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, transmission fluid
should be changed more frequently. For
additional information, see the “Mainte-
nance 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 automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission 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.
Continuously Variable Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously
variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dollyMUSTbe placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufac-
turer’s recommendations when using their prod-
uct.
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Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-37
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-37
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-22
Automatic power window switch.....2-38
Fog light switch...............2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-21
Headlight control switch..........2-22
Ignition switch................5-6
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-29
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-20
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-28
Turn signal switch..............2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-19
T
Tachometer....................2-4
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-18, 3-3, 5-7
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-43
Tire chains..................8-40Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-32
Tire rotation.................8-40
Types of tires................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-24
Wheels and tires..............8-32
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-11
Tire pressure display..............4-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder......4-10
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-21
Towing
Flat towing..................9-23
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification.........9-19
Trailer towing................9-16
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-28
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-44
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-9
Selector lever lock release.........5-12
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip button..................4-3, 4-7
Trip odometer...................2-4
Trip time......................4-4
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever...........3-19
Trunk light....................2-44
Turn signal switch................2-25U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-24
V
Vanity mirror...................3-24
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-21
Vehicle electronic system...........4-13
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.............2-16
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start......2-18, 3-3, 5-7
Visors......................3-24
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-52, 2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-10
Battery charge warning light........2-10
Brake warning light.............2-10
Door open warning light..........2-10
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-11
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-26
Low fuel warning light...........2-11
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