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Manual transmission model 1 The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel ACC Accessories 2 This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running ON Normal operating position 3 This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories Starting and driving.

The ignition switch includes an anti theft steering lock device The key can be removed only when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position On manual transmission models to turn the ignition key to LOCK from ACC or ON push in the key then turn the key to LOCK In order for the steering wheel to be locked it must be turned about 1 8 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE START 4 This position activates the starter motor which starts the engine NISSAN recommends placing the registered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear Maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically for example each time you check engine oil Check that all windows and lights are clean Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition 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 passengers to do likewise Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to the ON 3 position See Warning indicator lights and audible reminders in the Instrument and controls section NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM NVIS if so equipped The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System NVIS will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered NVIS key If the engine fails to start using a registered NVIS key it may be due to interference caused by another NVIS key an automated toll road device or automated payment device on the key ring Restart the engine using the following procedures 1 Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 5 seconds 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 again 4 Restart the engine while holding the device which may have caused the interference separate from the registered NVIS key If this procedure allows the engine to start 5 6 Starting and driving STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Automatic transmission Move the shift selector lever to P Park or N Neutral P is recommended The shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P Park and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to LOCK or if the key is removed The starter is designed not to operate if the shift selector lever is in one of the driving positions Manual transmission Move the selector lever to N Neutral and depress the clutch pedal to the floor The starter is designed to operate only when the clutch pedal is fully depressed 3 Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START Release the key when the engine starts If the engine starts but fails to run repeat the above procedure If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold or hot weather depress and hold the accelerator pedal to help start the engine In the summer when restarting the engine within 30 minutes after it has been stopped keep the accelerator pedal fully depressed while starting CAUTION Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time If the engine does not start turn the key off and wait 10 seconds before cranking again otherwise the starter could be damaged 4 Warm up Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first especially in cold weather DRIVING THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION if so equipped WARNING Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P Park or N Neutral to R Reverse D Drive 2 or 1 Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed.