8-38Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1663
Tire wear and damage1.Wear indicator2.Wear indicator location mark
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. .
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 tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. (See “Specifications”
(P.9-7) 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.
. 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
8-40Maintenance and do-it-yourself
4.2 bar) . Always keep the pressure
of the full size spare tire (if so
equipped) at the recommended
pressure for standard tires, as in-
dicated on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed do not drive your
vehicle at speeds faster than 50
MPH (80 km/h) .
. When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on
the rear wheels and original tire
used on the front wheels (drive
wheels) . Use tire chains only on
the front (original) tires.
. Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster
rate than the standard tire. Replace
the spare tire as soon as the tread
wear indicators appear.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare tire
at the same time.
. Do not tow a trailer while the
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.
CAUTION
.
Do not use tire chains on a TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire
chains will not fit properly and may
cause damage to the vehicle.
. Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than the
original tire, ground clearance is
reduced. To avoid damage to the
vehicle, do not drive over obstacles.
Also do not drive the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
since it may get caught.
ENGINE
ModelVQ35DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608
Bore 6Stroke in (mm) 3.760
63.205 (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 StandardFXE22HR-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 TIRES
Road wheel
Type SizeOffset in (mm)
Steel 16 66-1/2JJ 1.97 (50)
Aluminum 16
67J 1.97 (50)
18 67J 2.17 (55)
T-type 16 64T 1.18 (30)
Tire
Type Size Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
Conventional P225/65R16 99T
35 (240)
P235/55R18 99T
T-type T135/80D16 101M
60 (420)
T135/90D16 102M
Technical and consumer information9-7
SPECIFICATIONS
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 pressures
.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 chains
Always 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 lights
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 brakes
If 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 tips
. 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.
Technical and consumer information9-21
10-6
Tilt/telescopic steering............................................... 3-32
TirePressure, Low tire pressure warning light..... 2-14
Tire replacement indicator ................................. 2-22
Tires Flat tire....................................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system...................... 5-3
Tire and Loading Information label ....... 8-31, 9-10
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-36
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-3
Tire rotation............................................................ 8-37
Types of tires......................................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-24
Wheel/tire size......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires.................................................. 8-30
Top tether strap child restraints .............................. 1-31
Touch screen system ................................................... 4-5
Towing Flat towing ............................................................. 9-24
Tow truck towing.................................................. 6-14
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-15
Towing safety......................................................... 9-20
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................. 5-3 TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert............................. 5-6
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system...................... 6-3
Trailer towing................................................................ 9-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver.... 2-59
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ........................................ 5-13
Transmission shift lever lock release............... 5-16
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-21 Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country.............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer............................................................... 2-23
Trip odometer............................................................... 2-24
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-37
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-24
USB memory operation................................. 4-75, 4-86
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-36
Vanity mirror lights ...................................................... 2-58
Variable voltage control system............................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights....................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN)................................... 9-8
Loading information ............................................. 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-16
Security system .................................................... 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-40
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.......... 5-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light.......................................................... 2-16
Ventilators...................................................................... 4-38
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ......................................................... 4-130
Voice command (NISSAN voice
recognition system) ................................... 4-142, 4-150
W
Warning Dot matrix display................................................. 2-18 Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Lights....................................................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-3
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels................. 1-59
Warning light Air bag warning light................................ 1-59, 2-15
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light.......................................................... 2-12
Brake warning light.............................................. 2-12
Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light........................ 2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime................... 2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ....... 9-25
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-30
Washing........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights)................. 9-8
Wheel/tire size............................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires......................................................... 8-30 Care of wheels ........................................................ 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ......................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-13
Window(s) Cleaning .................................................................... 7-3
Power windows .................................................... 2-51
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................... 2-30
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-31
Rear window wiper blade.................................. 8-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-30
Wiper blades......................................................... 8-17