
5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-3Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ......................................... 5-7
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................. 5-8
Driving safety precautions ................................................. 5-8
Ignition switch (models without Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
..... 5-10 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................ 5-11
Manual Transmission (MT) ............................................. 5-11
Key positions ..................................................................... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch (models with Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
..... 5-12
Operating range for engine start function ................. 5-12
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................ 5-13
Push-button ignition switch positions ......................... 5-14
Emergency engine shut off ............................................ 5-14
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-14
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-15
Starting the engine ................................................................ 5-15
Models without Intelligent Key system ....................... 5-15
Models with Intelligent Key system ............................. 5-16 Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............. 5-17
Manual Transmission (MT) ........................................... 5-23
Integrated control system (if so equipped) .................... 5-25 Drive mode ...................................................................... 5-25
Parking brake ........................................................................\
.. 5-29
Cruise control ........................................................................\
. 5-30 Precautions on cruise control ..................................... 5-30
Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-30
Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-31
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ................................................... 5-32
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-33
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ........................ 5-33
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) mode
switch operations ........................................................... 5-33
AWD warning light ........................................................ 5-35
Parking/parking on hills ........................................................ 5-37
Electric power steering system ......................................... 5-38
Brake system ........................................................................\
.. 5-39 Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-39
Brake assist ........................................................................\
.... 5-40 Brake assist ..................................................................... 5-40
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......................... 5-41
Cold weather driving ............................................................ 5-43

5-38Starting and driving
4.Models with Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
Models without Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position and remove the key.
WARNING
.If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
. When the electric power steering
warning light illuminates with the
engine running, the power assist for
the steering will cease operation.
You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate.
The electric power steering system is designed
to provide power assist while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent
overheating of the electric power steering
system and protect it from getting damaged.
While the power assist is reduced, steering
wheel operation will become heavy. When the
temperature of the electric power steering
system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that could cause the electric
power steering system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel
is operated quickly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See “Electric
power steering warning light” (P.2-14) .)
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist for the steering will cease operation. You
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
greater steering effort is needed, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM

indicate a malfunction. If the computer senses a
malfunction, it switches the ABS off and
illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then oper-
ates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPH
(5 to 10 km/h). The speed varies according to
road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly
applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This
action is similar to pumping the brakes very
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or
feel a vibration from the actuator when it is
operating. This is normal and indicates that the
ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsa-
tion may indicate that road conditions are
hazardous and extra care is required while
driving.The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs
and vehicle motion. Under certain driving con-
ditions, the VDC system helps to perform the
following functions.
.
Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
. Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function) .
. Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the following
conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not follow
the steered path despite increased
steering input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions) .
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss
of vehicle control in all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the VDC
warning light
in the instrument panel flashes
so note the following:
. The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help keep the vehicle on the steered path.
. You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
VDC system is working properly.
. Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
warning light
illuminates in the instrument
panel. The VDC system automatically turns off.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC
system. The VDC off indicator
illuminates to
indicate the VDC system is off. When the VDC
switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC
system still operates to prevent one drive wheel
from slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The VDC warning light
flashes if this occurs. All other VDC functions
are off, and the VDC warning lightwill not
flash. The VDC system is automatically reset to
on when the ignition switch is placed in the off
position then back to the on position.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light” (P.2-17) and “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light” (P.2-19).
The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in
reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test
Starting and driving5-41
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM

6-12In case of emergency
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must
be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are
available from a NISSAN dealer. Local service
operators are familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator carefully
read the following precautions.
WARNING
.Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working con-
dition. If any unit is damaged, dol-
lies must be used. .
Always attach safety chains before
towing.
For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV), see “Flat towing”
(P.9-17) of this manual.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................................................................... 8-11
Control panel buttons — color screen (Type A) ... 4-3
Control panel buttons — color screen
(Type B)......................................................................... 4-10
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls............... 4-69
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover.................................................... 2-44
Cruise control............................................................... 5-30
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-42
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ................................... 5-11, 5-17
D
Daytime running light system................................... 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................................... 2-35
Dimensions and weights............................................. 9-9
Displaying Climate control........................................ 4-26
Door open warning light............................................ 2-14
Drive belt....................................................................... 8-15
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD)........................................ 5-33
Cold weather driving........................................... 5-43
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................. 5-11, 5-17
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-11, 5-23
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Safety precautions.................................................. 5-8
During a call ................................................................. 4-88
E
Economy, Fuel.............................................................. 5-33
Elapsed time..................................................... 2-11, 2-27
Electric power steering system ............................... 5-38
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-14
Emission control information label.......................... 9-11
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-19
Ending a call................................................................. 4-88
Engine Before starting the engine................................. 5-15
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-31
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 ................................. 2-8
Emergency engine shut off....................... 5-14, 6-2
Engine block heater............................................. 5-44
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-6
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-7
Engine serial number........................................... 9-10
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-8
If your vehicle overheats..................................... 6-10
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-15
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)................................ 5-3
Extended storage fuse warning................................. 2-7
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-11
FCC Regulatory information..................................... 4-86
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)....... 6-2
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-17
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-6
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-11
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-12
FM/AM/SAT radio operation..................................... 4-58
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ....................................................... 4-41, 4-48
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player (Type C) ............................................................ 4-57
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-39
Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-46
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .............................. 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Distance to empty................................................ 2-10
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-33
Fuel information ....................................................... 9-4
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-4

10-4
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-13
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ..... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .................................................... 9-14
Lock Automatic door locks ............................................. 3-6
Door locks................................................................. 3-4
Lift gate lock.......................................................... 3-20
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning.................................... 2-7, 3-23
Low fuel warning light................................................ 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light............................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .... 5-4
M
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........................................ 1-15
Making a call ................................................................ 4-87
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).............................. 2-18
Manual air conditioner................................................ 4-21
Manual front seat adjustment..................................... 1-3
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-50
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-4
Meter Trip computer........................................................ 2-10
Meters and gauges....................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-38 Mirror
Inside mirror........................................................... 3-25
Outside mirrors..................................................... 3-25
Vanity mirror........................................................... 3-27
Monitor, RearView monitor ....................................... 4-15
Moonroof....................................................................... 2-48
My APPS voice commands...................................... 4-96
N
Navigation setup............................................................ 4-7
Navigation system voice commands...................... 4-95
New vehicle break-in.................................................. 5-31
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System..................... 2-31
NISSAN voice recognition system ......................... 4-92
NissanConnect
TMApp
smartphone integration.............................................. 4-71
O
Odometer........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery.......................................................... 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level...................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-7
One Shot Call.............................................................. 4-87
Operating tips.............................................................. 4-93
Outside air temperature display.............................. 2-10
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-25
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-10
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-21
P
Pandora®audio ........................................................... 4-66
Panic alarm.......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Parking Brake break-in....................................................... 5-39
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-29
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-37
Phone Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(Type A) .................................................................. 4-72
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-71
Phone settings............................................................. 4-92
Power Electric power steering system ........................ 5-38
Moonroof................................................................ 2-48
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-42
Power windows .................................................... 2-45
Precautions Audio operation .................................................... 4-28
Braking precautions............................................. 5-39
Child restraints...................................................... 1-18
Cruise control........................................................ 5-30
Driving safety............................................................ 5-8
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-38
When starting and driving .................................... 5-3
Push starting ................................................................ 6-10
Push-button ignition switch.......................... 5-12, 5-13
R
Radio.............................................................................. 4-28 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-71
Radio operation .................................................... 4-42

Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-69
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................ 9-20
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........... 3-6
Rear seats....................................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch........................................................... 2-35
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................ 2-34
RearView monitor........................................................ 4-15
Receiving a call ........................................................... 4-88
Recorders, Event data ............................................... 9-21
Registering with NissanConnect
TMApp............... 4-71
Registering your vehicle in another country........... 9-9
Regulatory information ............................................... 4-86
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system.................................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system..................................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects........................................... 9-19
Rollover............................................................................ 5-7
Roof, Moonroof............................................................ 2-48
S
Safety Child seat belts .................................................... 1-16
Reporting safety defects.................................... 9-19
Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-49
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment.............................. 1-3
Front seats................................................................ 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety............................................................ 1-16
Infants...................................................................... 1-17
Injured persons..................................................... 1-12
Larger children...................................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage........................ 1-10 Pregnant women .................................................. 1-12
Seat belt cleaning................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-15
Seat belt hooks .................................................... 1-15
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-15
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-16
Seat belts............................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-50
Shoulder belt height adjustment...................... 1-14
Small children........................................................ 1-17
Three-point type................................................... 1-12
Seat(s) Heated seats......................................................... 2-40
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start................................................. 2-31
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-29
Servicing air conditioner............................................ 4-27
Setting climate eco..................................................... 4-26
Shift lever Shift lock release.................................................. 5-22
Shift lock release Transmission.......................................................... 5-22
Shifting CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................. 5-11, 5-17
Manual transmission................................. 5-11, 5-23
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats..................................................................... 1-14
SOURCE select switch............................................. 4-69
Spare tire.............................................................. 8-41, 9-8
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-15
Speedometer.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine................................. 5-15
Jump starting............................................................ 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3 Push starting ......................................................... 6-10
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-15
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................... 1-46
Steering Electric power steering system ........................ 5-38
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ...... 4-69
Tilting steering column........................................ 3-23
Storage .......................................................................... 2-42
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-24
Supplemental air bag warning labels..................... 1-52
Supplemental air bag warning light............ 1-52, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system................................. 1-38 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..................................................... 1-38
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch............... 4-69
Autolight switch.................................................... 2-36
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Headlight switch................................................... 2-35
Power door lock switch......................................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................................................... 2-35
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-39
System features........................................................... 4-94
System setup ................................................................. 4-7
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-8
Temperature display.................................................... 2-10
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge........................................................ 2-8
Text messaging............................................................ 4-88
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start................................................................... 2-31
10-5

10-6
Three-way catalyst........................................................ 5-4
Tilt steering column .................................................... 3-23
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light.... 2-15
Tires Flat tire....................................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system...................... 5-4
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-31, 9-11
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-38
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-4, 6-3
Tire rotation............................................................ 8-39
Types of tires......................................................... 8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-18
Wheel/tire size......................................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires.................................................. 8-30
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover)........................... 2-44
Touch screen....................................................... 4-4, 4-10
Towing Flat towing ............................................................. 9-17
Tow truck towing.................................................. 6-12
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-17
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................. 5-4
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system...................... 6-3
Traffic info setup............................................................ 4-9
Trailer towing................................................................ 9-17
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................. 5-11, 5-17
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-11, 5-23
Transmission shift lever lock release............... 5-22
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)..................................... 3-16 Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country.............................................................. 9-9
Trip computer............................................................... 2-10
Troubleshooting guide ............................................... 4-97
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-38
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-18
USB interface............................................................... 4-62
USB memory operation............................................. 4-52
Using the system......................................................... 4-93
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-27
Variable voltage control system............................... 8-14
Vehicle Dimensions and weights....................................... 9-9
Identification number (VIN)................................ 9-10
Information display.................................................. 2-9
Loading information ............................................. 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-14
Security system .................................................... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.......... 5-41
Vehicle phonebook ..................................................... 4-87
Ventilators...................................................................... 4-19
Voice command........................................................... 4-86
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ............................................................ 4-78
Voice Prompt Interrupt............................................... 4-86
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Lights....................................................................... 2-13
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-4, 6-3
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-12
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels................. 1-52
Warning light Air bag warning light................................ 1-52, 2-17
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light.......................................................... 2-13
AWD warning light .............................................. 5-35
Brake warning light.............................................. 2-13
Door open warning light..................................... 2-14
Electric power steering warning light ............. 2-14
Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-14
Low fuel warning light......................................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........................ 2-15
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-16
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ....... 9-19
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-32
Washing........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................. 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights)................. 9-9
Wheel/tire size............................................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires......................................................... 8-30 Care of wheels ........................................................ 7-4
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ......................... 7-4
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-12
Window(s)
Cleaning .................................................................... 7-3
Power windows .................................................... 2-45