WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-
dling. 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 sys-
tem. 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 (907 kg) .
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 retailer 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, it is recommended that you contact a
NISSAN dealer or reputable trailer retailer. Ve-
hicles equipped with the optional trailer tow
package are equipped with a flat 4-pin connec-
tor, an adapter will be needed to connect the
trailer lights to the vehicle. Adapters are available
at auto parts stores and hitch retailers.
Technical and consumer information9-23
Pre-towing tips
●Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●
Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the
trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity low.
●Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
●Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
●Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
●Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
●Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
●Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
●Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
●When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
9-24Technical and consumer information
10 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-47
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-55
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-66
Airbagwarninglight...........1-67,2-13
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-67, 2-13
Aircleaner....................8-19
Air cleaner housing filter............8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)...............4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls....4-27
Servicing air conditioner..........4-29
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-27
Anchor point locations.............1-32
Antenna.....................4-49
Antifreeze....................5-88
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-83
Armrests .....................1-7
Around View® Monitor.............4-10
Audible reminders...............2-15Audio system..................4-29
AMradioreception.............4-30
Bluetooth®audio..............4-47
Bluetooth® streaming audio........4-47
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-41
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-38
FMradioreception.............4-30
iPod® Player................4-45
iPod® player operation...........4-45
Radio ....................4-29
USB interface................4-42
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-42
Autolight switch.................2-33
Automatic
Automatic drive
positioner........3-35,3-36,3-37,3-38
Automatic power window switch.....2-51
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-33
Automatic door locks..............3-7
Automatic drive
positioner..........3-35,3-36,3-37,3-38
B
Battery..................5-88,8-16
Chargewarninglight.............2-9
Battery replacement..............8-25
Keyfob ...................8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........8-26
Before starting the engine...........5-14Belt (See drive belt)..............8-18
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-21
Block heater
Engine....................5-89
Bluetooth® audio................4-47
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
without Navigation System...........4-51
Boosterseats..................1-44
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-83
Brake fluid..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system................5-82
Brakewarninglight..............2-9
Brakewearindicators........2-15,8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes............8-22
Brake assist...................5-84
Brake fluid....................8-14
Brakes......................8-22
Brake system..................5-82
Break-inschedule ...............5-76
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-8
Bulbreplacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio.............4-51
CD care and cleaning..............4-48
CD player (See audio system).........4-41
Check tire pressure...............2-25
Child restraints.......1-25,1-25,1-27,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap.......1-31
Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System)......4-39
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Cold weather driving...............5-88
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-41
Connect phone.................4-50
Consolebox...................2-45
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-16
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-27
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6Cruisecontrol..................5-39
Cupholders...................2-46
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-34
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-32
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-35
Door locks.....................3-5
Doors........................3-5
Drive belt.....................8-18
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-35,3-36,3-37,3-38
Driving
Cold weather driving.............5-88
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving...................5-2,5-9
Driving the vehicle................5-16
E
Economy - fuel..................5-78
Emergency engine shutoff.........5-13,6-2
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-28
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-14
Block heater.................5-89Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-10
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Engine serial number............9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine.............5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge.......2-6
Event Data recorders..............9-30
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items........8-2
Extended storage switch............2-42
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-8
10-2
Engine oil...................8-10
Power steering fluid.............8-14
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-36
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB).......2-10
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-55
Front power seat adjustment...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-78
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-28
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-27
Fuel gauge...................2-6
Fuel octane rating...............9-5
Fuel recommendation.............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning...........2-25
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tirepressure.................8-31
Fuel efficient driving tips.............5-77
Fuel-filler door..................3-27
Fuel gauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-56,2-58,2-59
Gascap .....................3-28
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6Fuel gauge...................2-6
Odometer...................2-5
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-5
General maintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-45
H
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-32
Headlight control switch............2-32
Headlights....................8-27
Head restraints..................1-10
Heated rear seats................2-38
Heated seats...............2-37,2-40
Heated steering wheel.............2-40
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)...............4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-27
Heater operation...............4-28
Heater and air conditioner (automatic).....4-26
Hill start assist system..............5-87
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . .2-56, 2-58,
2-59
Hood.......................3-21
Hook
Luggage hook................2-48
Horn .......................2-36I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch........5-11
Immobilizer system............2-28,5-14
Important vehicle information label
.......9-11
In-cabin microfilter................8-20
Increasing fuel economy.............5-78
Indicator
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-8,2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-33
Instrument brightness control..........2-35
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-35
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
Brake assist.................5-41
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range..............3-8
Key operation................3-10
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-12
Troubleshooting guide............3-17
Warning signals...............3-17
Interior light....................2-54
iPod®Player...................4-45
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-29
J
Jump starting................6-9,8-17
10-3
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement..........8-25
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).........3-12
Keys
NISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN).....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-66
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-29
License plate
Installing the license plate..........9-12
Liftgate......................3-22
Liftgaterelease..................3-26
Light
Airbagwarninglight.........1-67,2-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel.........2-8
Bulb replacement..............8-29Charge warning light.............2-9
Exterior and Interior lights..........8-29
Foglights...................8-28
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-32
Headlight control switch..........2-32
Headlights..................8-27
Interiorlight..................2-54
Lightbulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-25
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-57
Personal lights................2-55
Security indicator light............2-14
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-55
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................2-8,2-13
Lights.......................8-27
Maplights ..................2-55
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Door locks...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-27
Liftgate release................3-26
Power door locks...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning.............2-25
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-12,2-25
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-25
Luggage hook..................2-48
Luggage rack (see roof rack)..........2-48
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13M
Maintenance
General maintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Maintenance requirements............8-2
Malfunction indicator light............2-13
Manual front seat adjustment...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-55
Mappocket....................2-43
Memory Seat........3-35,3-36,3-37,3-38
Meters and gauges................2-4
Instrument brightness control........2-35
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror......3-33
Outside mirrors...............3-34
Rearview...................3-33
Vanity mirror.................3-32
Mirrors......................3-33
Moonroof.....................2-52
Moving Object Detection (MOD)........4-21
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-28, 5-14
10-4
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer.....................2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine oil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Oneshotcall...............4-54,4-54
Outside mirrors.................3-34
Overheat
Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-11
Owner’s manual order form...........9-30
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-30
P
Parking
Parking brake operation...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills...........5-82
Personallights..................2-55
Power
Front seat adjustment.............1-4
Power door locks...............3-6
Power outlet.................2-41
Power rear windows.............2-51
Power steering fluid.............8-14
Power steering system...........5-82Power windows...............2-49
Rear power windows............2-51
Power outlet...................2-41
Power steering..................5-82
Power steering fluid...............8-14
Precautions
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-7
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-14
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-47
Precautions when starting and
driving...................5-2,5-9
Push starting...................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-51
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-38
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-29
Rear center seat belt..............1-20
Rear power windows..............2-51
Rearseat......................1-6
Rearview mirror.................3-33
RearView Monitor.................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-32Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-31
Recommended Fluids...............9-2
Recorders
EventData..................9-30
Refrigerant recommendation...........9-7
Registering a vehicle in another country....9-10
Remote Start...............3-19,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only).......9-28
Roof rack.....................2-48
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Child seat belts.....1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Reporting safety defects (US only).....9-28
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-3
Front power seat adjustment.........1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-43
Seat belt
Child safety..................1-25
Infants and small children..........1-25
Injured Person................1-17
Largerchildren................1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-14
Pregnant women...............1-17
Rear center seat belt............1-20
Seatbeltextenders .............1-24
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-24
Seatbelts................1-14,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-23
Three-point type with retractor.......1-17
Seat belt extenders...............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-17,2-12
10-5
Seats
Adjustment...................1-2
Armrests....................1-7
Automatic drive
positioner........3-35,3-36,3-37,3-38
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.............2-37,2-40
Manual front seat adjustment.........1-3
Rear seat....................1-6
Seats/floor mats..................7-4
Security indicator light..............2-14
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start...........2-28,5-14
Security systems
Vehicle security system...........2-27
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-22
Service manual order form...........9-30
Servicing air conditioner.............4-29
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-23
Spark plug replacement.............8-18
Spark plugs...................8-18
Specifications...................9-8
Speedometer...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-55
SRS warning label................1-66
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-14
Jump starting..............6-9,8-17
Precautions when starting and
driving...................5-2,5-9
Push starting.................6-11
Starting the engine.............5-15
Starting the engine...............5-15
Steering
Heated steering wheel...........2-40Power steering fluid.............8-14
Power steering system...........5-82
Steeringwheel..................3-30
Stoplight.....................8-29
Storage......................2-43
Storage tray...................2-44
Sunglassescase.................2-45
Sunglassesholder................2-45
Sunroof......................2-52
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-52
Sun visors....................3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels......1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-47
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-47
Switch
Autolightswitch...............2-33
Automatic power window switch......2-51
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-32
Headlight control switch..........2-32
Instrument brightness control........2-35
Power door lock switch............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-32
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-31
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System....................4-48Turnsignalswitch..............2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-40
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start................2-28,5-14
Three-way catalyst
................5-2
Tire
Flat tire.....................6-3
Spare tire................6-5,8-41
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Tire chains..................8-38
Tire pressure.................8-31
Tire rotation..................8-39
Types of tires.................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-27
Wheels and tires............8-31,9-9
Wheel/tire size.................9-9
Tirepressure...................8-31
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-31
Towing
Flattowing..................9-26
Towing load/specification..........9-21
Towtrucktowing...............6-12
Trailer towing.................9-17
Towing a trailer..................9-17
10-6