●Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely mounted.
● When towing with the hitch ball
mounted to the rear bumper, do not
make sharp turns. The trailer may con-
tact the bumper and cause damage to
the bumper or trailer.
● When towing a 5th wheel trailer, do not
make sharp turns while driving or back-
ing. The trailer may contact the vehicle
and cause damage to both the trailer
and vehicle.
Tire pressures
● When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
● Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturer’s specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains 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/converter must draw no more that
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 repu-
table trailer dealer. Vehicles equipped with the
optional trailer tow package are equipped with a
7-pin trailer harness connector. If your trailer is equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter
will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at NISSAN deal-
ers, auto parts stores and hitch retailers.
Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
However, most states
require a separate braking system on trailers with
a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make
sure the trailer meets the local regulations and
the regulations where you plan to tow.
Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line
running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are
activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch
ball when the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic
surge brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system, there is
no hydraulic or electric connection for brake op-
eration between the tow vehicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal sent
from a trailer brake controller (special brake-
sensing module) . For additional information, refer
to “Electric trailer brake controller” in this section.
Technical and consumer information9-35
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 com-
bination will help stabilize the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying 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 bal- anced as described earlier in this section.
● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission 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.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol (if so equipped) not be used while tow-
ing a trailer.
● Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Tow mode includes the following features: ● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.
9-40Technical and consumer information
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
Changing engine coolant...........8-8
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-8
Engine serial number ............9-13
Engine specifications .............9-9
Starting the engine .............5-12
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Engineoilpressuregauge............2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .........2-14
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-44
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-26
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-7 Engine oil
...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-13
Foglightswitch .................2-37
Four-Wheel Drive ................5-24
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-57
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-24
Fuel-filler cap .................3-11
Fuel-filler lid .................3-11
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-26
Fuel-filler door ..................3-11
Fuelgauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-23
Fusiblelinks ...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-64, 2-64, 2-65
Gascap .....................3-11
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7 Fuelgauge...................2-6
Odometer
...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
Voltmeter ....................2-7
General
maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-48
Groceryhooks..................2-53
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-32
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-33
Headlights....................8-28
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-72
Head restraints ..................1-9
Heated seats ...................2-38
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-24
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-25
Heater operation ...........4-18,4-25
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-24
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-64, 2-64, 2-65
Hood.......................3-11
Horn .......................2-37
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
10-3
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
Rearview...................3-16
Vanity mirror .................3-15
Moonroof .....................2-58
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .........4-69,4-70,4-71,4-72,4-76
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-28, 5-11
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-98
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-14
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-8
Oneshotcall...............4-82,4-93
Outside mirrors .................3-17
Overhead console ................2-50
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-11
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-45
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-45 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-32
Pedal position adjustment ............3-14
Personallights..................2-61
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet ..............2-42,2-44
Power rear windows .............2-56
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-33
Power windows ...............2-54
Rear power windows ............2-56
Power inverter switch ..............2-40
Power outlet ................2-42,2-44
Power steering ..................5-33
Power steering fluid ...............8-13
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-5
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-46
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-46
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-14
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-7
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-64
Programmablefeatures..............4-7 Push starting
...................6-11
R
Radio AM-FM radio with compact disc
(CD)player..................4-35
CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-79
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD)player..................4-35
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD)player..................4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD)player..................4-39
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-43,4-48
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-67
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M)
test.....................9-44
Rear power windows ..............2-56
Rear sliding window ...............2-57
Rear sonar system ................5-38
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-41
Rearview mirror .................3-16
RearView Monitor ......4-10,4-11,4-13,4-14
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-31
Recorders Eventdata..................9-44
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-8
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-12
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-71
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-43
10-5
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Childseatbelts.....1-25,1-32,1-39,1-46
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-43
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system)......................4-71
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seatback pockets ................2-50
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-24
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-17
Largerchildren................1-25
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-14
Pregnant women ...............1-17
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-64
Seat belt extenders .............1-23
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Seat belts ................1-14,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-20
Three-point type with retractor .......1-17
Two-point type without retractor
(rear center lap belt) .............1-21
Seat belt extenders ...............1-23
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-17,2-17
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner. . .3-25, 3-26, 3-27
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-38
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3Security indicator light
..............2-19
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ...........2-28,5-11
Security systems Vehicle security system ........2-27,2-27
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-22
Service manual order form ...........9-45
Servicing air conditioner .............4-27
Setting button ...................4-7
Shifting Automatic transmission ........5-14,5-16
Shiftlockrelease.................5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-20
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-62
Sonar Rear system .................5-38
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-18
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
SRSwarninglabel................1-65
Stability control .................5-36
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Jump starting ..............6-9,8-17
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-7
Push starting .................6-11
Starting the engine .............5-12
Starting the engine ...............5-12
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-33
Tilting steering wheel ............3-14
Steeringwheel..................3-14
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-67Stoplight.....................8-30
Storage......................2-46
Lockable bedside storage compartment . .2-54
Overhead storage compartment ......2-50
Storagebin....................2-50
Storage tray ...................2-46
Sunglasses case .................2-49
Sunroof......................2-58
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-58
Sun visors ....................
3-15
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-65
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-65, 2-17
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-57
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-65
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-50
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-34
Automatic power window switch ......2-56
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ................2-39
Fog light switch ...............2-37
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-32
Headlight control switch ..........2-33
Ignition switch .................5-9
Instrument brightness control ........2-36
Pedal position adjustment switch ......3-14
Power door lock switch ............3-4
Power inverter switch ............2-40
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-41
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-31
10-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loosefuelcapwarning...........2-26
Lowfuelwarninglight.....2-15,2-17,2-26
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
Seat belt warning light ........1-17,2-17
Supplemental air bag warning light .1-65, 2-17
TPMS ......................2-4
Vehicle security system ........2-27,2-27
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-12,2-18
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-65
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-12,2-18
Audible reminders ..........2-12,2-18
Checking bulbs ...............2-12
Indicatorlights ............2-12,2-18
Warninglights.............2-12,2-18
Warninglights...............2-12,2-18
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-30
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights)....9-10
Wheels and tires .................8-34
Wheel/tire size ..................9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................9-12
Windows Locking passengers’ windows .......2-56
Power rear windows .............2-56
Power windows ...............2-54
Rear power windows ............2-56
Rear sliding window .............2-57 Windshield-washerfluid.............8-14
Windshieldwiperandwasherswitch .....2-30
Windshieldwiperblades............8-21
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-30
Wiperblades.................8-21
10-8