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Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
- Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the
brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-
anced as described earlier in this section.
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
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
cDown shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
cTo maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
overdrive.cAvoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
cIncrease your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually
cDo not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
cSome states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
cWhen stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
cWhen launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
cMake sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmissionoil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
cFailure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
cWhenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
cDO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing) . Do-
ing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-
sion parts due to lack of transmission
lubrication.
cFor emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
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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.8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se-
lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps1-8atleast one more time.
If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept-
able between steps. Do not stop the engine until
step 7 is completed.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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10 Index
A
Active head restraint...............1-8
Air bag (See supplemental restraint system). .1-35
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-42
Air bag warning light...........1-50, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter............8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-13
Air conditioner service...........4-20
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-10, 4-18
Servicing air conditioner..........4-20
Air flow charts..................4-14
Alarm system (See vehicle security system). .2-23
Anchor point locations.............1-20
Antenna.....................4-44
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-9
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........5-22
Armrests.....................1-7
Audible reminders................2-15
Audio system..................4-20
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-34, 4-40
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-29
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-27FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer................4-31, 4-38
Radio....................4-20
Autolight switch.................2-28
Automatic
Automatic power window switch.....2-43
Transmission selector lever lock release. .5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-23
AUX jack..............4-30, 4-36, 4-42
B
Battery......................8-15
Charge warning light............2-10
Before starting the engine............5-8
Belts (See drive belts).............8-16
BluetoothThands-free phone
system..................4-45, 4-59
Booster seats..................1-30
Brake
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)......5-22
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Brake system................5-21
Brake warning light.............2-10
Brake wear indicators........2-15, 8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-16
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Brakes......................8-21
Break-in schedule................5-19Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-30
Brightness/contrast button...........4-6
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-9
Bulb replacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-45
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-42
CD changer (See audio system). . . .4-34, 4-40
CD player (See audio system).........4-29
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-20
Child restraints.......1-11, 1-12, 1-16, 1-18
Precautions on child
restraints............1-16, 1-24, 1-30
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-20
Child safety rear door lock............3-5
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-15
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock.............4-5, 4-28, 4-32, 4-38
(models with navigation system)......4-5
(models without navigation
system)................4-28, 4-32
Clock set..............4-5, 4-28, 4-32
Clutch
Clutch fluid.................8-14
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
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Cold weather driving..............5-25
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-29
Compass display.................2-6
Console box...................2-38
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . .5-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-10
Control panel buttons
Brightness/contrast button.........4-6
Setup button.................4-3
Startup screen................4-3
With navigation system...........4-2
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-10, 4-18
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-4
Corrosion protection...............7-6
Cruise control..................5-17
Cup holders...................2-37
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only). .2-29
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-26
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-30
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2Door locks....................3-3
Drive belts....................8-16
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-25
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-10
Driving with manual transmission.....5-14
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-19
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-24
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-8
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Changing engine oil............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-4
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-10
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
English/metric setting..............4-6
Event data recorders..............9-26Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-36
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch). .2-31
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-12
Engine coolant................8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-31
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-42
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-19
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-19
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-19
Fuses......................8-21
Fusible links...................8-23
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Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-47
Gascap.....................3-19
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-4
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Odometer...................2-3
Speedometer.................2-3
Tachometer..................2-4
Trip odometer.................2-3
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-38
Glove box lock.................2-38
Grocery hooks.................2-40
H
Hands-free phone system, BluetoothT. .4-45, 4-59
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Head restraints..................1-7
Active head restraint.............1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-26
Headlight control switch............2-27
Heated seats..................2-32
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-10, 4-18
Heater operation...........4-12, 4-19
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-47
Hood release..................3-17
Horn.......................2-32I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch.........5-6
Immobilizer system...............2-24
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-19
Increasing fuel economy............5-19
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-23
Inside mirror...................3-22
Instrument brightness control.........2-30
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Intelligent Key system..............3-6
Key operating range.............3-8
Key operation.................3-9
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation......3-12
Troubleshooting guide...........3-15
Warning signals...............3-15
Interior light...................2-45
Interior trunk lid release.............3-18
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-18
J
Jump starting...................6-6K
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-24
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)........3-12
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.........3-2
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-49
Language setting.................4-6
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-18
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-50, 2-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9
Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-10
Fog light switch...............2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-26
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Interior light.................2-45
Light bulbs..................8-26
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Low tire pressure warning light......2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-21
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-44
Spotlights (See map light).........2-46
Trunk light..................2-46
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Lights
Map lights..................2-46
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-19
Glove box lock...............2-38
Power door locks...............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever.........3-17
Low fuel warning light..........2-12, 2-21
Low tire pressure warning light........2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-21
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-16
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-13
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Map lights....................2-46
Map pocket...................2-35
Meters and gauges................2-3Instrument brightness control.......2-30
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-23
Inside mirror.................3-22
Outside mirrors...............3-23
Vanity mirror.................3-22
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system......2-24
NISSAN voice recognition system.......4-66
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-11
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirrors.................3-23
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-26
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-26P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-16
Parking/parking on hills...........5-20
Phone, BluetoothThands-free system .4-45, 4-59
Power
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-34
Power rear windows............2-42
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-21
Power windows...............2-41
Rear power windows............2-42
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-16, 1-24,
1-30
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-35
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Programmable features.............4-3
Push starting...................6-8
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-45
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-34, 4-40
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-27
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer.............4-31, 4-38
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Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test.....................9-25
Rear power windows..............2-42
Rear seat.....................1-5
Rear view monitor................4-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-26
Recorders
Event data..................9-26
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-24
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Child seat belts........1-16, 1-24, 1-30
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-24
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Rear seat adjustment.............1-5
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-11
Infants and small children.........1-12
Injured Person................1-13
Larger children...............1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-9
Pregnant women..............1-13
Seat belt extenders.............1-16
Seat belt maintenance...........1-16
Seat belts...................1-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-15
Three-point type with retractor.......1-13Seat belt warning light.............2-12
Seatback pockets................2-36
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-32
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Rear seat...................1-5
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start..............2-24
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-21
Service manual order form...........9-26
Servicing air conditioner............4-20
Setup button...................4-3
Shift lock release................5-13
Shifting
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)....................5-11
Manual transmission............5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-15
Spark plug replacement............8-17
Speedometer...................2-3
Spotlights (See map light)...........2-46
SRS warning label...............1-49
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-8
Jump starting.................6-6
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-8
Starting the engine..............5-9
Startup screen..................4-3
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-21
Stop light....................8-27
Storage.....................2-35Sun visors....................3-21
Sunglasses case................2-36
Sunglasses holder...............2-36
Sunroof.....................2-44
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-50, 2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-42
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-49
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-35
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-35
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-28
Automatic power window switch.....2-43
Fog light switch...............2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-26
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-26
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-33
Turn signal switch..............2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-25
T
Tachometer....................2-4
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-4
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engine start...................2-24
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-41
Tire chains..................8-38
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-39
Types of tires................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-23
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-20
Towing
Flat towing..................9-22
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification.........9-19
Trailer towing................9-16
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-33
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-47
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-10
Driving with manual transmission.....5-14
Selector lever lock release.........5-13
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-3Troubleshooting guide (NISSAN voice
recognition system)...............4-68
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever...........3-17
Trunk light....................2-46
Turn signal switch................2-30
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-23
V
Vanity mirror...................3-22
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-34
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-24
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
Vehicle security system.............2-23
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start.......2-24
Visors......................3-21
Voice recognition system............4-66
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-50, 2-12Anti-lock brake warning light........2-9
Battery charge warning light........2-10
Brake warning light.............2-10
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Low fuel warning light........2-12, 2-21
Low tire pressure warning light......2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-21
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-44
Seat belt warning light...........2-12
Vehicle security system...........2-23
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-49
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Warning lights..................2-9
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-25
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.......2-42
Power rear windows............2-42
Power windows...............2-41
Rear power windows............2-42
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-25
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-25
Wiper blades................8-19
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