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3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling
fan can start at any time when the coolant
temperature is high.6. After the engine cools down, check the cool-
ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN
dealer.When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:
WARNING
cNever ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
cNever get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
cWhen towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any unit is damaged, dollies must be
used.
cAlways attach safety chains before
towing.
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WARNING
cOperating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
cNever pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer.
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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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FUSES
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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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If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236. You may also write to: NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor ve-
hicle safety from the Hotline.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is9ready.9If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a9not ready9con-
dition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al-
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal oper-
ating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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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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Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine..............5-9
Startup Screen
Control panel buttons...........4-17
Startup screen display.............4-17
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-18
Tilting steering wheel............3-20
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-51
Stop light....................8-28
Storage.....................2-27
Storage bin.........2-30, 2-34, 2-37, 2-38
Storage compartment.............2-28
Storage tray...............2-28, 2-29
Sun visors....................3-21
Sunglasses case................2-31
Sunglasses holder...............2-31
Sunroof.....................2-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-63, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-49
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system..................1-60
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-20
Automatic power window switch.....2-41
Fog light switch...............2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-23Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Headlight control switch..........2-19
Ignition switch................5-7
Lights on demand switch..........2-44
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors)...........3-6, 3-14
Overdrive switch..............5-13
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-25
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-17
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-25
Turn signal switch..............2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
T
Tachometer....................2-4
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-15, 3-2, 5-8
Third row bench seat adjustment.....1-8, 1-12
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-20
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-4, 8-44
Tire chains..................8-41
Tire placard.................9-11Tire pressure................8-32
Tire rotation.................8-41
Types of tires................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-19
Wheels and tires..............8-32
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Tire pressure display.....4-5, 4-5, 4-11, 4-19
Tire pressure monitoring system......5-3, 5-5
Tire rotation maintenance reminder. . . .4-5, 4-5,
4-11, 4-19
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-38
Towing
Flat towing..................9-19
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification.........9-16
Trailer towing................9-15
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-25
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-47
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Selector lever lock release.........5-12
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
TRIP button..............4-3, 4-9, 4-17
Trip button
Control panel buttons......4-3, 4-9, 4-17
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-22
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