PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
When a vehicle has been stopped in an open
area with its engine running for any signifi-
cant length of time, turn the fan on to force
outside air into the vehicle.
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EXHAUST GAS (Carbon Monoxide)
WARNING
Do not leave children or adults who would nor-
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WARNING
mally require the support of others alone in
your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle.Also,on hot,sunny days,temperatures
in a closed vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly fatal inju-
ries to people or animals.
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain
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If a special body or other equipment is added
for recreational or other usage, follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent
carbonmonoxideentryintothevehicle.(Some
recreationalvehicleappliancessuchasstoves,
refrigerators, heaters, etc. may also generate
carbon monoxide.)
colourless and odourless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas and can
cause unconsciousness or death.
If you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
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ing the vehicle, drive with all windows fully
open and have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
To prevent luggage or packages from sliding
forward during braking, do not stack anything
in the cargo area higher than the seatbacks.
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The exhaust system and body should be in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop whenever:
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Do not run the engine in closed spaces, such
as a garage, for any longer than is absolutely
necessary.
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Secure all cargo with ropes or straps to pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.
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The vehicle is raised for service.
Do not park the vehicle with the engine run-
ning for any extended length of time.
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You suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing into the passenger compartment.
Failure to follow proper seating instructions
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see “Seats” in the “1. Safety — Seats, Seat belts
and Supplemental Restraint System” section,
could result in serious personal injury in an ac-
cident or sudden stop.
Keep the tailgate closed while driving, other-
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You notice a change in the sound of the ex-
haust system.
wise exhaust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must drive in
this way for some reason, take the following
steps:
You have had an accident involving dam-
age to the exhaust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
NOTE
1) Open all the windows.
During the first few months after purchasing a
new vehicle, if you smell strong odours of Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs) inside the vehicle,
ventilate the passenger compartment thor-
oughly. Open all the windows before entering or
while in the vehicle. In addition, when the tem-
perature in the passenger compartment rises, or
when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight for a
period of time, turn off the air recirculation mode
of the air conditioner and/or open the windows
to allow sufficient fresh air into the passenger
compartment.
2) Set the air recirculation mode (
“OFF” position.
) to the
3) Set the fan speed control to the maximum
position to circulate the air.
If electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass to a trailer through the seal of the
body, follow the manufacturer's recommen-
dations to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.
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186 Starting and driving
