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Owner's Manual - Page 12

... belt warning light Low washer fluid warning light (Canada only) or Anti-lock brake warning light Overdrive off indicator light or Malfunction indicator light (emission system) Engine oil pressure warning light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights CRUISE indicator light High beam indicator light Charge warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Rear window defogger indicator light Door...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

... the OFF position. Have the system checked by slowly turning the ignition key (quickly doing so may cause the ABS light to the nearest service station for repair. If the light stays on when there is below the minimum mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN dealer. If the light comes on . If the CRUISE indicator...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

... occurred. Light reminder chime A chime sounds when the driver side door is opened while the key is turned OFF). Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Key reminder chime A chime sounds if the driver side door is opened if the headlight switch is turned on in this condition, drive the vehicle to come on (ignition switch is left in the ignition switch. For...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

..., during this time, the hazard indicators flash twice to indicate all doors are open. 4. Close all doors by pressing the button on the multi-remote controller. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Lock all windows. 2. At this 30-second time period, the door is unlocked by the key or the multi-remote controller, or the ignition key is tampered with again. Furthermore, if the...
Owner's Manual - Page 30

... checks and adjustments Key ...2-2 Door locks ...2-2 Manual door lock...2-2 Power door lock ...2-3 Child safety rear door lock ...2-4 Multi-remote control system (if so equipped)...2-4 Battery replacement ...2-6 Hood release ...2-8 Glove box ...2-8 Trunk lid lock operation...2-9 Opener cancel lever for trunk lid...2-10 Fuel filler lid lock operation ...2-10 Fuel filler cap...2-11 Front seats...
Owner's Manual - Page 51

... position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. The ignition key should be in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. The supplemental air bag module cannot be repaired. ● The supplemental air bag system should always be inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer if there is designed to the person conducting the maintenance. The supplemental air bag light...
Owner's Manual - Page 97

... Remove the key. If the key is removed from the ignition. Also check tires for proper inflation. ● Lock all doors. ● Position seat and adjust head restraints. ● Adjust inside and outside mirrors. ● Fasten seat belts and ask all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for the steering wheel to the ON (3) position. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE...
Owner's Manual - Page 131

... oil ...7-7 Checking engine oil level ...7-7 Changing engine oil ...7-8 Changing engine oil filter ...7-9 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...7-9 Temperature conditions for checking ATF...7-10 Power steering fluid...7-11 Brake and clutch fluid...7-11 Window washer fluid ...7-12 Battery ...7-13 Jump starting...7-14 Drive belts ...7-14 Spark plug replacement ...7-15 Air cleaner housing filter...
Owner's Manual - Page 132

... position and the engine is supported only by a jack. Always conform to local regulations for an owner to perform. For a manual transmission, move the shift lever to work under the vehicle while it with safety stands. ● Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from moving parts. ● It is hot. It may result in doubt about any servicing, have it done by a NISSAN...
Owner's Manual - Page 139

...hot. 4. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Coat the rubber gasket on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off . 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) CAUTION Be careful not to remove any moving parts such as cooling fan and drive belt. ● Automatic transmission fluid is felt, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 140

... conditions have moved it through each gear range. However, the fluid should be driven at least 5 minutes. - Start the engine and then move the shift lever through all ranges. Remove the dipstick and wipe it will go. 6. The automatic transmission fluid should be warmed to between 122° and 176°F (50° to 80°C). ● The fluid can be checked...
Owner's Manual - Page 152

...reflector for a long period of the headlight. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. ● Be sure the lip of the bulb. 4. HB2 ● Aiming is sealed inside the halogen bulb. Replacing the headlight bulb 1. LIGHT BULBS HEADLIGHTS The headlight is dropped. ● When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope...
Owner's Manual - Page 174

... flush the cooling system. Engine oil & oil filter* - Under normal driving conditions, the engine oil and oil filter should be replaced in areas where ambient temperatures are ei- Spark plugs* - Intake & exhaust valve clearance - Check the valve clearance if valve noise increases. Manual & automatic transmission fluid* - Check for signs of oil or grease. Steering linkage ball joints...
Owner's Manual - Page 177

... oil filter Without oil filter Cooling system With reservoir Reservoir Manual transmission gear oil Automatic transmission fluid Power steering fluid Brake and clutch fluid Multi-purpose grease Air conditioning system refrigerant Air conditioning system lubricant Refill to the proper level according to determine the proper refill capacity. freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base) API GL-4*3 Nissan...
Owner's Manual - Page 192

...condition. ● Always secure items in the recommended Maintenance Schedule. ● When making a turn off the air conditioner. down a hill, shift into the P position. If you must also pass the other vehicle before blocking the wheels and applying the parking brake, transmission damage could affect vehicle handling. When being passed by opening the windows, switching the fan control...
Owner's Manual - Page 198

...12 AM-FM radio with cassette player and compact disc player...3-17 Automatic Automatic air conditioner operation...3-8 Automatic power window switch ...1-17 Automatic transmission fluid...7-9 Driving with automatic transmission ...4-6 B Battery...7-13 Battery replacement...2-6 Before starting the engine ...4-5 Belts Inspection ...7-14 Size...9-8 Brake Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...4-17 Brake and...
Owner's Manual - Page 199

... Rear window defogger switch ...1-10 Dimensions and weights...9-9 Door locks...2-2 Door open warning light ...1-6 Drive belts...7-14 Driving Cold weather driving...4-18 Driving with automatic transmission ...4-6 Driving with manual transmission...4-9 Precautions when starting the engine ...4-5 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...9-2 Changing engine coolant...7-5 Changing engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 200

... maintenance schedules...8-5 Seat belt maintenance...2-30 Under the hood and vehicle ...8-4 Malfunction indicator light ...1-8 Manual antenna ...3-23 Manual transmission Driving with manual transmission...4-9 Manual transmission fluid ...8-9 Manual windows ...1-15 Map light (See spotlight) Meters and gauges...1-2 Mirror Inside mirror...2-38 Outside mirror remote control ...2-37 Outside mirrors...
Owner's Manual - Page 201

.../service manual order form ...9-21 P Parking Parking brake check ...7-18 Parking brake operation ...4-11 Parking/parking on hills ...4-15 Periodic maintenance schedules...8-5 Power Power antenna ...3-22 Power door lock...2-3 Power steering fluid ...7-11 Power steering system ...4-16 Power windows...1-17 Rear power windows ...1-18 Precautions Maintenance precautions ...7-2 Precautions on seat belt...
Owner's Manual - Page 202

... Hazard warning flasher switch ...1-14 Supplemental air bag warning light ...2-21 Theft warning...1-9 Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...1-5 Warning labels (for SRS) ...2-21 Weights (See dimensions and weights) Wheels and tires...7-29 Wheel/tire size ...9-9 Windows Locking passenger windows ...1-17 Power rear windows ...1-18 Power windows...1-17 Window washer fluid...7-12 Wiper Windshield...

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