2013 NISSAN QUEST warning

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9-14Technical and consumer information
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
(See “Measurement of weights” (P.9-15) .)
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Information
label.
SIC4732
SECURING THE LOADGUID-62499E75-6BEE-41A6-A986-39B66C3809D5There are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 7 lb.
(3 kg) to a single hook when securing
cargo.
WARNING
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
. The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
. Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum
front and rear GAWRs. If you do,
parts of your vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle han-
dles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.
LOADING TIPSGUID-19077255-F6E4-407A-8BF7-85AEC73EA9D2.The GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
.Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
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WARNING
.Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
.Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control
and cause personal injury.
.Overloading not only can short-
en the life of your vehicle and
the tire, but can cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may
cause a premature tire failure,
which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury.Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTSGUID-A5DAA399-239F-4A16-BB98-B1B722A50E7ASecure loose items to prevent weight shifts
that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not exceed
either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR). The total of the axle loads should
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) . These ratings are given
on the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the ratings.
GUID-0E5FE0E8-00BE-4DE1-BC4D-97FFD0F24E66
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
.
Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy
load for the first 500 miles (800 km) .
Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.
. For the first 500 miles (800 km) that
you tow a trailer, do not drive over
50 MPH (80 km/h) and do not make
starts at full throttle. This helps the
engine and other parts of your
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re-
member that towing a trailer places additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, steer-
ing, braking and other systems.
A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at www.nissanusa.com. This
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TOWING A TRAILER
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guide includes information on trailer towing
capability and the special equipment required
for proper towing.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITSGUID-B255F2C4-7D5E-42B0-9B63-F83A41F22DFB
Maximum trailer loadsGUID-DF9DB198-AA8A-47EB-B400-FA51D7D0A71DNever allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the “Towing Load/Specifica-
tion” chart. The total trailer load equals trailer
weight plus its cargo weight.
.When towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs
(454 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
The maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) should not exceed the value specified in
the following “Towing Load/Specification” chart.
STI0541
The GCWR equals the combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater
than these or using improper towing equipment
could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
only related to the maximum trailer loads, but
also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights
appropriate for level highway driving may have to
be reduced on very steep grades or for low
traction situations (for example, on slippery boat
ramps) .
Temperature conditions can also affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can
affect engine performance and cause overheat-
ing. The transmission high fluid temperature
protection mode, which helps reduce the
chance of transmission damage, could activate
and automatically decrease engine power.
Vehicle speed may decrease under high load.
Plan your trip carefully to account for trailer and
vehicle load, weather and road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced en-
gine power and vehicle speed. The
reduced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful
when driving. If the vehicle cannot
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to
the side of the road in a safe area.
Allow the engine to cool and return to
normal operation. See “If your vehicle
overheats” (P.6-12) of this manual.
CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from impro-
per towing procedures are not covered
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TOWING SAFETYGUID-AD0181A2-3116-4170-8014-EBEBAFB56134
Trailer hitchGUID-2FBE0BBF-C13A-4B1D-897D-3262E0258DC1Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and
trailer. A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is
available from a NISSAN dealer. Make sure the
trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to
help avoid personal injury or property damage
due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road
surfaces or passing trucks.
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be
capable of towing a trailer heavier than
the weight rating of the hitch compo-
nents. Never exceed the weight rating
of the hitch components. Doing so can
cause serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
Hitch ballGUID-14597719-CE76-4DB3-8D41-98DCE01803D1Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:
.The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on top of the ball. .
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-353E39E3-B501-4D23-BD9A-1D8FAA4625B8Sudden 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-696B4DD9-4435-46D9-A2EE-E086A0D85A45Class 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-322EC3C1-7ECD-4127-B9E4-E6AE74921E9DClass 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
.Use hitches designed for your vehi-
cle when towing. Check with your
NISSAN dealer for availability of
suitable genuine NISSAN hitches.
. 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
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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-2D2A624E-3AB5-4D25-B4D3-A226559E10D6.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-B5886C12-D239-4E0E-94F3-23ED8FA173B4Always 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
turning corners.
Trailer lightsGUID-8209A4FE-3C14-4C82-8992-E59182E9F8B1
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/con-
verter must draw no more than 15
milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements may
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain
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
reputable trailer dealer.
Trailer brakesGUID-116E8A19-3D07-4070-A24B-5F000318EBB4If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tipsGUID-BF5B6B25-DC04-40A0-BEC1-9809AEFC9FCB. Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an
abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
check for improper tongue load, overload,
worn suspension or other possible causes
of either condition.
. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
. Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
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traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND CGUID-96A6ADE2-9EA1-476C-98AE-94D917F41FAEThe temperature grades A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure.
GUID-2AAFA825-2CCD-49D8-84F0-5A54C20203E2Your NISSAN is covered by the following
emission warranties.
For USA:
.Emission Defects Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty In-
formation Booklet which comes with your
NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty
Information Booklet, or it has become lost, you
may obtain a replacement by writing to:
. Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty In-
formation Booklet which comes with your
NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty
Information Booklet, or it has become lost, you
may obtain a replacement by writing to:
. Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario,
L4W 4Z5
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
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10 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation...
.............................. 4-42
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...
............................ 5-30
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-53
Aiming control, Headlights ...
........................................ 2-36
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-53
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-54
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-58
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-58
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-60
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-61, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
.................................... 4-39
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-52
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-52, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................... 4-53
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-8
Antenna ...
....................................................................... 4-103
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-30
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-4
Armrests ...
........................................................................ 1-13
Around view
TMmonitor ...
.............................................. 4-29
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-53 Audio system
...
................................................................ 4-53
Steering wheel audio controls ...
........................ 4-102
Auto closure ...
................................................................. 3-29
Autolight system ...
.......................................................... 2-33
Automatic Air conditioner ...
....................................................... 4-46
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-7
Drive positioner ...
..................................................... 3-37
Moonroof ...
................................................................ 2-53
Seat positioner ...
...................................................... 3-37
AUX (Auxiliary) input ...
................................................... 4-77
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ...
.......................................... 3-26
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-13
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-35
Intelligent Key ...
........................................................ 8-22
Variable voltage control system ...
........................ 8-15
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ...
....................... 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
warning light ...
................................................................. 2-12
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.......................... 4-115
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.................... 4-126
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
..................................... 4-93
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-30
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-12
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-29
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-17
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-12 Break-in schedule
...
....................................................... 5-26
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...
........................................ 4-8
Instrument panel ...
................................................... 2-37
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-12
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ...
............................................................... 4-53
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
.......................................... 4-115
Cargo floor box ...
............................................................ 2-47
Cargo lights ...
.................................................................. 2-58
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
........... 4-101
Center multi-function control panel ...
.......................... 4-3
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-27
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-43
LATCH system ...
...................................................... 1-29
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-27
Top tether strap ...
.................................................... 1-31
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-25
Chimes Audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
................... 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock ...
.............................................................................. 4-74
Coat hooks ...
................................................................... 2-50
Cockpit ...
............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-33
Communication mirror ...
................................................ 3-36
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-76, 4-84
Compass ...
......................................................................... 2-8
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10-2
Console box...
................................................................. 2-46
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
..................................................................... 8-11
Controls, Control panel button ...
.................................. 4-3
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-6
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-24
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-43
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................................... 5-13
D
Daytime running light system ...
................................... 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ...
............................................... 2-32
Dimensions and weights ...
............................................. 9-8
DISP button ...
.................................................................... 4-8
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
............................... 2-18
Drive belt ...
....................................................................... 8-15
Drive positioner ...
............................................................ 3-37
Driving Cold weather driving ...
........................................... 5-33
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
........................................ 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
DVD player, NISSAN mobile entertainment ...
...... 4-104
E
ECON button ...
................................................................. 4-9
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-27
Elapsed time ...
................................................................. 2-24 Emission control information label
...
.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-25
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-12
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-26
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ...
................................ 5-11
Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-34
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 ...
...................... 2-22
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-7
Engine start operation indicator ...
....................... 2-19
If your vehicle overheats ...
..................................... 6-12
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-12
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ...
.... 3-37
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning ...
............................... 2-21
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
................. 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
....... 6-2 Flat tire
...
............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing ...
.................................................................... 9-24
Flexible seating ...
............................................................ 1-13
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-5
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 ...
.......................................... 8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
....................................................... 4-69, 4-73
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................................... 4-81
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-37
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-54
Front power seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ...
............................... 1-10
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Fuel economy ...
........................................................ 5-27
Fuel economy information (display) ...
................. 4-10
Fuel octane rating ...
................................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation ...
............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ...
......................................................... 3-30
Fuel-filler door ...
....................................................... 3-30
Gauge ...
........................................................................ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ...
............................. 3-32
Fuel efficient driving tips ...
........................................... 5-26
Fuses ...
.............................................................................. 8-20
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