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Safety Ðseats, seatbelts andsupple mental restraint system
bag warning lightilluminates forabout 7seconds and
then turns off.This indicates thattheSRS airbag
systems areoperational.
If any ofthe following conditions occur,theairbags
and/or pre-tensioner seatbeltsystems needservicing:
. The SRS airbag warning lightremains onafter
approximately 7seconds.
. The SRS airbag warning lightflashes intermit-
tently .
. TheSRS airbag warning lightdoes notilluminate
at all.
Under theseconditions, theairbags and/or pre-
tensioner seatbeltsystems maynotoperate properly.
They must bechecked andrepaired. Contacta
NISSAN dealerimmediately .
SUPPLEMENT ALAIR BAG SYSTEMS
GUID-913 81D58-02AD -4301-98FF-DA7420D15 AD9
SSS1170
1. Crash zonesensor
2. Supplemental front-impactairbag modules
3. Supplemental side-impactairbag modules (if
equipped)
4. Supplemental curtainside-impact airbag in-
flators (ifequipped)
5. Supplemental curtainside-impact airbags (if
equipped) 6.
Lapouter pre-tensioners (driver'sside)(if
equipped)
7. Pre-tensioner seatbeltretractors (ifequipped)
8. Satellite sensors(ifequipped)
9. Supplemental airbag diagnosis sensorunit
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CHECKING BULBS
GUID-BDC7 AA48-32E8-4155-91D7-78D21C20 167B
With alldoors closed, applytheparking brake,fasten
the seat belts andplace theignition switchinthe ªONº
position withoutstarting theengine. Ifequipped, the
following lightswill
illuminate:
,
,
,
.
If equipped, thefollowing lightswillilluminate briefly
and then turn
off:
,
,
,
,
,
,
.
If any lights failtoilluminate, itmay indicate aburned-
out bulb oran open circuit inthe electrical system.
Have thesystem checked, andifnecessary repaired,
by aNISSAN dealerpromptly .
W ARNING LIGHTS
GUID-828 072D2-26 BC-4788-A CD5-53E300 A07CD5
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
warning light(ifequipped)
GUID-E5B B8BF0-443 8-4F1D-9AAB -502959EB89E9
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.This indicates theABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running, orwhile driving, itmay indicate theABS isnot
functioning properly.Have thesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
If an ABS malfunction occurs,theanti-lock functionis
turned off.The brake system thenoperates normally,
but without anti-lock assistance. (SeeªBrake systemº
(P .5-22) .)
Brake warning light
GUID-4B 36ABF6-B AC4-4E80-8 EC1-73BF6F892FA9
WARNING:
. Ifthe brake fluidlevel isbelow theminimum
mark onthe brake fluidreservoir, donot
drive thevehicle untilthebrake system has
been checked byaNISSAN dealer.
. Even ifyou judge itto be safe, haveyour
vehicle towedbecause drivingitcould be
dangerous.
. Depressing thebrake pedalwithout the
engine running and/orwithalow brake
fluid level could increase thestopping dis-
tance andrequire greater pedaltravel dis-
tance andeffort.
The brake warning lightindicates theparking brake
system operation, alow brake fluidlevel ofthe brake
system andanAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
malfunction.
Parking brakewarning indicator:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº
position, thebrake warning lightilluminates. When
the engine isstarted andtheparking brakeisreleased,
the brake warning lightturns off.
If the parking brakeisnot fully released, thebrake
warning lightremains on.Besure thatthebrake
warning lighthasturned offbefore driving. (See
ªParking brakeº(P.3-19) .)
Low brake fluidwarning indicator:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
If the brake warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running, orwhile driving, andtheparking brakeis
released, itmay indicate thebrake fluidlevel islow .
When thebrake warning lightilluminates whiledriving, stop
thevehicle safelyassoon aspossible. Stopthe
engine andcheck thebrake fluidlevel. Ifthe brake fluid
level isat the minimum mark,addbrake fluidas
necessary .(See ªBrake fluidº(P.8-13) .)
If the brake fluidlevel issufficient, havethebrake
system checked byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning indi-
cator (ifequipped) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When theparking brakeisreleased andthebrake fluid
level issufficient, ifboth thebrake warning lightandthe
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightillumi-
nate, itmay indicate theABS isnot functioning
properly .Have thebrake system checked, andif
necessary repaired,byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
(See ªAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightº
(P .2-12) .)
Charge warning light
GUID-197 85261-65C 1-4F82-BDA 4-38E8C7729252
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
charge warning lightilluminates. Afterstarting the
engine, thecharge warning lightturns off.This
indicates thecharging systemisoperational.
If the charge warning lightilluminates whiletheengine
is running, orwhile driving, itmay indicate thecharging
system isnot functioning properlyandmay need
servicing.
When thecharge warning lightilluminates while
driving, stopthevehicle safelyassoon aspossible.
Stop theengine andcheck thealternator belt.Ifthe
alternator beltisloose, broken ormissing, thecharging
system needsrepair. (SeeªDrive beltº(P.8-11) .)
If the alternator beltappears tobe functioning correctly
but thecharge warning lightremains illuminated, have
the charging systemchecked byaNISSAN dealer
promptly .
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Do not continue drivingifthe alternator beltis
loose, broken ormissing.
Door open warning light
GUID-6F 4B9363-D AD6-4029-A 500-D94DBCB6DA4C
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
door open warning lightilluminates ifany ofthe doors
are open ornot closed securely .
Electric powersteering warninglight
GUID-C54 1BCEC-61FA-45E0-814D-574E 47DD1F05
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
electric powersteering warninglightilluminates. After
starting theengine, theelectric powersteering warning
light turns off.This indicates theelectric power
steering systemisoperational.
If the electric powersteering warninglightilluminates
while theengine isrunning, itmay indicate theelectric
power steering systemisnot functioning properlyand
may need servicing. Havetheelectric powersteering
system checked byaNISSAN dealer.
When theelectric powersteering warninglight
illuminates withtheengine running, thepower assist
to the steering willcease operation butyou willstill
have control ofthe vehicle. Atthis time, greater
steering effortsarerequired tooperate thesteering
wheel, especially insharp turnsandatlow speeds.
(See ªElectric powersteering systemº(P.5-22) .)
Engine oilpressure warninglight
GUID-137 A2C03-1D CD-4BF7-8B5 4-5CC4C35C5078
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
engine oilpressure warninglightilluminates. After
starting theengine, theengine oilpressure warning
light turns off.This indicates thattheoilpressure
sensors inthe engine areoperational.
If the engine oilpressure warninglightilluminates while
the engine isrunning, itmay indicate thattheengine oil
pressure islow .
Stop thevehicle safelyassoon aspossible. Stopthe
engine immediately andcallaNISSAN dealer.
CAUTION:
. Running theengine withtheengine oil
pressure warninglightilluminated could
cause serious damage tothe engine.
. The engine oilpressure warninglightisnot
designed toindicate alow oillevel. Theoil
level should bechecked usingthedipstick.
(See ªEngine oilº(P.8-9) .)
Intelligent Key system warning light(if
equipped)
GUID-62529B 1F-3A29-4EE3-97C8- 11D31EC7F AC6
After theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position,
this light comes onfor about 2seconds andthen turns
off.
This light illuminates orblinks asfollows:
. The light blinks inyellow whenthedoor isclosed
with theIntelligent Key left outside thevehicle and
the ignition switchinthe ªACCº orªONº position.
Make surethattheIntelligent Key isinside the
vehicle. .
The light blinks ingreen whentheIntelligent Key
battery isrunning outofpower. Replace the
battery withanew one. (See ªBatteryº (P.8-18) .)
. The light illuminates inyellow whenitwarns ofa
malfunction withtheelectrical steeringlock
system orthe Intelligent Key system.
If the warning lightilluminates inyellow whilethe
engine isstopped, itmay beimpossible tofree the
steering lockortostart theengine. Ifthe light comes
on while theengine isrunning, youcan drive the
vehicle. However inthese cases, contact aNISSAN
dealer forrepair assoon aspossible.
Low fuelwarning light
GUID-F 00C0D4D-F 559-4E48-AF 25-9C3A3C131684
The lowfuel warning lightilluminates whenthefuel
level inthe tank isgetting low.Refuel assoon asitis
convenient, preferablybeforethefuel gauge reaches 0
(empty) .
There willbeasmall reserve offuel remaining in
the tank when thefuel gauge reaches 0(empty) .
Low washer fluidwarning light(if
equipped)
GUID-D6 9DE452-88 27-408A-873 8-039D79E7408E
This light comes onwhen thewasher tankfluid isat a
low level. Addwasher fluidasnecessary .(See
ªWindow washerfluidº(P.8-17) .)
P position selecting warninglight(if
equipped)
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The warning lightblinks inred when theignition switch
is pushed tostop theengine withtheshift lever inany
position excepttheªPº (Park) position.
If this warning appears, movetheshift lever tothe ªPº
(Park) position orpush theignition switchtothe ªONº
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position.
An inside warning chimewillalso sound.
See ªIntelligent Key systemº (P.3-7) .
Seat beltwarning lightandchime
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T ype A:
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
seat beltwarning lightilluminates. Thelight will
continue toilluminate untilthefront seatbelts are
fastened. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-7) .)
When thevehicle speedexceeds 15km/h (10MPH) ,
the light willblink andthechime willsound unless the
front seatbelts aresecurely fastened. Thechime will
continue tosound forabout 90seconds untiltheseat
belt isfastened.
T ype B:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
seat beltwarning lightilluminates. Thelight will
continue toilluminate untilthedriver's seatbeltis
fastened. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-7) .)
Speed [120km/h (75MPH)] warning
light (ifequipped)
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This light blinks whenthevehicle speedgoesover
approximately 120km/h (75MPH) .Be sure toobserve
the speed limitinthe area where youaredriving.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)
air bag warning light
GUID-F1 363489-8AB 6-4015-98F5-89FCF47 9FF09
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)airbag warning
light illuminates forabout 7seconds andthen turns off.
This indicates theSRS airbag system isoperational.
If any ofthe following conditions occur,theSRS air
bag system and/orpre-tensioner seatbeltneed
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
. TheSRS airbag warning lightremains illuminated
after about 7seconds.
. The SRS airbag warning lightflashes intermit-
tently .
. The SRS airbag warning lightdoes notcome on
at all.
Unless checked andrepaired, theSRS airbag system
and/or pre-tensioner seatbeltmay notfunction
properly .(See ªSupplemental RestraintSystem
(SRS)º (P.1-18) .)
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warn-
ing light (ifequipped)
GUID-0F 12805C-16AF -4A2C-B7BB-6856738 EB75C
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.This indicates theVDC
system isoperational.
The VDC warning lightblinks whentheVDC system is
operating.
When thewarning lightblinks whiledriving, thedriving
condition isslippery andthevehicle's tractionlimitis
about tobe exceeded.
If the VDC warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running orwhile driving, itmay indicate theVDC system
isnot functioning properlyandmay need
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
If amalfunction occursinthe system, theVDC system
function willbecanceled butthevehicle isstill
driveable.
(See ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)systemº (P.5-
14) .)
INDICA TOR LIGHTS
GUID-A942E 46D-BE5A-43 11-98CA-37727E15A3 F2
Cruise indicator light(ifequipped)
GUID-93 2C63B8-9AEB -4C45-AC18-9CF4EAE7 3A60
The cruise indicator lightindicates theactivation ofthe
cruise control system.
Cruise mainswitch indicator:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When thecruise control mainswitch isturned on,the
indicator lightwillilluminate, indicatingthecruise
control system isin the standby mode.
Cruise malfunction:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
If the cruise indicator lightblinks whiletheengine is
running, itmay indicate thecruise control system isnot
functioning properly.Have thesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealer.(SeeªCruise controlº (P.5-16) .)
Engine startoperation indicatorlight(if
equipped)
GUID-91E4 F08E-BE66-4487-8CDE -CBA0E38306ED
This light appears whentheshift lever isin the ªPº
(Park) position (Continuously Variable Transmission
models) orªNº (Neutral) position(Manual Transmission
models) .This light means thattheengine willstart by
pushing theignition switchwiththebrake pedal
(Continuously Variable Transmission models)orclutch
pedal (Manual Transmission models)depressed. You
can start theengine directly inany position.
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Front foglights indicator light(if
equipped)
GUID-683 3F4F8-CA7 4-4BC0-870 0-9FD6EB13 F77E
The front foglights indicator lightilluminates whenthe
front foglights areon.(See ªFoglightswitchº (P.2-
19) .)
High beam indicator light
GUID-08 BB04C3-4AA4 -419A-95B6-834C32 C5DC45
The high beam indicator lightilluminates whenthe
headlight highbeam ison. The indicator turnsoffwhen
the low beam isselected. (SeeªHeadlight andturn
signal switchº (P.2-17) .)
Malfunction IndicatorLight(MIL)
GUID-BB02E D2E-DDF0-46AF-B93D -9E584F219399
CAUTION:
. Continuing vehicleoperation withoutproper
servicing ofthe engine control system could
lead topoor driveability, reducedfuelecon-
omy, anddamage tothe engine control
system, whichmayaffect thevehicle's
warranty coverage.
. Incorrect settingofthe engine control sys-
tem may lead tonon-compliance oflocal
and national emission lawsandregulations.
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Malfunction IndicatorLight(MIL) illuminates. After
starting theengine, theMIL turns off.This indicates
that theengine control system isoperational. MRA8DE
(forAustralia, NewZealand, Thailand
and Singapore) andHR16DE enginemodel(for
Thailand) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
If the MIL illuminates whiletheengine isrunning, itmay
indicate thattheengine control system isnot
functioning properlyandmay need servicing. Have
the vehicle checked, andifnecessary repaired,bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
If the MIL blinks whiletheengine isrunning, itmay
indicate apotential malfunction inthe emission control
system. Inthis case, theemission controlsystem may
not function properly andmay need servicing. Havethe
vehicle checked, andifnecessary repaired,bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
Precautions:
T o reduce oravoid possible damagetothe engine
control system whentheMIL blinks:
. Avoid driving atspeeds above70km/h (43MPH) .
. Avoid sudden acceleration ordeceleration.
. Avoid goingupsteep uphillgrades.
. Avoid carrying ortowing unnecessary loads.
MR16DDT ,MRA8DE (exceptforAustralia, New
Zealand, Thailand andSingapore) andHR16DE
engine model(except forThailand) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
If the MIL illuminates whiletheengine isrunning, itmay
indicate thattheengine control system isnot
functioning properlyandmay need servicing. Have
the vehicle checked, andifnecessary repaired,bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
Security indicator light(ifequipped)
GUID-00 84C499-A A4F-4EA2-8E2 3-977DC7902911
The security indicator lightblinks whentheignition
switch isin the ªLOCKº ,ªOFFº orªACCº position. This
function indicates theNATS (NISSAN Anti-Theft
System)* equipped onthe vehicle isoperational.
(* immobilizer)
If NA TS ismalfunctioning, thislight willremain onwhile
the ignition switchisin the ªONº position. (See
ªSecurity systemº(P.3-14) .)
Small lightindicator light
GUID-379 BC1A5-E2E 0-4DC5-B30 5-D5DD6A0BAB83
The small lightindicator lightilluminates whenthefront
clearance lights,instrument panellights, rearcombina-
tion lights andlicense platelights areon.The indicator
light turns offwhen
the
is turned off.
Sport mode indicator light(ifequipped)
GUID-88 26ABAE-D5 B3-4188-A0 7C-D617FC610A44
The SPORT modeindicator lightilluminates whenthe
SPORT modeisturned ªONº.(For theuse ofthe
SPORT modeswitch, seeªDriving withContinuously
V ariable Transmission (CVT)º(P.5-9) .)
T railer direction indicatorlight(if
equipped)
GUID-27D 975E4-042 E-4290-A113 -0A4CC2F5E6 CA
The light willilluminate whenever anadditional
electrical loadisdetected bythe direction indicator
system.
For additional information, seeªTrailer towing (for
Australia andNew Zealand)º (P.5-20) .
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Safety precautions ....
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Rearview Monitor(ifequipped) ....
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How toread thedisplayed lines....
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Difference betweenpredictive andactual distances ....
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How toadjust thescreen ....
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Notes ....
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V entilators ....
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Center ventilators ....
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Side ventilators ....
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Rear ventilators (ifequipped) ....
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Heater andairconditioner ....
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Operating tips(forautomatic airconditioner) ....
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Manual airconditioner ....
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Automatic airconditioner ....
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Servicing airconditioner .................................................................. 4-10Audio
system ....
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Audio operation precautions ....
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Antenna ....
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FM-AM radiowithCompact Disc(CD) player ....
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FM-AM radiowithCompact Disc(CD) player (with
color display) ....
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CD/USB memorycareandcleaning ....
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Audio control steering switch(ifequipped) ....
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mind.
This refrigerant willnotharm theearth's ozone
layer. However, itmay contribute inasmall partto
global warming.
Special charging equipment andlubricant arerequired
when servicing yourvehicle's airconditioner. Using
improper refrigerants orlubricants willcause severe
damage tothe airconditioner system.(SeeªAir
conditioner systemrefrigerant andlubricantº (P.9-5) .)
A NISSAN dealerwillbeable toservice your
environmentally friendlyairconditioner system.
Air conditioner filter
GUID-598 DCD57-C7 5B-4CC2-896D-9983 08A85BC5
The airconditioner systemisequipped withanair
conditioner filterwhich collects dust.To make surethe
air conditioner heatsdefogs, andventilates efficiently,
replace thefilter inaccordance withthespecified
maintenance intervalslistedinthe separate mainte-
nance booklet. To replace thefilter, contact aNISSAN
dealer.
The filter should bereplaced ifthe airflow decreases
significantly orifwindows fogupeasily whenoperating
the heater orair conditioner.
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AUDIO OPERATIONPRECAUTIONS
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WARNING:
Do not adjust theaudio system whiledriving so
that fullattention maybegiven tovehicle
operation.
Radio
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. Radio reception isaffected bystation signal
strength, distancefromradio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains andother external
influences. Intermittent changesinreception
quality normally arecaused bythese external
influences.
. Using acellular phoneinor near thevehicle may
influence radioreception quality.
Compact Disc(CD) player
GUID-98ECA5 CC-50DD-4E69-97E6-0 7A6CF8348FC
. During coldweather orrainy days, theplayer may
malfunction duetothe humidity .If this occurs,
remove theCD from CDplayer anddehumidify or
ventilate theplayer completely .
. The player mayskipwhile driving onrough roads.
. The CDplayer sometimes maynotfunction when
the passenger compartment temperatureisex-
tremely high.Lower thetemperature beforeuse.
. Donot expose theCD todirect sunlight.
. CDs thatareofpoor quality ,or are dirty,
scratched, coveredwithfingerprints, orthat have
pin holes maynotwork properly .
. The following CDsmaynotwork properly .
Ð Copy control compact discs(CCCD)
Ð Recordable compactdiscs(CD-R)
Ð Rewritable compactdiscs
(CD-RW)
SAA0480
. Donot use thefollowing CDsasthey maycause
the CD player tomalfunction.
Ð 8cm (3.1 in)discs
Ð CDs thatarenot round
Ð CDs withapaper label
Ð CDs thatarewarped, scratched orhave
unusual edges.
Ð CD lens cleaner discs
. This audio system canonly playprerecorded CDs.
It has nocapabilities torecord orburn CDs.
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Starting anddriving
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WARNING:
. Ifthe engine isnot running oristurned off
while driving, thepower assistforthe
steering willnotwork. Thesteering willbe
much harder tooperate.
. When theelectric powersteering warning
light illuminates withtheengine running, the
power assistforthe steering willcease
operation. You will still have control ofthe
vehicle butthesteering willbeharder to
operate.
The electric powersteering systemisdesigned to
provide powerassistwhiledriving tooperate the
steering wheelwithlight force.
When thesteering wheelisoperated repeatedly or
continuously whileparking ordriving atavery low
speed, thepower assistforthe steering wheelwillbe
reduced. Thisisto prevent overheating ofthe electric
power steering systemandprotect itfrom getting
damaged. Whilethepower assistisreduced, steering
wheel operation willbecome heavy.When the
temperature ofthe electric powersteering system
goes down, thepower assistlevelwillreturn tonormal.
Avoid repeating suchsteering wheeloperations that
could cause theelectric powersteering systemto
overheat.
Y ou may hear africative soundwhenthesteering
wheel isoperated quickly.However, thisisnot a
malfunction.
If the electric powersteering warninglight
illuminates whiletheengine isrunning, itmay indicate
the electric powersteering systemisnot functioning
properly andmay need servicing. Havetheelectric
power steering systemchecked byaNISSAN dealer.
(See ªElectric powersteering warninglightº(P.2-13) .)When
theelectric powersteering warninglight
illuminates withtheengine running, thepower assist
for the steering willcease operation. You will still have
control ofthe vehicle. However, greatersteering effort
is needed, especially insharp turnsandatlow speeds.
GUID-52 4F2163-875B -4D31-9A49-A2DA9D 150D31
The brake system hastwo separate hydraulic circuits.If
one circuit malfunctions, youwillstill have braking
ability attwo wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
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V acuum assisted brakes
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The brake booster aidsbraking byusing engine
vacuum. Ifthe engine stops,youcan stop thevehicle
by depressing thefoot brake pedal. However, greater
foot pressure onthe foot brake pedalwillberequired
to stop thevehicle. Thestopping distancewillbe
longer.
If the engine isnot running oristurned offwhile driving,
the power assisted brakeswillnot function. Braking
will beharder.
WARNING:
Do not coast withtheengine stopped.
For model withBrake Assist: Whenthebrake pedalis
depressed slowlyandfirmly ,you may hear aclicking
noise andfeelaslight pulsation. Thisisnormal and
indicates thattheBrake Assist System isoperating.
Using brakes
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Avoid resting yourfootonthe foot brake pedalwhile
driving. Thiswilloverheat thebrakes, wearoutthe
brake linings/pads faster,andincrease fuelconsump-
tion.
T o help reduce brakewearandtoprevent thebrakes
from overheating, reducespeedanddownshift toa
lower gearbefore goingdownaslope orlong grade.
Overheated brakesmayreduce braking performance
and could resultinloss ofvehicle control.
While driving onaslippery surface, becareful when
braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abruptbraking
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sure thatthecoolant levelisbetween theªMAXº and
ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Engine drivebelt(s)*:
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cracked oroily .
Engine oillevel*:
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ground) andturning offthe engine.
Fluid leaks:
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Check underthevehicle forfuel, oil,water orother fluid
leaks afterthevehicle hasbeen parked forawhile.
W ater dripping fromtheairconditioner afteruseis
normal. Ifyou should noticeanyleaks oriffuel fumes
are evident, checkforcause andhave itcorrected
immediately .
Windshield washerfluid*:
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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When performing anyinspection ormaintenance work
on your vehicle, alwaystakecare toprevent serious
accidental injurytoyourself ordamage tothe vehicle.
The following aregeneral precautions whichshould be
closely observed.
WARNING:
. Park thevehicle onalevel surface, applythe
parking brakesecurely andblock thewheels
to prevent thevehicle frommoving. Move
the shift lever tothe ªPº(Park) position (CVT
model) orthe shift lever tothe ªNº(Neutral)
position (MTmodel) . .
Besure theignition switchisin the ªOFFº or
ªLOCKº position whenperforming anyparts
replacement orrepairs.
. Do not work under thehood while the
engine ishot. Always turnoffthe engine
and wait until itcools down.
. Ifyou must workwiththeengine running,
keep yourhands, clothing, hairandtools
away frommoving fans,belts andanyother
moving parts.
. Itis advisable tosecure orremove anyloose
clothing andanyjewelry, suchasrings,
watches, etc.before working onyour vehi-
cle.
. Ifyou must runtheengine inan enclosed
space suchasagarage, besure there is
proper ventilation forexhaust gasesto
escape.
. Never getunder thevehicle whileitis
supported byajack.
. Keep smoking materials, flameandsparks
away fromfuelandthebattery.
. Never connect ordisconnect eitherthe
battery orany transistorized component
connector whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Ongasoline enginemodels withtheMulti-
port Fuel Injection (MFI)system, thefuel
filter andfuel lines should beserviced bya
NISSAN dealerbecause thefuel lines are
under highpressure evenwhen theengine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle isequipped withanautomatic
engine cooling fan.Itmay come onatany
time without warning, evenifthe ignition switch
isin the ªOFFº position andthe
engine isnot running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect thenegative batterycablebefore
working nearthefan.
. Always weareyeprotection wheneveryou
work onyour vehicle.
. Never leavetheengine ortransmission
related component harnessconnector dis-
connected whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Avoid directcontact withused engine oiland
coolant. Improperly disposedengineoil,
engine coolant, and/orothervehicle fluids
can hurt theenvironment. Alwaysconform to
local regulations fordisposal ofvehicle
fluids.
This ª8.Maintenance anddo-it-yourselfº section
provides instructions regardingonlythose itemswhich
are relatively easyforanowner toperform.
Y ou should beaware thatincomplete orimproper
servicing mayresult inoperating difficulties orex-
cessive emissions, andcould affect yourwarranty
coverage. Ifin doubt aboutanyservicing, haveit
done byaNISSAN dealer.
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10W-30 ispreferable.
If 10W-30 isnot available, selecttheviscosity,
from thechart below, thatissuitable forthe
outside temperature range.
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AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM REFRIGER-
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The airconditioner systemofyour vehicle mustbe
charged withtherefrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)and
the lubricant NISSANA/CSystem OilType S
(MRA8DE enginemodel) orType R(MR16DD Tand
HR16DE enginemodel) orequivalents. Useofany
other refrigerants orlubricants willcause severe
damage, andyoumay need toreplace yourvehicle's
entire airconditioner system.
The release ofrefrigerants intotheatmosphere is
prohibited inmany countries andregions. Therefrig-
erant HFC-134a (R-134a)inyour vehicle willnotharm
the Earth's ozonelayer.However, itmay contribute ina
small parttothe global warming effect.NISSAN
recommends thattherefrigerant beappropriately
recovered andrecycled. ContactaNISSAN dealer
when servicing theairconditioner system.
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