
3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys
(if so equipped) ................................3-2
Doors ............................................3-3
Locking with key ................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch . . . ..........3-4
Wide Open doors (if so equipped) ...............3-5
Automatic door locks ...........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock (if so equipped) ........3-7
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) .........3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-8
Hood ........................................... 3-11
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-11
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-11
Steering wheel ................................... 3-14Tilt operation
.................................. 3-14
Pedal position adjustment (if so equipped) ..........3-14
Sun visors ....................................... 3-15
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-15
Mirrors .......................................... 3-16
Rearview mirror (if so equipped) .................3-16
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-16
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-17
Truck box ........................................ 3-21
Tailgate ....................................... 3-21
Tie down hooks ............................... 3-25
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ..........3-25
Memory storage function .......................3-26
Entry/exit function ............................. 3-27
System operation .............................. 3-27

When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be opened
using the inside or outside door handles. The
doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
WARNING
●Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
● Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY Manual
To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle
1. To unlock, turn the key toward the rear
2.
Power
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors at the same time.
Turning the key toward the front
1of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key one time toward the rear
2of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
returning the key to neutral
3(where the key can
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again
4within 45 seconds
unlocks all doors.
Driver’s side
WPD0311
Driver’s side
LPD0240
DOORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-3

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
(if so equipped)
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
WARNING
●Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
● The remote keyless entry key fob trans-
mits radio waves when the buttons are
pressed. The FAA advises radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
remote keyless entry key fob while on
an airplane. Make sure the buttons are
not operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored for a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
interior lights on, and activate the panic alarm by
using the key fob from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The key fob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends on the conditions around the
vehicle. As many as five key fobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional key fobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The key fob will not function when:
● the battery is discharged
● the distance between the vehicle and the
key fob is over 33 ft (10 m)
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the key fob:
● Do not allow the key fob, which con-
tains electrical components, to come
into contact with water or salt water.
This could affect the system function.
● Do not drop the key fob.
● Do not strike the key fob sharply
against another object.
● Do not change or modify the key fob.
● Wetting may damage the key fob. If the
key fob gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.LPD0242
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-7

CAUTION
●After using the E-Lock system, turn the
switch OFF to prevent possible damage
to driveline components from extended
use.
● Do not drive the vehicle at speeds faster
than 12 MPH (20 km/h) when the sys-
tem is engaged. Doing so could damage
drivetrain components.
● Do not turn on the E-lock system while
the tires are spinning. Doing so could
damage drivetrain components.
WARNING
● 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.
● Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be set and the
transmission placed into P (Park) . Fail-
ure to do so could cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly or roll away and re-
sult in an accident. Make sure the shift
lever has been pushed as far forward as
it can go and cannot be moved without
depressing the foot brake pedal. ●
Never leave the engine running while
the vehicle is unattended.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
WSD0050
PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
5-32Starting and driving

CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in
this section.
● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
LDI2610
8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Extended storage switch
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
remove the extended storage switch and check
for an open fuse.
NOTE:
The extended storage switch is used for
long term vehicle storage. Even if the ex-
tended storage switch is broken it is not
necessary to replace it. Replace only the
open fuse in the switch with a new fuse.
How to remove the extended storage
switch:1. To remove the extended storage switch, be
sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
1found on each
side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the fuse box
2.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery or removed parts.
LDI0456LDI2035
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
8-26Maintenance and do-it-yourself

BrakeAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-34
Brake assist (for Intelligent cruise control
system)....................5-35
Brake fluid ..................8-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-30
Brake system .................5-33
Brake warning light .............2-13
Brake wear indicators ........2-20,8-22
Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-22
Brake fluid ....................8-14
Brakes ......................8-22
Brake system ...................5-33
Break-in schedule ................5-22
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-36
Bulb replacement ................8-30
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargolightswitch................2-38
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-15
Car phone or CB radio .............4-79
CD care and cleaning ..............4-66
CD player
(See audio system) .....4-37,4-41,4-46,4-53
Checkingbulbs .................2-12
Check tire pressure ...............2-27
Child restraints .......1-24,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-27 Precautions on child
restraints
.........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-46
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes,audiblereminders...........2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2,7-4
Clock ...................4-36,4-40 (models without navigation system) ....4-40
Clockset.....................4-40
Clock set/adjustment.....4-7,4-36,4-40,4-44
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-13
Cold weather driving ...............5-39
Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-37,4-41,4-46,4-53
Console light ...................2-60
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
With navigation system .........4-4,4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-67
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-25
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual) ...................4-15
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol...............5-20,5-21
Cupholders...................2-51
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-62 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-35
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-31
Digital video disc DVD ..............4-69
Dimensionsandweights ............9-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-36
Display...................2-20,2-21
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-18
Drive
positioner, Automatic ....3-25,3-26,3-27
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-39
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-14
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-7
E
Economy-fuel..................5-24
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-31
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ..................2-39
Emission control information label .......9-13
Emission control system warranty .......9-42
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Blockheater.................5-41
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
10-2

Immobilizer system............2-28,5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-13
In-cabin microfilter ................8-20
Increasing fuel economy .............5-24
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).................2-12,2-18
Informationdisplay............2-20,2-21
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-16
Instrument brightness control ..........2-36
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-36
Interiorlight....................2-59
iPod®Player ...............4-58,4-61
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ................6-9,8-17
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-26
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-7
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-2 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-14
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-13
Emission control information label .....9-13
Engine serial number ............9-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-13
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-65
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-27
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-14
Light Air bag warning light .........1-65,2-17
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-30
Bulbreplacement..............8-30
Charge warning light ............2-14
Consolelight.................2-60
Foglights...................8-28
Foglightswitch ...............2-37
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-32
Headlight control switch ..........2-33
Headlights..................8-28
Interiorlight..................2-59
Lightbulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-17,2-26
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-59
Personal lights ................2-61
Security indicator light ............2-19 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
...............2-12,2-18
Lights Maplights ..................2-61
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-3
Power door locks ...............3-4
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-26
Low fuel warning light .......2-15,2-17,2-26
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-17,2-26
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-15
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance
requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-18
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-61
Mappocket....................2-49
Memory Seat ............3-25,3-26,3-27
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-36
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-16
Outside mirrors ...............3-17
10-4