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5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage 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.
For additional information, refer to “Mea-
surement of weights” in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. For additional information, refer to
“Tire and Loading Information label” in this
section.
LOADING TIPS
● The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the C.M-
.V.S.S. certification label.
● Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
WARNING
● Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
● Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle can
break, tire damage could occur,
or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result
in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury. ●
Overloading and improper load-
ing not only can shorten the life
of your vehicle and the tire, but
can also cause unsafe vehicle
handling and longer braking dis-
tances. This may cause a prema-
ture tire failure which could result
in a serious accident and per-
sonal injury. Failures caused by
overloading are not covered by
the vehicle’s warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle
loads. Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR) . The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . These rat-
ings are given on the vehicle certification
label. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all weights
below the ratings.
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Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
● Never tow your front wheel drive vehicle
with the front tires on the ground. Doing
so may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
● DO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing) . Do-
ing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-
sion parts due to lack of transmission
lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Manual Transmission (if so equipped)
● Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
● After towing 805 km (500 miles) , start and
idle the engine with the transmission in Neu-
tral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine
after every 805 km (500 miles) of towing
may cause damage to internal transmission
parts.
Automatic Transmission (if so
equipped)
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product. 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 gov-
ernment 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 the 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 characteristics 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 mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
TOWING A TRAILER
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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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 are 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. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor 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 es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure. Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following
emission warranties:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with other
vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information
Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.
If you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace-
ment by writing to:
● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
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If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada in addition
to notifying NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may request that NISSAN con-
duct a recall campaign. However, Trans-
port Canada cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or NISSAN.
You may contact Transport Canada’s De-
fect Investigations and Recalls Division
toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You may
also report safety defects online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=eng
(English speakers) or
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
Due to legal requirements in some Canadian
Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSREADINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:● How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law. Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model
year and prior can be purchased. A Genuine
NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of
service and repair information for your vehicle.
This manual is the same one used by the factory-
trained technicians working at NISSAN dealer-
ships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
also be purchased.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this model
year and prior, please contact the nearest
NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and loca-
tion of a NISSAN dealer in your area, call the
NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-387-0122
and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist
you.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-41
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) ...............1-55
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-58
Airbagwarninglight...........1-58,2-10
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-58, 2-10
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ......4-11,4-19
Air conditioner service ...........4-24
Air conditioner specification label ....10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-8,4-16
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-24
Airflowcharts..............4-12,4-20
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-13
Anchor point locations .............1-25
Antenna .....................4-46
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-22Audible reminders
...............2-13
Audio system ..................4-24
AMradioreception.............4-25
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-35,4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-32,4-36
FMradioreception.............4-24
iPod® Player ................4-43
iPod® player operation ...........4-43
Radio ....................4-24
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-45
USB interface ................4-41
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-41
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-27
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-8
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-10
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Transmission shift lever lock release ....5-11
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
AUXjack.................4-36,4-40
B
Battery ..................5-25,8-10
Chargewarninglight.............2-8
Battery replacement ..............8-20
Keyfob................8-20,8-20
Before starting the engine ............5-7
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-12 Block heater
Engine ....................5-26
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system ....4-47
Boosterseats..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-22
Brake assist (for Intelligent cruise control
system) ...................5-23
Brake fluid ..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-26
Brake system ................5-21
Brakewarninglight..............2-8
Brakewearindicators........2-13,8-16
Parking brake operation ..........5-14
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-16
Brake fluid ....................8-9
Brakes ......................8-16
Brake system ..................5-21
Break-inschedule ...............5-17
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-19
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-7
Bulbreplacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................
10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information). . .10-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-47
CDcareandcleaning .............4-45
CD player (See audio system) .....4-35,4-39
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Child restraints.......1-19,1-20,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22,1-28,1-33,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-25
Child safety rear door lock ............3-5
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-13
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) . .4-34, 4-38
Clutch Clutch fluid ...................8-9
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-25
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-35,4-39
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-45
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-8, 4-16
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-15
Cupholders................2-23,2-24
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-55
D
Daytime light system ...............2-18 Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-17
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-19
Door locks .....................3-3
Door open warning light .............2-9
Doors ........................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-12
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-25
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Driving with manual transmission ......5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle .................5-8
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-18
Emission control information label ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-7
Block heater .................5-26
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6 Engine oil pressure warning light
.......2-9
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-11
Engine specifications ............10-8
Starting the engine ..............5-7
Event Data recorders .............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extended storage switch ............8-19
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................
6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-8
Brake fluid ...................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Clutch fluid ...................8-9
Enginecoolant.................8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-18
Fuel-filler cap .................3-10
Fuel-filler lid .................3-10
Fuelgauge...................2-5
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
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Fuel recommendation............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-17
Fuel-filler door ..................3-10
Fuel gauge .....................2-5
Fuses.......................8-17
Fusible links ...................8-17
G
Gascap .....................3-10
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip computer .................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-23
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-47
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-17
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-17
Headlights....................8-21
Head restraints ..................1-6
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-8, 4-16
Heater operation ...........4-10,4-18
Hood ........................3-8
Horn .......................2-20 I
Ignition switch ...................5-5
Immobilizer system .............2-13,5-7
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-14
Increasing fuel economy .............5-18
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-10
Instrument brightness control ..........2-19
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-19
Interiorlight....................2-28
iPod® Player ...................4-43
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-12
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-20,8-20
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-5, 3-6
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-2 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label ....10-11
Engine serial number ............10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-58
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-23
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
Light A
irbagwarninglight.........1-58,2-10
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-26
Charge warning light .............2-8
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-26
Foglights...................8-25
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-17
Headlight control switch ..........2-17
Headlights..................8-21
Interior light ..................2-28
Lightbulbs..................8-21
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.......................2-9
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-50
Security indicator light ............2-12
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
11-3