TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER 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.8-34) of this manual.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model
If you install snow tires, they must also be the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern
on all four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
.A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
.Wet ice (328F, 0 8C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick
and very hard to drive on. The
vehicle will have much less traction
or “grip” under these conditions. Try
to avoid driving on wet ice until the
road is salted or sanded.
. Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels
will lose even more traction. .
Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pave-
ment.
. Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a
patch of ice is seen ahead, brake
before reaching it. Try not to brake
while on the ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.
. Do not use cruise control (if so
equipped) on slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle.
Starting and driving5-29
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer areclear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) . .
Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide.
. When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
.Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying the brakes. 2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply
the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described earlier in this section.
. Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
. Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
. Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
. Do not use cruise control (if so equipped)
while towing a trailer.
. Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
Technical and consumer information9-23
10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-25
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-47
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-47
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-48
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-51
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ............. 1-51
Air bag warning labels .............................................. 1-54
Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-54, 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) .......................................................... 2-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving ......................................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) .............................................. 5-20
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ..................... 2-10
Antenna ......................................................................... 4-38
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-25
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 ......................... 4-37 Automatic
Door locks ................................................................ 3-4
Average speed (MPH or km/h) .............................. 2-22
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................................... 3-10
Battery ........................................................................... 8-13 Battery replacement, Key fob ........................... 8-22
Battery saver system .......................................... 2-30
Key fob battery replacement ............................ 8-22
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-10
Belts (See drive belts) .............................................. 8-14
Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System ................ 4-40
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-37
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-25
Brake fluid ............................................................. 8-11
Brake system ........................................................ 5-25
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-16
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 fluids/lubricants ... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-39
Cargo cover ................................................................. 2-36
Cargo light ................................................................... 2-44
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .................. 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-37 Ceiling light .................................................................. 2-43
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-21
Booster seats ....................................................... 1-37
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-23
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 ................................................................. 4-23, 4-30
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-38
Cold weather driving ................................................. 5-28
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) .................................................. 4-24, 4-32
Console box ................................................................. 2-35
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .................................................................... 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls .............. 4-37
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-8
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-6
Cover, Cargo cover ................................................... 2-36
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-17
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-32
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ..................................... 5-9, 5-12D
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch .......................................................... 2-29
Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-8
10-4
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
ParkingBrake break-in ...................................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-16
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-23
Phone Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System ......... 4-40
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-39
Power Electric power steering system ....................... 5-24
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-3
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-31
Power windows .................................................... 2-39
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 ......................... 1-41
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Push starting ................................................................ 6-11
R
Radio ............................................................................. 4-12 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-39
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-22
Steering wheel audio controls ......................... 4-37
Range (distance to empty) ...................................... 2-23
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ....................................................................... 9-26
Rear center seat belt ................................................. 1-15
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock .......... 3-5
Rear seats ...................................................................... 1-4
Rear window defroster switch ................................ 2-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 2-28
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 ............................................................... 2-38
S
SafetyChild seat belts .................................................... 1-19
Towing safety ........................................................ 9-20
Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-31
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 .......................... 1-52
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 ................................................ 2-26
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-24
Servicing air conditioner ........................................... 4-11
Settings ......................................................................... 2-23
Shift lever, Shift lock release ................................... 5-16
Shift lock release Transmission ......................................................... 5-16
Shifting CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) .............................. 5-9, 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 ................................ 5-10
Jump starting ........................................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
Push starting ......................................................... 6-11