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match the potential maximum vehicle speed.
Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the
tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires. Skid and traction cap-
abilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry
surfaces, may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) modelsGUID-BFBB743C-16B6-4459-BD0B-1E087CE52CCB
CAUTION
.Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial) , and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Failure to do so
may result in a circumference differ-
ence between tires on the front and
rear axles which will cause exces-
sive tire wear and may damage the
transmission, transfer case and dif-
ferential gears. .
ONLY use spare tires specified for
the AWD model.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-
mended that all four tires be replaced with tires
of the same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment
should also be checked and corrected as
necessary. Contact a NISSAN dealer.
TIRE CHAINSGUID-6204202C-317D-4765-A1B1-D1D79486BCE6Use of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before instal-
ling tire chains. When installing tire chains, make
sure they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE
Class S chains. Class “S” chains are used on
vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance.
Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are
designed to meet the SAE standard minimum
clearances between the tire and the closest
vehicle suspension or body component required
to accommodate the use of a winter traction
device (tire chains or cables) . The minimum
clearances are determined using the factory
equipped tire size. Other types may damage
your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when re-
commended by the tire chain manufacturer to
ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage to the
fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully
loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In
addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle
handling and performance may be adversely
affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
tire chains in such conditions can cause damage
to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-39
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8-40Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1662
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRESGUID-C0E68C99-6D1E-468B-BD60-266B69785593
Tire rotationGUID-F64A5784-30E5-4161-A652-802036607CAANISSAN recommends rotating the tires
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) . (See “Flat
tire” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for tire replacing procedures.)
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.Wheel nut tightening torque:80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh- tened to the specification at all times.
It is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to the specification at each
tire rotation interval.
WARNING
.
After rotating the tires, check
and adjust the tire pressure.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.) .
. Do not include the spare tire or
any other small size spare tire in
the tire rotation.
. For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
SDI1663
1.Wear indicator
2.Wear indicator location mark
Tire wear and damageGUID-93CD1313-9389-4D39-9BDA-72E38D0D8BA5
WARNING
.Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bul-
ging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.
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.The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
. Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician, because
some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
. Improper service of the spare
tire may result in serious perso-
nal injury. If it is necessary to
repair the spare tire, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
. For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.Replacing wheels and tiresGUID-61F6C32A-DAF3-40F4-A24D-1AFEFE81C3FFWhen replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. (See “Specifications” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section for recommended types and sizes of
tires and wheels.)
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of
tires of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted or radial) , or
tread patterns can adversely affect
the ride, braking, handling, ground
clearance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire chain clearance, speedometer
calibration, headlight aim and bum-
per height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
. For Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models,
if your vehicle was originally
equipped with 4 tires that were the
same size and you are only repla-
cing 2 of the 4 tires, install the new
tires on the rear axle. Placing new
tires on the front axle may cause loss of vehicle control in some
driving conditions and cause an
accident and personal injury.
. If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling character-
istics and/or interference with the
brake discs/drums. Such interfer-
ence can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See “Wheels and tires”
in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual
for wheel off-set dimensions.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-41
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8-42Maintenance and do-it-yourself
TPMS.
. Do not install a damaged or de-
formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning.
. The use of retread tire is not re-
commended.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted
or radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires
on the front and rear axles which will
cause excessive tire wear and may
damage the transmission, transfer case
and differential gears (AWD models) .
Wheel balanceGUID-46078A79-580F-474C-870B-9EA681D7E559Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheelsGUID-AA05CFEB-4DD0-40C9-AE0A-E1164697E4EB.Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
. Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
. Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
. NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.
Spare tire (if so equipped)GUID-79CEC75D-4985-4C99-90D0-93E5E8E4948FWhen a spare tire is mounted (TEMPORARY
USE ONLY or conventional) , the TPMS will not
function.
Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used,
otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident.
WARNING
.The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire should be used for emergency
use. It should be replaced with the
standard tire at the first opportunity
to avoid possible tire or differential
damage.
. Drive carefully while the TEMPOR-
ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
. Periodically check spare tire infla-
tion pressure. Always keep the
pressure of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420 kPa,
4.2 bar) . Always keep the pressure
of the full size spare tire (if so
equipped) at the recommended
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GUID-57A6D36D-0870-40A3-93D9-0726DBA853EFENGINEGUID-7BEF76CE-97C9-4C86-AD64-1DC6D91E7E39
ModelVQ35DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608
Bore 6Stroke in (mm)3.76063.205 (95.5 681.4)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 213.45 (3,498)
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug Standard FXE22HR-11
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
WHEELS AND TIRESGUID-83EAC807-A79A-4A8F-ADD5-4ACCD8032619
Road wheelGUID-B8F29D13-1DD6-4857-AA5C-E482EB7DE668
Type
Size Offset in (mm)
Conventional 18
67-1/2J 1.97 (50)
20 67-1/2J 1.97 (50)
Spare 1864T 0.98 (25)
TireGUID-D2BD2104-801D-48BA-B916-CCB4FAE996C0
Type
Size Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
Conventional P235/65R18
104T
33 (230)
P235/55R20
102T
Spare (T-type) T165/90D18
107M
60 (420)
-*1
*1: CrossCabriolet models (Emergency tire repair kit)
Technical and consumer information9-7
SPECIFICATIONS
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9-22Technical and consumer information
.Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
. The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16´´ smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
. The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Sway control deviceGUID-FA4B130C-35B6-4317-9CF7-F00C40AF8090Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer
handling. Sway control devices may be used to
help control these affects. If you choose to use
one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to
make sure the sway control device will work with
the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake
system. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Class I hitchGUID-48B9ED8E-A2C8-419A-9A35-F9327B7205B1Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (907 kg) .
Class II hitchGUID-F44ED144-D1E3-4BE0-99F7-929ABE85EFE2Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,588 kg).
CAUTION
.Special hitches which include frame
reinforcements are required for tow-
ing above 2,000 lb (907 kg) . Suitable
genuine NISSAN hitches for pickup
trucks and sport utility vehicles are
available at a NISSAN dealer.
. The hitch should not be attached to
or affect the operation of the im-
pact-absorbing bumper.
. Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
. Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc. to install
a trailer hitch.
. To reduce the possibility of addi-
tional damage if your vehicle is
struck from the rear, where practi- cal, remove the hitch and/or recei-
ver when not in use. After the hitch
is removed, seal the bolt holes to
prevent exhaust fumes, water or
dust from entering the passenger
compartment.
. Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely
mounted.
Tire pressuresGUID-4D579486-C58B-4182-9B69-1D17C2634D39.When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle
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
manufacturers’ specifications.
Safety chainsGUID-08592264-67E0-40AD-AD75-EB0AFAF51FBAAlways use a suitable chain 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. The safety
chains can be attached to the bumper if the
hitch ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chains to permit
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10-6
Starting the engine...
.............................................. 5-15
STATUS button ...
.............................................................. 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
.................... 1-53
Steering Heated steering wheel ...
........................................ 2-41
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-11
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-37
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...
................................................................. 4-87
Tilt/telescopic steering ...
........................................ 3-46
Storage ...
.......................................................................... 2-47
Storage box ...
.................................................................. 2-50
Sun visors ...
..................................................................... 3-47
Sunglasses holder ...
...................................................... 2-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
..................... 1-60
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
............ 1-60, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ...
................................. 1-45
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
..................................................... 1-45
Switch All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch ...
................ 5-33
Autolight switch ...
.................................................... 2-38
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-41
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
............................. 6-2
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-37
Overdrive OFF switch ...
......................................... 5-18
Power door lock switch ...
......................................... 3-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
.................................................... 2-36
Turn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-40
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-44
Warning systems switch ...
.................................... 2-43
T
Tachometer ...
..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature display ...
.................................................... 2-27 Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge
...
........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ...
................................................................... 2-31
Three-way catalyst ...
........................................................ 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...
............................................... 3-46
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ...
..... 2-14
Tire replacement indicator ...
................................. 2-24
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
.................. 8-43
Flat tire ...
....................................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ...
...................... 5-4
Tire and Loading information label ...
....... 8-34, 9-10
Tire chains ...
.............................................................. 8-39
Tire dressing ...
............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ...
......................................................... 8-32
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
............................................... 5-4, 6-3
Tire rotation ...
............................................................ 8-40
Types of tires ...
......................................................... 8-38
Uniform tire quality grading ...
............................... 9-26
Wheel/tire size ...
......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ...
.................................................. 8-32
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ...
........................... 2-52
Top, Soft top ...
................................................................ 3-28
Touch screen system ...
................................................... 4-5
Towing Flat towing ...
............................................................. 9-25
Tow truck towing ...
.................................................. 6-19
Towing a trailer ...
..................................................... 9-16
Towing safety ...
......................................................... 9-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ...
................. 5-4
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ...
...................... 6-3
Trailer towing ...
................................................................ 9-16
Transceiver, HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ...
.... 2-63 Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
........................................ 5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release ...
........ 5-19
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ...
.... 3-16
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
.............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer ...
............................................................... 2-25
Trip odometer ...
............................................................... 2-26
Trunk Trunk lid ...
.................................................................. 3-25
Trunk lid release switch ...
...................................... 3-25
Trunk light ...
...................................................................... 2-63
Turn signal switch ...
....................................................... 2-40
U
Underbody cleaning ...
..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...
...................................... 9-26
USB memory operation ...
............................................. 4-73
V
Vanity mirror ...
.................................................................. 3-51
Vanity mirror lights ...
...................................................... 2-62
Variable voltage control system ...
............................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ...
....................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ...
................................... 9-8
Loading information ...
............................................. 9-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...
.................. 6-22
Security system ...
.................................................... 2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...
.......... 5-39
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Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light...
.......................................................... 2-16
Vehicle information and settings (display) ...
........ 4-9
Ventilators ...
...................................................................... 4-40
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ...
......................................................... 4-105
Voice command (NISSAN voice
recognition system) ...
................................... 4-119, 4-128
W
Walk-in function ...
............................................................. 1-4
Warning Dot matrix display ...
................................................. 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
............................. 6-2
Lights ...
....................................................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
............................................... 5-4, 6-3
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
................................................. 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ...
................. 1-60
Warning light Air bag warning light ...
................................ 1-60, 2-16
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ...
............... 2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ...
.......................................................... 2-12
AWD warning light ...
.............................................. 5-35
Brake warning light ...
.............................................. 2-13
Intelligent Key warning light ...
............................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light ...
........................ 2-14
Seat belt warning light ...
........................................ 2-16
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ...
....... 9-27
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ...
......... 2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
............. 2-32
Washing ...
........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing ...
............................................................................. 7-3 Weights (See dimensions and weights)
...
................. 9-8
Wheel/tire size ...
............................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ...
......................................................... 8-32
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ...
......................... 7-4
Window washer fluid ...
................................................. 8-13
Window(s) Cleaning ...
.................................................................... 7-3
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-55
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
.................... 2-32
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system ...
...................... 2-34
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...
......... 2-35
Rear window wiper blade ...
.................................. 8-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
............. 2-32
Wiper blades ...
......................................................... 8-18
X
Xenon headlights ...
......................................................... 2-37
10-7
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