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... important safety information. Please read ''Driving your 4-wheel drive safely'' in this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers. Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle so that you and your passengers • NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • ALWAYS observe posted speed.... Foreword The inside pages of this manual that does not apply to your vehicle. This vehicle has been delivered to the growing family of new NISSAN owners.
... important safety information. Please read ''Driving your 4-wheel drive safely'' in this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers. Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle so that you and your passengers • NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • ALWAYS observe posted speed.... Foreword The inside pages of this manual that does not apply to your vehicle. This vehicle has been delivered to the growing family of new NISSAN owners.
Owner's Manual
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...center of control or an accident. NISSAN reserves the right to operate this Owner's Manual may result in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without obligation. © 1996 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. MODIFICATION OF... YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be covered under NISSAN warranties. All information, specifications and illustrations in effect at the time of Nissan North America, Inc., Torrance, California. All rights...
...center of control or an accident. NISSAN reserves the right to operate this Owner's Manual may result in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without obligation. © 1996 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. MODIFICATION OF... YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be covered under NISSAN warranties. All information, specifications and illustrations in effect at the time of Nissan North America, Inc., Torrance, California. All rights...
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... quality standards that manufactures cars and trucks in over 170 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. Nissan vehicles are designed and manufactured by the factory. The Nissan story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal: to provide you, our customer, with... both performance and fuel efficiency through an awareness that people are an integral part of lubricants, parts and accessories. Nissan also takes great care to ensure that will perform his work for maintenance, the service technician will help protect you ...
... quality standards that manufactures cars and trucks in over 170 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. Nissan vehicles are designed and manufactured by the factory. The Nissan story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal: to provide you, our customer, with... both performance and fuel efficiency through an awareness that people are an integral part of lubricants, parts and accessories. Nissan also takes great care to ensure that will perform his work for maintenance, the service technician will help protect you ...
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...questions OR You can write to serving all your automobile sales and service needs. P.O. Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 For Canada customers Nissan Canada Inc. Box 1709, Station ''B'' Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4H6 We appreciate your interest in Hawaii 2880 Kilihau St. However... Affairs Department will ask for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES ...Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191 For Hawaii customers Nissan Motor Corporation in NISSAN and thank you for the following information: ...
...questions OR You can write to serving all your automobile sales and service needs. P.O. Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 For Canada customers Nissan Canada Inc. Box 1709, Station ''B'' Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4H6 We appreciate your interest in Hawaii 2880 Kilihau St. However... Affairs Department will ask for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES ...Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191 For Hawaii customers Nissan Motor Corporation in NISSAN and thank you for the following information: ...
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To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. APD0649 If you see various symbols in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see this symbol, it means ''Do not do this'' or ''Do not let this manual. They are used to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. CAUTION This...
To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. APD0649 If you see various symbols in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see this symbol, it means ''Do not do this'' or ''Do not let this manual. They are used to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. CAUTION This...
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Contents Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner and audio system Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and interior care Do-it-yourself operations Maintenance schedule Technical and consumer information Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Contents Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner and audio system Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and interior care Do-it-yourself operations Maintenance schedule Technical and consumer information Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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1 Instruments and controls Meters and gauges ...1-2 Speedometer and odometer ...1-3 Tachometer (if so equipped) ...1-3 Engine coolant temperature gauge...1-4 Fuel gauge ...1-4 Instrument cluster clock (if so equipped) ...1-5 Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...1-6 Headlight and turn signal switch ...1-10 Daytime running light system (Canada only)...1-10 Windshield wiper and washer switch ...1-11 Instrument brightness control...1-12 Hazard warning flasher switch ...1-12 Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray...1-13 Cup holder (if so equipped) ...1-13 Interior light and cargo light ...
1 Instruments and controls Meters and gauges ...1-2 Speedometer and odometer ...1-3 Tachometer (if so equipped) ...1-3 Engine coolant temperature gauge...1-4 Fuel gauge ...1-4 Instrument cluster clock (if so equipped) ...1-5 Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...1-6 Headlight and turn signal switch ...1-10 Daytime running light system (Canada only)...1-10 Windshield wiper and washer switch ...1-11 Instrument brightness control...1-12 Hazard warning flasher switch ...1-12 Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray...1-13 Cup holder (if so equipped) ...1-13 Interior light and cargo light ...
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CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to zero by pushing the RESET knob. Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 1-3 Trip odometer The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. The tachometer indicates engine speed in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to a higher gear. SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TACHOMETER (if so equipped) AIC0736 AIC0744 Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Operating the engine in revolutions per minute (r/min).
CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to zero by pushing the RESET knob. Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 1-3 Trip odometer The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. The tachometer indicates engine speed in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to a higher gear. SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TACHOMETER (if so equipped) AIC0736 AIC0744 Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Operating the engine in revolutions per minute (r/min).
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE CAUTION If the gauge indicates over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. See the ''In case of the vehicle may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or downhill. FUEL GAUGE AIC0737 AIC0738 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions. The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE fuel level in the tank. The gauge needle is designed to hold its position when the ignition key is overheated, continued operation of ...
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE CAUTION If the gauge indicates over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. See the ''In case of the vehicle may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or downhill. FUEL GAUGE AIC0737 AIC0738 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions. The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE fuel level in the tank. The gauge needle is designed to hold its position when the ignition key is overheated, continued operation of ...
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Adjusting the time Turn the adjust knob counterclockwise to the time signal, push the adjust knob. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CLOCK (if so equipped) Resetting the time To reset the time to advance the hour display. SIC0047A The digital clock displays time regardless of ignition switch position. It may be necessary to advance the minute display. 1-5 When the ignition key is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display resets to operate from the time 1:00. For example, if the adjust knob is depressed while the time is disconnected, the clock starts to 8:00. Turn the adjust knob clockwise to ...
Adjusting the time Turn the adjust knob counterclockwise to the time signal, push the adjust knob. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CLOCK (if so equipped) Resetting the time To reset the time to advance the hour display. SIC0047A The digital clock displays time regardless of ignition switch position. It may be necessary to advance the minute display. 1-5 When the ignition key is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display resets to operate from the time 1:00. For example, if the adjust knob is depressed while the time is disconnected, the clock starts to 8:00. Turn the adjust knob clockwise to ...
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Turn signal/hazard indicator lights These lights flash when the turn signal switch or hazard switch is turned on briefly and then go off indicator light or Malfunction indicator light Rear anti-lock brake warning light High beam indicator light Seat belt reminder light and chime Engine oil pressure warning light Charge warning light Low fuel warning light or Supplemental air bag warning light Checking bulbs Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine. WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES Turn signal/hazard indicator lights or Brake warning ...
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights These lights flash when the turn signal switch or hazard switch is turned on briefly and then go off indicator light or Malfunction indicator light Rear anti-lock brake warning light High beam indicator light Seat belt reminder light and chime Engine oil pressure warning light Charge warning light Low fuel warning light or Supplemental air bag warning light Checking bulbs Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine. WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES Turn signal/hazard indicator lights or Brake warning ...
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...air bag needs servicing and your stopping distance and require greater pedal effort as well as necessary. Otherwise have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer. or Brake warning light This light functions for about 7 seconds and then turns off as described above. 2. The supplemental air bag ...light does not come on when the parking brake is correct, have your nearest authorized NISSAN dealer: 1. For additional details on , it could be taken to the nearest service station for 7 seconds and then go off . If you...
...air bag needs servicing and your stopping distance and require greater pedal effort as well as necessary. Otherwise have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer. or Brake warning light This light functions for about 7 seconds and then turns off as described above. 2. The supplemental air bag ...light does not come on when the parking brake is correct, have your nearest authorized NISSAN dealer: 1. For additional details on , it could be taken to the nearest service station for 7 seconds and then go off . If you...
Owner's Manual
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...the light flickers or comes on when the washer tank fluid is loose, broken or missing. The oil pressure warning light is controlled by your NISSAN dealer immediately. 4-wheel drive indicator light This light comes on while the vehicle speed is not designed to the engine almost immediately. Turn off the... oil pressure warning light on while the engine is low. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains on, see your NISSAN dealer. There should be a small reserve of low engine oil pressure. Low fuel warning light (if so equipped) This light comes on when the ...
...the light flickers or comes on when the washer tank fluid is loose, broken or missing. The oil pressure warning light is controlled by your NISSAN dealer immediately. 4-wheel drive indicator light This light comes on while the vehicle speed is not designed to the engine almost immediately. Turn off the... oil pressure warning light on while the engine is low. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains on, see your NISSAN dealer. There should be a small reserve of low engine oil pressure. Low fuel warning light (if so equipped) This light comes on when the ...
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... light (if so equipped) This light comes on unless the ignition key is in the ON position. Have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The rear anti-lock brake system may indicate a potential emission control problem. When driving in the 4-wheel drive mode, if the front..., reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The warning light then goes off and restarted. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer. An engine misfire has been detected which may stop blinking and come on steady - To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: ●...
... light (if so equipped) This light comes on unless the ignition key is in the ON position. Have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The rear anti-lock brake system may indicate a potential emission control problem. When driving in the 4-wheel drive mode, if the front..., reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The warning light then goes off and restarted. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer. An engine misfire has been detected which may stop blinking and come on steady - To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: ●...
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... running lights do not illuminate. The daytime run- 1-10 If you experienced one or both of the above conditions, drive the vehicle to an authorized NISSAN dealer and have cccurred. Turn the headlight switch to evaporate into the atmosphere. Examples are as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy...
... running lights do not illuminate. The daytime run- 1-10 If you experienced one or both of the above conditions, drive the vehicle to an authorized NISSAN dealer and have cccurred. Turn the headlight switch to evaporate into the atmosphere. Examples are as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy...
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Passing signal Pulling the lever toward you to operate the washer. Lane change signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to an accident. Warm the windshield with the defroster before you turns on the windshield and obscure your vision which may freeze on the headlight high beam. Failure to 12 seconds by turning the time control knob (Type 2 only). Intermittent wiper operation can be adjusted from 4 to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others. Operating the washer automatically cycles the wipers several times. WARNING In freezing temperatures ...
Passing signal Pulling the lever toward you to operate the washer. Lane change signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to an accident. Warm the windshield with the defroster before you turns on the windshield and obscure your vision which may freeze on the headlight high beam. Failure to 12 seconds by turning the time control knob (Type 2 only). Intermittent wiper operation can be adjusted from 4 to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others. Operating the washer automatically cycles the wipers several times. WARNING In freezing temperatures ...
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Push the switch on to warn other traffic. ● Turn signals do not work when the hazard warning flasher lights are on. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● When stalled or stopped on the roadway under emergency conditions. Turn the control to other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency conditions, move the vehicle well off the road. The hazard warning flashers can be actuated with the ignition switch in the or position. Some state laws may prohibit the use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you...
Push the switch on to warn other traffic. ● Turn signals do not work when the hazard warning flasher lights are on. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● When stalled or stopped on the roadway under emergency conditions. Turn the control to other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency conditions, move the vehicle well off the road. The hazard warning flashers can be actuated with the ignition switch in the or position. Some state laws may prohibit the use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you...
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... its original position after use of the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for the cigarette lighter element only. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or equivalent can injure you or your local NISSAN dealer. Push the lighter in the ACC or ON position. CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup...
... its original position after use of the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for the cigarette lighter element only. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or equivalent can injure you or your local NISSAN dealer. Push the lighter in the ACC or ON position. CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup...
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SPOTLIGHTS (if so equipped) Cargo light operation On King Cab models, the light can be used as a cargo light by opening a door. ● When the switch is in the OFF position, the interior light does not illuminate, regardless of door position. 1-14 For information regarding personal light bulb replacement, refer to "Bulb replacement" in a discharged battery. CAUTION Leaving the interior light switch in the ON position for extended periods of time will result in the ''Do-it-yourself operations'' section. INTERIOR LIGHT AND CARGO LIGHT ● When the switch is in the center or DOOR ...
SPOTLIGHTS (if so equipped) Cargo light operation On King Cab models, the light can be used as a cargo light by opening a door. ● When the switch is in the OFF position, the interior light does not illuminate, regardless of door position. 1-14 For information regarding personal light bulb replacement, refer to "Bulb replacement" in a discharged battery. CAUTION Leaving the interior light switch in the ON position for extended periods of time will result in the ''Do-it-yourself operations'' section. INTERIOR LIGHT AND CARGO LIGHT ● When the switch is in the center or DOOR ...