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the wheels and applying the parking
brake, transmission damage could oc-
cur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
.When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
.If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
.Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
.Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) .
.Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide.
.When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
.Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affectvehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
— Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply
the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is
balanced as described earlier in this section.
.Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
.Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
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without applying the brakes.
.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
.Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
.Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
.Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
.Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
.When stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
.When launching a boat, don’t allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
.Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “8.
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
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
.Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
.DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.
.DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground. Doing somay cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
.For emergency towing procedures
refer to “TOWING RECOMMENDED
BY NISSAN” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) , an appropriate
vehicle dollyMUSTbe placed under the towed
vehicle’s driving wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system......................... 1-47
Aiming control, Headlights ........................ 2-34
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system..................... 1-47
Front passenger air bag and status light.... 1-48
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system.................. 1-51
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system......... 1-51
Air bag warning labels............................. 1-54
Air bag warning light....................... 1-54, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter.......................... 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation...................... 4-26
Air conditioner service......................... 4-30
Air conditioner specification label............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.............. 4-30, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter............................. 4-30
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system)..................... 2-27
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................... 5-6
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................. 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light............. 2-10
Antenna............................................. 4-61
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light . . . 2-11
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care........................ 7-4Armrest............................................. 1-10
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray)...... 2-41
Audible reminders................................. 2-17
Audio operation precautions...................... 4-31
Audio system....................................... 4-31
Steering wheel audio controls................ 4-60
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD)............... 4-41
Autolight system................................... 2-33
Automatic
Door unlock mechanism......................... 3-6
Drive positioner................................ 3-30
Seat positioner................................. 3-30
Avoiding collision and rollover...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate).......................... 3-18
Battery.............................................. 8-13
Battery saver system.......................... 2-34
Keyfob battery replacement................... 8-21
Variable voltage control system............... 8-15
Before starting the engine........................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts)............................. 8-15
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system for Canada)............. 4-85
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system for U.S.)................. 4-75
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system without
navigation system.................................. 4-95
Booster seats...................................... 1-37
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).............. 5-26
Brake fluid...................................... 8-12Brake system................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation....................... 5-17
Warning light................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule.................................. 5-20
Brightness control and display ON/OFF
button................................................. 4-8
Brightness control, Instrument panel............. 2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel...................... 2-10
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-24
C
Cabin air filter...................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................ 4-74
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)......... 2-49
Cargo cover........................................ 2-46
Cargo floor box.................................... 2-45
Cargo lights ........................................ 2-56
Cargo net........................................... 2-49
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-2
CD/CF care and cleaning......................... 4-59
Center multi-function control panel................. 4-2
Child restraints..................................... 1-22
Booster seats .................................. 1-37
Installation using LATCH...................... 1-26
Installation using the seat belts............... 1-30
LATCH system................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints................ 1-22
Top tether strap................................ 1-25
Child safety......................................... 1-13
Child safety rear door lock.......................... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders....................... 2-17
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray...................... 2-41
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior................. 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................... 2-38
Coat hooks......................................... 2-49
Cold weather driving.............................. 5-28
Command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System).................................... 4-100
Command (See NISSAN voice recognition
system)............................ 4-11, 4-114, 4-132
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system)................................ 4-41
CompactFlash (CF) player
(See audio system)................................ 4-49
Compass............................................. 2-7
Console box........................................ 2-44
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid................................................. 8-11
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants ................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-7
Corrosion protection................................. 7-5
Cover, Cargo cover................................ 2-46
Cruise control...................................... 5-18
Cup holders........................................ 2-41
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)............. 5-13
D
Daytime running light system..................... 2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................ 2-31
Dimensions and weights............................ 9-8Display cleaning...................................... 4-5
Display controls
(See center multi-function control panel).......... 4-2
Dot matrix liquid crystal display................... 2-17
Drive belts.......................................... 8-15
Drive positioner.................................... 3-30
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD)......................... 5-21
Cold weather driving.......................... 5-28
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)......... 5-13
On-pavement and off-road driving............. 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Safety precautions............................... 5-6
DVD player, NISSAN mobile entertainment...... 4-62
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-20
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-22
Emission control information label................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty................ 9-25
Engine
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12
Break-in schedule.............................. 5-20
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-7
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge..................... 2-6
Engine block heater........................... 5-29
Engine compartment check locations.......... 8-6
Engine cooling system.......................... 8-7Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation....... 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator.............. 2-20
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine specifications............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats....................... 6-11
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner . . . 3-30
Event Data Recorders (EDR)..................... 9-26
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................... 8-8
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-36
Flat tire................................................ 6-2
Flat towing.......................................... 9-23
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid...................................... 8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-11
Window washer fluid.......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer............................................. 4-39
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