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 (if so equipped) not be used while tow-
ing 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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Windshield-washer fluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-33
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-54
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-22
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-12
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-24, 3-12
Fuel economy setting ...............4-4
Fuses .......................8-21
Fusible links ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-56
Gascap .....................3-12
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
Voltmeter ....................2-8 General maintenance
...............8-2
Glove box .....................2-42
Glove box lock ..................2-42
Grocery hooks ..................2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth .....4-67
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-33
Headlight
and turn signal switch ........2-29
Headlight control switch ............2-29
Headlights ....................8-27
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-59
Heated seats ...................2-35
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls .............4-14, 4-21, 4-28
Heater operation ........4-15, 4-22, 4-29
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-56
Hood release ...................3-11
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
Immobilizer system .........2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-17Inside mirror
...................3-17
Instrument brightness control ..........2-32
Instrument panel ...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-32
Interior light ....................2-54
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-7
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F
.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
Language setting ................4-10
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
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License plateInstalling the license plate ..........9-12
Light Air bag warning light .........1-62, 2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-29
Charge warning light ............2-15
Fog light switch ...............2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-29
Headlights ..................8-27
Interior light ..................2-54
Light bulbs ..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Personal lights ................2-55
Security indicator light ............2-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-13
Lights Map lights ..................2-55
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-3
Glove box lock ................2-42
Power door locks ...............3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-24, 3-12
Low fuel warning light .......2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-24
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13 M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval .....4-5
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder ....................4-6
General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting
the maintenance interval ......4-6
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Setting .....................4-5
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-19
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-2, 1-3
Manual windows .................2-51
Map lights ....................2-55
Map pocket ....................2-43
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-32
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-17
Inside mirror .................3-17
Outside mirrors ...............3-18
Vanity mirror .................3-16
Moonroof .....................2-52
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-56
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-26, 3-2, 5-11 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Outside mirrors .................3-18
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-43
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-43
P
Parking Parking
brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-30
Pedal position adjustment ............3-14
Personal lights ..................2-55
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free system.....4-67
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet .................2-38
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Vehicle dimensions and weights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-34
Vehicle electronic system .............4-9
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-10
Vehicle loading information ...........9-13
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Ventilators ....................4-13
Visors .......................3-15
Voltmeter ......................2-8
W
Warning 4WD warning light ..............2-16
Air bag warning light .........1-62, 2-18
Anti-lock brake warning light .....2-13, 2-14
Battery charge warning light ........2-15
Brake warning light .............2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Low fuel warning light .....2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Seat belt warning light ............2-18
Vehicle security system ...........2-25 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
...................2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
Warning lights ..................2-13
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-33
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country ................9-10
Windows Locking
passengers’ windows .......2-50
Manual windows ...............2-51
Power rear windows .............2-50
Power windows ...............2-48
Rear power windows ............2-50
Rear sliding window .............2-51
Windshield-washer fluid .............8-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-27
Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Wiper blades .................8-19
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