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blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in NISSAN
vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are experienced
after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-
15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S.
government regulations require fuel ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified with small,
square, orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful
to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock”. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If
severe, this can lead to engine damage. If
you detect a persistent heavy spark knock
even when using gasoline of the stated
octane rating, or if you hear steady spark knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct
the condition. Failure to correct the condi-
tion is misuse of the vehicle, for which
NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds 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 “ready condi-
tion” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the vehicle
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will
only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.
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EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
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
10-2
Drive belts .................................................................... 8-14
DrivingAll-wheel drive (AWD) ....................................... 5-20
Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-28
Distance (miles or km) ....................................... 2-23
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) .............................. 5-9, 5-12
On-pavement and off-road driving ..................... 5-6
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
Safety precautions ................................................. 5-7
E
Economy, Fuel ............................................................. 5-20
Elapsed time ................................................................ 2-23
Electric power steering system .............................. 5-24
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-11
Emission control information label ......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty .......................... 9-26
EngineBefore starting the engine ................................ 5-10
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-19
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-8
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-6
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-6
Engine cooling system .......................................... 8-7
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .......... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-7
If your vehicle overheats .................................... 6-11 Starting the engine ............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................... 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning .............................. 2-19
Exterior light indicator ................................................ 2-14
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................................... 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-24
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ............................................................. 8-11
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ........................................................ 8-7
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-9
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .... 4-22
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-29
Front manual seat adjustment ................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-48
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ............................ 1-3
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................................... 5-20
Fuel information ....................................................... 9-3
Fuel octane rating .................................................. 9-3 Fuel-filler cap ........................................................ 3-11
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-11
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-7
Loose fuel cap warning .......................... 2-19, 3-12
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-19
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-19
Fusible links ................................................................. 8-20G
Gas cap ........................................................................ 3-11
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-4 Engine coolant temperature gauge ................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ............................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-6
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-21
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box ..................................................................... 2-34
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth Š............... 4-40
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .......................................... 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-24
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-29
Heater Heater and air conditioner operation ................ 4-8
Hood release ................................................................. 3-9
Hook Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-38
Luggage hook ...................................................... 2-37
Utility hook ............................................................. 2-38
Horn ............................................................................... 2-31
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-9Key positions ........................................................ 5-10
Immobilizer system ..................................................... 2-26
Indicator lights ............................................................. 2-14
Inside mirror ................................................................. 3-14
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-26
Instrument brightness control .................................... 2-8
Instrument panel ........................................................... 2-3
Interior light replacement .......................................... 8-26
Interior lights ................................................................ 2-42
iPod
Šconnecting ....................................................... 4-26
iPod Šplayer operation .............................................. 4-34
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-23
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ................... 3-5
Keys ................................................................................. 3-2
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-54
Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-10
Emission control information label .................. 9-10
Engine serial number ............................................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................................ 9-9
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-30, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................... 9-8
LATCH system ............................................................ 1-23 License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-11
Lift gate ......................................................................... 3-10
Light
Air bag warning light .......................................... 1-54
Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-24
Cargo light ............................................................ 2-44
Ceiling light ........................................................... 2-43
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-29
Headlights bulb replacement ........................... 8-24
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-14
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-42
Map lights .............................................................. 2-42
Replacement ......................................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-44
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement .... 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................... 9-12
Lock
Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-4
Door locks ................................................................ 3-3
Lift gate lock ......................................................... 3-10
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-3
Loose fuel cap warning ................................ 2-19, 3-12
Low fuel warning light ............................................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light .............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .... 5-3
Luggage floor box ...................................................... 2-35
Luggage hooks ........................................................... 2-37
Luggage side box ....................................................... 2-36
M
Maintenance Battery .................................................................... 8-13 General maintenance ............................................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ................................ 2-20
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-18
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................. 2-15
Manual air conditioner ................................................. 4-9
Manual front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-42
Master warning light .................................................. 2-13
Meter, Trip computer ................................................. 2-21
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 2-4 Instrument brightness control .............................. 2-8
Mirror Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-14
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-14
Mirror, Vanity mirror .................................................... 3-15
Monitor, Rearview Monitor ......................................... 4-2
N
New vehicle break-in ................................................. 5-19
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-26
O
Off-road recovery ......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil viscosity ................................................. 9-5
One Short Call ............................................................ 4-42
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