
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Generally, snow tires have lower speed ratings
than factory equipped tires and may not match
the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never ex-
ceed the maximum speed rating of the tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
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.
TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION
Tire chains/cables should not be installed
on 235/55R20 size tires. Installation of the
tire chains/cables on 235/55R20 size tires
will cause damage to the vehicle. If you
plan to use tire chains/cables, you should
install 235/65R18 size tires on your
vehicle.
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to
location. Check the local laws before installing
tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure
they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE
class “S” chains. Class “S” chains are used on
vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance.
Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are de-
signed to meet the minimum clearances between
the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or
body component required to accommodate the
use of a winter traction device (tire chains or
cables) . The minimum clearances are determined
using the factory equipped tire size. Other types
may damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners
when recommended by the tire chain manufac-
turer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the
tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage to the fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully load-
ing your vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-
tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your
vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle handling
and performance may be adversely affected.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
chains in such conditions can cause damage to
the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress.
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●Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
at 420 kPa, 4.2 bar (60 psi) .
● With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire installed do not drive the vehicle at
speeds faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
● When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on the
rear wheels and the original tire used
on the front wheels (drive wheels) .
● Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster rate
than the standard tire. Replace the
spare tire as soon as the tread wear
indicators appear.
● Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
● Do not use more than one spare tire at
the same time.
● Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.CAUTION
● Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause dam-
age to the vehicle.
● Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire is smaller than the original
tire, ground clearance is reduced. To
avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive
the vehicle through an automatic car
wash since it may get caught.
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2. Measure the height of a reference point onthe front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper
height is within0-.5inches (0 – 13 mm) of
the reference height measured in step 2. The
rear bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.
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. It
is recommended that you visit a reputable
trailer retailer to obtain the proper equip-
ment 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.
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Seat belt extenders.............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Seat belts ................1-14,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-23
Three-point type with retractor .......1-17
Seat belt extenders ...............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-17,2-11
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-7
Automatic drive positioner. . .3-35, 3-36, 3-37
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-38
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rear seat ....................1-6
Security indicator light ..............2-13
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-28,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-27
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-18
Service manual order form ...........10-29
Servicing air conditioner .............4-29
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-23
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-50
Spark plug replacement .............8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications ..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-57
SRS warning label ................1-66
Standardmaintenance..............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting ..............6-9,8-13 Precautions when starting and
driving
...................5-2,5-9
Push starting .................6-11
Starting the engine .............5-15
Starting the engine ...............5-15
Startup display ..................2-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-40
Power steering fluid .............8-10
Power steering system ...........5-82
Steeringwheel..................3-29
Stoplight.....................8-25
Storage......................2-44
Storage tray ...................2-46
Sunglassescase.................2-47
Sunglassesholder................2-47
Sunroof......................2-54
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-53
Sun visors ....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-48
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-33
Automatic power window switch ......2-53
Cruise control main/set switches ......2-15
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-33
Headlight control switch ..........2-33 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 ....................4-49
Turnsignalswitch..............2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-41
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start ................2-28,5-14
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-36
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Tire chains ..................8-33
Tire pressure .................8-27
Tire rotation..................8-34
Types of tires .................8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-26
Wheels and tires ...........8-27,10-9
Wheel/tire size ................10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-32
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