2006 NISSAN QUEST brake light

CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
From the released position, firmly push the park-
ing brake down. If the number of clicks is out of
the range listed, see a NISSAN dealer.
c5–6 clicks under depressing force of 44 lb
(196 N) .
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
With the engine running, check the distanceA
between the upper surface of the pedal and the
metal floor. If it is out of the range shown, see a
NISSAN dealer.
Distance A: Under depression force of
110 lb (490 N)
3 1/2 in (90 mm) or more
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust
every time the brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For more information regarding
brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte-
nance schedule information in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
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BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, press and release the
brake pedal several times. When brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) remains
the same from one pedal application to the
next, continue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop a little.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about
30 seconds. The pedal height should not
change.
4. Run the engine for one minute without de-
pressing the brake pedal, then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times. The
pedal travel distance will decrease gradually
with each depression as the vacuum is re-
leased from the booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
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WARNING
cThe use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-
tire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim
and bumper height. Some of these ef-
fects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
cIf the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics and/or
interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad/shoe wear. Re-
fer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Techni-
cal and consumer information” section
of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.cWhen a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated and the low tire pressure
warning system will not function. Con-
tact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
cDo not install a deformed wheel or tire
even if it has been repaired. Such
wheels or tires could have structural
damage and could fail without warning.
cThe use of retread tires is not
recommended.
cFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they should be bal-
anced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.cFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet .
Care of wheels
cWash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
cClean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
cDo not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
cInspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
cNISSAN recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
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CAUTION
cDo not use axle-mounted hitches.
cThe hitch should not be attached to or
affect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.
cDo not modify the vehicle exhaust sys-
tem, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
cTo reduce the possibility of additional
damage if your vehicle is struck from
the rear, where practical, remove the
hitch and/or receiver when not in use.
cAfter the hitch is removed, seal the bolt
holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water
or dust from entering the passenger
compartment.
cRegularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely mounted.
Tire pressures
cWhen towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
cTrailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure shouldbe in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturer’s specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leave
enough slack in the chains to permit turning
corners.
Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a module/converter
that exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem. See a reputable trailer dealer to ob-
tain the proper equipment and to have it
installed.Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer dealer. A genuine NISSAN trailer tow
harness is available from your NISSAN dealer.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
cBe certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cLoad the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half.
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cCheck your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
cBe certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cAvoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
cAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
cAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have spe-
cific speed limits for vehicles that are towing
trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
cWhen backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections andback up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
cAlways block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is
not recommended; however, if you must do
so, and if your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transmission, first block the
wheels and apply the parking brake, and
then move the transmission shift selector
lever into the P (Park) position. If you move
the shift selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion before blocking the wheels and applying
the parking brake, transmission damage
could occur.
cWhen going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
cIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioner
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
cTrailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.cAvoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
cFor the first 500 miles that you do tow, do
not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
cHave your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
cWhen making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
cCrosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly
grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,
and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve-
hicle speed. This combination will help sta-
bilize the vehicle. Never increase speed.
cBe careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
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10 Index
A
Active head restraint...............1-8
Adjusting pedal position............3-20
Air bag
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-49
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-55
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system)...................1-60
Air bag warning labels.............1-63
Air bag warning light...........1-63, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter............8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-30
Air conditioner service...........4-40
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-28, 4-37
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-40
Servicing air conditioner..........4-40
Air flow charts..................4-31
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-14
Anchor point locations.............1-39
Antenna.....................4-54
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-19Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-8
Audible reminders................2-14
Audio system..................4-41
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-44
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player.................4-44
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-49
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-47
Radio....................4-41
Rear audio controls.............4-53
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-51
Autolight switch.................2-20
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-24
Automatic power window switch.....2-41
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-11
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Transmission selector lever lock release .5-12
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-22
B
Battery......................8-14
Charge warning light.............2-8
Before starting the engine............5-9
Belts (See drive belts).............8-16
Bench seat adjustment (3rd row). . . .1-8, 1-12
Booster seats..................1-44Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-19
Brake booster................8-23
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Brake pedal.................8-22
Brake system................5-18
Brake warning light..............2-8
Brake wear indicators........2-14, 8-22
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-13
Self-adjusting brakes............8-22
Break-in schedule................5-16
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-22
Brightness/Contrast button. . . .4-7, 4-15, 4-25
Control panel buttons.....4-7, 4-15, 4-25
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulb replacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-6
Car phone or CB radio.............4-64
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-51
CD changer (See audio system)........4-49
CD player (See audio system).........4-47
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-38
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Child restraints.......1-17, 1-18, 1-25, 1-37
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-44
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-39
Child safety sliding door lock..........3-9
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-14
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock
(models with navigation system) . .4-14, 4-23
(models without navigation system).....4-4
Clock set
Control panel buttons.....4-4, 4-14, 4-23
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-23
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-47
Control panel buttons
With navigation system........4-8, 4-16
Without navigation system..........4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-51
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-28, 4-37
Rear audio controls.............4-53
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-40
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Cornering light.................2-23
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-14
Cup holders...............2-34, 2-36
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)..........1-60D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-21
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-18
Digital video disc DVD.............4-54
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Display controls
(see control panel buttons).....4-2, 4-8, 4-16
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light.............2-8
Drive belts....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-24
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-23
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DVD entertainment system...........4-54
E
Economy - fuel.................5-16
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
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........8-7Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-8
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
English/Metric button.......4-4, 4-14, 4-23
Control panel buttons.....4-4, 4-14, 4-23
ENTER button.........4-2, 4-3, 4-8, 4-16
Enter button
Control panel buttons . . .4-2, 4-3, 4-8, 4-16
Event data recorders..............9-22
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-31
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-23
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
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Lift gate.....................3-14
Lift gate release.................3-17
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-63, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-7
Bulb replacement..............8-28
Charge warning light.............2-8
Cornering light...............2-23
Fog light switch...............2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Headlight control switch..........2-19
Headlights..................8-26
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-11
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-57
Personal lights...............2-45
Security indicator light...........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-7
Lights
Map lights..................2-46
Lights on demand switch............2-44
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock........3-9
Door locks..................3-3
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-18
Glove box lock...............2-31
Lift gate release...............3-17
Power door locks...............3-5
Low fuel warning light..............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12M
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors).............3-6, 3-14
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons......4-5, 4-9, 4-18
Maint (Maintenance) button, control
panel display.............4-5, 4-9, 4-18
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-12
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual vent windows..............2-42
Map lights....................2-46
Map pocket...................2-32
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-22
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-22
Inside mirror.................3-22
Outside mirror control...........3-23
Outside mirrors...............3-23
Vanity mirror.................3-22
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-15, 3-2,
5-8
Note holder...................2-27O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-23
Outside mirrors.................3-23
Overdrive switch................5-13
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-22
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-22
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-13
Parking/parking on hills...........5-17
Pedal position adjustment...........3-20
Personal lights.................2-45
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-5
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-26
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