●Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
CAUTION
●Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.
●Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep driv-
ing if the engine misfires, or if notice-
able loss of performance or other un-
usual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly by a NISSAN dealer.
●Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
three-way catalyst.
●Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
●Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) ,
should be checked monthly when cold and in-
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check all four tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-
inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,even if under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alter-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replac-
ing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Additional information:
●The TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
Starting and driving5-3
●Push and release the COAST/SET switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed de-
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed,push and re-
lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle re-
turns to the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. Failure to follow these rec-
ommendations may result in shortened
engine life and reduced engine
performance.
●Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 RPM.
●Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
●Avoid quick starts.
●Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
●Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 mi
(805 km) . Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.Follow these easy-to-use Fuel-Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.
1.Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
●Avoid rapid starts and stops
●Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible
●Maintain constant speed while commut-
ing and coast whenever possible
●Apply light pressure to the accelerator
pedal when driving on flat roads or down
hills
●Avoid pumping the breaks when slowing
the vehicle when possible
2.Maintain Constant Speed
●Look ahead to try and anticipate and mini-
mize stops
●Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your number
of stops
●Maintaining a steady speed can minimize
red light stops and improve fuel efficiency
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE FUEL-EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS
Starting and driving5-33
13.Use D (Drive)
●Use the D (Drive) and drive with the Over
Drive on as much as possible
●Driving with the Over Drive OFF or in the
L (Low) position may cause the engine to
run longer than necessary and reduce
fuel economy
NOTE:
In order to display the correct fuel
economy, reset the fuel economy meter
first.●Keep your engine tuned up.
●Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
●Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
●Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-
proper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
●Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.4X4–I SYSTEM OPERATION
WARNING
●Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires. Accelerating
quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or
sudden braking may cause loss of con-
trol, even with Intelligent 4WD engaged.
●For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise 2 wheels off the ground
and shift the transmission to any drive
or reverse position with the engine run-
ning. Doing so may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious per-
sonal injury or vehicle damage.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY INTELLIGENT 4WD (if so equipped)
Starting and driving5-35
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence illustrated (
A,B,C,D,
E) . Lower the vehicle completely.
WARNING
●Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
●Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
●Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve-
hicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.) .
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts
to the specified torque with a torque
wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
83 ft-lb (113 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recom-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications at each lubrication interval.Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
and loading information label affixed to the
driver side center pillar.
5. Securely store the flat tire, tools and jacking
equipment in the vehicle.
6. Close the liftgate.
WARNING
●Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly se-
cured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
●The spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use. For additional information,
refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
WARNING
●If the hybrid system stops operating
while driving, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work. Brak-
ing and steering will be harder.
●If the hybrid system stops operating
while driving, do not open any door until
the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Opening a door will lock the steering
wheel. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
The hybrid system may stop operating while driv-
ing if the high-voltage battery becomes dis-
charged, the 12-volt battery becomes dis-
charged or the fuel tank is empty. If the hybrid
system stops operating while driving, perform the
following:
1. Reduce your speed gradually. Pull to the
side of the road to a safe area.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Set the push-button ignition switch at ACC
or OFF, and try to start the hybrid system.
4. If the hybrid system will not start, refer to the
“If the vehicle does not start” section of this
manual.
HYBRID SYSTEM STOPS OPERATING
WHILE DRIVING
In case of emergency6-9
UnderbodyThe underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. For
additional information, refer to “Appearance and
care” section of this manual.
Windshield-washer fluid*Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
●Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-
ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. Move the shift lever to P
(Park) .
●Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
●If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
●It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
●Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.●Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even if
the ignition switch is in the OFF posi-
tion and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working
near the fan.
●If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
●Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
●Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
●The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
10 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-6,1-8
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-47
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-54
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-64
Airbagwarninglight...........1-65,2-15
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-65, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter............8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-47
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls....4-43
Servicing air conditioner..........4-47
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-31
Anchor point locations.............1-30
Antenna.....................4-95
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-41
Armrests .....................1-9
Around View™ Monitor.............4-28
Audible reminders...............2-18
Audio system..................4-47
Bluetooth®audio..............4-90
Compact disc (CD) player.....4-67,4-74Audio System
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation..................4-76
Audio system
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-70
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-63
Audio System
iPod® Player.............4-84,4-86
iPod® player operation.......4-84,4-86
Audio system
Radio ....................4-47
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-94
USB interface............4-79,4-80
Autolight switch.................2-37
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-36
Automatic power window switch.....2-57
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-33
Automatic door locks..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner...........3-36
B
Battery......................8-16
Chargewarninglight............2-11
Battery replacement
Keyfob ...................8-24
Before starting the engine...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-17
Block heater
Engine....................5-49Bluetooth® audio................4-90
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4-109, 4-124
Boosterseats..................1-44
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-41
Brake fluid..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system................5-40
Brakewearindicators........2-18,8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Brake fluid....................8-14
Brakes......................8-21
Brake system..................5-40
Break-inschedule ...............5-33
Brightness/contrast button........4-9,4-18
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-39
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-10
Bulbreplacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Cargolight ...................2-62
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio............4-108
CDcareandcleaning .............4-93
CD player (See audio system).....4-67,4-74
Check tire pressure...............2-30
Child restraints.......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-44
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...........2-18
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock set/adjustment...........4-8,4-16
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Cold weather driving...............5-48
Compact disc (CD) player........4-67,4-74
Consolebox...................2-49
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-15
Control panel buttons..............4-10
Brightness/contrast button......4-9,4-18
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-10
Without navigation system..........4-4
Controls
Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-94
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-43
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking inverter coolant level.......8-10
Corrosionprotection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-31
Cupholders...................2-51D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-39
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-36
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player.......4-76
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-39
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4,
4-10
Door locks.....................3-5
Drive belt.....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-36
Driving
Cold weather driving.............5-48
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-15
Precautions when starting and driving....5-2
Dual head restraint DVD system........4-96
E
Economy - fuel..................5-35
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-29
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-13
Block heater.................5-49
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-13Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations....8-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-12
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Engine serial number...........
.9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine.............5-14
Enter button.................4-4,4-10
Event data recorders..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-2
Extended storage switch............8-23
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-6
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-7
Engineoil...................8-10
Inverter coolant................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-14
Windshield-washer fluid...........8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-40
10-2
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) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-27
Liftgate......................3-23
Liftgaterelease.................3-27
Light
Airbagwarninglight.........1-65,2-15
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10
Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-11
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-36
Headlight control switch..........2-37
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-61
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-14,2-29
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-56
Security indicator light............2-17
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9Lights
Maplights ..................2-62
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Door locks...................3-5
Gloveboxlock................2-49
Liftgaterelease...............3-27
Power door locks...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning..........2-30,3-29
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-12,2-14,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-14,2-29
Luggage hook..................2-53
Luggage rack (see roof rack)..........2-54
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-54
M
Maintenance
Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light............2-16
Manual front seat adjustment...........1-2
Maplights ....................2-62
Map pocket....................2-48
Memory Seat...................3-36
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control........2-39Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror......3-33
Outside mirror control............3-35
Outside mirrors...............3-35
Vanity mirror.................3-33
Moonroof.....................2-57
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-32,3-4,5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system......4-137
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating)......9-5
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-13
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Oneshotcall..................4-113
Outside mirror control..............3-35
Outside mirrors.................3-35
Owner’s manual order form...........9-31
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-31
10-4