Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a module/converter
that exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem. See a reputable trailer dealer to ob-
tain the proper equipment and to have it
installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer dealer.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
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.
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Precautions on child
restraints............1-17, 1-25, 1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-35
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Programmable features..........4-5, 4-11
Push starting...................6-9
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-45
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-35, 4-41
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer.............4-33, 4-38
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player.................4-28
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-44
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-25
Rear power windows..............2-38
Rear seat.....................1-6
Rear sonar system...............5-22
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-21
Recorders
Event data..................9-26
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-25
Resetting average speed............4-4
Resetting the fuel economy........4-4, 4-8
Resetting trip 1 and trip 2............4-7Resetting trip time................4-4
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts........1-17, 1-25, 1-31
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-25
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Rear seat adjustment.............1-6
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......1-16
Three-point type with retractor.......1-13
Seat belt warning light.............2-14
Seatback pockets................2-32
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-28
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-28
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Rear seat...................1-6
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-19, 3-3, 5-7Self-adjusting brakes..............8-20
Service manual order form...........9-27
Servicing air conditioner............4-21
Setting button...............4-5, 4-11
Shift lock release................5-12
Shifting
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)....................5-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-16
Sonar
Rear system.................5-22
Spark plug replacement............8-15
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-51
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-8
Jump starting.................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine..............5-8
Startup screen..................4-7
Steering
Heated steering wheel...........2-29
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-18
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-44
Stop light....................8-27
Storage.....................2-32
Sun visors....................3-23
Sunglasses case................2-32
Sunglasses holder...............2-32
Sunroof (see Moonroof)............2-39
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-51, 2-14
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-43
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-51
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