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 Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) 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 dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available for you. tenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! ¼ Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ¼ Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ¼ Always use the seat belts. Refer to "Child safety" and "Child restraints" in the "Safety -- seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system" section for precautions regarding children. ¼ Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ¼ Always review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. 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 illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. READ FIRST -- THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and main- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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. SIC0697 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. If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. © 2005 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN 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, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 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 contact our (NISSAN's) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number: For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: -- Your name, address, and telephone number -- Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) -- Date of purchase -- Current odometer reading -- Your NISSAN dealer's name -- Your comments or questions OR You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at: For U.S. customers Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191 For Canadian 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. Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety -- seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior front ........................................................................... 0-2 Exterior rear ............................................................................ 0-3 Passenger compartment ...................................................... 0-4 Instrument panel..................................................................... 0-5 Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-7 Engine compartment check locations ............................. 0-8 EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Hood (Page 3-24) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-20)/Wiper replacement (P.8-18) 3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-22)/ Bulb replacement (P.8-28) 4. Interior light (P.2-40) 5. Sunroof* (P.2-38) 6. Power windows (P.2-36) 7. Recovery hook (P.6-14) 8. Fog light switch* (P.2-27)/ Daytime running light (for Canada) (P.2-25) 9. Tires -- Wheel and tires (P.8-30, P.9-9) -- Flat tire (P.6-2) 10. Mirrors (P.3-30) 11. Doors -- Keys (P.3-2) -- Door locks (P.3-3) -- Remote keyless entry system (P.3-5) (P.3-20) -- Intelligent Key* (P.3-9) *: if so equipped SSI0008 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR REAR 1. Fuel-filler door (P.3-26)/Fuel recommendation (P.9-3) 2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28) 3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-22) 4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-28) 5. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P.2-21) 6. Luggage light (P.2-42, P.8-28) 7. Back-up light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-28) 8. Lift gate opener switch (P.3-24) 9. Lift gate request switch (Intelligent Key)* (P.3-9) *: if so equipped SSI0073 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1. Seat belts (P.1-10) 2. Head restraints (P.1-8) 3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (P.1-39) 4. Power windows (P.2-36) 5. Interior lights (P.2-40) 6. Sunroof* (P.2-38) 7. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-47) 8. Inside mirror (P.3-30) -- Automatic anti-glare inside mirror* (P.3-31) -- HomeLink Universal Transceiver* (P.2-43) 9. Seats (P.1-2) 10. Supplemental side-impact air bags (P.1-39) 11. Console box (P.2-34) 12. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) selector lever (P.5-13) *: if so equipped SSI0168 0-4 Illustrated table of contents INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch (P.2-22) 2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4) 3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-26) 4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) 5. Windshield (P.2-20)/rear window (P.2-21) wiper and washer switch 6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27) 7. Center ventilator (P.4-19) 8. Audio control (P.4-27) 9. Display (P.4-2)/clock (P.4-4) 10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside mirror* switch (P.2-22) 11. Display screen control (P.4-2) and/or Navigation system*1 12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39) 13. Side ventilator (P.4-19) 14. Headlight aiming control switch* (P.2-25) 15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch* (P.2-29) or Headlight aiming control* (P.2-25) 16. Steering switch for audio control* (P.4-43) 17. Fuse box cover (P.8-23) 18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-28) 19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-39)/Horn (P.2-28) 20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-21) 21. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-9) (P.5-10) 22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-23) Illustrated table of contents SSI0176 0-5 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Coin box (P.2-31) Outside mirror remote control (P.3-32) Cellular phone holder (P.2-31) AWD lock switch (AWD models) (P.5-24) Heated seat switch* (P.2-28) Power outlet cover (P.2-30) Glove box (P.2-33) *: if so equipped *1: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. 0-6 Illustrated table of contents METERS AND GAUGES 1. Tachometer (P.2-4) 2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-27)/Hazard indicator (P.2-27) 3. Speedometer (P.2-4) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5) 5. Fuel gauge (P.2-5) 6. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4) 7. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9) 8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4) 9. CVT shift position indicator (P.5-12) SIC3031 Illustrated table of contents 0-7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9) 3. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-13) 4. Air cleaner (P.8-17) 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.8-14) 6. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 7. Drive belts (P.8-16) 8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8) 9. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9) 10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23) 11. Battery (P.8-14) SDI1760 0-8 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety -- seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ......................................................................................... 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment....................................... 1-3 Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4 Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5 Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-8 Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-9 Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9 Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-10 Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-10 Child safety ..................................................................... 1-12 Pregnant women............................................................ 1-13 Injured persons............................................................... 1-13 Three-point type seat belt with retractor................. 1-14 Rear center seat belt.................................................... 1-17 Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-20 Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-20 Child restraints..................................................................... 1-21 Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-21 Child restraint installation on rear seat outboard or center positions ........................................................ LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system ........................................................... Top tether strap child restraint................................... Installation on front passenger seat.......................... Booster seats ....................................................................... Precautions on booster seats .................................... Booster seat installation on rear seat outboard or center positions ........................................................ Booster seat installation on front passenger seat.................................................................................... Supplemental restraint system......................................... Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... NISSAN advanced air bag system (front seats) ... Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-23 1 ...