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Turn off the engine, and start it again by
slowly turning the ignition key (quickly do-
ing so may cause the ABS light to stay on
when there is nothing wrong) . If the light
stays on, have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-
lock function ceases, but the regular braking
system continues to operate.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light blinks
for approximately 8 seconds, it may indicate the
automatic transmission system is not functioning
properly. Have your NISSAN dealer check and
repair the transmission.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
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 withthe parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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 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
immediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level.Use the
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INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic transmission posi-
tion indicator light (A/T models
only)
When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the indicator in the speedometer shows the
automatic transmission selector lever position.
See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Cruise main switch indicator
light
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.
Cruise set switch indicator
light
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 prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)
If this indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
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. Check to make sure
the fuel filler cap is installed and closed tightly,
and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons of fuel
in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
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:cMalfunction 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
lamp should turn off after
a few driving trips. If thelamp does
not turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
cMalfunction indicator lamp blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To re-
duce or avoid emission control system dam-
age:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h) .
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– 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
a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
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Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
a door with the key, or by pressing the
button on the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
copening the door or trunk lid without using
the key or keyfob (even if the door is un-
locked by releasing the door inside lock
switch) or opening the trunk lid by operating
the opener lever.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with the
key, or by pressing thebutton on the key-
fob.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (NVIS)
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 automatic payment device on the key ring) ,
restart the engine using the following proce-
dures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position, and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered NVIS key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered NVIS key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.Statement related to Section 15 of FCC
Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem (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 follow-
ing two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-
PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
THE EQUIPMENT.
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NOTE:
The top few rows of wires on the rear win-
dow are not part of the rear window de-
froster system. These wires make up the
antenna for the audio system.XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so
equipped)
WARNING
cHIGH VOLTAGE
cWhen xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xe-
non headlights replaced at a NISSAN
dealer.
cXenon headlights provide considerably
more light than conventional head-
lights. If they are not correctly aimed,
they might temporarily blind an oncom-
ing driver or the driver ahead of you and
cause a serious accident. If headlights
are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer
and have the headlights adjusted
correctly.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on, its
brightness or color varies slightly. However, the
color and brightness will soon stabilize.
cThe life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off opera-
tion. It is generally desirable not to turn
off the headlights for short intervals(for example, when the vehicle stops at
a traffic signal) . Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only) ,
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon head-
lights is not reduced.
cIf the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start blink-
ing, or the color of the light will be-
come reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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“Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in the
“Starting and driving” section.
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 Volts 120 Watts maximum.
You can route a power cord through the opening
s1on the passenger compartment access panel.
CAUTION
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
cThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
cUse this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped, this
could result in a discharged battery.)
cAvoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defroster is
on.
Passenger compartment
LIC0396
Front center console – Type A
LIC0398
POWER OUTLET
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OPENER OPERATION
The fuel filler lid release is located on the driver’s
door. To open the fuel filler lid, push the release.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder
s1while
refueling.
WARNING
cGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
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.
cFuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap a third of a turn, and wait for any
“hissing” sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possibly causing
personal injury. Then remove the cap.
cDo not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
cUse 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 emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator lamp to come on.
cNever pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
LPD0188LPD0189
FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING
cPositioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
cDo not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
cDo not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
cIn case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.Reference symbols:
“ENTER”button — This is a button on the con-
trol panel.
LHA0249
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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RDS can display:
cStation call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”.
cStation name, such as “The Groove”.
cMusic or programming type such as “Clas-
sical”, “Country”, or “Rock”.
cTraffic reports about delays or construction.
If the station broadcasts RDS information, the
RDS icon is displayed.
Program type (PTY):
PTY can be used to search for a certain program
type. Certain areas have a limited number of
stations that transmit RDS. Many stations trans-
mit call letters and frequencies only.
Searching or scanning by program type may yield
a limited number of selections.
When PROG/RPT button is pressed for more
than 1.5 seconds during FM or SAT mode, the
PTY name of the current tuned station is dis-
played. During this time if the PTY data code is
zero or the data is unreadable, the display will
show NONE.
To change the PTY:
1. Press the PROG/RPT button.2. Press the TUNE button (
or)to
chose a specific program type. Refer to the
illustration.
The display will show “SEEK, SCAN?”SEEK tuning:
3. After selecting a program type, push the
SEEK button (
or) for less than
1.5 seconds within 10 seconds. Tuning to
the PTY station will start. If you do not push
the SEEK button within the 10 second pe-
riod, the PTY mode will be canceled.
SCAN tuning:
4. Push the
orbutton for more
than 1.5 seconds to scan the PTY name
stations and stop at each broadcasting sta-
tion for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again
during this 5 second period will stop SCAN
tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that
station. If the
orbutton is not
pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning
moves to the next station.
Cassette tape player operation
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then lightly
insert the cassette tape into the tape door. The
cassette tape will be automatically pulled into the
player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
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WARNING
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could damage the player.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
ON·OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette
tape still in the player, the tape will resume playing
when the system is turned back on.
PLAY:
cWhen the TAPE button is pushed with the
system turned off and a tape already loaded,
the system will come on and the tape will
play.
cWhen the TAPE button is pushed with either
the radio or compact disc turned on and a
tape already loaded, the compact disc or the
radio will automatically be turned off and the
tape will play.
cWhen the TAPE button is pushed with a
TAPE playing, the tape will play the program
recorded on the reverse side.
REW (Rewind) , FF (Fast
Forward):
Push the
(rewind) button to rewind the
tape. Push the(fast forward) button to fast
forward the tape. Either the REW or FF symbol
illuminates on the display window. To stop theREW or FF function, press the
(rewind)
or(fast forward) again, or press the TAPE
button.
APS (Automatic Program
Search) REW, APS FF:
When the
(APS REW) button is pushed
once for less than 1.5 seconds while a tape is
playing, the program being played will start over
from the beginning. Push the
(APS REW)
button several times to skip back several selec-
tions. The tape will go back the number of times
the button is pushed.
When the
(APS FF) button is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while a tape is playing, the
next program will start to play from the beginning.
Push the
(APS FF) button several times to
skip through programs. The tape will advance the
number of times the button is pushed (up to 9
programs) . Either the REW or FF symbol flashes
on the display window while searching for the
selection.
When pushing the
(APS REW) or(APS FF) button for more than 1.5 seconds, each
program will play for about 10 seconds. To stop
playing, push the
button again.
This system searches for the blank intervals be-
tween selections. If there is a blank interval withina program or there is no interval between pro-
grams, the system may not stop in the desired or
expected location.
REPEAT (RPT):
When the PROG/RPT play button is pushed
while the tape is played, the tape program play is
repeated. To stop the repeat play, push the
PROG/RPT play button again.
Metal or chrome tape usage:
The cassette player will be automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.
TAPE EJECT:
When
button is pushed with a tape
loaded, the tape will be ejected.
When a tape is ejected while it is being played,
the system will be turned off.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
(Type A)
CAUTION
cDo not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
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cTrying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with the
label side facing up. The compact disc will be
guided automatically into the slot and start play-
ing.
If the radio or tape is already operating, it will
automatically turn off and the compact disc will
play.
If the system has been turned off while the com-
pact disc was playing, pushing the ON·OFF/VOL
control knob will start the compact disc.
3.1 in (8 cm) diameter compact discs can also be
used without an adapter.
CD button:When the CD button is pushed with
the system off and the compact disc loaded, the
system will turn on and the compact disc will start
to play.
When the CD button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded but the tape or the radio playing, the
tape or radio will automatically be turned off and
the compact disc will start to play.REW (Rewind) , FF (Fast
Forward):
When the
(rewind) button or(fast
forward) is pushed while the compact disc is
being played, the compact disc will play while
rewinding or fast forwarding. When the button is
released, the compact disc will return to normal
play speed.
SEEK/TRACK:
When the
button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds while a compact disc is playing, the
track being played returns to its beginning. Push
several times to skip back through tracks. The
compact disc will go back the number of times
the button is pushed.
When the
button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds while a compact disc is playing, the
next track will start to play from its beginning.
Push several times to skip through tracks. The
compact disc will advance the number of times
the button is pushed. (When the last track on the
compact disc is skipped through, the first track
will be played.)
When the
orbutton is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds, each track will play for
about 10 seconds. To stop playing, push
the
button.REPEAT (RPT):
When the PROG/RPT button is pushed while the
compact disc is being played, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
ALL DISC RPT!1 TRACK RPT!1 DISC RDM
!ALL DISC RPT
ALL DISC RPT: the entire disk will be repeated
1 TRACK RPT: the current track will be repeated
1 DISC RDM: all tracks will be played randomly
CD EJECT:
When the
button is pushed with the com-
pact disc loaded, the compact disc will be
ejected.
When
button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will eject
and the system will turn off.
If the compact disc ejects and is not re-
moved, it will be pulled back into the slot to
protect it (except 3.1 in (8 cm) diameter
compact discs) .
CD IN indicator:
CD IN indicator appears on the display when the
CD is loaded with the system on.
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