●Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing mate-
rial on the seat cushion or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat that are not specifi-
cally designed to assure proper air bag
operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classification
sensor (weight sensor) .
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
front air bag system. Tampering with
the seat belt system may result in seri-
ous personal injury. ●
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and around
the front air bag. It is also recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for installation of electrical equipment.
The Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) wiring harnesses* should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthor-
ized electrical test equipment and prob-
ing devices should not be used on the
air bag system.
● A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified repair
facility. A cracked windshield could af-
fect the function of the supplemental air
bag system.
*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag systems
The side air bags are located in the outside of the
seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags
are located in the side roof rails in both rows. All
of the information, cautions and warnings
in this manual apply and must be followed.
The side air bags and curtain air bags are de-
signed to inflate in higher severity side collisions,
although they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity impact. They are designed to inflate on
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1-62Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Storage trays................................. 2-46
Glove box .................................... 2-46
Console box .................................. 2-47
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-47
Cup holders .................................. 2-48
Luggage hooks ................................ 2-49
Roof rack (if so equipped) ......................2-50
Windows ........................................ 2-51
Power windows ............................... 2-51
Power moonroof (if so equipped) ...................2-53
Interior lights ..................................... 2-56
Console light (if so equipped) ...................2-56
Map lights .................................... 2-57Personal lights
................................ 2-57
Luggage compartment light .....................2-57
Homelink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ....2-58
Programming HomeLink® ......................2-58
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers ....................2-60
Operating the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ................................... 2-60
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-60
Clearing the programmed information ............2-61
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button ......2-61
If your vehicle is stolen ......................... 2-61
WARNING
●Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
● Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
● The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in
the cargo area. Secure any items in the
cargo area. Your child could be seri-
ously injured or killed in a collision if
the top tether strap is damaged.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
Genuine NISSAN accessory cross bars are avail-
able through a NISSAN dealer.
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the cross
bars. Do not load more than 100 lb (45 kg) on the
cross bars. Observe the maximum load limit
shown on the cross bars or roof carriers when
you attach them on the roof cross bars. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
crossbar or other equipment information.
Do not apply any load directly to the roof side
rails. Cross bars must be installed before apply-
ing load/cargo/luggage to the roof of the vehicle. Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and
rear) . The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S. certification label (lo-
cated on the driver’s door pillar) . For additional
information regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer
to “Vehicle loading information” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of this
manual.
WARNING
●
Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
cross bars.
● Heavy loading of the cross bars has the
potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or unusual
handling maneuvers.
● Roof rack cross bars should be evenly
distributed.
● Do not exceed maximum roof rack cross
bars load.
LIC3006
2-50Instruments and controls
WARNING
●Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
● Exceeding the roof rack capacity can
change the vehicle’s center of gravity
and adversely affect the handling and
stability of the vehicle resulting in an
accident causing death or serious
injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.
● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.
● Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
● Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
● Keep the liftgate and rear vent windows
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment. If you must drive with
the liftgate or rear vent windows open,
follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation but-
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air. ●
If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the liftgate or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dation to prevent carbon monoxide en-
try into the vehicle.
● The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
5-2Starting and driving
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep wa-
ter or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for
leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road ve-
hicle.
Remember that 2-wheel drive models are less
capable than all-wheel drive models for rough
road driving and extrication when stuck in deep
snow or mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
●Spinning the front wheels on slippery
surface may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD sys-
tem to automatically switch from the
AWD to the 2WD mode. This could re-
duce the traction. Be especially careful
when towing a trailer. (AWD models)
● Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle
should be seated with their seat belt
fastened. This will keep you and your
passengers in position when driving
over rough terrain. ●
Do not drive across steep slopes. In-
stead drive either straight up or straight
down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can
tip over sideways much more easily
than they can forward or backward.
● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If
you drive down them, you may not be
able to control your speed. If you drive
across them, you may roll over.
● Do not shift gears while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
● Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an
accident.
● If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never at-
tempt to turn around. Your vehicle could
tip or roll over. Always back straight
down in R (Reverse) gear and apply
brakes to control your speed.
● Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an acci-
dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed. ●
Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.
● Exceeding the roof rack capacity can
raise the center of gravity excessively
and affect the handling and stability of
the vehicle.
● Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as
far forward and as low as possible. Do
not equip the vehicle with tires larger
than specified in this manual. This could
cause your vehicle to roll over.
● Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move sud-
denly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.
● Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.
● Always drive with the floor mats in place
as the floor may become hot.
Starting and driving5-9
Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-12
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel ....10-11
Engine serial number ............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........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) ..........1-66
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-29
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
Liftgate......................3-21
Liftgaterelease..................3-25
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-67,2-11
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-25
Charge warning light .............2-8 Exterior and Interior lights
..........8-25
Foglights...................8-24
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-33
Headlight control switch ..........2-33
Headlights..................8-23
Interiorlight..................2-56
Lightbulbs..................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-25
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-57
Personal lights ................2-57
Security indicator light ............2-13
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-57
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................2-7,2-12
Lights.......................8-23 Maplights ..................2-57
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Liftgate release ................3-25
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-25
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-11,2-25
Low tire pressure warning light ..........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-25
Luggage hook ..................2-49
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-50
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13 M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-12
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
M
aplights ....................2-57
Mappocket................2-44,2-45
Memory Seat ............3-35,3-36,3-37
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-35
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-33
Outside mirrors ............3-33,3-34
Rearview ...................3-32
Vanity mirror .................3-32
Mirrors ......................3-32
Moonroof .................2-53,2-54
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-21
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
11-4
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-28, 5-14O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall...............4-57,4-57
Outside mirrors ..............3-33,3-34
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-11
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-29
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-29
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-82
Personallights..................2-57
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-6 Power outlet
.................2-42
Power rear windows .............2-52
Power steering fluid .............8-10
Power steering system ...........5-82
Power windows ...............2-51
Rear power windows ............2-52
Power outlet ...................2-42
Power steering ..................5-82
Power steering fluid ...............8-10
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-7
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-45
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-45
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-14
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-9
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) .....................5-62
Push starting ...................6-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-38
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-28
Rear center seat belt ..............1-20 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
........5-31
Rear power windows ..............2-52
Rearseat......................1-6
Rearview mirror .................3-32
RearView Monitor .................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-32
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-31
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-29
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote Start ...............3-18,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-27
Roof
rack .....................2-50
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-27,1-34,1-40,1-45
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-27
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-45
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-25
Infants and small children ..........1-25
Injured Person ................1-17
Largerchildren................1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-14
Pregnant women ...............1-17
Rear center seat belt ............1-20
11-5