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.
c
Keep 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.
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.
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DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
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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.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.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-17
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped).................5-32
Active Head Restraint..............1-6
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-49
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-56
Air bag warning labels.............1-64
Air bag warning light...........1-64, 2-19
Air cleaner housing filter............8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation...........4-5
Air conditioner service............4-9
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations..........9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Servicing air conditioner...........4-9
Air flow charts..................4-6
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-23
Anchor point locations.............1-26
Antenna.....................4-26
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-31
Audible reminders................2-23Audio system..................4-10
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-23
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-18
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-16
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-20
Radio....................4-10
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-26
Autolight switch.................2-28
Automatic
Automatic power window switch.....2-48
Automatic transmission position
indicator light................2-19
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-12
Transmission selector lever
lock release.................5-14
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-13
AUX jack.....................4-25
B
Battery......................8-15
Charge warning light............2-16
Before starting the engine...........5-10
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-18
Booster seats..................1-43
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-31
Brake fluid..................8-14
Brake light (See stop light).........8-29Brake system................5-30
Brake warning light.............2-16
Brake wear indicators........2-23, 8-23
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Self-adjusting brakes............8-23
Brakes......................8-23
Break-in schedule................5-20
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-30
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-15
Bulb replacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.....................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-27
Cargo light switch...............2-32
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-25
CD changer (See audio system)........4-23
CD player (See audio system).........4-18
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-24
Child restraints.......1-13, 1-14, 1-20, 1-22
Precautions on child
restraints............1-20, 1-31, 1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-23
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock......................4-17
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Clutch
Clutch fluid.................8-14
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch.....2-36
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-35
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-18
Compass display................2-11
Console box...................2-40
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-8
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-19
Cup holders...................2-43
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-61
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-29
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-27
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-30
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-16
Drive belt....................8-18Driving
Cold weather driving............5-35
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-12
Driving with manual transmission.....5-16
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-21
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-27
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch..................2-35
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-35
Engine
Before starting the engine.........5-10
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Changing engine oil............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-8
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-16
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine.............5-11Engine oil pressure gauge............2-9
Event data recorders..............9-36
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
F
First aid kit....................6-2
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch)..................2-31
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-14
Engine coolant................8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-31
Front air bag system (See
supplemental restraint system).........1-56
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Fuel economy................5-21
Fuel gauge..................2-9
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler cap................3-10
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-10
Fuel-filler lid.................3-10
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Fuses......................8-24
Fusible links...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver..............2-52
Gascap .................3-10, 3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-9
Fuel gauge..................2-9
Odometer...................2-5
Speedometer.................2-5
Tachometer..................2-8
Trip computer.................2-7
Trip odometer.................2-5
Voltmeter..................2-10
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-41
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Head restraints..................1-6
Active Head Restraint............1-6
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-27
Headlights....................8-28
Heated seats..................2-33
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Heater operation...............4-4
Hill descent control switch...........2-34Hill descent control system..........5-34
Hill start assist (HSA) system.........5-34
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-52
Hood release...................3-9
Horn.......................2-32
I
Ignition switch..................5-8
Immobilizer system.........2-25, 3-2, 5-10
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-20
Increasing fuel economy............5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders)...............2-14
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-13
Inside mirror...................3-13
Instrument brightness control.........2-30
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-3
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Interior light...................2-51
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-22
J
Jump seat.....................1-5
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-27Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-6
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)..........1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System..............1-22
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-64, 2-19
Brake light (See stop light).........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-15
Bulb replacement..............8-29
Charge warning light............2-16
Fog light switch...............2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Headlights..................8-28
Interior light.................2-51
Light bulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light......2-17
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-18
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-58
Personal lights...............2-52
Security indicator light...........2-21
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Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders..............2-14
Lights
Map lights..................2-52
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light........2-17
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-18
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-45
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...........1-20
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-20
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-49
Map lights....................2-52
Map pocket...................2-42
Meters and gauges................2-5
Instrument brightness control.......2-30
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-13
Inside mirror.................3-13
Outside mirrors...............3-13Vanity mirror.................3-12
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-6
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-25, 3-2, 5-10
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Changing engine oil............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
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.................3-13
Overdrive switch................5-15
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-11
Owner’s manual order form..........9-37
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-37P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Parking/parking on hills...........5-29
Personal lights.................2-52
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-4
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-36
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-30
Power windows...............2-46
Rear power windows............2-48
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-5
Precautions on child
restraints............1-20, 1-31, 1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system...............1-49
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-62
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-27
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-23
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-16
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FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-20
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-26
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-35
Rear power windows..............2-48
Rear sliding window..............2-49
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................2-27
Recorders
Event data..................9-36
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-35
Roof rack....................2-45
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts........1-20, 1-31, 1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-35
Seat
Jump seat...................1-5
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-13
Infants and small children.........1-14
Injured Person................1-15
Larger children...............1-14
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11
Pregnant women..............1-15Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-62
Seat belt extenders.............1-19
Seat belt maintenance...........1-20
Seat belts..................1-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19
Three-point type with retractor.......1-15
Seat belt warning light.............2-18
Seatback pockets................2-43
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-33
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Security indicator light.............2-21
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-25, 3-2, 5-10
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-23
Service manual order form...........9-37
Servicing air conditioner.............4-9
Shift lock release................5-14
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-12
Manual transmission............5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-19
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems).....................1-61
Spark plug replacement............8-19
Speedometer...................2-5
SRS warning label...............1-64
Starting
Before starting the engine.........5-10
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine.............5-11Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-30
Tilting steering wheel............3-11
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-26
Stop light....................8-29
Storage.....................2-37
Storage tray...............2-37, 2-39
Sun visors....................3-12
Sunglasses case................2-41
Sunroof.....................2-49
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-64
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-64, 2-19
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-56
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-64
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-49
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-28
Automatic power window switch.....2-48
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch................2-35
Fog light switch...............2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Hill descent control switch.........2-34
Ignition switch................5-8
Overdrive switch..............5-15
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-27
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