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WARNING
.The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of
tires of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted or radial) , or
tread patterns can adversely affect
the ride, braking, handling, ground
clearance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire chain clearance, speedometer
calibration, headlight aim and bum-
per height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
. If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling character-
istics and/or interference with the
brake discs/drums. Such interfer-
ence can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section of
this manual for wheel off-set dimen-
sions. .
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 install a damaged or de-
formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning.
. The use of retread tire is not re-
commended.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted
or radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires
on the front and rear axles which will
cause excessive tire wear and may
damage the transmission, transfer case
and differential gears (AWD models) .Wheel balanceUnbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.Care of wheels.Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
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.Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
. Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
. NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.Spare tireWhen a spare tire is mounted (TEMPORARY
USE ONLY or conventional) , the TPMS will not
function.
Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used,
otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident.
WARNING
.The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire should be used for emergency
use. It should be replaced with the
standard tire at the first opportunity
to avoid possible tire or differential
damage. .
Drive carefully while the TEMPOR-
ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
. Periodically check spare tire infla-
tion pressure. Always keep the
pressure of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420 kPa,
4.2 bar) . Always keep the pressure
of the full size spare tire (if so
equipped) at the recommended
pressure for standard tires, as in-
dicated on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed do not drive your
vehicle at speeds faster than 50
MPH (80 km/h) .
. When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on
the rear wheels and original tire
used on the front wheels (drive
wheels) . Use tire chains only on
the front (original) tires.
. Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster
rate than the standard tire. Replace the spare tire as soon as the tread
wear indicators appear.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare tire
at the same time.
. Do not tow a trailer while the
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
is installed.
CAUTION
.Do not use tire chains on a TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire
chains will not fit properly and may
cause damage to the vehicle.
. Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than the
original tire, ground clearance is
reduced. To avoid damage to the
vehicle, do not drive over obstacles.
Also do not drive the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
since it may get caught.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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ENGINEModelVQ35DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608
Bore 6Stroke in (mm)3.76063.205 (95.5 681.4)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 213.45 (3,498)
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug Standard FXE22HR-11
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm)0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheelTypeSize Offset in (mm)
Aluminum 18
67-1/2J 1.97 (50)
20 67-1/2J
1.97 (50)TireType Size Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
Conventional P235/65R18
104T
33 (230)
P235/55R20
102T
T-type T165/90D18
60 (420)
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical and consumer information
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Tire pressures.
When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle
tires to the recommended cold tire
pressure indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should be
in accordance with the trailer and tire
manufacturers’ 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 alltrailer 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.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.Pre-towing tips. Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
check for improper tongue load, overload,
worn suspension or other possible causes
of either condition.
. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
. Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
. Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,
vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
. Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
. Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tipsIn order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is freeTechnical and consumer information
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10-6StartingBefore starting the engine .................... 5-12
Jump starting ..................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Push starting ................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ............................ 5-13
STATUS button ...................................... 4-8
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-52
Steering Power steering fluid ........................... 8-11
Power steering system ........................ 5-25
Steering lock ................................... 5-10
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator ........................................ 2-18
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio ............................................ 4-61
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................ 3-25
Storage ............................................. 2-41
Storage box ........................................ 2-44
Sun visors .......................................... 3-26
Sunglasses holder ................................. 2-42
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-58
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-58, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-45
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-45
Switch Autolight switch ................................ 2-33
Fog light switch ................................ 2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-36
Headlight switch ............................... 2-32
Overdrive OFF switch ......................... 5-15
Power door lock switch ......................... 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................... 2-31 Turn signal switch
.............................. 2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-39
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-6
Temperature display ............................... 2-23
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................................... 2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-27
Three-way catalyst ................................... 5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering ............................ 3-25
“Time to rest” indicator ............................ 2-20
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light . . . 2-12
Tire replacement indicator ..................... 2-20
Tires Flat tire ............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-31, 9-10
Tire chains ...................................... 8-36
Tire dressing ..................................... 7-3
Tire pressure ................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .................................... 8-36
Types of tires ................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ................... 9-24
Wheel/tire size ................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-30
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ................. 2-45
Top tether strap child restraints .................. 1-29
Touch screen system ................................ 4-4 Towing
Flat towing ...................................... 9-23
Tow truck towing ............................... 6-12
Towing a trailer ................................. 9-15
Towing safety .................................. 9-20
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................... 9-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-55
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ......... 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock release ..... 5-16
Transmitter
(See remote keyless entry system) ............... 3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ................................................ 9-8
Trip computer ...................................... 2-21
Trip odometer ...................................... 2-22
Turn signal switch .................................. 2-35
U
Underbody cleaning ................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-24
V
Vanity mirror ........................................ 3-30
Vanity mirror lights ................................. 2-55
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ........................ 9-8
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Identification number (VIN)...................... 9-8
Loading information ............................ 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-15
Security system ................................ 2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...... 5-27
Vehicle information and settings (display) ...... 4-8
Ventilators .......................................... 4-25
Voice command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) .............................. 4-76, 4-90
Voice command (See INFINITI voice
recognition system) ............... 4-11, 4- 104, 4-112
W
Warning Dot matrix display .............................. 2-17
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-36
Lights ........................................... 2-10
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-58
Warning light Air bag warning light ................... 1-58, 2-14
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ......... 2-10
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ............................................. 2-11
AWD warning light ............................ 5-22
Brake warning light ............................ 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light ................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-12
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-14
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-25Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-28
Washing .............................................. 7-2
Waxing ................................................ 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size ....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ................................... 8-30
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-3
Window washer fluid .............................. 8-12
Window(s) Cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Power windows ................................ 2-48
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-28
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system .............. 2-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-30
Rear window wiper blade ..................... 8-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-28
Wiper blades ................................... 8-17
X
Xenon headlights .................................. 2-32
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