Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
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 vehicle
The 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/headrests 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
8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
JVM0520X
1. Headlight (high-beam)
2. Front turn signal/parking/side marker light
3. Front map light
4. Ceiling light
5. Headlight (low-beam)
6. High-mounted stop light
7. Cargo light
8. License plate light
9. Back-up light
10. Rear combination light (stop/tail/side markerlight)
11. Rear turn signal light
HEADLIGHTS
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is
not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.
Replacing
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb.
CAUTION
. Do not leave the bulb out of the
headlight reflector for a long period
of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
LIGHTS
8-26Maintenance and do-it-yourself
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Front turn signal/parking/side marker light 27/8S25
Rear combination light back-up 18W16W
turn signal 21W21W
stop/tail/side marker 21/5W21/5W
License plate light 5W5W
Front map light 8—
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) 2—
High-mounted stop light* LED—
Ceiling light (if so equipped) 8—
Cargo light 8—
Glove box light* 3.4—
*: See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest information about parts.
SDI2306
: REMOVE
: INSTALL
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C, D or E.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
and/or cover.
SDI2141Front turn signal/parking/side marker light
Remove the bulb as illustrated.
SDI2138Rear combination light (stop/tail/side marker/turn)
Open the lift gate to remove the rear combina-
tion light assembly.
*A: Clip
SDI2139Back-up light
Open the lift gate to remove the back-up light
assembly. One screw is located behind the
cover on the lift gate.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-27
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer
handling. 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
system. 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 (909 kg) .
CAUTION
.The hitch should not be attached to
or affect the operation of the im-
pact-absorbing bumper.
. Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
. Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc. to install
a trailer hitch.
. To reduce the possibility of addi-
tional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear, where practi-
cal, remove the hitch and/or recei-
ver when not in use. After the hitch
is removed, seal the bolt holes to
prevent exhaust fumes, water or
dust from entering the passenger
compartment.
. Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely
mounted.
Tire pressures
.When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle
tires to the recommended cold tire pressure
indicated on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.
. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and
proper inflation pressure should be in
accordance with the trailer and tire manu-
facturers’ specifications.
Safety chains
Always use a suitable chain 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/con-
verter must draw no more than 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 dealer 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 dealer.
Technical and consumer information9-21
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-11
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................... 1-48
Steering Electric power steering system ....................... 5-24
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ..... 4-37
Tilting steering wheel ......................................... 3-13
Storage ......................................................................... 2-32
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-13
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-33
Supplemental air bag warning labels .................... 1-54
Supplemental air bag warning light ........... 1-54, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system ................................ 1-41 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-41
Switch All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch ............... 5-21
Audio control steering wheel switch .............. 4-37
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-29
Ignition switch ......................................................... 5-9
Overdrive OFF switch ........................................ 5-15
Power door lock switch ........................................ 3-4
Rear window defroster switch ......................... 2-29
Sport mode switch .............................................. 5-14
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .... 2-31
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start .................................................................. 2-26
Three-way catalyst ....................................................... 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ................................................ 3-13
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light .... 2-12 Tires
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ..................... 5-3
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-30, 9-10
Tire chains ............................................................. 8-34
Tire dressing ............................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-29
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................................. 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation ........................................................... 8-35
Types of tires ........................................................ 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-25
Wheel/tire size ........................................................ 9-7
Wheels and tires ................................................. 8-29
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) .......................... 2-36
Towing Flat towing ............................................................. 9-24
Tow truck towing ................................................. 6-12
Towing safety ........................................................ 9-20
Trailer towing ........................................................ 9-16
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ................ 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ..................... 6-2
Trailer towing ............................................................... 9-16
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) .............................. 5-9, 5-12
Transmission shift lever lock release .............. 5-16
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer .............................................................. 2-21
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-30
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-25
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port ....... 4-33
Utility hook .................................................................... 2-38
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................. 3-15
Vanity mirror lights ...................................................... 2-44
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ...................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) .................................. 9-8
Information display............................................... 2-17
Loading information ............................................ 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-14
Security system .................................................... 2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .... 2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ......... 5-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) warning light ..... 2-14
Ventilators ....................................................................... 4-7
Voice command (Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free
Phone System) ........................................................... 4-45
Voice Prompt Interrupt .............................................. 4-42
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Lights ...................................................................... 2-10
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................................. 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................... 2-9
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ................ 1-54
10-5