Tire pressures
●When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle 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 manufacturer’s specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains 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. 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 all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a module/converter
that exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem. See a reputable trailer dealer to ob-
tain 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 repu-
table trailer dealer. Vehicles equipped with the
trailer tow package are equipped with a 4-pin
trailer harness connector. If your trailer is
equipped with a 7-pin connector, an adapter will
be needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at NISSAN deal-
ers as well as auto parts stores and hitch retail-
ers.
Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used. However, most states
require a separate braking system on trailers with
a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make
sure the trailer meets the local regulations and
the regulations where you plan to tow.
Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line
running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are
activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch
ball when the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic
surge brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system, there is
no hydraulic or electric connection for brake op-
eration between the tow vehicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal sent
from a trailer brake controller (special brake-
sensing module) . If electric trailer brakes are
used, see “Electric trailer brake controller” in this
section.
Have a professional supplier of towing equip-
ment make sure the trailer brakes are properly
installed and demonstrate proper brake function
testing.
9-24Technical and consumer information
Seatback pockets................2-39
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-24
Infants and small children ..........1-25
Injured Person ................1-20
Larger children ................1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-17
Pregnant women ...............1-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-57
Seat belt extenders .............1-23
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Seat belts ...................1-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-23
Three-point type with retractor .......1-20
Seat belt warning light ..............2-19
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-31
Front seats ...................1-2
Heated seats .................2-33
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-2
Security indicator light ..............2-21
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-24, 3-4, 5-12
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-25
Service manual order form ...........9-31
Servicing air conditioner .............4-47
Setting button ...............4-11, 4-27
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-15
Shift lock release .................5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-23
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-56
Spark plug replacement .............8-19
Speedometer ...................2-4 SRS warning label
................1-58
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Jump starting .................6-7
Precautions
when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting ..................6-9
Starting the engine .............5-13
Startup screen ..................4-21
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-34
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Power steering system ...........5-35
Tilting steering wheel ............3-26
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-85
Stop light .....................8-33
Storage ......................2-36
Storage bin ................2-37, 2-41
Storage tray ...................2-36
Sunglasses case .................2-38
Sunglasses holder ................2-38
Sunroof ......................2-47
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-47
Sun visors ....................3-27
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-58
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-59, 2-19
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-51
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-58
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-44
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-29
Automatic power window switch ......2-46
Fog light switch ...............2-32 Hazard warning flasher switch
.......2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlight control switch ..........2-28
Ignition switch .................5-9
Overdrive switch ...............5-18
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-27
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-26
T
urn signal switch ..............2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-25
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-24, 3-4, 5-12
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-26
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3, 8-46
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-43
Tire placard ..................9-12
Tire pressure .................8-36
Tire rotation ..................8-43
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-45
Types of tires .................8-42
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-28
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