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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, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance 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.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dollyMUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.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.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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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 Drive
Strongsville, OH 44149
1-800-247-5321
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manualsfor this model year
and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Drive
Strongsville, OH 44149
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact
your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-
ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area
call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-
387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa-
tive will assist you.
Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and
Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
event, there is some important information you
should know.
Many insurance companies routinely authorize
the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to
cut costs, among other reasons.
Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN
collision parts!
If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts
made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-
tions – if you want to help it to last and hold itsresale value, the solution is simple.Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to
only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts.
NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts,
nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage
caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty pro-
tection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit un-
necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the
end of your lease.
NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to
minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the
windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-
genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such
built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts of-
ten show premature wear, rust and corrosion.
Why should you take a chance?
In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair
your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws
that restrict insurance companies from authoriz-
ing the use of non-genuine collision parts during
the new vehicle warranty. These laws help pro-
tect you, so you can take action to protect your-
self.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
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10 Index
A
Active Head Restraint..............1-7
Adjusting pedal position............3-21
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-52
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-59
Side and curtain
(See supplemental side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag system). . . .1-63
Air bag warning labels.............1-66
Air bag warning light...........1-66, 2-10
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-33
Air conditioner service...........4-43
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-31, 4-40
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-42
Servicing air conditioner..........4-43
Air flow charts..................4-34
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-14
Anchor point locations.............1-30
Antenna.....................4-65
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-8Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-18
Audible reminders................2-13
Audio system..................4-43
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-59
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-53
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-56
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-50
MP3 display..................4-6
Radio....................4-43
Rear audio controls.............4-64
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-62
Autolight switch.................2-19
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-25
Automatic power window switch.....2-38
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-11
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-8
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-10
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-23
Average speed..................4-4
B
Back button................4-7, 4-18
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light.............2-8
Before starting the engine............5-7Belt (See drive belt)..............8-14
Bench seat adjustment (3rd row). . . .1-7, 1-12
Block heater
Engine....................5-24
BluetoothThands-free phone system.....4-75
Booster seats..................1-47
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-18
Brake fluid..................8-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Brake system................5-17
Brake warning light..............2-8
Brake wear indicators........2-13, 8-20
Parking brake operation..........5-12
Self-adjusting brakes............8-20
Brakes......................8-20
Break-in schedule................5-14
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-21
Brightness/contrast button. . . .4-6, 4-16, 4-28
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulb replacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-6
Car phone or CB radio.............4-75
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-61
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Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-27
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-27
P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-12
Parking/parking on hills...........5-16
Pedal position adjustment...........3-21
Personal lights.................2-42
Phone, BluetoothThands-free system. . . .4-75
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-4
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-26
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-17
Power vent windows............2-38
Power windows...............2-36
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints............1-26, 1-41, 1-47
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-52
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-64
Programmable features......4-5, 4-11, 4-22
Push starting...................6-9R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-75
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-59
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-56
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-50
Rear audio controls.............4-64
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-62
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-25
Rear audio controls...............4-64
Rear center seat belt..............1-22
Rear seat air conditioner............4-42
Rear sonar system...............5-21
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-25
Rear view monitor................4-28
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-17
Recorders
Event data..................9-26
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller (See DVD entertainment
system).....................4-67
Remote keyless entry system..........3-9
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-25
Resetting average speed............4-4
Resetting the fuel economy.....4-4, 4-9, 4-19
Resetting trip 1 and trip 2.........4-8, 4-18S
Safety
Child safety sliding door lock........3-9
Child seat belts........1-26, 1-41, 1-47
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-25
Screen (See DVD entertainment system) . . .4-67
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Second row captain’s chair.........1-6
Third row bench seat.........1-7, 1-12
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-17
Infants and small children.........1-18
Injured Person................1-19
Larger children...............1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Pregnant women..............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-64
Rear center seat belt............1-22
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.............2-10
Seatback pockets................2-31
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-25
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-24
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment.....1-6
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Security indicator light.............2-12
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-15, 3-2, 5-7
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-20
Service manual order form...........9-27
Servicing air conditioner............4-43
Setting button...........4-5, 4-11, 4-22
Shift lock release................5-10
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-24
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag system). .1-63
SkyView™ roof.................2-39
Sliding door
Manual sliding door.............3-5
Power sliding door..............3-6
Sliding door locks
Child safety sliding door locks........3-9
Sonar
Rear system.................5-21
Spark plug replacement............8-15
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-66
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-7
Jump starting.................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine..............5-8
Startup screen.................4-18
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-17
Tilting steering wheel............3-21
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-62Stop light....................8-26
Storage.....................2-27
Storage bin............2-32, 2-35, 2-35
Storage tray...................2-27
Sun visors....................3-22
Sunglasses case................2-27
Sunglasses holder...............2-27
Sunroof (see Moonroof)............2-40
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-66, 2-10
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-59
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-52
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-52
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system..................1-63
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-19
Automatic power window switch.....2-38
Fog light switch...............2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Headlight control switch..........2-18
Ignition switch................5-6
Lights on demand switch..........2-41
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors)...........3-6, 3-15
Overdrive switch..............5-11
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-25
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-18Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-17
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-25
Turn signal switch..............2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-15, 3-2, 5-7
Third row bench seat adjustment.....1-7, 1-12
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-21
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-40
Tire chains..................8-37
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-30
Tire rotation.................8-37
Types of tires................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-23
Wheels and tires..............8-30
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Tire pressure display........4-4, 4-11, 4-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
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