Engine compartment

Never use a fuse of a higher or lower

Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are turned off.

2. Open the engine hood.

3. Remove the air cleaner duct. (See “Engine compartment check locations” earlier in this section.) 4. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover using a suitable tool 1 and pushing the tab 2 .

5. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller located in the passenger compartment fuse box.

6. If the fuse is open A , replace it with a new

6. If the fuse is open A , replace it with a new fuse B .

7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer.

Fusible links

If any electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible links are melted, replace only with genuine NISSAN parts.

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