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1. Battery (P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-20)
3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-14)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0491
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-13
Automatic
transmission
check warning
light2-13
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light (
model)2-13
or
Brake warning
light2-13
Warning
lightName Page
Charge warning
light2-14
Door open
warning light2-14
Engine oil pres-
sure low/engine
coolant tem-
perature high
warning light2-14
4WD warning
light (
model)2-14
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-15
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light2-15
Warning
lightName Page
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-16
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-16
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-16
Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light2-17
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-6
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge.......................2-7
Voltmeter......................................2-8
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge (if so equipped)..........................2-8
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped)...................................2-9
Outside temperature display.....................2-9
Compass display..............................2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-12
Checking bulbs...............................2-12
Warning lights................................2-13
Indicator lights................................2-17
Audible reminders.............................2-20
Security systems (if so equipped)..................2-20
Vehicle security system.........................2-20
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system...............2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-23Switch operation..............................2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-24
Headlight control switch........................2-24
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-27
Instrument brightness control...................2-27
Turn signal switch.............................2-28
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-28
Cargo lamp switch...............................2-29
Horn............................................2-29
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-30
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped)............................2-31
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped)........2-32
Tow mode switch.................................2-32
Power outlet.....................................2-33
Cigarette lighter..................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-35
Instrument panel storage trays..................2-35
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1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine oil pressure gauge7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture gauge (if so equipped)
8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer
9. Voltmeter1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/twin trip display
3. Change button
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .LIC0540
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METERS AND GAUGES
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
s1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency” section for immediate
action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) 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.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) .
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow windshield washer fluid warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator lightSlip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so
equipped)
Door open warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightSlip indicator light for models with VDC (if so
equipped)
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant tem-
perature high warning lightCruise set switch indicator lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
4WD warning light (model)Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system on indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning light4WD shift indicator light (model)Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light (if so
equipped)
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:
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
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/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING
cYour brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
cPressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
cIf the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition key is in the ON
position.
Engine oil pressure
low/Engine coolant
temperature high warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure or high
engine coolant temperature.
If the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on
after checking the oil and coolant, stop the en-
gineimmediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or
other authorized repair shop.
This light is not designed to indicate a low
oil or low coolant level.Check the oil level
with the dipstick and check the coolant level on
the reservoir. See “Engine oil” and “Checking
engine coolant level” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “Ifyour vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
CAUTION
cRunning the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
cIf 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 se-
riously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section for immediate ac-
tion required.
4WD warning light (
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting
and driving” section.
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AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired position, and push in thebutton to
activate the air conditioner. When the air condi-
tioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions
are added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates 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. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Push the
button. The indicator light
on thebutton will come on. (A/C will
appear on the display, if so equipped.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
cFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the
button to
the ON position. The indicator light on
the
button will come on. (will
appear on the display, if so equipped.) Besure to return the
to the OFF position
for normal cooling. The indicator light on
the
button will go off. (will ap-
pear on the display, if so equipped.) You may
also select MAX A/C for quick cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the
button to the OFF position.
The indicator light on thebutton will
go off. (will appear on the display, if so
equipped.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Push the
button on. The indicator
light on thebutton will come on. (A/C
will appear on the display, if so equipped.)
The air conditioning system will continue to
operate until the fan control dial is turned to
OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even if the air
flow control dial is turned to a position other
than the
position.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Operating tips
cKeep the windows closed while the air con-
ditioner is in operation.
cAfter parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot
air from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
cThe air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
cIf the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
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 forMAXIMUM AND QUICKheating,
cooling or defrosting. For additional information
on heating and cooling see “Heater and air con-
ditioner” in this section”.The air recirculation
(
) button should always be in the OFF
position for heating and defrosting.
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cThe temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off
are also controlled automatically.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Push the defroster control buttonto
turn the system on. The display will show the
defrost icon.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or right
to set the desired temperature.
cTo quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the manual fan control dial to
the maximum position
.
cAs soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
auto mode.
cWhen the DEF control
is activated,
the air conditioner will automatically be
turned on at outside temperatures above
36°F (2°C) . If in defrost mode for more than
one minute, the air conditioning system will
continue to operate until the fan control is
turned OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even if
the air flow MODE control button is used to
select a position other than the
posi-
tion. This dehumidifies the air which helps
defog the windshield. The air recirculation
mode automatically turns off, allowing out-side air to be drawn into the passenger
compartment to further improve the defog-
ging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Push the fan control buttonup or down
to manually control the fan speed.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Themode automatically turns off, allowing
outside air to be drawn into the passenger com-
partment to prevent fogging.
Push the air recirculation button
to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. Push the
AUTO button to return to automatic mode.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF, floor, or
floor/defrost mode.
Air flow control
Pushing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet to:
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and foot
outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
To turn system off
Push and hold the fan down button until the
system turns off.
OPERATING TIPS
cWhen the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-3
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Driving safety precautions.......................5-6
Ignition switch.....................................5-7
Automatic transmission..........................5-7
Key positions..................................5-8
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system................5-8
Before starting the engine..........................5-9
Starting the engine................................5-9
Driving the vehicle................................5-10
Engine protection mode........................5-10
Automatic transmission.........................5-11
Parking brake....................................5-17
Cruise control....................................5-18
Precautions on cruise control...................5-18
Cruise control operations.......................5-18
Break-in schedule................................5-19Increasing fuel economy...........................5-20
Using four wheel drive (4WD).............5-20
Transfer case shifting procedures...............5-20
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-25
Parking/parking on hills............................5-26
Power steering...................................5-27
Brake system....................................5-27
Brake precautions.............................5-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................5-28
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-30
Rear sonar system (if so equipped).................5-31
Cold weather driving..............................5-32
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-32
Anti-freeze....................................5-32
Battery.......................................5-32
Draining of coolant water.......................5-32
Tire equipment................................5-32
Special winter equipment.......................5-33
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-33
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