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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.In addition to factory installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular ac-
cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, amark is placed at the begin-
ning of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
ING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from modi-
fications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design without notice and with-
out obligation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
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If you see this symbol, it means“Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
BLUETOOTH is a
trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed
to Visteon.
XM Radio requires
subscription, sold
separately. Not avail-
able in Alaska, Hawaii
or Guam. For more
information, visit
www.xmradio.com.
© 2011 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc.
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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ................0-8
Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9
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1. Vents (P. 4-13)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-29)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-54, P. 4-71)
4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-32)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-47, P. 2-34)
6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-4, 2-13)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
8. Shift selector (column) (if so equipped)
(P. 5-16)
9. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
11. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
12. Audio system controls (P. 4-30)
13. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-47)
14. Glove box (P. 2-42)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-14, P. 4-21,
P. 4-28)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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16. Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-52)
17. Power outlet (P. 2-38)
18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-35)
19. Cup holder (P. 2-45)
20. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-36)
21. Tow mode switch (P. 2-38)
22. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-36)
23. Shift selector (console)
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)
25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-56)
26. Power outlet (P. 2-38)
27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)
28. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-27)
29. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-14)
30. Cargo lamp switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-34)
31. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-37) 32. Pedal position adjustment switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-14)
33. Rear power window switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-14
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning
light2-14
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-14
or
Brake warning light 2-14
Charge warning
light
2-15
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light 2-15
4WD warning light
(
model)
2-16
Low fuel warning
light 2-16
Low tire pressure
warning light2-16
Master warning light
(if so equipped)2-18
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-18
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-19
Indicator
light Name Page
Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped) 2-18
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-19
High beam indicator
light (Blue)2-19
Malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL)2-19
Security indicator
light (if so equipped)2-20
Slip indicator light 2-20
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual captain’s chair seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-2
Front manual bench seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-4
Armrests (if so equipped) ........................1-6
Head restraints (1st row only) ....................1-6
Head restraints (2nd row – outboard
positions only) .................................1-9
Flexible seating ................................ 1-11
Seat belts ....................................... 1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-15
Pregnant women .............................. 1-18
Injured persons ................................ 1-18
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-18
Two-point type seat belt without retractor
(center of the front bench seat)
(if so equipped) ............................... 1-21
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-23
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-23
Child safety ...................................... 1-24
Infants ........................................ 1-25
Small children ................................. 1-25Larger children
................................ 1-25
Child restraints ................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ............................. 1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-30
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts . . ............................... 1-32
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH. . . ............................... 1-35
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts — front passenger and
rear bench seat ............................... 1-37
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts — front bench center
position ...................................... 1-40
Installing top tether strap (Rear bench seat) ......1-43
Booster seats ................................. 1-43
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-47
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-61
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-62
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