NISSAN QUEST 1999 V41 / 2.G Owners Manual

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 of driving pleasure. Please read
through this manual before operating your
vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information and
Maintenance Log Booklet explains de-
tails about the warranties covering your
vehicle and vehicle maintenance sched-
ules. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet 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 Ð THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle read this own-
er's manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance re-
quirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and complete trip
for you and your passengers:
cNEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
cALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for con-
ditions.
cALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint
systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
cALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
c
ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual
for important safety information.
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.
The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard 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.If you see this symbol, it means ``Do not do
this'' or ``Do not let this happen.''
1998 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
The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication
to produce the finest 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 manufactured
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world-
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest
automaker in the world. In addition to cars and
trucks, NISSAN also makes textile machinery, fork-
lift trucks, marine engines, boats and other products.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing
investment in North America, starting with the
opening 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 manufacturing facilities, Nissan MotorManufacturing Corporation U.S.A. in Smyrna,
Tennessee, vehicle styling at Nissan Design
International in San Diego, California, and engi-
neering 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 150 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 services
ranging from the operation of port facilities and
transportation services, to the supply of lubri-
cants, 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 Ð most importantly Ð
through an awareness thatpeopleare the cen-
tral element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-
ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN,
dozens of checks were made to ensure that only
the best job was being done in producing and
delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great
care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN
to your dealer for maintenance, the service techni-
cian 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 vehicle that is built with quality
and craftsmanship Ð a product that we can be
proud to build and you can be proud to own.
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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 our (NISSAN's) Consumer Affairs De-
partment 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 Canada customers
1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
for the following information:
Ð Your name, address, and telephone
number
Ð Vehicle identification number (on dash-
board)
Ð Date of purchase
Ð Current odometer reading
Ð Your NISSAN dealer's name
Ð Your comments or questions
OR
you may write to NISSAN with the information
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 Canada 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.
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Table of
ContentsSeats, 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
Index
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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Seats ......................................................................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment.................................1-3
Power front seat adjustment (if so equipped) ........1-4
Head restraints .......................................................1-6
Armrests .................................................................1-6
Underseat storage tray (if so equipped) ................1-7
Tabletop seats ........................................................1-7
Flexible seating ...................................................1-8
Sliding three-passenger seat ...............................1-15
Supplemental restraint system (supplemental
air bag system).....................................................1-19
Supplemental air bag system...............................1-22
Warning labels......................................................1-24
Supplemental air bag warning light......................1-24
Seat belts .............................................................1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................1-26
Child safety...........................................................1-27
Pregnant women ..................................................1-28
Injured persons ....................................................1-28
Three-point type with retractor .............................1-29
Three-point type seat belt with retractor for
second row bucket seats .....................................1-32Three passenger bench seat in the second
row position ..........................................................1-35
Three-passenger bench seat ...............................1-37
Two-point type without retractor (center of
three-passenger bench seat) ...............................1-38
Seat belt extenders ..............................................1-40
Seat belt maintenance .........................................1-40
Child restraints .....................................................1-41
Front facing installation at three-passenger
bench seat center position ...................................1-43
Rear facing installation at three-passenger
bench seat center position ...................................1-44
Front facing installation at second and third
row outboard positions .........................................1-45
Rear facing installation at second and third
row outboard positions .........................................1-48
Child restraint with top tether strap ......................1-51
Installation on second row bench or bucket
seat .......................................................................1-52
Installation on three-passenger bench seat in
second row ...........................................................1-54
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Installation on three-passenger bench seat in
third row................................................................1-56
Integrated child safety seats (if so equipped) ......1-61
Seats/floor mats ...................................................1-68
Seating arrangements ..........................................1-68
Floor mat positioning ............................................1-69
Seven passenger seating ....................................1-69
Three-passenger bench seat in storage
position .................................................................1-69Five passenger seating ........................................1-70
Five passenger seating with cargo room .............1-71
Three-passenger bench seat in fully forward
position .................................................................1-71
Floor mat positioning aid ......................................1-72
Seat positions .......................................................1-73
With second row bench seat................................1-73
With second row bucket seats .............................1-77
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WARNING
cDo 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.cFor 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
belt properly. See ``Precautions on
Seat Belt Usage'' later in this sec-
tion.
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SEATS
1-2Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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MANUAL FRONT SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
cDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. The seat may move sud-
denly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
Forward and backward
Rotate 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 the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward
again, pull the lever up and move your body
forward. The seatback moves forward. Re-
lease the lever to lock the seatback in position.
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Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems1-3
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