
Black plate (224,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (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 the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn you
of it by the low tire pressure warning light. This
system will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) . For
more details, see “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
WARNING
.If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damagecould occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as possi-
ble.
.When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
.Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
.Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors.
CHANGING A FLAT TIREIf you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.Stopping the vehicle1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake.
4.Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual Transmission (MT) models:
Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to
signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
FLAT TIRE6-2
In case of emergency
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Black plate (251,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*:When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*:Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires*:Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components:Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance:If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*:Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicleThe maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal:Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes:Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism:On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the selector lever in the P (Park) position
without applying any brakes.
Parking brake:Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
adjusted, see a NISSAN dealer.
Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats:Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliners, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all
latched positions.
Steering wheel:Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8-3
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Black plate (273,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SDI2395
1. Front turn signal light
2. Headlight (high-beam/low-beam)
3. Front side marker/park light
4. Map light (if so equipped)
5. Ceiling light
6. Front fog light (if so equipped)
7. Side turn signal light
8. High-mounted stop light
9. License plate light
10. Rear combination light (stop/tail/turn signal/back-
up light)
11. Cargo light (if so equipped)
12. Rear side marker light
LIGHTS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8-25
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Black plate (275,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSItem Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Headlight high/low beams (Halogen) 60/55 HB2
Front turn signal light* 21 PY21W
Front fog light (if so equipped)* 35 H8
Front side marker/park light* 5 W5W
Side turn signal light* 5 WY5W
Rear combination light*
turn signal 21 PY21W
stop/tail 21/5 W21/5W
back-up 18 W16W
Rear side marker light* 5 W5W
License plate light*
5W5W
Map light (if so equipped) 8 —
High-mounted stop light* 18 W16W
Ceiling light 8 —
Cargo light (if so equipped) 8
—
*: See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest information about parts.
SDI2306
: REMOVE: INSTALL
Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C, D or E.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
and/or cover.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8-27
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Black plate (5,1)
Precautions on seat belt usage................. 1-8
Pregnant women............................... 1-12
Rear center seat belt.......................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning............................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders............................ 1-18
Seat belt hooks................................ 1-15
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-18
Seat belt warning light........................ 2-14
Seat belts........................................ 1-8
Seat belts with pretensioners................. 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment.............. 1-15
Small children.................................. 1-11
Three-point type............................... 1-12
Seat(s) , Seats........................................ 1-2
Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start........................................ 2-19
Security system, Vehicle security system........ 2-17
Selector lever, Shift lock release................. 5-17
Servicing air conditioner............................. 4-9
Shift lock release, Transmission.................. 5-17
Shifting
CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission).............................. 5-7, 5-14
Manual transmission...................... 5-8, 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats................................................ 1-15
Small light indicator light.......................... 2-16
Sonar system....................................... 5-24
Spare tire...................................... 8-37, 9-7
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-15
Speedometer......................................... 2-5
Starting
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12
Jump starting..................................... 6-8Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Push starting................................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag............ 1-47
Steering
Electric power steering system............... 5-26
Steering lock..................................... 5-8
Steering wheel switch for audio controls.... 4-28
Tilting steering column........................ 3-25
Storage............................................. 2-31
Sun visors.......................................... 3-26
Supplemental air bag warning labels............. 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light....... 1-53, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-40
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................... 1-40
Switch
Audio control steering wheel switch......... 4-28
Autolight switch................................ 2-24
Fog light switch................................ 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch................ 2-27
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Overdrive OFF switch......................... 5-16
Power door lock switch......................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch........................................... 2-23
Turn signal switch.............................. 2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
T
Tachometer........................................... 2-6
Temperature display................................. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge................................... 2-6Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-19
Three-way catalyst................................... 5-2
Tilt steering column................................ 3-25
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light................................................. 2-13
Tires
Flat tire............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system.............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label........... 8-30
Tire and Loading Information label........... 9-10
Tire chains...................................... 8-34
Tire dressing..................................... 7-4
Tire pressure................................... 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation.................................... 8-35
Types of tires................................... 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading................... 9-19
Wheel/tire size................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires............................... 8-28
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover)................. 2-34
Top tether strap child restraints.................. 1-22
Towing
Flat towing...................................... 9-18
Tow truck towing............................... 6-12
Towing a trailer................................. 9-18
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system.............. 6-2
Trailer towing....................................... 9-18
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission).... 5-7, 5-14
10-5
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Black plate (6,1)
10-6
Driving with manual transmission........ 5-8, 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system).... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)...................... 3-17
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country................................................ 9-8
Trip computer........................................ 2-8
Turn signal switch.................................. 2-26
U
Underbody cleaning................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading....................... 9-19
V
Variable voltage control system................... 8-14
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights........................ 9-8
Identification number (VIN)...................... 9-8
Information display............................... 2-7
Loading information............................ 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)............ 6-15
Security system................................ 2-17
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system...... 5-29
Ventilators............................................ 4-2
Voice command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-37
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels.......... 1-53
Warning light
Air bag warning light................... 1-53, 2-14Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light............................................. 2-10
Brake warning light............................ 2-11
Door open warning light....................... 2-11
Electric power steering warning light........ 2-12
Intelligent Key system warning light.......... 2-12
Low fuel warning light......................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light............... 2-13
Seat belt warning light........................ 2-14
Warning lights...................................... 2-10
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch......... 2-27
Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)......................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders........................................... 2-10
Warranty, Emission control system warranty..... 9-20
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch...... 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-20
Washing.............................................. 7-2
Waxing................................................ 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights)........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires................................... 8-28
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................ 7-4
Window washer fluid.............................. 8-12
Window(s)
Cleaning.......................................... 7-3
Power windows................................ 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch............ 2-20
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch...... 2-22
Rear window wiper blade..................... 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-20
Wiper blades................................... 8-17
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