
Tongue load
Keep the tongue load between9-11percent of
the total trailer load within the maximum tongue
load limits shown in the following Towing
Load/Specification Chart. If the tongue load be-
comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for
proper tongue load.
Maximum gross vehicle
weight/maximum gross axle weight
The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle
must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) shown on the F. M. V. S. S. certification
label. The gross vehicle weight equals the com-
bined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passen-
gers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any
other optional equipment. In addition, front or rear
gross axle weight must not exceed the gross axle
weight rating (GAWR) shown on the F. M. V. S. S.
certification label.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
CHART
TOWING LOAD / SPECIFICATION CHART
UNIT: lb (kg)
MAXIMUM TOWING
LOAD3,500 (1,587)
MAXIMUM TONGUE
LOAD350 (158)
TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer.
A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is available from
your NISSAN dealer. Make sure the trailer hitch is
securely attached to the vehicle, to help avoid
personal injury or property damage due to sway
caused by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or
passing trucks.
CAUTION
cDo not use axle-mounted hitches.
cThe hitch should not be attached to or
affect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.
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Child restraints.......1-33, 1-34, 1-40, 1-51
Precautions on child restraints.......1-40
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-54
Child safety rear door lock............3-9
Child safety sliding door lock..........3-9
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-12
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock
(models with navigation system)......4-14
(models without navigation system).....4-4
Cold weather driving..............5-21
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-37
Control panel buttons
With navigation system...........4-8
Without navigation system..........4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-41
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17, 4-27
Rear audio controls.............4-43
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-29
Convenience hook...............2-29
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-4
Cornering light.................2-19
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-12
Cup holders...................2-32
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)..........1-27D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-18
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-15
Digital video disc DVD.............4-44
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light.............2-7
Drive belts....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-25
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-21
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DVD entertainment system...........4-44
E
Economy - fuel.................5-14
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-19
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-4
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-7
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-28
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-20
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-19
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-22
Front seats....................1-2
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Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-30, 2-9
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-22
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-29
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system...............1-15
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-15
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system..................1-27
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-16
Automatic power window switch.....2-37
Fog light switch...............2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-15
Ignition switch................5-5
Lights on demand switch..........2-41
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors)...........3-6, 3-16
Overdrive switch..............5-10
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-22
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-15
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-14
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-13T
Tachometer....................2-4
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-4
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-7
Theft (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-12, 3-2, 5-6
Third row bench seat adjustment.....1-8, 1-9
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-21
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-39
Tire chains..................8-36
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-37
Types of tires................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-18
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-8
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-53
Towing
Flat towing..................9-17
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification chart......9-15
Trailer towing................9-14
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-22
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-43Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Selector lever lock release..........5-9
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch)............2-15, 2-19
U
Umbrella holder.................2-30
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-18
V
Vanity mirror...................3-23
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-19
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-12, 7-2
Vehicle security system
(Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-12, 3-2, 5-6
Ventilators....................4-17
Visors......................3-22
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Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-30, 2-9
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-6
Battery charge warning light.........2-7
Brake warning light..............2-7
Door open warning light...........2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-7
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-20
Low fuel warning light............2-8
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-8
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-9
Seat belt warning light............2-8
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-29
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-6
Warning lights..................2-6
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-13
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-31
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-14
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-37
Manual vent windows............2-38
Power vent windows............2-38
Power windows...............2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-13Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-13
Wiper blades................8-19
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