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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*
Low fuel warning light
High beam indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Low tire pressure warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Low washer fluid warning light*
Overdrive off indicator light*
Brake warning light
P position selecting warning light*
Security indicator light
Seat belt warning light
Slip indicator light
Charge warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Small light indicator light
Door open warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Electric power steering warning light
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
(AWD models)*
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Intelligent Key system warning light*
Cruise set indicator light*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
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or
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light illuminates when any of the doors and/
or lift gate are not closed securely while the
ignition switch is ON.
Electric power steering warning
light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the electricpower steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering system is
operational.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp
turns and at low speeds.
See “ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYS-
TEM” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or illuminates during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately
and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
Instruments and controls
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WARNING
.While driving on a slippery surface,
be careful when braking, accelerat-
ing or downshifting. Abrupt braking
or accelerating could cause the
wheelstoskidandresultinan
accident.
. If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
Braking will be harder.Wet brakesWhen the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly tapping the brake pedal to heat-up
the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to
normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds
until the brakes function correctly.PARKING BRAKE BREAK-INBreak in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual and can be performed by a
NISSAN dealer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
WARNING
.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
is a sophisticated device, but it
cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain
vehicle control during braking on
slippery surfaces. Remember that
stopping distances on slippery sur-
faces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on
rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Alwaysmaintainasafedistance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible
for safety.
. Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness.
— When replacing tires, install the specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
— When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper
size and type as specified on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. See “TIRE AND LOADING
INFORMATION LABEL” in the “9.
Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
— For detailed information, see “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-your-
self” section of this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls
the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at each
wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to
prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on
slippery surfaces.
Using the systemDepress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from
Starting and driving
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10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid................................................. 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls ......... 4-23
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-6
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-37
Cruise control ...................................... 5-19
Cup holders ........................................ 2-33
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ...... 5-11, 5-13
D
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-27
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................ 2-24
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-8
Door open warning light ........................... 2-13
Drive belts .......................................... 8-14
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ......................... 5-22
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-30
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................ 5-11, 5-13
On-pavement and off-road driving ............. 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Safety precautions ............................... 5-7
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-21
Elapsed time ......................................... 2-8 Electric power steering system
................... 5-26
Electric power steering warning light ............ 2-13
Emission control information label ................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-27
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-12
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-21
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-5
Engine block heater ........................... 5-31
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-6
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-7
Engine oil ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-5
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
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-29
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 ................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-29
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2 Flat towing
.......................................... 9-25
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ...................................... 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil ......................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-13
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ............................................. 4-17
Fog light switch .................................... 2-29
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-47
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ................. 1-10
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Distance to empty ............................... 2-7
Fuel economy .................................. 5-21
Fuel octane rating ................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation ............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ................................... 3-25
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-25
Gauge ............................................ 2-6
Fuses ............................................... 8-19
Fusible links ........................................ 8-19
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10-6TiresFlat 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 ..................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................... 8-29
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .................................... 8-37
Types of tires ................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ................... 9-26
Wheel/tire size ................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-29
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ................. 2-37
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Tether strap child restraints ................... 1-24
Towing Flat towing ...................................... 9-25
Tow truck towing ............................... 6-12
Towing safety .................................. 9-22
Trailer towing ................................... 9-17
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................... 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-47
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................ 5-11, 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock release ..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-6Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
...................... 3-18
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ................................................ 9-8
Trip computer ........................................ 2-7
Turn signal switch .................................. 2-28
U
Underbody cleaning ................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-26
Utility hook .......................................... 2-39
V
Vanity mirror lights ................................. 2-46
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ........................ 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ...................... 9-8
Information display ............................... 2-6
Loading information ............................ 9-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-15
Security system ................................ 2-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...... 5-28
Ventilators ............................................ 4-2
Voice command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-31
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-29
Lights ........................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
....................................... 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-53
Warning light Air bag warning light ................... 1-53, 2-16
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ......... 2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ............................................. 2-12
AWD warning light ............................ 5-23
Brake warning light ............................ 2-12
Door open warning light ....................... 2-13
Electric power steering warning light ........ 2-13
Intelligent Key system warning light .......... 2-14
Low fuel warning light ......................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-14
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-27
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-22
Washing .............................................. 7-2
Waxing ................................................ 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size ....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ................................... 8-29
Care of wheels ................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-4
Window washer fluid .............................. 8-12
Window(s) Cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Power windows ................................ 2-40
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-22
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-23
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