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 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 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 TIPS
.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.
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
9-24Technical and consumer information
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P.6-15) of this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) , an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the towed
vehicle’s driving wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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 C
The 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.Your 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
Technical and consumer information9-25
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
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...... 4-102
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 ....................... 2-20
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 .............................................................. 1-8
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 ....................................................... 4-67, 4-71
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-79
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-38
Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-53
Front power seat adjustment ..................................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint............................... 1-14
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.............................................................................. 8-21
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