NISSAN QUEST 1998 V40 / 1.G Owners Manual

cvehicle ran out of fuel, which caused
the engine to misfire.
cfuel filler cap was left off or improperly
installed, allowing fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere.
If you suspect that you experienced such a
condition, drive the vehicle to an authorized
NISSAN dealer and have the vehicle in-
spected. Avoid any unnecessary diagnosis
during the service by informing the dealer of
the condition that may have occurred.
The theft warning system provides audio
and visual alarm signals if parts of the
vehicle are disturbed.
How to activate the theft warning
system
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close all doors and the hood. Lock all
doors by pressing the
button on the
multi-remote controller. At this time, the
parking lights blink and the horn chirps to
indicate all doors are locked.The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
4. Confirm that the SECURITY light, lo-
cated under the hazard warning switch,
illuminates. The SECURITY light illumi-
nates for about 30 seconds and then
begins to flash once every three sec-
onds. The system is now activated.
The theft warning system is NOT activated if
one of the following occurs:
cA door is unlocked or opened, the hood is
opened, or the ignition key is turned to
the ACC or ON position during the 30
seconds in which the SECURITY light
stays on.
cThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady
1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate
because a door or the hood is open and
the key is not in the ACC or ON position.
When the ignition key is turned to the
ACC or ON position, the SECURITY light
turns off.
IC0005
THEFT WARNING
(if so equipped)
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Theft warning system operation
The theft warning system emits the follow-
ing alarm:
cThe headlights and tail lights flash and
the horn sounds intermittently. In addi-
tion, the starter motor does not operate.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after
two to three minutes. 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 multi-
remote controller.
The alarm is activated when:
ca door is unlocked or opened without
using the key or the multi-remote control-
ler. This includes unlocking the doors
with the inside door lock switch.
cthe hood is opened.
cthe ignition is placed into the ACC, ON,
or START position without the key in the
ignition.
How to stop the alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
with the key or by pressing the
button on
the multi-remote controller. The alarm does
not stop if the ignition key is turned to the
ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
To operate the wipers intermittently, adjust
the knob between the S (slow) and F (fast)
positions. For continuous operation, select
LO or HI.
To operate the washer, press on the end of
the wiper knob. For more washer fluid, push
and hold the end of the wiper knob. The
wipers cycle a few times when the washer is
activated. The washer operates in any of
the wiper positions.
AIC0561
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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CAUTION
The following could damage the
washer system:
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
cDo not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshieldand obscure your vision, which may
lead to an accident. Warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
Push and hold the rear washer switch to
operate the rear washer. The wiper cycles
continuously until the switch is released.
Push the rear wiper switch to operate the
wiper. The wiper cycles intermittently. Push
again to cancel.
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
cDo not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
AIC0559AIC0572
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCHES
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To defog the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the switch on. The indica-
tor light on the switch comes on. Push the
switch again to turn the defogger off.
The rear window defogger switch is also
used to defrost, defog, or de-ice the power
outside heated mirrors (if so equipped).
It automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defogger.
Lighting
Turn the dial to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights come on.
Turn the dial to the
position:
Headlights come on and all of the previously
listed lights remain on.
To select the high beam, push the turn
signal lever away from you. The lever
latches in place. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
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
position. Turn the headlight switch to
theposition 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 light system is ac-
tive, tail lights on your vehicle will not
be on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
AIC0573AIC0043
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCHHEADLIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
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The autolamp system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off automati-
cally. The autolamp system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark,
turn off the headlights when it is light, and
keep the headlights on for up to three
minutes after you turn the key to OFF.
To set the autolamp system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
OFF position. If the headlight switch is in
the
orposition, the autolamp
system is canceled.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.3. Use the autolamp switch to activate the
autolamp feature. It is to the left of the
steering wheel.
4. Turn the switch to the right. A slight
detent in the switch indicates it has been
turned past the off position. After the
switch is turned past the detent, the
autolamp automatically turns the lamps
on and off.
Shut-off delay
The length of time the autolamps stay on
after the ignition is turned to OFF depends
on how far the switch is turned to the right.
If the switch is turned all the way to the right,
the headlights stay on about three minutes
after the ignition is turned to OFF. If the
switch is turned only a little way to the right,
the headlights may stay on for less than a
minute.
To turn the autolamp system off, turn the
switch all the way to the left until the detent
is felt.Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the photo sensor located in the top
right side of the instrument panel. The
photo sensor controls the autolamp; if it
is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if
it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate.
AIC0041AIC0584
AUTOLAMP SWITCH
(if so equipped)
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Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where the light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
Passing signal
Pulling the lever toward you turns the head-
light high beam on. Release it and the
headlight high beam goes off.The cornering light provides additional illu-
mination toward the turning direction. The
light on the turning direction side comes on
when a turn is signaled with the headlights
on.The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
orposition, or when the autolamp system
is operating.
Pressing the right side of the switch bright-
ens the instrument panel lights; pressing the
left side of the switch dims the instrument
panel lights.
AIC0560AIC0102AIC0011
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CORNERING LIGHT INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
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Push the switch to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency
conditions. All turn signal lights flash. Press
the switch again to turn the hazard warning
flashers off.
WARNING
cWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.
cDo not use the switch while moving
on the highway unless unusual cir-
cumstances force you to drive soslowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic.
cTurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers can be actuated with the igni-
tion switch either OFF or ON.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN Cigarette Lighter
or equivalent can be purchased from an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
AIC0574
AIC1019
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHCIGARETTE LIGHTER
(accessory) AND ASHTRAY
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Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it springs out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
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.
WARNING
The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the driving
operation.The rear power point is located on the
driver's side trim panel of the second row
seats. Open the cover to gain access to the
power point.
Use the power point to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB
radio, etc. Follow the installation instruc-
tions included with your electrical equip-
ment.
When not in use, always close the power
point cover.
CAUTION
When using the power point:
cMaximum load of any electrical
equipment should not exceed 10
amps.
cBe sure to turn off any electrical
equipment when not in use. Leaving
electrical equipment on for extended
periods can discharge your battery.
AIC0581
REAR POWER POINT
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The slide-out coin tray is located in the
instrument panel below the radio controls.
Do not place valuable items in the coin
tray.
WARNING
The driver should not pull out the coin
tray or remove or insert coins in the
coin tray while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the driving
operation.The compact disc and audio cassette stor-
age compartment is located in the instru-
ment panel below the ashtray and lighter.
To open the storage compartment, pull out
on the handle.WARNING
The driver should not open the com-
pact disc and audio cassette storage
compartment or remove or insert any
cassettes or compact discs while driv-
ing in order that full attention be given
to the driving operation.
AIC1031AHA0014
COIN TRAY COMPACT DISC AND AUDIO
CASSETTE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
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To use the cup holder, pull the cover away
from the side of the front passenger seat.
Pull the cup holder out of the cover.
To store the cup holder, push it back into the
cover and lift the cover to its original position
against the side of the seat.WARNING
The driver should not pull out the cup
holder or remove or insert cups into the
cup holder while driving in order thatfull attention may be given to the
driving operation.
CAUTION
cAvoid 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.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
APD0087
CUP HOLDER
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