3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjustthe 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.
WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-
dling. Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work with the
vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake sys-
tem. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (907 kg) .
Tire pressures
●When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle 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 manufacturer’s specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains 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/converter must draw no more that
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 retailer 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 retailer. Vehicles equipped with the optional
trailer tow package are equipped with a flat 4-pin
connector, an adapter will be needed to connect
the trailer lights to the vehicle. Adapters are avail-
able at auto parts stores and hitch retailers.
9-22Technical and consumer information
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All -Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing) , or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the
“ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle for
testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
9-28Technical and consumer information
10 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-46
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-54
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-65
Airbagwarninglight...........1-66,2-11
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-66, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-29
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-27
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-29
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-25
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-7,2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-69
Armrests .....................1-7
Around View® Monitor .............4-12
Audible reminders ...............2-14
Audio system ..................4-29
AM radio reception .............4-30
Bluetooth®audio..............4-46
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-46Compact disc (CD) player
.........4-41
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-38
FMradioreception.............4-30
iPod® Player ................4-44
iPod® player operation ...........4-44
Radio ....................4-29
USB interface ................4-42
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-42
Autolight switch .................2-31
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . .3-35, 3-36, 3-37
Automatic power window switch .....2-47
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner ....3-35,3-36,3-37
B
Battery ..................5-73,8-15
Chargewarninglight.............2-8
Battery replacement Keyfob ...................8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-26
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system ......................5-21
Block heater Engine ....................5-74
Bluetooth®audio................4-46 Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System
...............4-51
Boosterseats..................1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-69
Brake fluid ..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-28
Brake system ................5-68
Brakewarninglight..............2-8
Brakewearindicators........2-14,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brake fluid ....................8-14
Brakes ......................8-21
Brake system ..................5-68
Break-inschedule ...............5-62
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-7
Bulbreplacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-50
CDcareandcleaning .............4-47
CD player (See audio system) .........4-41
Check tire pressure ...............2-23
Child restraints.......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-29
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-14
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-39
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-73
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-41
Connect phone .................4-50
Consolebox...................2-43
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-33
Cupholders...................2-41 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-32
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-30
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-33
Door locks .....................3-4
Drive belt .....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ....3-35,3-36,3-37
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-73
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Driving the vehicle ................5-15
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-64
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-27
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Block heater .................5-74
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9 Engine compartment check locations
....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-8,2-9
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Event
data recorders ..............9-29
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extended storage switch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-41
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-34
10-2
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-54
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-64
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-27
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-23,3-27
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-29
Fuel gauge .....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusible links ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver......2-51,2-53,2-54,2-54,2-55
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-43 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-30
Headlight control switch ............2-30
Headlights ....................8-27
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated seats ............2-35,2-36,2-37
Heated steering wheel .............2-34
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
Heater operation ...............4-28
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-26
Hill start assist system ..............5-72
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-51,2-53,2-54,2-54,2-55
Hood release ...................3-22
Hook Luggage hook ................2-44
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ............2-26,5-14
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-64
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-7,2-12
Inside mirror
...................3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-33
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-33
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake
assist.................5-34
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation .................3-9
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-12
Troubleshooting guide ............3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interior light ....................2-50
iPod®Player...................4-44
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-17
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-25
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-12
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
10-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-65
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-27
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Liftgate......................3-22
Liftgaterelease.................3-26
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-66,2-11
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
Charge warning light .............2-8
ExteriorandInteriorlights..........8-28
Foglights...................8-27
Foglightswitch ...............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Headlights ..................8-27
Interiorlight..................2-50
Lightbulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-11,2-23 Passenger air bag and status light
.....1-56
Personal lights ................2-51
Security indicator light ............2-13
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-51
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................2-7,2-12
Lights.......................8-27 Maplights ..................2-51
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Liftgaterelease...............3-26
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-23,3-27
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-11,2-23
Low tire pressure warning light ..........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-11,2-23
Luggage hook ..................2-44
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-44
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Maintenancerequirements............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-12
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3Maplights ....................2-51
Memory Seat
............3-35,3-36,3-37
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Mirror Inside mirror .................3-32
Outside mirror control ........3-33,3-34
Outside mirrors ...............3-34
Vanity mirror .................3-32
Mirrors ......................3-32
Moonroof .....................2-48
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
i
ndicator .....................5-13
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-26, 5-14
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Oneshotcall...............4-54,4-54
Outside mirror control ..........3-33,3-34
10-4
Outside mirrors.................3-34
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-29
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-29
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-67
Personallights..................2-51
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet .................2-39
Power rear windows .............2-47
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-68
Rear power windows ............2-47
Power outlet ...................2-39
Power steering ..................5-68
Power steering fluid ...............8-13
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-43
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-43
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-13
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46 Precautions when starting and
driving
...................5-2,5-8
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-64
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-50
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-38
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-28
Rear center seat belt ..............1-19
Rear power windows ..............2-47
Rearseat......................1-6
RearView Monitor ..............4-2,4-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-29
Recorders Eventdata..................9-29
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-27
Roof rack .....................2-44
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-25,1-32,1-39,1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-27Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-40
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-23
Infants and small children ..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-16
Largerchildren................1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-13
Pregnant women ...............1-16
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-64
Rear center seat belt ............1-19
Seatbeltextenders .............1-22
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
S
eatbelts................1-13,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-22
Three-point type with retractor .......1-16
Seat belt extenders ...............1-22
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-16,2-11
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-7
Automatic drive positioner. . .3-35, 3-36, 3-37
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats..........2-35, 2-36, 2-37
Manualfrontseatadjustment.........1-3
Rearseat....................1-6
Security indicator light ..............2-13
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ...........2-26,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-25
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-21
Service manual order form ...........9-29
Servicing air conditioner .............4-29
10-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-22
Spark plug replacement .............8-18
Spark plugs ...................8-18
Specifications ...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-51
SRS warning label ................1-65
Stability control .................5-70
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting .............6-10,8-17
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Push starting .................6-12
Starting the engine .............5-14
Starting the engine ...............5-14
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-34
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-68
Stoplight.....................8-28
Storage......................2-40
Sunglassescase.................2-41
Sunglassesholder................2-41
Sunroof......................2-48
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-48
Sun visors ....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-65
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-66, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-65
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-46Switch
Autolightswitch...............2-31
Automatic power window switch ......2-47
Foglightswitch ...............2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Power door lock switch .........3-5,3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-29
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................4-48
Turn signal switch ..............2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-38
Wiperandwasherswitch..........2-27
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ................2-26,5-14
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tirechains..................8-36
Tire pressure .................8-29 Tire rotation..................8-37
Types of tires
.................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-26
Wheels and tires ...............8-29
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tirepressure...................8-29 Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-29
Towing Flattowing..................9-25
T
owing load/specification ..........9-20
Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing .................9-17
Towing a trailer ..................9-17
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ....2-51,2-53,2-54,2-54,2-55
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turn signal switch ................2-33
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-26
USB interface ..................4-42
Audio file operation .............4-43
10-6