehicle e Follow all of the child restraint manu facturer s instructions for
214. t function when the passenger com partment temperature is extremely high Decrease the temperature be fore use Do not expose the CD to direct sun light Do not touch the playing surface of the disc Do not use 8 cm discs They may cause player damage even if using with the optional adapter Recordable compact discs CD R may not function properly in the CD player Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 19 APS Automatic Program FF Fast Forward REW Search FF APS REW buttons Rewind buttons Display Play stop KN 2 button button Aia gt fl 6 Disc indicator Door Disc eject light button Load indicator Disc selection button Load indicator light light LHA0035 COMPACT DISC CD CHANGER Disc Loading Single if so equipped A CAUTION To use the CD changer turn the ignition key Trying to load a CD with the door closed to the ACC or ON position could damage the CD and or CD changer 4 20 Heater air conditioner and audio systems When a disc selection button is pressed for less than 1 5 seconds the CD changer enters the One Disc Loading Mode The disc selection button starts flashing green and both WAIT and the disc selection button number flash in the display until the door is opened When the door has opened the display changes from WAIT to LOAD and the load indicator lights flash green After the CD is loaded
215. t Manual select t m 01I oe ee N PUSH m 01 N e TEA PUSH and hold button CONFIRM Fr oth 1011 LHA 0034 Station memory operations Six stations can be set for the AM band Twelve stations can be set for the FM band six for FM1 six for FM2 Heater air conditioner and audio systems 4 17 1 Push to select AM FM1 or FM2 The selected band illuminates in the display 2 Tune to the desired station 3 Push the desired station select button for more than 1 5 seconds For example in the illustrations ch2 is to be memorized The radio mutes when the select button is pushed 4 The indicator ch2 then illuminates in the display and the sound resumes Memo rizing is now complete 5 Other station select buttons can be set in the same manner If the battery cable is disconnected or if the radio fuse opens the radio memory is can celled In that case reset the desired stations Compact disc CD player operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and carefully insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side up The compact disc is automatically pulled into the slot and starts to play If the radio is already operating it automati cally turns off and the compact disc begins to play CAUTION Do not force the compact disc into the slot This could damage the player cD When this button is pushed with the
216. t by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the floor mat grommet hole while centering the mat in the footwell Periodically check to make certain the mats are properly positioned SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution Allow the belts to dry com pletely before using them A WARNING Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the retractor NEVER use bleach dye or chemical solvents to clean the seat belts since these materials may se verely weaken the seat belt webbing CORROSION PROTECTION MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION 1 The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections cavities and other areas 2 Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN FLUENCE THE RATE OF COR ROSION Moisture Accumulation of sand dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate cor rosion Wet floor coverings will not dry com pletely inside the vehicle and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion Relative humidity Corrosion will be accelerated e in areas of high relative humidity in areas where the temperatures stay above freezing where atmospheric pollution exists e where road salt is used Temperature High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts whic
217. t in safe reliable and eco nomical transportation Your vehicle is the prod uct of a successful worldwide company that manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun tries and distributes them in 170 nations NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac tured by Nissan Motor Co Ltd which was founded in Tokyo Japan in 1933 and NISSAN affiliates world wide collectively growing to be come the fifth largest automaker in the world In addition to cars and trucks NISSAN also makes textile machinery forklift trucks marine engines boats and other products NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in vestment in North America starting with the open ing of Nissan Motor Corporation U S A in 1960 and continuing with the production of some cars and trucks at one of the world s most modern manu facturing facilities Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U S A in Smyrna Tennessee ve hicle styling at Nissan Design International in San Diego California and engineering at Nissan Research and Development in Farmington Hills Michigan NISSAN and its dealers employ about 60 000 Americans NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy Nissan Canada Inc its sup pliers and over 140 dealers employ approxi mately 4 500 people These include company employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada In addition many Canadians work for companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with materials and
218. t to the reservoir tank up to the MAX level If the cooling system frequently requires Fioni coolant have it checked by an autho ar amp LOOSEN rized NISSAN dealer rE na j a Radiator Radiator drain plug WDI0044 Do it yourself 8 7 CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT Same T ae e Major cooling system repairs should be le performed by an authorized NISSAN ed Y dealer The service procedures can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual ING o Improper servicing can result in reduced ee ats heater performance and engine over A Mi y heating amp WARNING N g To avoid the danger of being p scalded never change the coolant rive belt removed for B when the engine is hot WDI0041 o Never remove the radiator cap when 1 Open the radiator drain plug Open the 3 Flush the cooling system by running the engine is hot Serious burns drain plug on the engine block fresh water through the radiator could be caused by high pressure F fluid escaping from the radiator 2 a the radiator cap to drain the cool 8 8 Do it yourself ENGINE OIL SR20DE engine SR20DE engine Front ADI0615 4 Close the drain plugs on the radiator and the engine block securely 5 See the Technical and consumer infor mation section for cooling system ca pacity Fill the radiator slowly with the proper mixture of coolant and water Fill the reser
219. te sections in this Owner s Manual Pre tensioner seat belt system For front seats A WARNING e The pre tensioner seat belt cannot be reused after activation It must be replaced together with the retractor as a unit e If the vehicle becomes involved in a frontal collision but the pre tensioner is not activated be sure to have the pre tensioner system checked and if necessary replaced by your NISSAN dealer e No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pre tensioner seat belt sys tem This is to prevent accidental activation of the pre tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre tensioner seat belt operation Tampering with the pre tensioner seat belt system may result in serious personal in jury e Work around and on the pre tensioner system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer Instal lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NIS SAN dealer Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pre tensioner seat belt system e If you need to dispose of the pre tensioner or scrap the vehicle con tact an authorized NISSAN dealer Correct pre tensioner disposal pro cedures are set forth in the appropri ate NISSAN Service Manual Incor rect disposal procedures could cause personal injury The front seat pre tensioner seat belt sys tem activates in conjunction with the supple mental front air bag Working w
220. that could cause death or serious personal injury To avoid or reduce the risk the procedures must be followed precisely CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle To avoid or reduce the risk the procedures must be followed carefully APD1005 If you see this symbol it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50 recycled fibers including 10 post consumer fibers CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING amp WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constitu ents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 2000 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC GARDENA CALIFORNIA All rights reserved No part of this Owner s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photo copying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Nissan North America Inc Gardena California Welcome To The World Of NISSAN NISSAN RESEARCH amp DEVELOPMENT INC in Farmington Hills Michigan NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION AFWO U S A in Smyrna Tennessee 001 Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to produce the fines
221. the door closes the load indicator lights turn off and the disc selec tion button turns a solid green The CD that was loaded starts to play automatically Disc Loading ALL When a disc selection button is pressed for longer than 1 5 seconds the CD changer automatically changes to All Disc Loading Mode All disc selection buttons start flash ing orange except the disc selection button that was pushed initially This button flashes green and both WAIT and the disc selection button number flash in the display until the door is opened When the door opens the display changes from WAIT to LOAD and the load indicator lights flash green After the CD is loaded the door closes the load indicator lights turn off and the disc selec tion button turns a solid green After all the CDs have been loaded the CD that was loaded first starts to play gt E Press the PIM button while a CD is play ing the CD stops playing and the CD changer turns off Press the MIE button while the CD changer is off the last CD that was loaded starts to play Press the PIM button with no CDs loaded the CD changer enters the One Disc Loading Mode Play Stop button 44 pp FF fast forward REV reverse buttons When the lt 4 or gt gt button is pushed while the CD is playing the CD plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or reversing When the button is released the CD returns to normal play speed
222. the passenger side are closer than they appear Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 15 MEMO 3 16 Pre driving checks and adjustments 4 Heater air conditioner and audio systems Ventilator Saron hae 4 2 AUGIO SYSIOM niaaa aks 4 10 Heater and air CONCItIONEH ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 4 3 FM AM radio with cassette player 4 10 COMO S oiei Aare eabetesenceeeschae en aaia 4 3 FM AM radio with compact disc player 4 15 Heater Operation ccccceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeteeeeeeees 4 4 Compact disc CD changer if so equipped 4 20 Air conditioner operation if so equipped 4 5 11 aoe eee E eran Re eer ears eee 4 23 Air low Chants viii vids detache eine ree 4 6 Car phone or CB radio cccccssseeeeseeeeeteeeeees 4 23 Servicing air CONCItIONEL eceeeeeeeeeeeeteteeeeteeee 4 9 VENTILATORS Driver side ventilator Center ventilators faa a a oy ET HT Adjust air flow direction by moving the ven tilator slide 4 2 Heater air conditioner and audio systems Passenger side ventilator AHA1145 HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER A WARNING e The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running e Do not leave children impaired adults or pets alone in your vehicle On hot sunny days temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly be come high enough to c
223. the range shown above see an authorized NISSAN dealer Self adjusting brakes Your vehicle is equipped with self adjusting brakes The front and rear if equipped disc type brakes self adjust every time the brake pedal is applied The rear drum type brakes also self adjust every time the brake pedal is applied Do it yourself 8 23 If the brake pedal goes down farther than normal it may be due to a lack of adjust ment of the rear drum brakes To adjust apply the parking brake several times amp WARNING See an authorized NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to normal Brake pad wear indicators The disc brake pads on your vehicle have an audible wear indicator When a brake pad requires replacement it makes a high pitched scraping or screeching sound when the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake pedal is depressed Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator sound is heard Under some driving or climate conditions occasional brake squeak squeal or other noise may be heard Occasional brake noise during light to moderate stops is nor mal and does not affect the function or performance of the brake system The rear drum brakes if so equipped do not have audible wear indicators Should 8 24 Do it yourself you ever hear an unusually loud noise from the rear drum brakes have them inspected as soon as possible by an authorized NIS
224. timately the responsibility for safety of self and others rests in the hands of the driver Tire type and condition of tires may also affect braking effectiveness 5 20 Starting and driving e When replacing tires install the specified tire size on all four wheels e When installing a spare tire make sure it is the proper size and type as specified on the tire placard For tire placard location information refer to Tire placard in the Technical and consumer information section of this manual e For additional information refer to Wheels and tires in the Do it yourself section of this manual COLD WEATHER DRIVING FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing apply de icer or glycerin through the key hole If the lock becomes frozen heat the key be fore inserting it in the key hole ANTI FREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the temperature will drop below 32 F 0 C check the anti freeze ethylene glycol base to assure proper winter protection For de tails see Engine cooling system in the Do it yourself section of this manual BATTERY If the battery is not fully charged during extremely cold weather conditions the bat tery fluid may freeze and damage the bat tery To maintain maximum efficiency the battery should be checked regularly For details see Battery in the Do it yourself section of this manual DRAINING OF C
225. to avoid paint damage Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap properly may cause the ONE mal function indicator lamp MIL to illu minate If the ONE lamp illuminates because the fuel filler cap is loose or missing tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle The ENGINE lamp should turn off after a few driving trips If the amp lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer For additional information see the Malfunction indicator lamp MIL in the Instruments and controls section earlier in this manual STEERING WHEEL ADJUST WPD0028 TILT OPERATION Pull the lock lever down and adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired position Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place A WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 13 SUN VISORS Driver s side only MIRRORS SLIDE to use LPD0022 CAUTION Do not store the sun visor before re turning it to its original position 3 14 Pre driving checks and adjustments S Vanity mirror APD1076 VANITY MIRROR To access a vanity mirror pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and
226. trol knob to ad just the volume Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal ance To adjust BAS TRE or FAD BAL Bass Treble or Fader Balance press the AUDIO button until the desired mode BAS TRE FAD or BAL appears in the display Press the or X button to adjust Bass BAS and Treble TRE to the desired level Use the or X button also to adjust Fader FAD or Balance BAL modes Fader FAD adjusts the sound level be tween the front and rear speakers and Bal ance BAL adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers Clock operation Pressing the clock button alternates the clock and the radio CD player options in the display Clock set Depressing the clock and buttons to gether sets hours Depressing the clock and X buttons together sets minutes 4 16 Heater air conditioner and audio systems BASS PUSH to adjust level P AUDIO PUSH once for BASS TREBLE ee ee ee BALANCE PUSH to adjust level 4 PUSH to adjust level lt 2 GS AUDIO JN NP PUSH twice for TREBLE al PUSH three times for oS a PUSH four times for BALANCE LHA0033 Clock priority mode In this mode the clock is shown in the display If any radio or CD functions are activated the radio or CD display illumi nates for 10 seconds then returns to the clock mode NOTE After clock adjustment t
227. two separate meth ods 1 When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor 2 When the vehicle slows down rapidly To increase your confidence in the seat belts check the operation as follows e Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any question about belt opera tion see an authorized NISSAN dealer Center of rear seat Selecting correct set of seat belts The center seat belt buckle is identified by the word CENTER The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle Seats restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 23 Slide to desired position button gt LRS0026 Shoulder belt height adjustment For front seats The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you See Precautions on seat belt usage earlier in this section To adjust pull out the adjust ment button and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Re lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position WARNING e After adjustment release the adjust ment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up a
228. uence the rate of Aluminum alloy Wheels scceeeseeeeseeeeesereteees 7 3 COMOSION eeen a R E E EE 7 5 Chrome partis h ven aciehnieenadeeetnnes 7 3 To protect your vehicle from corrosion 0 7 5 CLEANING EXTERIOR In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle it is important to take proper care of it In the following cases please wash your vehicle as soon as possible to protect the paint surface e after a rainfall to prevent possible dam age from acid rain e after driving on coastal roads when contaminants such as soot bird droppings tree sap metal particles or bugs get on the paint surface 7 2 Appearance and care e when dust or mud builds up on the paint surface Whenever possible store or park your ve hicle inside a garage or in a covered area When it is necessary to park outside park in a shady area or protect the vehicle with a body cover Be careful not to scratch the paint sur face when putting on or removing the body cover WASHING Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of water Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap a special vehicle soap or general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean lukewarm never hot water amp CAUTION e Do not wash the vehicle with strong household soap strong chemical detergents gasoline or solvents e Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or while the ve
229. uid is cold with the engine off Check the lines for proper attachment leaks cracks etc Automatic transmission fluid level Check the level after putting the shift selec tor lever in P Park with the engine idling at operating temperature Engine coolant level Check the cool ant level when the engine is cold Radiator and hoses Check the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt insects leaves etc that may have accumulated Make sure the hoses have no cracks de formation rot or loose connections Engine drive belts Make sure the drive belts are not frayed worn cracked or oily Baittery Check the fluid level in each cell Exhaust system Make sure there are no cracks holes loose joints or supports If the sound of the exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes immedi ately have the exhaust system inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer See the car bon monoxide warning in the Starting and driving section of this manual Underbody The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those used on icy roads or to control dust It is very important to remove these sub stances from the underbody otherwise rust may form on the floor pan frame fuel lines and exhaust system At the end of winter the underbody should be thoroughly flushed with plain water especially those areas where mud and dirt may have accumulated See the Appeara
230. valents amp CAUTION The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air con ditioner system components The refrigerant HFC 134a R 134a in your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth s ozone layer Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth s atmosphere certain PREFERRED governmental regulations require the recov ery and recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air conditioner system service Po Your authorized NISSAN dealer has the e SAE 5W 30 viscosity oil is preferred for trained technicians and equipment needed all temperatures SAE 10W 30 SAE tO recover and recycle your air conditioner 10W 40 viscosity oils may be used if the System refrigerant ambient temperature is above 0 F 18 C Contact your authorized NISSAN dealer Technical and consumer information 10 7 AT11028 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Model QG18DE SR20DE Type Gasoline 4 cycle DOHC Gasoline 4 cycle DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4 cylinder in line 4 cylinder in line Bore x Stroke in mm 3 150 x 3 465 80 0 x 88 0 3 386 x 3 386 86 0 x 86 0 Displacement cu in cm 107 94 1 769 121 92 1 998 Firing order 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 Idle speed rpm Ignition timing degree B T D C at idle speed degree rpm See the Emission Control label on the underside of the hood CO percentage at idle speed No air Platinum tipped typ
231. vehicle 6 13 FLAT TIRE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have a flat tire follow the instructions below Stopping the vehicle 1 Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic 2 Turn on the hazard warning flashers 3 Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake Shift the manual transmis sion into R Reverse or the automatic transmission into P Park 4 Turn off the engine 5 Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance 6 Have all passengers get out of the ve hicle and stand in a safe place away from traffic and clear of the vehicle A WARNING e Make sure the parking brake is se curely applied and the manual trans mission is shifted into R Re 6 2 In case of emergency verse or the automatic transmis sion into P Park Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope ice or slippery areas This is hazardous Never change tires if oncoming traf fic is close to your vehicle Wait for professional road assistance er i M CE0001 Blocking wheels Place suitable blocks at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up A WARNING Be sure to block the wheel as the ve hicle may move and result in personal injury UNY oe Pag LX
232. vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire placard affixed to the driver s door center pillar 5 With the spare tire installed on the vehicle place the damaged tire in the spare tire storage area Put the jack rod and wheel nut wrench in the tool bag and place the tool bag in the spare tire storage area 6 Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire In case of emergency 6 7 JUMP STARTING To start your engine with a booster battery the instructions and precautions below must be followed WARNING e Always make sure that the spare tire to tighten 7 Install the jack in its storage area and tighten the jack screw clockwise 8 Close the trunk 6 8 In case of emergency and jacking equipment are properly secured after use Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop The spare tire is designed for emer gency use See specific instructions under the heading Wheels and tires in the Do it yourself section of this manual amp WARNING If done incorrectly jump starting can lead to a battery explosion resulting in severe injury or death It could also damage your vehicle Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery Keep all sparks and flames away from the battery Do not allow battery fluid to
233. ving checks and adjustments 3 11 FUEL FILLER LID WPD0027 OPENER OPERATION To open the fuel filler lid pull up the opener lever To lock close the fuel filler lid se curely 3 12 Pre driving checks and adjustments FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel filler cap is a screw on ratcheting type Tighten the cap clockwise until ratch eting clicks are heard A WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain con ditions You could be burned or se riously injured if it is misused or mishandled Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling Fuel may be under pressure Turn the cap one half turn and wait for any hissing sound to stop to pre vent fuel from spraying out and pos sibly causing personal injury Then remove the cap Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically Continued refuel ing may cause fuel overflow result ing in fuel spray and possibly fire Use only an original equipment type fuel filler cap as a replacement It has a built in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emission control system An in correct cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury e Never pour fuel into the throttle body to attempt to start your vehicle amp CAUTION If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body flush it away with water
234. voir tank up to the MAX level 6 Open and close the air release plug s to release air Then fill the radiator again and install the radiator cap 7 Start the engine and warm it up until it reaches normal operating temperature Then race the engine two or three times under no load Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating 10 DI1249M Stop the engine After it completely cools down refill the radiator up to the filler opening Fill the reservoir tank up to the MAX level Open and close the air release plug s to release air Then fill the radiator again and install the radiator cap Check the drain plugs on the radiator and the engine block for any sign of leakage Also check the air release plug for any sign of leakage QG18DE engine Engine oil dipstick g e WDI0014 CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature Do it yourself 8 9 SR2O0DE engine WDIO015 3 Turn off the engine Wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan 4 Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean Reinsert it all the way 5 Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level It should be between the H High and L Low marks If the oil level is below the L Low mark remove the oil filler cap and pour recommend
235. y when at a service station in cluding the spare and adjust to the speci fied pressure if necessary Check carefully for damage cuts or excessive wear Wheel nuts When checking the tires make sure no wheel nuts are missing and check for any loose wheel nuts Tighten if necessary Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle should pull to either side while driv ing on a straight and level road or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear there may be a need for a wheel alignment If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds wheel balancing may be needed Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly Doors and engine hood Check that all doors and the hood operate properly Also ensure that all latches lock securely Lubri cate hinges latches rollers and links if necessary Make sure the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released When driving in areas that use road salt or other corrosive materials check lubrication frequently Lights Make sure the headlamps stop lights tail lights turn signal lights and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely Also check headlamp aim INTERIOR MAINTENANCE The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis such as when performing periodic m
236. yst may be dam aged e Never try to start the vehicle by tow ing it When the engine starts the forward surge could cause the ve hicle to collide with the tow vehicle IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS If your vehicle is overheating indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge read ing or if you feel a lack of engine power detect abnormal noise etc take the follow ing steps A WARNING e Do not continue to drive if your ve hicle overheats Doing so could cause a vehicle fire e To avoid the danger of being scalded never remove the radiator cap while the engine is still hot When the radiator cap is removed pressurized hot water will spurt out possibly causing serious injury e Do not open the hood if steam is coming out 1 Move the vehicle safely off the road apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to N Neutral manual transmission or the shift selector lever to P Park automatic transmission Do not stop the engine 2 Turn off the air conditioner Open all the windows move the heater or air condi tioner temperature control to maximum hot and fan control to high speed 3 If engine overheating is caused by climb ing along hill on a hot day run the engine at a fast idle approximately 1 500 rpm until the temperature gauge indication returns to normal 4 Get out of the vehicle Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the ra diator before opening the hood Wait u
237. ystem See multi remote COMPOl SYStOM eisein einean 3 5 E Labels Air conditioner specification label 10 12 Emission control information label 10 12 Engine serial number sesers F M V S S certification label Vehicle identification number VIN DIALS oss cvsdceceves secevetesssiesstuvisecatsetesteaess 10 10 Warning labels for SRS aeee 1 16 License plate Installing the license plate 10 13 Light Air bag warning light 1 16 2 8 Brake light See stop light 0 8 33 Bulb check instrument panel 0 2 7 Bulb replacement 0 a 8 33 Charge warning light ossee 2 8 Front fog light switch ee Headlight aiming adjustment eed Headlight and turn signal switch 2 16 FCAGLIGIUS irinin 8 29 Interior light 2 28 Light Bulb eieiaeo 8 29 Low washer fluid warning light 2 8 Spotlights See map light 2 28 Trunk MQW searasva 2 29 Warning indicator lights and chimes 2 7 Lock Child safety rear door lock eee 3 4 Door lOCKS wisi asinine artis 3 3 Fuel filler lid lock opener lever w 3 12 Power door locks neninn 3 4 Trunk lid lock opener lever s es 3 10 M Maintenance General maintenance ceeeeee 9 2 Inside the vehicle cccceeeeeeeeees 9 3 Maintenance precautions ee 8 2 Outside the vehicle c eceeeeee 9 2 Periodic maintenance schedules 9 5

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