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Folding the front passenger’s seatback
flat (if so equipped)
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long
items:
1Slide the seat to the rear most position. Then
lift up on the recline lever, located on the
outside of the seat, and fold the seatback
forward as far as it will go.
2Lift up on the latch located on the upper
corner of the seatback to release the back of
the seat. This will enable you to fold the front
passenger seatback flat over the seat cush-
ion.
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
a proper seating position. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
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4Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at a
right angle to the belt, then pull on the belt.Unfastening the seat belts
1To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the three-point lap-
shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is avail-
able, which is compatible with the installed seat
belts. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200
mm) of length and may be used for either the
driver or right front passenger seating position.
See a NISSAN dealer for assistance if an ex-
tender is required.
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NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the display
screen will not show the current mode. Use
the keyfob to return to the previous mode
and re-enable the display screen control.
Keyless Remote Response — Lights:Select
to turn on or turn off the hazard indicator flash
mode used when the LOCK or UNLOCK button
on the keyfob is pressed. NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto Re-Lock Time:
Select to set the length of
time before doors automatically re-lock.
Sensitivity of Automatic Headlights: Select
to change the sensitivity setting of the automatic
headlights:
● Lower: less sensitive, automatic headlights
will take longer to come on when the head-
light sensor senses less ambient light.
● Higher: more sensitive, automatic headlights
will come on quicker when the headlight
sensor senses less ambient light.
Automatic Headlights Off Delay: Select to
change the setting for the length of time the
automatic headlights remain on after exiting the
vehicle.
Speed Dependent Wiper: Select to turn on or
turn off the driving speed dependent intermittent
wiper function.
Return All Settings to Default: Select to
change all VEHICLE ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS
to their default settings.System settings
Select the “System Settings” key by using the
joystick and pressing the ENTER button. The
SYSTEM SETTINGS screen will be displayed.
Language/unit
The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when
selecting the “Language/Unit” key and pressing
the ENTER button.
Language: English or French
Unit: US — mile, °F, MPG
Metric — km, °C, L/100 km
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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 ve-
hicle
– 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 bal- anced as described earlier in this section.
● Be 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.
● Use 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. ●
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.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used 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 con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter 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, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Tow mode includes the following features:
● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
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