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1-54Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
dealer. Correct supplemental air
bag and pretensioner system dis-
posal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Man-
ual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
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2-14Instruments and controls
switch is in the ON position, the system does
not activate the warning light for the front
passenger.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-9) for precautions on seat
belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning lightGUID-0BCEC56A-5310-4561-AD7B-B9A0E3518B42After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
will illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the
supplemental front air bag and supplemental
side air bag, curtain side-impact air bag systems
and/or pretensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to your nearest NISSAN
dealer.
.The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning light does
not illuminate at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental
Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioners may
not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supplemental Restraint System” (P.1-39) .
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
GUID-A2AB8C35-82AD-4A90-9170-49ABF8331549The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system or the traction control
system is operating, thus alerting the driver that
the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road
surface may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light illuminates while the
VDC system is on, this light alerts the driver to
the fact that the VDC system’s fail-safe mode is
operating, for example the VDC system may not
be functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction
occurs in the system, the VDC system function
will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P.5-27) of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTSS35-D-110201-93D8A153-4B41-4643-9F4D-4E46D2B6B569
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (AWD models)
S35-D-110201-FC7B00D5-9770-487E-BFC5-E6D3A121AAFBThis light illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, and turns off within 1
second.
When selecting the LOCK mode while the
engine is running, this light will illuminate. (See
“All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-21) .)
Exterior light indicatorS35-D-110201-983C926F-208B-45A5-A6A7-8EE1E1B71861This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the
orposition and
the front parking lights, instrument panel lights,
rear combination lights, license plate lights or
headlights are on. The indicator turns off when
these lights are turned off.
Front passenger air bag status lightS35-D-110201-CE599749-7443-4418-9473-AB9574042550The front passenger air bag status light will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be OFF
depending on how the front passenger seat is
being used.
For front passenger air bag status light opera-
tion, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)” (P.1-45) of this manual.
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4-16Heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
may damage the port. Make sure
that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB port.
. Do not grab the USB port cover (if
so equipped) when pulling the USB
device out of the port. This could
damage the port and the cover.
. Do not leave the USB cable in a
place where it can be pulled unin-
tentionally. Pulling the cable may
damage the port.
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB device.
USB devices should be purchased separately
as necessary.
This system cannot be used to format USB
devices. To format a USB device, use a personal
computer.
In some states/area, the USB device for the
front seats plays only sound without images for
regulatory reasons, even when the vehicle is
parked.
This system supports various USB memory
devices, USB hard drives and iPod
®players.
Some USB devices may not be supported by
this system.
. Partitioned USB devices may not be played
correctly. .
Some characters used in other languages
(Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are not displayed
properly on display. Using English language
characters with a USB device is recom-
mended.
General notes for USB use:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Refer to your device manufacture’s owner
information regarding the proper use and care
of the device.
Notes for iPod
®use:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
. Improperly plugging in the iPod
®may cause
a checkmark to be displayed on and off
(flickering) . Always make sure that the iPod
®
is connected properly.
. An iPod nano®(1st Generation) may remain
in fast forward or rewind mode if it is
connected during a seek operation. In this
case, please manually reset the iPod
®.
. An iPod nano®(2nd Generation) will con-
tinue to fast-forward or rewind if it is
disconnected during a seek operation.
. An incorrect song title may appear when the
Play Mode is changed while using an iPod
nano
®(2nd Generation)
. Audiobooks may not play in the same order
as they appear on an iPod
®. .
Large video files cause slow responses in an
iPod
®. The vehicle display may momentarily
black out, but will soon recover.
. If an iPod
®automatically selects large video
files while in the shuffle mode, the vehicle
display may momentarily black out, but will
soon recover.
Compressed Audio Files (MP3/WMA)S35-D-110201-C3996133-4D8C-45B5-A30C-933C6D736EBF
Explanation of terms:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407. MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures
Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the
most well known compressed digital audio
file format. This format allows for near “CD
quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of
normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an
audio track can reduce the file size by
approximately a 10:1 ratio (Sampling: 44.1
kHz, Bit rate: 128 kbps) with virtually no
perceptible loss in quality. The compression
reduces certain parts of sound that seem
inaudible to most people.
. WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a
compressed audio format created by Micro-
soft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA
codec offers greater file compression than
the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more
digital audio tracks in the same amount of
space when compared to MP3s at the same
level of quality.
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7-4Appearance and care
TIRE DRESSINGGUID-AAEE2877-2189-40B9-920D-DCBC9F09133DNISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the
rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it
may react with the coating and form a com-
pound. This compound may come off the tire
while driving and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:
.Use a water-based tire dressing. The coat-
ing on the tire dissolves more easily with an
oil-based tire dressing.
. Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help
prevent it from entering the tire tread/
grooves (where it would be difficult to
remove) .
. Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is
completely removed from the tire tread/
grooves.
. Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-
mended by tire dressing manufacturer.
S35-D-110201-587845C9-6398-4952-B930-68C63A2662F7Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dam-
pened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean
with a dry soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric
protectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifica-
tion sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION
.Never use benzine, thinner, or any
similar material.
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam-
pened with water. Never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or
any kind of solvent or paper towel
with a chemical cleaning agent.
They will scratch or cause discolora-
tion to the lens.
. Do not spray any liquid such as
water on the meter lens. Spraying
liquid may cause the system to
malfunction.
. Small dirt particles can be abrasive
and damaging to the leather sur-
faces and should be removed
promptly. Do not use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents or am-
monia-based cleaners as they may
damage the leather’s natural finish.
. Never use fabric protectors unless
recommended by the manufacturer.
. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner
on meter or gauge lens covers. It
CLEANING INTERIOR
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Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*:When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) .
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed. For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicleS35-D-110201-CC243554-AEAC-47F1-92F5-9C00AD8195A2The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism:
On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position
without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
adjusted, see a NISSAN dealer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all
latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
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9-12Technical and consumer information
the fascia.
8. Install the license plate bracket with screws.
9. Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).
GUID-BB9A5124-3B7E-4C93-AAB5-7F52C2C592B1
WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehi-
cle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
. Do not allow people to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
. Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMSGUID-D054302B-C9E3-4215-B3F5-DCA601494CB0It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:
.Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment,
fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does notin-
clude passengers and cargo. .
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.
. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
- maximum total combined weight of the
unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This information is
located on the F.M.V.S.S. label.
. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This informa-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S. label.
. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rat-
ing) - The maximum total weight rating
of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and
trailer.
. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the vehicle.
This is the maximum combined weight
of occupants and cargo that can be
loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is
used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue
weight must be included as part of the
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
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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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10-4
Checking engine oil level...
...................................... 8-9
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
One Short Call ...
............................................................. 4-43
Operation, Indicators for operation ...
........................ 2-19
Outside air temperature ...
............................................ 2-17
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-14
Overdrive OFF switch ...
................................................ 5-15
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-28
P
Panic alarm ...
..................................................................... 3-7
Parking Brake break-in ...
....................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-17
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-24
Phone Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...
......... 4-41
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-40
Power Electric power steering system ...
........................ 5-25
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-3
Power outlet ...
.......................................................... 2-33
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-41
Precautions Audio operation ...
.................................................... 4-12
Braking precautions ...
............................................. 5-25
Child restraints ...
...................................................... 1-21
Cruise control ...
........................................................ 5-17
Driving safety ...
............................................................ 5-7
Maintenance ...
............................................................. 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving ...
..................... 5-6
Seat belt usage ...
....................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system ...
.......................... 1-39 When starting and driving
...
.................................... 5-2
Push starting ...
................................................................ 6-11
R
Radio ...
.............................................................................. 4-12
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-40
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
............................................................ 4-22
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-38
Range (distance to empty) ...
....................................... 2-24
Rapid air pressure loss ...
................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
........................................................................ 9-27
Rear center seat belt ...
................................................. 1-15
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ...
........... 3-5
Rear seats ...
....................................................................... 1-4
Rear window defroster switch ...
................................. 2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...
................ 2-29
Rearview monitor ...
........................................................... 4-2
Recorders, Event data ...
............................................... 9-27
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
........... 9-8
Remote keyless entry system ...
..................................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects ...
........................................... 9-26
Rollover ...
............................................................................ 5-5
Roof Roof rack ...
................................................................ 2-40
S
Safety
Child seat belts ...
.................................................... 1-19
Towing safety ...
......................................................... 9-21
Satellite radio operation ...
............................................ 4-32
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...
.............................. 1-3
Front seats ...
................................................................ 1-3 Seat belt(s)
Child safety ...
............................................................ 1-19
Infants ...
...................................................................... 1-20
Injured persons ...
..................................................... 1-11
Larger children ...
...................................................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
........................... 1-9
Pregnant women ...
.................................................. 1-11
Rear center seat belt ...
.......................................... 1-15
Seat belt cleaning ...
................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...
.............................................. 1-18
Seat belt hooks ...
.................................................... 1-15
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-18
Seat belt warning light ...
........................................ 2-13
Seat belts ...
.................................................................. 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
........................... 1-51
Shoulder belt height adjustment ...
...................... 1-14
Small children ...
........................................................ 1-20
Three-point type ...
................................................... 1-11
Seat(s) Seats ...
.......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ...
................................................. 2-27
Security system, Vehicle security system ...
............. 2-26
Servicing air conditioner ...
............................................ 4-11
Settings ...
.......................................................................... 2-24
Shift lever, Shift lock release ...
................................... 5-16
Shift lock release Transmission ...
.......................................................... 5-16
Shifting CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................. 5-10, 5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ...
............................. 1-14
Spare tire ...
.............................................................. 8-38, 9-7
Spark plugs ...
.................................................................. 8-15
Sport mode switch ...
..................................................... 5-14
Starting Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
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