
Black plate (271,1)
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
SIZECOLD TIRE
INFLATION
PRESSURE
FRONT
ORIGINAL
TIREP215/70-
R16 99H230 kPa,
33 PSI
P225/60-
R17 98H230 kPa,
33 PSI
REAR
ORIGINAL
TIREP215/70-
R16 99H230 kPa,
33 PSI
P225/60-
R17 98H230 kPa,
33 PSI
SPARE
TIREOriginal tire230 kPa,
33 PSI
T155/90-
D16420 kPa,
60 PSI
SDI1575
Example
TIRE LABELINGFederal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the side-
wall of all tires. This information identifies
and describes the fundamental character-
istics of the tire and also provides the tire
identification number (TIN) for safety stan-
dard certification. The TIN can be used to
identify the tire in case of a recall.
SDI1606
Example
*1
Tire size (example: P215/60R16
94H)
1.
P: The “P” indicates the tire is designed
for passenger vehicles. (Not all tires
have this information.)
2.
Three-digit number (215): This number
gives the width in millimeters of the tire
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
3.
Two-digit number (60): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
4.
R: The “R” stands for radial.
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
5.
Two-digit number (16): This number is
the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
6.
Two- or three-digit number (94): This
number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight each
tire can support. You may not find this
information on all tires because it is not
required by law.
7.
H: Tire speed rating. You should not
drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.
SDI1607
Example
*2
TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
1.
DOT: Abbreviation for the “Department
of Transportation”. The symbol can be
placed above, below or to the left or
right of the Tire Identification Number.
2.
Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
3.
Two-digit code: Tire size
4.
Three-digit code: Tire type code (Op-
tional)
5.
Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture
6.
Four numbers represent the week and
year the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 3103 means the 31st week of
2003. If these numbers are missing,
then look on the other sidewall of the
tire.
*3
Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
*4
Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure.
*5
Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
SDI1662
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotationNISSAN recommends rotating the tires
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) . (See “FLAT
TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for tire replacing procedures.)
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to the specification at all times.
It is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to the specification at each
tire rotation interval.
WARNING
.
After rotating the tires, check
and adjust the tire pressure.
.
Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.) .
.
Do not include the spare tire or
any other small size spare tire in
the tire rotation.
.
For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
SDI1663
1. Wear indicator
2. Wear indicator location markTire wear and damage
WARNING
.
Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bul-
ging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.
.
The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. WhenMaintenance and do-it-yourself
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9 Technical and consumer information
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 25
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants............ 9-2
Fuel recommendation ...................................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ............... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ........................................... 9-6
Specifications. ................................................... 9-7
Engine ......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................................ 9-7
Dimensions and weights .................................. 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................................................. 9-8
Vehicle identification ........................................... 9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .............. 9-8
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ...... 9-9
Engine serial number ...................................... 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-9
Emission control information label .................... 9-10
Tire and loading information label ..................... 9-10
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 9-10
Installing front license plate ................................ 9-11
Vehicle loading information ................................. 9-12
Terms ........................................................ 9-12 Vehicle load capacity
.................................... 9-13
Securing the load ......................................... 9-15
Loading tips ................................................ 9-16
Measurement of weights ................................ 9-16
Towing a trailer ................................................ 9-16
Maximum load limits ...................................... 9-17
Maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW)/maximum
gross axle weight (GAW) ............................... 9-18
Towing load/specification ............................... 9-20
Towing safety .............................................. 9-20
Flat towing ................................................. 9-24
Uniform tire quality grading ................................. 9-25
Treadwear .................................................. 9-25
Traction AA, A, B and C ................................ 9-25
Temperature A, B and C ................................ 9-25
Emission control system warranty ......................... 9-26
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 9-26
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . .... 9-26
Event data recorders (EDR) ................................ 9-27
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-28
In the event of a collision ............................... 9-28

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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
(See “MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS”
later in this section.)
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Information
label.
SIC3504
SECURING THE LOADThere are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 22lb. (98 N) to a single hook
*A
or 7 lb. (31 N)
to a single hook
*B
when securing cargo.
WARNING
.Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
.The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
.Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum
front and rear GAWRs. If you do,
parts of your vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle han-
dles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.Technical and consumer information
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
Sway control deviceSudden maneuvers, wind gusts and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer
handling. Sway control devices may be used to
help control these affects. If you choose to use
one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to
make sure the sway control device will work with
the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake
system. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.Class I hitchClass I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg) .
CAUTION
.The hitch should not be attached to
or affect the operation of the im-
pact-absorbing bumper.
.Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
.Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc. to install
a trailer hitch.
.To reduce the possibility of addi-
tional damage if your vehicle is
struck from the rear, where practi-
cal, remove the hitch and/or recei-ver when not in use. After the hitch
is removed, seal the bolt holes to
prevent exhaust fumes, water or
dust from entering the passenger
compartment.
.Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely
mounted.
Tire pressures.When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle
tires to the recommended cold tire pressure
indicated on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.
.Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and
proper inflation pressure should be in
accordance with the trailer and tire manu-
facturers’ specifications.Safety chainsAlways use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety
chains can be attached to the bumper if the
hitch ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chains to permit
turning corners.
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/con-
verter must draw no more than 15
milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements may
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain
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
reputable trailer dealer.Trailer brakesIf your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.Technical and consumer information
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 19
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 ATREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government 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 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 char-
acteristics and climate.TRACTION AA, A, B AND CThe 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
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. 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 CThe temperature grades 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. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle 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
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid................................................. 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls......... 4-23
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Corrosion protection................................. 7-5
Cover, Cargo cover................................ 2-37
Cruise control...................................... 5-18
Cup holders........................................ 2-33
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission)....................................... 5-12
D
Daytime running light system..................... 2-27
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................ 2-24
Dimensions and weights............................ 9-8
Door open warning light........................... 2-13
Drive belts.......................................... 8-14
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD)......................... 5-21
Cold weather driving.......................... 5-29
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission)................................... 5-12
On-pavement and off-road driving............. 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Safety precautions............................... 5-6
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-20
Elapsed time ......................................... 2-8Electric power steering system................... 5-25
Electric power steering warning light............ 2-13
Emission control information label................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty................ 9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine.................... 5-11
Break-in schedule.............................. 5-20
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge..................... 2-5
Engine block heater........................... 5-30
Engine compartment check locations.......... 8-6
Engine cooling system.......................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation....... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity.............................. 9-5
Engine serial number............................ 9-9
Engine specifications............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats....................... 6-11
Starting the engine............................ 5-11
Event data recorders (EDR)....................... 9-27
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label............ 9-9
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter...................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-29
Flat tire................................................ 6-2Flat towing.......................................... 9-24
Floor mat cleaning................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid...................................... 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player.............................................. 4-13
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer............................................. 4-17
Fog light switch.................................... 2-29
Front manual seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light........ 1-45
Front power seat adjustment....................... 1-4
Front seat adjustment............................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints................... 1-8
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Distance to empty............................... 2-7
Fuel economy.................................. 5-20
Fuel octane rating................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door.................................. 3-21
Gauge ............................................ 2-6
Fuses............................................... 8-19
Fusible links........................................ 8-19
Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 12/ 25