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. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for the tire type, size, speed rating and
availability information.
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. 3. Tire chains may be used. For additional in- formation, refer to “Tire chains” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
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 (0°C, 32°F 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.
● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
ice is seen ahead, brake before reach-
ing it. Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is -7°C (20°F) or lower.
5-26Starting and driving
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start .................2-13,5-7
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-12
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Tire chains ..................8-37
Tirepressure .............8-31,8-31
Tirerotation..................8-37
Types of tires .................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-17
Wheels and tires ...........8-31,10-9
Wheel/tire size ................10-9
Towing Flattowing.................10-17
Trailertowing................10-17
Towing a trailer .................10-17
Towingyourvehicle...............6-13
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-8
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Driving with manual transmission ......5-13
Shiftleverlockrelease............5-11
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip computer ...................2-6
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turnsignalswitch................2-19 U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-17
USB interface ..................4-41
Audio file operation .............4-42
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-21
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-23
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-23
Vehicle identification ..............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-13,5-7
Vehicle loading information ......10-13,10-14
Vehicle recovery .................6-15
Vehicle security system .............2-13
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) , engine start .....2-13,5-7
Ventilators .....................4-8
Visors.......................3-12
Voice Prompt Interrupt ..............4-50
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-58,2-10
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-8
Battery charge warning light .........2-8Brake warning light
..............2-8
Door open warning light ...........2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light .......2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light...................... .2-9
Passenger air bag and status light .....
1-50
Seat belt warning light ........1-12,2-10
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-58,2-10
Vehicle security system ...........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-58
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-10
Audible reminders ..............2-10
Indicatorlights................2-10
Warninglights................2-10
Warninglights..................2-10
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-7
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-16
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights)....10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-31,10-9
Wheel/tire size ..................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows .....................2-26
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-27
Manual windows ...............2-28
Power rear windows .............2-27
Power windows ...............2-26
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