2008 NISSAN TITAN cruise control

1. Ventilators (P. 4-13)
2. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-34)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-31)
4. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/BluetoothTHands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-72, P. 4-72)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-45, P. 2-36)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-4, 2-13)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-18)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-29)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-37)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-45)
14. Glove box (P. 2-44)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-27)
16. Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-57)
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1. Ventilators (P. 4-13)
2. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-34)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-31)
4. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/BluetoothTHands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-72, P. 4-72)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-45, P. 2-36)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-4, 2-13)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-18)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-29)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-37)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-45)
14. Glove box (P. 2-44)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-27)
16. Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-57)
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The vehicle information displays1is located to
the left of the speedometer. It displays such items
as:
cautomatic transmission position indicator
ccruise control system information
csome indicators and warnings
cother informationHOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Press the vehicle information display INFO but-
ton
s1located on the instrument panel to toggle
through the following modes (if so equipped) .
MPG!MPG/MPH!Time/Miles!Range!
Setting!Warning
Rotate the INFO button
s2to highlight the de-
sired menu option within the selected mode.
Press the INFO button
s1to enter the high-
lighted menu.The icons at the bottom of the display screen
show the options available:
ENTER — Press the INFO button to select
a highlighted option.
NEXT — Rotate the INFO button to high-
light an option.
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Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators
1. Door open warning
2. Low fuel warning
3. Low windshield washer fluid warning4. Parking brake warning
5. Cruise main switch indicator
6. Cruise set switch indicator
7. 4LO indicator (
model)8. 4WD indicator (
model)
9. Automatic transmission position indicator
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Door and liftgate open warning
This warning illuminates when a door, the liftgate
or the liftgate glass has been opened when the
engine is running.
Low fuel warning
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches E (Empty) .There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty) .
Low windshield washer fluid warning
This warning illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield
washer fluid as necessary. See “Window washer
fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
Parking brake warning
This warning illuminates when the parking brake
is set and the vehicle is driven.
Cruise main switch indicator
This indicator illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The indicator turns off
when the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational.Cruise set switch indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
4LO indicator (
model)
This indicator illuminates when the 4WD shift
switch is set in the 4LO position with the ignition
key in the ON position.
If the 4WD shift switch is set in the 4LO position
and the indicator blinks, stop the vehicle, drive
slowly forward and the indicator will turn on.
When you shift between 4H and 4LO, stop the
vehicle, move the automatic transmission selec-
tor lever to the N (Neutral) position, then depress
and turn the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or 4H.
The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the
switch while driving.
You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you have first
stopped the vehicle and moved the automatic
transmission shift selector lever to N (Neutral) .
Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator
illuminates when you shift the 4WD shift switch
to 4LO.The indicator may blink while shifting from
one drive mode to the other.
4WD indicator (
model)
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi-
cator will illuminate the position selected by the
4WD shift switch.
The 4WD shift indicator may blink while
shifting from one drive mode to the other.
Automatic transmission position indicator
When the ignition key is placed in the ON posi-
tion, this indicator shows the automatic transmis-
sion selector lever position. See “Driving the ve-
hicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-6
Driving safety precautions.......................5-6
Ignition switch.....................................5-8
Automatic transmission..........................5-8
Key positions..................................5-9
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped)................................5-9
Before starting the engine.........................5-10
Starting the engine...............................5-10
Driving the vehicle................................5-11
Engine protection mode........................5-11
Automatic transmission.........................5-12
Parking brake....................................5-18
Cruise control....................................5-18
Precautions on cruise control...................5-18
Cruise control operations.......................5-19Break-in schedule................................5-20
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-20
Using four wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped)..................................5-21
Transfer case shifting procedures...............5-21
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-26
Parking/parking on hills............................5-27
Power steering...................................5-28
Brake system....................................5-28
Brake precautions.............................5-28
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................5-29
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-31
Rear sonar system (if so equipped).................5-32
Cold weather driving..............................5-33
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-33
Anti-freeze....................................5-33
Battery.......................................5-33
Draining of coolant water.......................5-33
Tire equipment................................5-33
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WARNING
cBe sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
cDo not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
cDo not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.
cDo not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.
To engage:Firmly depress the parking brake.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it
will release.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.
1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. ON·OFF switch
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
cIf the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display then
blinks to warn the driver, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section.
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cIf the SET indicator light blinks, push the
cruise control ON·OFF switch off and have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
cThe SET indicator light may blink when the
cruise control ON·OFF switch is pushed ON
while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, use the
following procedures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
cWhen it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
cIn heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
cOn winding or hilly roads.
cOn slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) .
cIn very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control,push the
ON·OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the vehicle information display will illuminate.
To set cruising speed,accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the
vehicle information display will illuminate. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle
maintains the set speed.
cTo pass another vehicle,depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
cThe vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed,use one of the
following three methods.
cPush the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display goes
out.
cTap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.cPush the ON·OFF switch off. Both the
CRUISE indicator light and SET indicator
light in the vehicle information display go out.
The cruise control is automatically canceled and
the SET light in the vehicle information display
goes out if:
cyou depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch.
The preset speed is deleted from memory.
cthe vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
cyou move the shift selector lever to N (Neu-
tral) .
To reset at a faster cruising speed,use one
of the following three methods.
cDepress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
cPush and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch.
cPush and release the ACCEL/RES switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed in-
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h) .
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