
2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is
necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level up to the bottom of
the filler opening.Do not overfill.Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
in the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
cDo not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will by-
pass the variable voltage control sys-
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely.
cUse electrical accessories with the en-
gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage
control system. This system measures the
amount of electrical discharge from the battery
and controls voltage generated by the generator.
LDI0302
LDI0454
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
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If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit, one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. If
equipped, the system also displays pres-
sure of all tires (except the spare tire) on
the display screen by sending a signal
from a sensor that is installed in each
wheel.
The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) . Also, this system may not de-
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving) .
For more details, refer to “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” in the “Instruments and
controls” section, “Tire pressure informa-
tion” in the “Display screen, heater, airconditioner and audio systems” section,
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion, and “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section.Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) often and always prior to long dis-
tance trips. The recommended tire pres-
sure specifications are shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label or the Tire
and Loading Information label (if so
equipped) under the9Recommended
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure9heading. This
label is affixed to the driver side center
pillar. Tire pressures should be checked
regularly because:
cMost tires naturally lose air over time.
cTires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires areconsidered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
der inflation, may adversely affect
tire life and vehicle handling.
WARNING
cImproperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
c
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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.
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, forlong 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 recommended
Maintenance 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.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-16
A
Active head restraint...............1-7
Adjusting pedal position............3-12
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-39
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-47
Air bag warning labels.............1-55
Air bag warning light...........1-55, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-17
Air conditioner service...........4-25
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-15, 4-22
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-25
Servicing air conditioner..........4-25
Air flow charts..................4-19
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-22
Anchor point locations.............1-24
Antenna.....................4-48
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-14
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........5-29Audible reminders................2-22
Audio system..................4-26
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-39, 4-45
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-34
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-32
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-36
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-42
Radio....................4-26
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-48
Autolight switch.................2-28
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-17
Automatic power window switch.....2-48
Automatic transmission position
indicator light................2-18
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-11
Transmission selector lever lock release .5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-14
AUX jack.................4-41, 4-47
B
Back button....................4-3
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-15
Before starting the engine...........5-10
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15
Booster seats..................1-35Brake
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)......5-29
Brake fluid..................8-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Brake system................5-28
Brake warning light.............2-15
Brake wear indicators........2-22, 8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-15
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Brakes......................8-21
Break-in schedule................5-17
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-30
Brightness/contrast button...........4-13
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-14
Bulb replacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.....................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-58
Cargo light...................2-52
Cargo net....................2-44
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-47
CD changer (See audio system). . . .4-39, 4-45
CD player (See audio system).........4-34
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-24
Child restraints.......1-14, 1-15, 1-20, 1-22
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Precautions on child
restraints............1-20, 1-28, 1-35
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-24
Child safety rear door lock............3-4
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-22
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock...................4-33, 4-42
(models with navigation system)......4-12
Clock set....................4-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-33
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-34
Compass display.................2-9
Console box...................2-38
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)......4-48
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-15, 4-22
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-25
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-15
Cup holders...................2-40
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-52D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-29
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-26
Digital video disc DVD.............4-49
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-30
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Distance to empty................4-4
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-16
Drive belt....................8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-17
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-33
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-17
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-27
Engine
Before starting the engine.........5-10
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
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.............5-10
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-8
English/metric setting..............4-11
Enter button....................4-2
Event data recorders..............9-29
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-38
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..................8-11
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..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-30
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Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-47
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................9-2
Fuel economy................5-17
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-10
Fuel economy setting..............4-4
Fuses......................8-21
Fusible links...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-53
Gascap.....................3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance..............8-2
Glass hatch...................3-10
Glove box....................2-38H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Head restraints..................1-7
Active head restraint.............1-7
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-27
Headlights....................8-25
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-52
Heated seats..................2-32
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-15, 4-22
Heater operation...........4-16, 4-23
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-25
Hill descent control switch...........2-33
Hill descent control system..........5-32
Hill start assist (HSA) system.........5-33
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-53
Hood release...................3-8
Hook
Luggage hook................2-42
Horn.......................2-32
I
Ignition switch..................5-8
Immobilizer system..........2-23, 3-2, 5-9
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-17
Increasing fuel economy............5-17Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders)...............2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-14
Inside mirror...................3-14
Instrument brightness control.........2-30
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Interior light...................2-51
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-22
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-24
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-10
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)..........1-55
Language setting................4-11
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