2006 NISSAN TITAN power steering

18. Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
(accessory) (P. 2-33/P. 2-34)
19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)
20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-32)
21. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-31)
22. Shift selector lever (console)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)
23. Power outlet (P. 2-33)
24. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-52)
25. Hazard lights (P. 2-28)
26. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-20)
27. Shift selector lever (column)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)
28. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-27)
29. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12)
30. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-29)
31. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-32)
32. Pedal position adjustment switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-12)
33. Rear power window switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-46)*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Battery (P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-20)
3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-14)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0491
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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18. Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
(accessory) (P. 2-33/P. 2-34)
19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)
20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-32)
21. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-31)
22. Shift selector lever (console)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)
23. Power outlet (P. 2-33)
24. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-52)
25. Hazard lights (P. 2-28)
26. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-20)
27. Shift selector lever (column)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-10)
28. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-27)
29. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12)
30. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-29)
31. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-32)
32. Pedal position adjustment switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-12)
33. Rear power window switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-46)*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system keys...........3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped)................................3-4
Wide Open doors (if so equipped)...............3-5
Child safety rear door lock
(Crew Cab models only)........................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped).........3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-7
Hood...........................................3-10
Fuel-filler door...................................3-10
Fuel filler cap..................................3-10
Steering wheel...................................3-12Tilt operation (if so equipped)...................3-12
Pedal position adjustment (if so equipped)..........3-12
Sun visors.......................................3-13
Vanity mirrors.................................3-14
Mirrors..........................................3-14
Rearview mirror (if so equipped).................3-14
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)...............................3-15
Outside mirrors...............................3-15
Truck box........................................3-18
Tailgate.......................................3-18
Tie down hooks...............................3-20
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-21
Memory storage function.......................3-21
Entry/exit function.............................3-22
System operation..............................3-23
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AUX jack (if so equipped)
The AUX jack
s1is located below the air condi-
tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack accepts
any standard analog audio input such as from a
portable cassette tape player, MP3 player or
laptop computers.
Press the AUX button to play a compatible device
when it is plugged into the AUX jack.
CD CARE AND CLEANING
cHandle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
cAlways place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
c
To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center
to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do
not wipe the disc using a circular motion.
cDo not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
cA new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
1. Volume control switch
2. MODE select switch
3. POWER on/off switch
4. Tuning switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on/off switch
With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on or off.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-3
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Driving safety precautions.......................5-6
Ignition switch.....................................5-7
Automatic transmission..........................5-7
Key positions..................................5-8
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system................5-8
Before starting the engine..........................5-9
Starting the engine................................5-9
Driving the vehicle................................5-10
Engine protection mode........................5-10
Automatic transmission.........................5-11
Parking brake....................................5-17
Cruise control....................................5-18
Precautions on cruise control...................5-18
Cruise control operations.......................5-18
Break-in schedule................................5-19Increasing fuel economy...........................5-20
Using four wheel drive (4WD).............5-20
Transfer case shifting procedures...............5-20
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-25
Parking/parking on hills............................5-26
Power steering...................................5-27
Brake system....................................5-27
Brake precautions.............................5-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................5-28
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-30
Rear sonar system (if so equipped).................5-31
Cold weather driving..............................5-32
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-32
Anti-freeze....................................5-32
Battery.......................................5-32
Draining of coolant water.......................5-32
Tire equipment................................5-32
Special winter equipment.......................5-33
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-33
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cHEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:sA
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb.
cHEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:
sB
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
cHEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB:
sC
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the cen-
ter of the road if it moves.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key.The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, especially
in sharp turns and at low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
much harder to operate.The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brakes and pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
POWER STEERING BRAKE SYSTEM
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WARNING
cWhile driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-
erating could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
cIf the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return
to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high
speeds until the brakes function correctly.
Parking brake break-in
Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drum/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best brake performance.This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be performed by a NISSAN
dealer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system controls the brakes so
the wheels do not lock when braking abruptly or
when braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel and
varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each
wheel from locking and sliding. By preventing
wheel lockup, the system helps the driver main-
tain steering control and helps to minimize swerv-
ing and spinning on slippery surfaces.
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.
Normal operation
The anti-lock brake system does not operate at
speeds below3-6MPH(5-10km/h) . (The
speeds vary according to road conditions.)
When driving, the anti-lock brake system con-
trols the wheels so they will not lock when brak-ing abruptly or when braking on a slippery road.
Thus, difficult steering and swerving of the ve-
hicle due to locked wheels is minimized. The
system detects the wheel rotation rate and elec-
tronically controls the pressure applied to each
brake. Slight vibration on the brake pedal accom-
panied by noise usually occurs while the ABS
system is operating. Such vibration and noise
encountered during abrupt braking is not a prob-
lem, but indicates that the system is functioning
properly. However, the pulsation may indicate
that road conditions are hazardous and extra care
is required while driving.
Self-test feature
The anti-lock brake system consists of electronic
sensors and hydraulic solenoids controlled by a
computer. The computer has a built-in diagnostic
feature that tests the system each time you start
the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in
forward or reverse. When the self-test occurs,
you may hear a ‘‘clunk’’ noise and/or feel a pulsa-
tion in the brake pedal. This is normal and is not
an indication of any malfunction. If the computer
senses any malfunction, it switches the anti-lock
brake system off and turns on the ABS brake
warning light on the instrument panel. The brake
system then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance.
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