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.Trailer brakesIf 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
directly to the vehicle brake system.Pre-towing tipsBe 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 con-
dition; check for improper tongue load, over-
load, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shifts while driving.
Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half.
Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle
tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer
wheel lug nuts every time you attach a trailer
to the vehicle.
Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tipsIn 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 per-
formance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
Always 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.
When 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 and back
up slowly. If possible, have someone guide
you when you are backing up.
Always 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 automatic
transmission, first block the wheels and apply
the parking brake, and then move the selector
lever into the P (Park) position. If you move
the selector lever to the P (Park) position
before blocking the wheels and applying the
parking brake, transmission damage could
occur.
When 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 overload-
ing and/or overheating.
If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
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Technical and consumer information
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Fuses ............................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-23
G
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-10
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-5
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box .................................................................... 2-30
Glove box lock ........................................................... 2-30
H
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-21
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-9
Headlights
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-18
Heated seats .............................................................. 2-22
Heater, Engine block heater ................................... 5-30
Hood release ................................................................ 3-7
Hook, Luggage hook ................................................ 2-33
Horn .............................................................................. 2-22
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security .................... 2-14
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-6Automatic transmission models ............. 5-6, 5-10
Key positions .......................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models .................. 5-7, 5-14
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-14
In-cabin microfilter ......................................... 4-11, 4-13
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-10
Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-19
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-30
Interior lights ............................................................... 2-39
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-7
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-5
Keys................................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-11
Label, C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..................... 9-10
Label, Emission control information label............ 9-10
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-47
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................. 9-9
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system....................................................... 1-26Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-47
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-26
Fog light switch................................................... 2-20
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-18
Headlights Bulbreplacement .......................... 8-27
Interior lights ........................................................ 2-39
Luggage room light ............................................ 2-41
Map light ............................................................... 2-41
Replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................................................... 2-7, 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-30
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-11
Lock
Back door lock....................................................... 3-7
Door locks ............................................................... 3-3
Glove box lock..................................................... 2-30
Luggage floor board ................................................. 2-32
Luggage hooks .......................................................... 2-33
Luggage room light................................................... 2-41
M
Maintenance
Battery ................................................................... 8-16
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) .................... 4-3
Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-19
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V
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 3-13
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ................................. 9-9
Loading information............................................ 9-11
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................. 6-13
Security system ................................................... 2-12
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-26
Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-7
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-47
Warning light
4WD warning light .................................... 2-9, 5-21
Air bag warning light .............................. 1-47, 2-10
Anti-lock brake warning light ............................. 2-7
Brake warning light ............................................... 2-8
Door open warning light...................................... 2-8
Seat belt warning light and chime .................... 2-9
Warning lights .............................................................. 2-7
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-21
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................................................... 2-7
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-23
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-15
Washing ......................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................ 7-2Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............... 9-8
Wheel/tire size.............................................................. 9-8
Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-34
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-15
Window(s)
Cleaning ......................................................... 7-3, 7-5
Power windows................................................... 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................. 2-15
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-15
Wiper blades ....................................................... 8-19
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