Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tenance requirements, assisting you in the MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with safe operation of your vehicle. confidence. It was produced using the latest This vehicle should not be modified. Modi- fication could affect its performance, techniques and strict quality control. WARNING safety or durability, and may even violate This manual was prepared to help you under- governmental regulations. In addition, stand the operation and maintenance of your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- damage or performance problems result- vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of TION ing from modification may not be covered driving pleasure. Please read through this REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! under NISSAN warranties. manual before operating your vehicle. Follow these important driving rules to WHEN READING THE MANUAL A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip explains details about the warranties cov- This manual includes information for all for you and your passengers! ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service options available on this model. There- fore, you may find some information that and Maintenance Guide explains details ¼ Never drive under the influence of does not apply to your vehicle. about maintaining and servicing your ve- alcohol or drugs. All information, specifications and illustrations in hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ¼ Always observe posted speed limits Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will this manual are those in effect at the time of and never drive too fast for condi- explain how to resolve any concerns you printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change may have with your vehicle, as well as tions. specifications or design at any time without clarify your rights under your state’s lemon ¼ Always use your seat belts. Refer to notice. law. “Child safety” and “Child restraints” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any supplemental restraint system” sec- questions, we will be glad to assist you with the tion for precautions regarding chil- extensive resources available to us. dren. ¼ READ FIRST — THENDRIVE Always provide information about the SAFELY proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. Before driving your vehicle please read ¼ Always review this Owner’s Manual your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will for important safety information. ensure familiarity with controls and main- ੬ 03.6.19/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ IMPORTANT INFORMATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARNING You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, WARNING and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of This is used to indicate the presence of a California to cause cancer and birth de- hazard that could cause death or serious fects or other reproductive harm. In ad- personal injury. To avoid or reduce the dition, certain fluids contained in ve- risk, the procedures must be followed hicles and certain products of precisely. component wear contain or emit chemi- cals known to the State of California to SIC0697 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CAUTION If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen”. This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder- ate personal injury or damage to your If you see a symbol similar to these in an vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the illustration, it means the arrow points to the front procedures must be followed carefully. of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. © 2003 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be call attention to an item in the illustration. 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. ੬ 03.6.19/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ Welcome To The World Of NISSAN to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories. NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and has led the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of syn- thetic 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 — most importantly — through an awareness that people are the central element in quality control. From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best WFW0002 jobwas beingdone in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de- dealer for maintenance, the service technician will transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a sign at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San Diego, perform his work according to the quality stan- successful worldwide company that manufactures California, and engineering at Nissan Technical dards that have been established by NISSAN. cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi- Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As them in 170 nations. gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, and you know, seat belts are an integral part of the NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the safety systems that will help protect you and your by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world America. accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every wide, collectively growing to become the fifth time you drive the vehicle. largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement marine engines, boats and other diversified prod- pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus- ucts. 4,500 people. These include company employees tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across craftsmanship—aproductthatwecanbeproud NISSAN has made a substantial and growing Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for to build and you can be proud to own. investment in North America. NISSAN’s commit- companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal- ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- ers with materials and services ranging from op- ments in facilities across the continent. Some of eration of port facilities and transportation services ੬ 03.6.19/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ 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 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at: would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers comments or questions, please contact our number Nissan North America, Inc. (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- — Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) Consumer Affairs Department ing our toll-free number: — Date of purchase P.O. Box 191 For U.S. mainland customers — Current odometer reading Gardena, California 90248-0191 1-800-NISSAN-1 — Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Hawaii customers (1-800-647-7261) — Your comments or questions Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii 2880 Kilihau St. For Hawaii customers OR Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 1-808-836-0888 (Oahu Number) For Canada customers For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc. 1-800-387-0122 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. ੬ 03.6.19/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ Table of Illustrated table of contents Contents Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments 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 ੬ 03.6.19/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior front............................................................................ 0-2 Exterior rear ............................................................................. 0-3 Instrument panel..................................................................... 0-5 Engine compartment check locations .............................. 0-6 ੬ 03.6.19/Z33-D/V5.0 ੭ EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Hood (P.3-9) 2. Windshield wiper and washer — Switch (P.2-20) — Wiper replacement (P.8-20) 3. Interior light (P.2-38) 4. Power windows (P.2-36) 5. Towing hook installation (P.6-10) 6. Headlight, park and turn signal lights — Switch (P.2-22) — Bulbreplacement (P.8-25) 7.