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4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper
harness to the connector
s2.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake
controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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.
cKeep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
cLoad the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
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.
cDetermine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.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.
cLock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadvert-
ently becoming unlatched.
cAvoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
cAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
cAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
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 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:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
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2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is in
4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is off. If
the
indicator light is flashing, or the
ATP light is ON, make sure the transmission
is in P (Park) (AT) and turn the 4WD switch
to 2WD or 4H. See9Automatic transmission
park warning light9in the9Instruments and
controls9section and9Using four wheel
drive9in the9Starting and driving9section.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
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. However, for
long steep grades, do not stay in 1st gear
when driving above 35 MPH (56 km/h) or
2nd gear when driving above 58 MPH (93
km/h) .
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 (805 km) 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 recommendedMaintenance 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.
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.
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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 steps1-9atleast 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.Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of
computers that monitor and control a num-
ber of systems to optimize performance
and help service technicians with diagno-
sis and repair. Some of the computers
monitor emission control systems, braking
systems, engine systems, transmission
systems, tire pressure systems, and airbag
systems. Some data about vehicle opera-
tion may be stored in the computers for use
during servicing. Other data may be stored
if a crash event occurs. For example, ve-
hicle speed, brake application, steering
angle, air bag readiness, air bag perfor-
mance, and seat belt use by the driver or
passenger may be recorded. These types of
systems are sometimes called Event Data
Recorders.
Special equipment can be used to access
the electronic data that may be stored in
the vehicle’s computers (sounds are not
recorded) . NISSAN and NISSAN dealers
have equipment to access some of this
data; others may also have this equipment.
The data may be retrieved during routine
vehicle servicing or for special research. It
might also be accessed with the consent of
the vehicle owner or lessee, in response to
a request by law enforcement, or as other-
wise required or permitted by law.A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations
and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro-
cedures, this manual is the same one used by the
factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN
dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN
Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service
and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 2000 model
year and later contact:
Tweddle Litho Company
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 1999 model
year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-15
A
Active head restraint...............1-9
Adjusting pedal position............3-16
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-47
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-54
Air bag warning labels.............1-62
Air bag warning light...........1-62, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter............8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-20
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls. . . .4-17
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-20
Servicing air conditioner..........4-20
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-20
Anchor point locations.............1-30
Antenna.....................4-38
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........5-27
Audible reminders................2-20
Audio system..................4-21
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-33FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-29
Radio....................4-21
Rear audio controls.............4-38
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-36
Autolight switch.................2-25
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-20
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Automatic transmission position
indicator light................2-17
Driving with automatic
transmission.............5-10, 5-11
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-14
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-18
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.......................2-7
AUX jack.....................4-35
B
Back button....................4-3
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-14
Before starting the engine............5-9
Belts (See drive belts).............8-15
Booster seats..................1-42
Brake
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)......5-27
Brake fluid..................8-12Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Brake system................5-26
Brake warning light.............2-13
Brake wear indicators........2-20, 8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-15
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Brakes......................8-21
Break-in schedule................5-17
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-27
Brightness/contrast button...........4-13
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-13
Bulb replacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-5
Car phone or CB radio.............4-49
Cargo light...................2-51
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
CD care and cleaning.............4-35
CD changer (See audio system)........4-33
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-30
Child restraints.......1-17, 1-18, 1-25, 1-27
Precautions on child
restraints............1-25, 1-36, 1-42
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child safety rear door lock............3-5
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-20
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Cigarette lighter.................2-32
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock......................4-30
(models with navigation system)......4-12
Clock set....................4-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Cold weather driving..............5-30
Compass display.................2-8
Console box...............2-33, 2-40
Control panel buttons..............4-2
Brightness/contrast button.........4-13
Back button..................4-3
Enter button..................4-2
Setting button................4-7
Startup screen................4-3
Trip button..................4-3
Controls
Audio controls
(steering wheel)...............4-36
Heater and air conditioner controls. . . .4-17
Rear audio controls.............4-38
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-20
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
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-15
Cup holders...................2-37
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-59D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-26
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-24
Digital video disc DVD.............4-39
Dimensions and weights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-27
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Distance to empty................4-4
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-14
Drive belts....................8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-20
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-30
Driving with automatic
transmission.............5-10, 5-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-17
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-29
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..........8-10Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Engine serial number............9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine.............5-10
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-14
English/metric setting..............4-11
Enter button....................4-2
Event data recorders..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-35
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-28
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Window washer fluid............8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
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Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-26
Power vent windows............2-46
Power windows...............2-44
Rear power windows............2-45
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-3
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-36,
1-42
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-47
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-60
Programmable features.............4-7
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-49
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-33
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-29
Rear audio controls.............4-38
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-36
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-30
Rear audio controls...............4-38
Rear center seat belt..............1-21
Rear power windows..............2-45
Rear seat air conditioner............4-20
Rear sonar system...............5-29Rear sonar system off switch.........2-30
Rear view monitor................4-14
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-23
Recorders
Event data..................9-31
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-41
Remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-30
Resetting the fuel economy...........4-4
Resetting trip 1 and trip 2............4-4
Roof rack....................2-43
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Child seat belts........1-25, 1-36, 1-42
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-30
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system).....................4-41
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Second row bench seats..........1-6
Second row captain’s chair.........1-5
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-17
Infants and small children.........1-18
Injured Person................1-19
Larger children...............1-18Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Pregnant women..............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-60
Rear center seat belt............1-21
Seat belt extenders.............1-25
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Seat belts..................1-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-24
Three-point type with retractor.......1-19
Seat belt warning light.............2-17
Seatback pockets................2-36
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-20
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-29
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment.....1-5
Security indicator light.............2-19
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-21, 3-2, 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-21
Service manual order form...........9-31
Servicing air conditioner............4-20
Setting button..................4-7
Shift lock release................5-14
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-24
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-59
Sonar
Rear system.................5-29
Spark plug replacement............8-16
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-62
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Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine.............5-10
Startup screen..................4-3
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-26
Tilting steering wheel............3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-36
Stop light....................8-27
Storage.....................2-33
Overhead storage compartment......2-36
Storage bin................2-37, 2-41
Storage tray...................2-33
Sun visors....................3-17
Sunglasses case................2-35
Sunglasses holder...............2-35
Sunroof.....................2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-62
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-62, 2-17
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-54
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-47
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-47
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-25
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Fog light switch...............2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Headlight control switch..........2-24
Ignition switch................5-8
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Turn signal switch..............2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-21, 3-2, 5-9
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-16
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-3
Tire chains..................8-37
Tire placard.................9-12
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-38
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-40
Types of tires................8-37Uniform tire quality grading.........9-28
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-9
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Tire pressure display...............4-6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder.......4-6
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-30
Tow mode switch................2-31
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-28
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-20
Trailer towing................9-17
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-51
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10,
5-11
Selector lever lock release.........5-14
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country).....................9-10
Trip button....................4-3
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-27
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-28
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1. Engine coolant 8-7
2. Battery 8-13
3. Power steering fluid 8-11
4. Automatic transmission fluid 8-11
5. Heater and air conditioner 4-17,
Audio system 4-21
6. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-47
7. Spare tire 6-2
8. Rear door lock 9-13
9. Fuel filler cap 3-15; Fuel recommenda-
tions 9-3, 9-4
10. Seat belts 1-15
11. Door locks 3-3
12. Driver supplemental air bag 1-47
13. Hood release 3-9
14. Meters and gauges 2-3
15. Brake fluid 8-12
16. Engine oil 8-8
17. Window washer fluid 8-12
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