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3-10Pre-driving checks and adjustments
S35-D-110201-3B6AEB5E-E690-4213-A96C-BD4949D8360D
WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monox-
ide)” (P.5-2) of this manual.
. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the lift gate.
SPA2413
To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the
opener switch
*A. Pull up the lift gate to open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
. pushing the unlock button
on the
keyfob twice.
. pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
. inserting the key into the driver’s door key
cylinder and turning it to the rear of the
vehicle twice.
To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely
locks.
SPA2414
LIFT GATE RELEASES35-D-110201-B8DEF828-77B2-4BDA-90BB-EAF054BB537FIf the lift gate cannot be opened due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover inside of the lift gate with a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever toward the direction
*Aas
illustrated to open the lift gate.
Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
LIFT GATE
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SPA2415
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORS35-D-110201-7CC1E09E-D8D3-41CA-9B6A-49166F375329To open the fuel-filler door, pull the left side of
the door.
SPA2338
FUEL-FILLER CAPS35-D-110201-2406F22D-9BA5-40C7-BA12-ABC92FD1B580To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise toremove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*A
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
cle.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-11
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...
................................ 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
...................................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst ...
.............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
......................................... 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ...
.......... 5-6
Off-road recovery ...
................................................................ 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...
...................................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...
................................. 5-7
Driving safety precautions ...
................................................. 5-7
Ignition switch ...
........................................................................\
. 5-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
................ 5-10
Key positions ...
..................................................................... 5-10
Before starting the engine ...
................................................... 5-11
Starting the engine ...
................................................................ 5-11
Driving the vehicle ...
................................................................. 5-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
................ 5-12
Parking brake ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-17
Cruise control (if so equipped) ...
.......................................... 5-17
Precautions on cruise control ...
....................................... 5-17
Cruise control operations ...
............................................... 5-18 Break-in schedule
...
................................................................. 5-19
Fuel efficient driving tips ...
..................................................... 5-19
Increasing fuel economy ...
...................................................... 5-20
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ...
........................ 5-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations ...
..... 5-21
AWD warning light ...
........................................................ 5-22
Parking/parking on hills ...
........................................................ 5-24
Electric power steering system ...
......................................... 5-25
Brake system ...
........................................................................\
.. 5-25
Braking precautions ...
...................................................... 5-25
Parking brake break-in ...
.................................................. 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...
......................... 5-27
Cold weather driving ...
............................................................ 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock ...
........................................... 5-29
Anti-freeze ...
........................................................................\
5-29
Battery ...
........................................................................\
....... 5-29
Draining of coolant water ...
............................................. 5-29
Tire equipment ...
................................................................ 5-29
Special winter equipment ...
............................................ 5-30
Driving on snow or ice ...
................................................. 5-30
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S35-D-110201-EFA61046-21C4-4AD9-9C39-10A435B04B96.Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head restraints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
(See “Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” (P.2-9).)S35-D-110201-87C2625E-B819-4174-914B-BC526532BA901. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed so that it does not
operate unless the shift lever is in either of
the above positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
switch to START. Release the switch when
the engine starts. If the engine starts, but
fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
.If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold
it and then crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start becauseit is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Crank the engine for 5 - 6 seconds. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by
turning the ignition switch to START.
Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the ignition switch
off and wait 10 seconds before cranking
again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
START position unless the engine and
starter have stopped moving. Attempt-
ing to start the engine while the engine
or starter is moving may cause damage.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position and turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
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.The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
S35-D-110201-BFC9DC49-B18B-4547-B2C1-822B40D3C815FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKGUID-141B6DB3-B5C0-4E7F-8EE0-2A7622AB28C6To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
ANTI-FREEZEGUID-2773CB71-40A2-443B-9552-B7F45AAB30D8In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F (08C) ,
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “En-
gine cooling system” (P.8-7) .
BATTERYS35-D-110201-690C952E-7BC1-479E-B70E-6C8A62F3BCC3If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “Battery” (P.8-13) .
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERGUID-8A3AE603-5D83-49FC-9E8F-A09867045DADIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” (P.8-7) .
TIRE EQUIPMENTS35-D-110201-61BC6CE8-E002-4E5F-AC61-F13F41A296A1SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide
superior performance on dry pavement. How-
ever, the performance of these tires will be
substantially reduced in snowy and icy condi-
tions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy
roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
prohibit their use. Check local, state and
provincial laws before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see “Tire
chains” (P.8-35) of this manual.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) modelGUID-EE61DD03-84FE-4464-93B4-F693BED61CE7If you install snow tires, they must also be the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern
on all four wheels.
Starting and driving5-29
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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8-2Maintenance and do-it-yourself
S35-D-110201-308D6977-4CEB-447B-A914-761AA0FAFDCBSome day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your vehicle’s fine mechan-
ical condition, as well as its emission and engine
performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance. You are a vital link in the main-
tenance chain.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCES35-D-110201-3A1DEF4E-C7A4-410C-B164-394507FB9145For your convenience, both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide”. You must refer to that
guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is
performed on your vehicle at regular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCES35-D-110201-EA45D551-31FD-45AC-84C7-86A06265D252General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation. They are essential for proper
vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed.
Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a few
general automotive tools.These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a
NISSAN dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICES35-D-110201-2F655382-40D8-4EAD-859C-6E05E2D5CEACIf maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealership information systems.
They are completely qualified to work on
NISSAN vehicles
beforework begins.
You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
service department performs the best job to
meet the maintenance requirements on your
vehicle.
S35-D-110201-D843A8B9-8AAA-4A7A-A67E-0EE527CB549ADuring the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smell, be sure to check for the cause or have a
NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, see “Maintenance precautions” (P.8-5) .
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE
ITEMS
S35-D-110201-3BC260BA-690D-477C-91AC-4BE39984F115Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicleS35-D-110201-BEFBD842-6721-4232-85DD-4674C0605138The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that all doors
and the engine hood operate properly. Also
ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate
hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and links if
necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-45
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-45
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-46
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ...
....................................................... 1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ...
............. 1-50
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-52
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-53, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
....................................... 4-8
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-11
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-11, 9-6
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-27
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
............................................... 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ...
...................... 2-10
Antenna ...
.......................................................................... 4-39
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-4
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-12
Audio system ...
................................................................ 4-12
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-38 Automatic
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-4
Average speed (MPH or km/h) ...
............................... 2-23
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) ...
.......................................... 3-10
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-13
Battery replacement, Keyfob ...
............................. 8-22
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-32
Keyfob battery replacement ...
............................... 8-22
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts) ...
............................................... 8-14
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...
................ 4-41
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-35
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-26
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-17
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ...
....................................................... 5-19
Brightness control Instrument panel ...
...................................................... 2-8
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-40
Cargo cover ...
.................................................................. 2-38
Cargo light ...
.................................................................... 2-46
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
.............. 4-38 Ceiling light
...
................................................................... 2-45
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-21
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-35
LATCH system ...
...................................................... 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-21
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock ...
......................................... 3-5
Chimes, Audible reminders ...
...................................... 2-16
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock ...
...................................................... 2-24, 4-23, 4-31
Coat hooks ...
................................................................... 2-40
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-29
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-25, 4-33
Console box ...
................................................................. 2-37
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
..................................................................... 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls ...
............... 4-38
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-6
Cover, Cargo cover ...
.................................................... 2-38
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-17
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-34
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
................................... 5-10, 5-12D
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ...
........................................................... 2-30
Dimensions and weights ...
............................................. 9-8
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I
Ignition switch...
.............................................................. 5-10
Key positions ...
......................................................... 5-10
Immobilizer system ...
...................................................... 2-27
Indicator lights ...
.............................................................. 2-14
Inside mirror ...
.................................................................. 3-14
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ...
.......................... 9-27
Instrument brightness control ...
.................................... 2-8
Instrument panel ...
............................................................ 2-3
Interior light replacement ...
........................................... 8-26
Interior lights ...
................................................................. 2-44
iPod
®connecting ...
........................................................ 4-26
iPod®player operation ...
............................................... 4-35
ISOFIX child restraint ...
................................................. 1-22
J
Jump starting ...
.................................................................. 6-9
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system) ...
.................... 3-5
Keys ...
.................................................................................. 3-2
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...
........................................ 1-52
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-10
Emission control information label ...
................... 9-10
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
................................. 9-9
Tire and Loading information label ...
....... 8-30, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...
.................... 9-8
LATCH system ...
............................................................. 1-22 License plate, Installing front license plate
...
.......... 9-11
Lift gate ...
.......................................................................... 3-10
Light Air bag warning light ...
........................................... 1-53
Bulb replacement ...
................................................. 8-24
Cargo light ...
............................................................. 2-46
Ceiling light ...
............................................................ 2-45
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-32
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-31
Headlights bulb replacement ...
............................ 8-25
Indicator lights ...
....................................................... 2-14
Interior lights ...
.......................................................... 2-44
Map lights ...
.............................................................. 2-44
Replacement ...
.......................................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ...
............................................... 2-46
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
................................................. 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ...
..... 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ...
.................................................... 9-12
Lock Automatic door locks ...
............................................. 3-4
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-3
Lift gate lock ...
.......................................................... 3-10
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-3
Loose fuel cap warning ...
................................. 2-19, 3-12
Low fuel warning light ...
................................................ 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ...
............................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
.... 5-3
Luggage floor box ...
....................................................... 2-37
Luggage hooks ...
............................................................ 2-39
Luggage side box ...
....................................................... 2-38
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
..................................................................... 8-13
General maintenance ...
............................................. 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ...
................................ 2-21
Inside the vehicle ...
.................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ...
...................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...
.................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ...
................................................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-18
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
.............................. 2-15
Manual air conditioner ...
.................................................. 4-9
Manual front seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-3
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-44
Master warning light ...
................................................... 2-13
Meter, Trip computer ...
.................................................. 2-22
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-4
Instrument brightness control ...
.............................. 2-8
Mirror Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-14
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-14
Mirror, Vanity mirror ...
.................................................... 3-15
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...
.......................................... 4-2
N
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-19
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-27
O
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
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