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Owner's Manual - Page 12

...this light comes on or blinks while the engine is running , it with you leave the vehicle. Remove the key and take it may indicate there is used to operate normally. If the CRUISE indicator ...comes on while the vehicle speed is running , it will sound when the driver side door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch. contact your NISSAN dealer. Brake pad wear...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Key ...2-2 Door locks ...2-2 Hood release ...2-5 Glove box ...2-5 Trunk lid lock operation...2-6 Fuel filler lid lock operation ...2-7 Front seats ...2-9 Rear seat...2-11 Supplemental restraint system (air bag system). 2-12 Warning labels...2-15 Air bag warning light ...2-16 Seat ...
Owner's Manual - Page 40

...by installing additional trim material around and on the supplemental air bag system should be used on the instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if ... occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. The yellow SRS wiring should not be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. APD0513 Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 58

3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system Ventilators...3-2 Heater and air conditioner (manual) ...3-2 Air flow charts...3-6 Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (If so equipped) ...3-8 Radio ...3-10 Clock-radio ...3-10 AM-FM radio with cassette player ...3-11 AM-FM radio with cassette player and compact disc player ...3-16 Antenna ...3-21 CB radio or car phone...3-22
Owner's Manual - Page 79

CB RADIO OR CAR PHONE Manual antenna The manual antenna cannot be shortened but can be sure to observe the following cautions, otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the MFI (Multiport Fuel Injection) system and other electronic parts. When you need to the body. ● For details, consult a NISSAN dealer. 3-22 CAUTION ● Keep the antenna as...
Owner's Manual - Page 94

...some models controls the brakes at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat-up , the actuator (under the hood) rapidly applies Abrupt braking actions or acceleration ...● Driving with vacuum assisted brake: The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum. It is designed to use a hydraulic pump, driven by depressing the brake pedal. Overheated brakes may...
Owner's Manual - Page 95

... than on normal surfaces, even with electronic sensors, electric pumps, and hydraulic solenoids controlled by a computer. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of this manual. Ultimately, the responsibility for repair at a low speed in the Owner's Manual index. For tire placard location information, refer to your car to "Tire placard" in forward or...
Owner's Manual - Page 117

...NISSAN dealer. To avoid injury, always disconnect the negative battery cable before working near the fan. ● If you must work with the Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system, the fuel filter or fuel... get under the hood while the engine is advisable to prevent the vehicle from moving fans, belts and any other vehicle fluids can hurt the environment. For a manual transmission, move the...
Owner's Manual - Page 123

...-lb (29 to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. WARNING Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is to be disposed of children. CAUTION Waste oil must be changed, remove 6. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug. 4. If the oil filter is hot. Securely tighten the drain plug...
Owner's Manual - Page 124

Correct as required. 8. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with clean engine oil. 6. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. (Depending on the new filter with a clean rag. See your NISSAN dealer if in the oil filter until a slight resistance is poisonous and should be required. WARNING ● When...
Owner's Manual - Page 135

... the ignition key and the headlight switch are ''OFF''. 2. Open the fuse box cover. 3. Never use a fuse of higher amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover. 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by your NISSAN dealer. Remove the fuse with a new fuse. If the fuse is open fuse. 1. If a new fuse also opens, have the...
Owner's Manual - Page 150

...so equipped) hold securely in all parts of the defroster outlets properly and in areas using road salt or other lights are ...headlight aim. Warning lights and chimes - Make sure that it when depressed fully. Check the belt webbing for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper distance under it has the proper free travel and confirm that all doors and the engine hood...
Owner's Manual - Page 153

...Emission control system maintenance Drive belts See NOTE (1) Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) Vapor lines Fuel lines Fuel filter See NOTE (3)* Engine coolant See NOTE (4)* Engine oil Engine oil filter (Use Nissan PREMIUM type or equivalent.) Spark plugs Intake & exhaust valve ... extremely adverse weather conditions or in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability.
Owner's Manual - Page 155

...R* R R [R] Emission control system maintenance Drive belts See NOTE (1) Air cleaner filter Vapor lines Fuel lines Fuel filter See NOTE (2)* Engine coolant See NOTE (3) Engine oil Engine oil filter (Use Nissan PREMIUM type or equivalent.) Spark plugs Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (4) ...weather conditions or in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability.
Owner's Manual - Page 157

...Fuel lines - Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections for wear, deterioration 8-10 and leaks. Replace any parts if they are found in the ''Do-it- Engine oil & oil filter* - Under normal driving conditions, the engine oil and oil filter...schedule. Replace the drive belts if damaged. Manual & automatic transmission fluid* - Check the ... NISSAN dealer. Vapor lines - Check vapor lines and...
Owner's Manual - Page 159

... may be used . CAUTION Using a fuel other than that you use reformulated gasoline when available. NISSAN supports efforts towards cleaner air and suggests that specified could adversely affect the emission control devices and systems, and could also affect warranty coverage. Fuel Engine oil (Refill) With oil filter Without oil filter Cooling system With reservoir Reservoir Manual transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 164

ENGINE Model Type Cylinder arrangement Bore x Stroke Displacement Firing order Idle speed Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) CO percentage at idle speed Spark plug Camshaft operation Spark plug gap Generator ... cu in (cm ) 145.7 (2,389) 1-3-4-2 See the ''Emission Control degree/rpm Label'' on the underside of the hood. [No air] % BKR5E-11 (Standard) BKR6E-11,BKR7E-11 (Cold) Timing Chain in (mm) 0.039 to 0....
Owner's Manual - Page 178

...point locations ...2-27 Antenna Manual ...fuel/lubricants...9-2 Cassette player (See audio system) CB radio or car phone ...3-22 Check engine indicator light (See Malfunction indicator light) Child restraints for infants and small children ...2-23 Child safety rear door lock ...2-4 Cigarette lighter and ashtray ...1-14 Cleaning exterior and interior ...6-2 Clock - instrument panel ...1-18 Clock-radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 180

... light ...1-12 Front fog light switch ...1-13 Headlight and turn signal switch ...1-11 Headlights...7-21 Interior light...1-18 Light bulbs ...7-21 Spotlight...1-19 Trunk light...1-19 Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...1-5 Lock Child safety rear door lock ...2-4 Door locks...2-2 Fuel filler lid lock operation ...2-7 Glove box ...2-5 Power door lock...2-3 Power window lock switch...1-15 Trunk...
Owner's Manual - Page 181

Changing engine oil...7-8 Changing engine oil filter...7-9 Checking engine oil level ...7-7 Engine oil...7-7 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation. 9-4 Opener lever for trunk lid...2-6 Outside mirror remote control...2-30 Outside mirrors ...2-30 Overdrive switch ...4-8 Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...5-9 Owner's manuals/service manual order form ...9-19 P Parking Parking brake check ...7-...

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