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Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) modelsNISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as
illustrated.
For All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models, see “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) models” earlier in this
section.
CAUTION
.Never tow Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models with
the front wheels on the ground or
four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to
the drivetrain. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
raised, always use towing dollies
under the front wheels.
. When towing CVT models with the
front wheels on towing dollies:
.
Push the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position, and secure
the steering wheel in a straight-
ahead position with a rope or
similar device.
.
Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position.
. When towing a CVT model with the
rear wheels on the ground (if you do
not use towing dollies): Always
release the parking brake.
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.Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recov-
ery.Rocking a stuck vehicleIf your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
.Shift back and forth between R (Re-
verse) and D (Drive) .
. Apply the accelerator as little as possi-
ble to maintain the rocking motion.
. Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R and D.
. Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55
km/h) .
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.6-16
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-6
VQ35DE engine ............................................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ........................... 8-7
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-8
Engine oil ......................................................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ............................ 8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ........ 8-11
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-11
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-12
Battery .......................................................... 8-13
Jump starting .............................................. 8-14
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ...... 8-15
Drive belt ....................................................... 8-15 Spark plugs
.................................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-16
Air cleaner ...................................................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-17
Cleaning .................................................... 8-17
Replacing ................................................... 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ................................... 8-19
Brakes ........................................................... 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ................................ 8-19
Fuses ............................................................ 8-20
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-21
Intelligent Key battery replacement ....................... 8-22
Lights ............................................................ 8-24
Headlights .................................................. 8-25
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-30
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
Types of tires .............................................. 8-35
Tire chains .................................................. 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-36

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Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed. For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicleThe maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism:
On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the selector lever in the P (Park) position
without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
adjustment, see a NISSAN dealer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and that the locks (if so equipped)
hold securely in all latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
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from traffic. Steering stability, and braking
performance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have
specific speed limits for vehicles that are
towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector lever to
the P (Park) position before blocking 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
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vehicle 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 orapplying 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 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 TOWINGTowing 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
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Adjustable headrest ............................... 1-12
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-49
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-49
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-50
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-53
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ......... 1-53
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-56
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-56, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-28
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-32
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .............. 4-32, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 4-32
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-27
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................. 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............. 2-10
Antenna ............................................. 4-81
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 ........................ 7-4 Armrest
............................................. 1-14
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) ...... 2-42
Audible reminders ................................. 2-17
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-33
Audio system ....................................... 4-33
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-79
Auto closure ........................................ 3-23
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ............... 4-48
Autolight system ................................... 2-34
Automatic Door locks ........................................ 3-6
Drive positioner ................................ 3-31
Seat positioner ................................. 3-31
AUX (Auxiliary) button ............................. 4-49
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................... 3-19
Battery .............................................. 8-13
Battery saver system .......................... 2-35
Intelligent Key .................................. 8-22
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-15
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-13
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-82
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-93
Bluetooth®streaming audio ....................... 4-62
Booster seats ...................................... 1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12 Brake system
................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-18
Warning light ................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-20
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-7
Instrument panel ............................... 2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel ...................... 2-10
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-32
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-82
Cargo cover ........................................ 2-47
Cargo floor box .................................... 2-47
Cargo lights ........................................ 2-57
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ......... 4-78
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
Child restraints ..................................... 1-26
Booster seats .................................. 1-40
LATCH system ................................. 1-28
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-26
Child safety ......................................... 1-25
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders ....................... 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ...................... 2-42
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................... 2-40
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-50
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10-2Cold weather driving.............................. 5-29
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-48
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ................................ 4-54
Compass ............................................. 2-7
Console box ........................................ 2-45
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ................................................. 8-11
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/luricants ...................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-7
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-5
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-47
Cruise control ...................................... 5-18
Cup holders ........................................ 2-43
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ............. 5-14
D
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................ 2-32
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-8
Display controls
(See center multi-function control panel) .......... 4-2
Door/lift gate open warning ....................... 2-20
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ................... 2-17
Drive belt ........................................... 8-15
Drive positioner .................................... 3-31
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ......................... 5-21
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-29 Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)
......... 5-14
On-pavement and off-road driving ............. 5-6
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Safety precautions ............................... 5-7
DVD player operation .............................. 4-55
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-21
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-23
Emission control information label ................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-25
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-13
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
Emergency engine shut off .................... 5-12
Engine block heater ........................... 5-30
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 replacement indicator .............. 2-21
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine specifications ............................ 9-7
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-18
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-11 Starting the engine
............................ 5-13
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner . . . 3-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-27
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) . . . 2-37
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 ............................................. 4-46
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-51
Fog light switch .................................... 2-36
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-50
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ................... 1-11
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