FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole or use the remote keyless entry key fob.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
tery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Changing
engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your ve-
hicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recom-
mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please
consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type,
size, speed rating and availability informa-
tion.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter: ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades. ●
A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
● Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
● Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
● Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
● Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-25
Fuel gauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusible links ...................8-21
G
Gascap .....................3-14
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip computer .................2-7
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-25
Gloveboxlock..................2-25
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-19
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-19
Headlights....................8-24
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heater Heater and air conditioner (manual) ....4-14
Heater operation ...............4-16
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-21
Hood .......................3-13
Horn .......................2-21 I
Ignition switch ...................5-7
Immobilizer system .............2-17,5-8
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
Increasing fuel economy .............5-18
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ..............2-9,2-10,2-14
Instrument brightness control ..........2-20
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-20
Intelligent Key system Remote keyless entry operation.......3-10
Intercom system .................4-47
Interiorlight................2-28,2-29
iPod® Player ...................4-39
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-22
J
Jump starting ...............6-11,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-23,8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-10
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-9
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-2 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-22
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Light A
irbagwarninglight.........1-58,2-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-9
Bulb replacement ..............8-29
Charge warning light ............2-10
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-19
Headlight control switch ..........2-19
Headlights..................8-24
Interior light ..............2-28,2-29
Lightbulbs..................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-13
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-49
Security indicator light ............2-15
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-9,2-10,2-14
Lights.......................8-24
10-3
Remote keyless entry system...........3-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-18
S
Safety Child safety sliding door lock .........3-9
Childseatbelts.....1-20,1-26,1-33,1-37
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-18
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-18
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-19
InjuredPerson................1-14
Largerchildren................1-19
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-11
Pregnant women ...............1-14
Seat belt extenders .............1-17
Seat belt maintenance ............1-17
Seat belts ................1-11,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-17
Three-point type with retractor .......1-14
Seat belt extenders ...............1-17
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-14,2-13
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Frontseats...................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Seats/floor mats ..................7-4
Security indicator light ..............2-15
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-17,5-8
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-19
Service manual order form ...........9-19Servicing air conditioner
.............4-22
Setting button ...................4-5
Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-17
Sliding door Manual sliding door ..............3-6
Sliding door locks Child safety sliding door locks ........3-9
Spark plug replacement .............8-17
Sparkplugs ...................8-17
Specifications ...................9-7
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRS warning label ................1-57
Stability control .................5-22
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-9
Jump starting .............6-11,8-15
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine ..............5-9
Starting the engine ................5-9
Steering Power steering system ...........5-20
Tilting steering wheel ............3-16
Steering wheel ..................3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-44
Stoplight.....................8-29
Storage......................2-23
Storage tray ...................2-24
Sunroof ......................2-28
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-28
Sun visors ....................3-17
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-57
Supplemental
air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-14 Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels .......1-57
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-40
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-40
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-26
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-19
Headlight control switch ..........2-19
Ignition switch .................5-7
Instrument brightness control ........2-20
Powerdoorlockswitch............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-19
Turnsignalswitch..............2-21
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-22
Wiperandwasherswitch..........2-18
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
enginestart.................2-17,5-8
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-16
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tirechains..................8-40
Tirepressure.................8-33
Tire rotation..................8-40
10-5