1-50Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
sensors to turn the air bag OFF. Always be sure
to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly
for the most effective protection by the seat belt
and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-
dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
NISSAN also recommends that appropriate
child restraints and booster seats be properly
installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the
occupant classification sensors are designed to
operate as described above to turn the front
passenger air bag OFF for specified child
restraints. Failing to properly secure child
restraints and to use the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode)
may allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also result in
the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead
of being OFF. (See “Child restraints” (P.1-22)
for proper use and installation.)
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object being detected by the occupant
classification sensors. Other conditions could
also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicleoccupants are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is
automatically turned OFF with the seat occu-
pied. The light will not illuminate when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the
passenger air bag status light is illuminated
(indicating that the air bag is OFF) , it could be
that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting
on the seat properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may
not be illuminated, depending on the size of the
child and the type of child restraint being used. If
the air bag status light is not illuminated
(indicating that the air bag might inflate in a
crash) , it could be that the child restraint or seat
belt is not being used properly. Make sure that
the child restraint is installed properly, the seat
belt is used properly and the occupant is
positioned properly. If the air bag status light is
not illuminated, reposition the occupant or child
restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not
illuminate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF). Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. However, if the
seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status
light will remain off.
If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
light
, located in the meter and gauges area,
will blink. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
. Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2033
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob at the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors. (See “Doors” (P.3-4).)
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key.
WARNING
.Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
. Before opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
DOORS
5-2Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. 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.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
. Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the back door closed while
driving, otherwise exhaust gases
could be drawn into the passenger
compartment. If you must drive with
the back door open, follow these
precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the
air recirculation to
off and the fan control to high to
circulate the air. .
If electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the back door or
the body, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. If a special body, camper or other
equipment is added for recreational
or other usage, follow the manufac-
turer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle. (Some recreational vehicle
appliances such as stoves, refrig-
erators, heaters, etc. may also gen-
erate carbon monoxide.)
. The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol- ving damage to the exhaust
system, underbody, or rear of
the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the XXX
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 −750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or
(640 −340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
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.9-16) .)
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Information
label.
SIC4141
SECURING THE LOAD
There 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
*Aor 22 lb (10 kg)
to a single hook
*Bwhen 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 TIPS
.The GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label.
. Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
Technical and consumer information9-15
10 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation.............................. 4-16
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-27
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-47
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-47
Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-49
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-52
Air bag warning labels............................................... 1-54
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-55, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation.................................... 4-14
Air conditioner service ........................................ 4-20
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations....................... 4-20, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-20
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)........................................................... 2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................................... 5-7
Antenna.......................................................................... 4-48
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-27
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light..... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Armrest ............................................................................ 1-6
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions.................................... 4-21
Audio setup .................................................................... 4-6
Audio system................................................................ 4-21 Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-47
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-25
Automatic Air conditioner....................................................... 4-18
Door locks................................................................. 3-6
AUX (Auxiliary) button.................................... 4-38, 4-42
AUX (Auxiliary) input....................................... 4-38, 4-42
Average fuel consumption ........................................ 2-10
Average speed............................................................. 2-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-5
B
Back door...................................................................... 3-20
Battery............................................................................ 8-13 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key................ 8-24
Battery replacement, Keyfob............................. 8-23
Battery saver system........................................... 2-26
Variable voltage control system........................ 8-15
Before starting the engine........................................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ................ 4-50
Booster seats............................................................... 1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-27
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-12
Brake system......................................................... 5-27
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Warning light......................................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-5
Instrument panel................................................... 2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-12
Bulb replacement........................................................ 8-26
C
Cabin air filter............................................................... 4-20
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-49
Cargo light.................................................................... 2-38
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst................... 5-3
CD/USB memory care and cleaning ..................... 4-47
Ceiling light................................................................... 2-37
Check tire pressure warning...................................... 2-6
Child restraints............................................................. 1-22
Booster seats........................................................ 1-38
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-23
Child safety................................................................... 1-20
Child safety rear door lock ......................................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ...................................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...................................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-32
How to use the setup button............................... 4-6
Clutch fluid.................................................................... 8-12
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-2
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-30
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system)................................................... 4-35, 4-40
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................................................................... 8-11
Control panel buttons — color screen with
navigation system.......................................................... 4-3
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls............... 4-47
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-8
HeadlightsBulb replacement................................................. 8-26
Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Heater Heater and air conditioner operation.............. 4-14
Hood release................................................................ 3-19
Hook Luggage hook....................................................... 2-32
Utility hooks ........................................................... 2-33
Horn................................................................................ 2-28
How to use the back button...................................... 4-5
How to use the setup button..................................... 4-6
I
Ignition switch (with Intelligent Key system) ................................ 5-9
(without Intelligent Key system) .......................... 5-7
Key positions............................................................ 5-9
Immobilizer system...................................................... 2-20
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-20
Indicator lights.............................................................. 2-16
Inside mirror.................................................................. 3-24
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-19
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-27
Instrument panel............................................................ 2-3
Intelligent Key system ................................................ 3-10 Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-13
Key operating range ............................................ 3-12
Key operation ........................................................ 3-13
P position selecting warning light.................... 2-15
Remote keyless operation.................................. 3-16
Interior light replacement........................................... 8-28
Interior lights................................................................. 2-36
iPod
®connecting ........................................................ 4-36
iPod®player operation............................................... 4-44
ISOFIX child restraint................................................. 1-24
J
Jump starting................................................................ 6-10
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) .................... 3-7
With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................... 3-16
Keys.................................................................................. 3-2 For Intelligent Key system.................................. 3-10
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels........................................ 1-54
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-11
Emission control information label................... 9-11
Engine serial number........................................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............................. 9-10
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-31, 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................... 9-9
LATCH system............................................................. 1-24
License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-12
Light Air bag warning light........................................... 1-55
Bulb replacement................................................. 8-26
Cargo light............................................................. 2-38
Ceiling light............................................................ 2-37
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-27
Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Headlights bulb replacement............................ 8-26
Indicator lights....................................................... 2-16
Interior lights.......................................................... 2-36
Map lights .............................................................. 2-36 Replacement.......................................................... 8-26
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-12
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ..... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .................................................... 9-13
Lock Automatic door locks ............................................. 3-6
Back door lock...................................................... 3-20
Door locks................................................................. 3-4
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Low fuel warning light................................................ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light............................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...................... 5-3
Luggage hooks............................................................ 2-32M
Maintenance Battery..................................................................... 8-13
General maintenance ............................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions...................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle................................................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-20
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).............................. 2-17
Manual air conditioner................................................ 4-15
Manual front seat adjustment..................................... 1-3
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-36
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-4
Meter Trip computer........................................................... 2-9
Meters and gauges....................................................... 2-4 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-27
10-3
10-4
MirrorInside mirror........................................................... 3-24
Outside mirrors..................................................... 3-25
Vanity mirror........................................................... 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor.......................................... 4-9
N
Navigation setup............................................................ 4-6
New vehicle break-in.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System..................... 2-20
O
Odometer........................................................................ 2-5
Off-road recovery.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level...................................... 8-9
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-6
Outside air temperature display................................ 2-9
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-25
Overdrive OFF switch................................................ 5-17
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-20
P
Panic alarm.......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Parking Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-25 Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ......... 4-50
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-49
Power Electric power steering system ........................ 5-26
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-28
Power windows .................................................... 2-33
Precautions Audio operation .................................................... 4-21
Braking precautions............................................. 5-27
Child restraints...................................................... 1-23
Cruise control........................................................ 5-21
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-41
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Push starting ................................................................ 6-12
Push-button ignition switch............................. 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio.............................................................................. 4-21 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-49
Radio operation .................................................... 4-34
Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-47
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................ 9-19
Rear center seat belt ................................................. 1-17
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........... 3-6
Rear seats....................................................................... 1-4
Rear window defroster switch................................. 2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................ 2-23
Rearview monitor........................................................... 4-9
Recorders, Event data ............................................... 9-19
Registering your vehicle in another country........... 9-9 Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system.................................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system..................................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects........................................... 9-19
Rollover............................................................................ 5-5
S
Safety, Child seat belts ............................................. 1-20
Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-39
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment.............................. 1-3
Front seats................................................................ 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety............................................................ 1-20
Infants...................................................................... 1-21
Injured persons..................................................... 1-13
Larger children...................................................... 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage........................ 1-11
Pregnant women .................................................. 1-13
Rear center seat belt .......................................... 1-17
Seat belt cleaning................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-20
Seat belt hooks .................................................... 1-17
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-20
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-15
Seat belts............................................................... 1-11
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-53
Shoulder belt height adjustment...................... 1-16
Small children........................................................ 1-21
Three-point type................................................... 1-13
Seat(s) Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start................................................. 2-20
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-19
Servicing air conditioner............................................ 4-20