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cBe careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
cUse the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
cAvoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
cIncrease your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
cNISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used while towing a trailer.
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 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 frequently.
For additional information, see the “Main-
tenance 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.
Manual Transmission
cAlways tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
cOn four-wheel drive vehicles, place the
transfer case in the 2H range. Failure to do
so will cause the powertrain to bind up.
cAfter towing 500 miles (805 km) , start and
idle the engine with the transmission in Neu-
tral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine
after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing
may cause damage to internal transmission
parts.
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WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al-
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal oper-
ating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/
h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the shift selector in
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps1-8atleast one more time.
If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept-
able between steps. Do not stop the engine until
step 7 is completed.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
cHow various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
cWhether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
cHow far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
cHow fast the vehicle was traveling.
cSounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
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4WD warning light...............2-15
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped).................5-34
Active Head Restraint..............1-5
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-42
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-50
Air bag warning labels.............1-57
Air bag warning light...........1-57, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter............8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation.......4-5, 4-12
Air conditioner service...........4-16
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-2, 4-9
Servicing air conditioner..........4-16
Air flow charts...............4-6, 4-13
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-22
Anchor point locations.............1-26
Antenna.....................4-38
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-33
Audible reminders................2-21Audio system..................4-17
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-31, 4-34
Compact disc (CD) player.....4-25, 4-29
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-31
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-23, 4-27
Radio....................4-17
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-37
Automatic
Automatic power window switch.....2-46
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-17
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-15
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-13
AUX jack.....................4-36
B
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-14
Before starting the engine...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16
Block heater
Engine....................5-38
BluetoothThands-free phone system.....4-39
Booster seats..................1-37
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-33Brake fluid..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-29
Brake system................5-32
Brake warning light.............2-14
Brake wear indicators........2-21, 8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes............8-22
Brakes......................8-22
Break-in schedule................5-21
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-28
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-13
Bulb replacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-38
Cargo light...................2-48
Cargo net....................2-41
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-36
CD changer (See audio system). . . .4-31, 4-34
CD player (See audio system).....4-25, 4-29
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-26
Child restraints..........1-13, 1-22, 1-24
Precautions on child
restraints............1-22, 1-31, 1-37
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26
Child safety rear door lock............3-5
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Gascap.....................3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-36
H
Hands-free phone system, BluetoothT. . . .4-39
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-29
Head restraints..................1-4
Active Head Restraint............1-5
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-26
Headlight control switch............2-26
Headlights....................8-27
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-2, 4-9
Heater operation............4-4, 4-11
Hill descent control switch...........2-31
Hill descent control system..........5-36
Hill start assist system.............5-36
Hood release...................3-8Hook
Luggage hook................2-39
Horn.......................2-30
I
Ignition switch..................5-9
Immobilizer system.........2-23, 3-2, 5-11
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-17
Increasing fuel economy............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-13
Inside mirror...................3-13
Instrument brightness control.........2-28
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-28
Interior light...................2-46
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-24
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-24
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Lift gate......................3-9
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-57, 2-17
Brake light (See stop light).........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-13
Bulb replacement..............8-29
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-26
Headlight control switch..........2-26
Headlights..................8-27
Interior light.................2-46
Light bulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-17
Off road lamps switch...........2-29
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-51
Security indicator light...........2-19
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
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FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-23, 4-27
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-37
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-30
Rear center seat belt..............1-17
Rear power windows..............2-46
Rear window defogger switch.........2-25
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-25
Recorders
Event data..................9-31
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-30
Roof rack....................2-42
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Child seat belts........1-22, 1-31, 1-37
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-30
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-13
Infants and small children.........1-13
Injured Person................1-14
Larger children...............1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-10
Pregnant women..............1-14
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-55
Rear center seat belt............1-17
Seat belt extenders.............1-21Seat belt maintenance...........1-22
Seat belts..................1-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-21
Three-point type with retractor.......1-14
Seat belt warning light.............2-17
Seatback pockets................2-37
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Security indicator light.............2-19
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-23, 3-2, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-22
Service manual order form...........9-32
Servicing air conditioner............4-16
Shift lock release................5-15
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-13
Manual transmission............5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-21
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-54
Spark plug replacement............8-16
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-57
Starting
Before starting the engine.........5-12
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine.............5-12
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-32
Tilting steering wheel............3-11Steering wheel audio control switch......4-37
Stop light....................8-29
Storage.....................2-35
Storage bin...................2-39
Storage tray...................2-35
Sun visors....................3-12
Sunglasses case................2-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-57
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-57, 2-17
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-50
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-57
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-42
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-42
Switch
Automatic power window switch.....2-46
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-33
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch................2-32
Fog light switch...............2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-26
Headlight control switch..........2-26
Hill descent control switch.........2-31
Ignition switch................5-9
Overdrive switch..............5-16
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window defogger switch.......2-25
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-25
Turn signal switch..............2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-24
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