
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
●The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, VDC system, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
Some of these effects may lead to acci-
dents and could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
● If your vehicle was originally equipped
with 4 tires that were the same size and
you are only replacing 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 acci-
dent and personal injury. ●
If the wheels are changed for any reason,
always replace with wheels which have
the same off-set dimension. Wheels of a
different off-set could cause premature
tire wear, degrade vehicle handling char-
acteristics, affect the VDC system and/or
interference with the brake discs/drums.
Such interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear. Refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual for
wheel off-set dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
●
Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been repaired.
Such wheels or tires could have structural
damage and could fail without warning.
● The use of retread tires is not
recommended.
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
Four-wheel drive models
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires on
the front and rear axles which will cause
excessive tire wear and may damage the
transmission, transfer case and differen-
tial gears.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended
that all four tires be replaced with tires of the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern.
The tire pressure and wheel alignment should
also be checked and corrected as necessary.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.
8-42Maintenance and do-it-yourself

WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheelssteel 16 x 7.0JJalloy 16 x 7.0JJ
alloy 17 x 7.5JJ
Tires P265/70R16
P265/75R16
P265/65R17
Spare tire Full size
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm)178.7 (4,539)
Overall width in (mm)72.8 (1,849)
Overall height in (mm)74.9 (1,902)
Front Track in (mm)61.8 (1,570)
Rear Track in (mm)61.8 (1,570)
Wheelbase in (mm)106.3 (2,700)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg)
See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label” on the cen-ter pillar between the driver’s side front and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
Technical and consumer information9-9

WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the
hitch components. Doing so can cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
● The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or
“equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball
mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue
weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles
can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given trailer,
and need some of the tongue weight transferred
through the frame and pushing down on the front
wheels. This gives stability to the tow vehicle.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is
recommended if you plan to tow trailers with a
maximum weight over 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).
Check with the trailer and towing equipment
manufacturers to determine if they recommend
the use of a weight-distributing hitch system. NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may af-
fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weight-
distributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the
surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer
to determine if and how this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufac-
turer for installing and using the weight-
distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper
height is within0-.5inches (0 – 13 mm) of
the reference height measured in step 2. The
rear bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.
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Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-45
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-45
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-29
Automatic power window switch ......2-49
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch ....2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
systemswitch................2-35
Foglightswitch ...............2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-28
Hill descent control switch .........2-34
Ignition switch .................5-9
Overdrive switch ...............5-17
Power door lock switch ............3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-28
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-27
Turnsignalswitch..............2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-25,3-2,5-11
Three-way catalyst ................5-2 Tilting steering wheel
..............3-12
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ...................6-5
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tirechains..................8-40
Tireplacard..................9-11
Tire pressure .................8-32
Tire rotation..................8-40
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-42
Types of tires .................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-29
Wheels and tires ...............8-32
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-17
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-30
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-13
4-wheel drive models ............6-14
Flattowing..................9-28
Towing load/specification ..........9-22
Towtrucktowing...............6-12
Trailer towing .................9-19
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission ....5-13
Driving with manual transmission ......5-17
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip computer ...................2-9
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turn signal switch ................2-31 U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-29
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-45,4-47
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-14
Vehicledimensionsandweights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-35
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-10
V
ehicleloadinginformation...........9-12
Vehicle recovery .................6-14
Vehicle security system .............2-24
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-25,3-2,5-11
Ventilators ....................4-13
Visors.......................3-13
Voice recognition system ............4-79
Voltmeter......................2-8
W
Warning 4WDwarninglight..............2-17
Airbagwarninglight.........1-60, 2-19
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-15
Battery charge warning light ........2-16
Brake warning light .............2-16
Door open warning light ...........2-16
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
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Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Lowfuelwarninglight............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-54
Seat belt warning light ............2-19
Vehicle security system ...........2-24
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-14
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-59
Warninglights..................2-14
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights).....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-32
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................9-10
Windows Locking passengers’ windows .......2-49
Power rear windows .............2-49
Power windows ...............2-48
Rear power windows ............2-49
Windshield-washer fluid .............8-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-26
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
Wiper blades .................8-19
10-7