10-16Technical and consumer information
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Steps for determining correct load limit
1.Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the XXX
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 í750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or
(640 í340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)
5.Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your
vehicle. (See “Measurement of weights”
(P.10-17) .)
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. See the Tire and Loading
Information label.
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poortraction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest) , B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure.
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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................................... 2-49
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-26
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-47
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) .............................................. 5-14
D
Daytime running light system .................................. 2-42
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch .............................................. 2-38
Dimensions and weights ....................................... 10-10
Displaying Climate control ....................................... 4-34
Door open warning light ........................................... 2-17
Drive belt ...................................................................... 8-12
DrivingAll-wheel drive (AWD) ....................................... 5-29
Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-39
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ....................................... 5-14
Driving with manual transmission .................... 5-19
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
Safety precautions ................................................. 5-7
E
Economy, Fuel ............................................................. 5-29
Elapsed time .................................................... 2-13, 2-30
Electric power steering ............................................. 5-34
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-17
Emission control information label ...................... 10-12
Emission control system maintenance .................... 9-8
Emission control system warranty ....................... 10-20
EngineBefore starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-27 Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-5
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-5
Coolant temperature gauge .............................. 2-10
Emergency engine shut off ...................... 5-11, 6-3
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-40
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-3
Engine cooling system .......................................... 8-4
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-8
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-11
Engine specifications .......................................... 10-9
High temperature warning light ....................... 2-18
If your vehicle overheats .................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-13
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 10-22
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................... 5-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ....... 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ................................ 2-9
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............ 10-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-14
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-3
Flat towing ................................................................. 10-18
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid ........................................... 8-9 Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ................................................................ 8-8
Engine coolant ........................................................ 8-4
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-5
Window washer fluid ............................................. 8-9
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .... 4-45
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player (Type A) ............................................................ 4-53
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player (Type B) ............................................................ 4-62
Fog light switch .......................................................... 2-44
Front manual seat adjustment ................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-46
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ............................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .............................. 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-13
Fuel economy ....................................................... 5-29
Fuel information .................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-4
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................ 3-18
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-18
Gauge ..................................................................... 2-11
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ........................................ 5-28
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-17
Fusible links ................................................................. 8-18
G
Gas cap ........................................................................ 3-18
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge ................ 2-10
Fuel gauge ............................................................ 2-11
S
SafetyChild seat belts .................................................... 1-16
Reporting safety defects ................................. 10-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seats ............................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ........................................................... 1-16
Infants ..................................................................... 1-17
Injured persons .................................................... 1-12
Larger children ..................................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage ....................... 1-10
Pregnant women .................................................. 1-12
Seat belt cleaning .................................................. 7-7
Seat belt extenders ............................................. 1-15
Seat belt hooks .................................................... 1-15
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-15
Seat belt warning light ....................................... 2-20
Seat belts .............................................................. 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners .......................... 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment ..................... 1-14
Small children ....................................................... 1-17
Three-point type .................................................. 1-12
Seat(s) Heated seats ........................................................ 2-45
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ................................................ 2-34
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-33
Servicing air conditioner ........................................... 4-35
Setting climate eco .................................................... 4-34
Shift lever Shift lock release ................................................. 5-18
Shift lock release Transmission ......................................................... 5-18 Shifting
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 5-14
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats .................................................................... 1-14
Siri
ŠEyes Free ............................................................ 4-76
SOURCE select switch ............................................ 4-73
Spare tire .......................................................... 8-41, 10-9
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-13
Speedometer ................................................................. 2-7
Standard maintenance ................................................ 9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Jump starting ........................................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
Push starting ......................................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-13
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................... 1-46
Steering Electric power steering ...................................... 5-34
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ..... 4-73
Tilting steering column ....................................... 3-20
Storage ......................................................................... 2-47
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-21
Supplemental air bag warning labels .................... 1-54
Supplemental air bag warning light ........... 1-54, 2-20
Supplemental restraint system ................................ 1-38 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-38
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch .............. 4-73
Autolight switch ................................................... 2-40
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-40
Power door lock switch ........................................ 3-5 Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-38
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-43
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .... 2-44T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-9
Temperature display ................................................... 2-12
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ..................................................... 2-10
Text messaging ........................................................... 4-93
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start .................................................................. 2-34
Three-way catalyst ....................................................... 5-3
Tilt steering column .................................................... 3-20
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light .... 2-18
Tires
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ..................... 5-3
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-30, 10-12
Tire chains ............................................................. 8-37
Tire dressing ............................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................................. 5-3, 6-3
Tire rotation ........................................................... 8-38
Types of tires ........................................................ 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading ............................. 10-19
Wheel/tire size ..................................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ................................................. 8-28
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) .......................... 2-49
Touch screen ................................................................. 4-4
Towing Flat towing ........................................................... 10-18
Tow truck towing ................................................. 6-13
Towing a trailer ................................................... 10-18
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