It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer if
checking or replacement is required.If the brakes do not operate properly, it is
recommended you have the brakes checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warning
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information, see the
maintenance schedule shown in the “9. Main-
tenance and schedules” section.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE BRAKES
SDI1575
Example
TIRE LABELING
Federal law requires tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides the tire identification number
(TIN) for safety standard certification.
The TIN can be used to identify the tire
in case of a recall.
SDI1606
Example
*1Tire size (example: P215/60R16
94H)
1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles.
(Not all tires have this information.)
2. Three-digit number (215): This num- ber gives the width in millimeters of
the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge.
3. Two-digit number (60): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: The “R” stands for radial.
5. Two-digit number (16): This number
is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
6. Two- or three-digit number (94): This number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight
each tire can support. You may not
find this information on all tires
because it is not required by law.
7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.
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8-36Do-it-yourself
SDI1663
1. Wear indicator
2. Wear indicator location marks.The locations are shown by
“
”, “TWI”, etc. depending
on tire types.
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
. Tires should be periodically
inspected for wear, cracking,
bulging or objects caught in
the tread. If excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts
are found, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
. The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When
wear indicators are visible,
the tire(s) should be replaced.
. Tires degrade with age and
use. Have tires, including the
spare, over 6 years old
checked by a qualified techni-
cian, because some tire da-
mage may not be obvious.
Replace the tires as necessary
to prevent tire failure and
possible personal injury.
. Improper service of the spare
tire may result in serious per-
sonal injury. If it is necessary
to repair the spare tire, it is
recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
. For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Impor-tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or
“Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. (See “Specifications”
(P.10-7) for recommended types and sizes of
tires and wheels.)
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of
tires of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted or radial) , or
tread patterns can adversely affect
the ride, braking, handling, ground
clearance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire chain clearance, speedometer
calibration, headlight aim and bum-
per height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
10-8Technical and consumer information
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 200.8 (5,100)*1201.2 (5,110)*2
Overall width in (mm) 77.6 (1,970)
Overall height with-
out roof rack rail in (mm) 71.5 (1,815)
Overall height with
roof rack rail in (mm) 73.0 (1,855)
Front tread in (mm) 68.1 (1,730)*3 67.7 (1,720)*4
Rear tread in (mm) 68.1 (1,730)*3 67.7 (1,720)*4
Wheelbase in (mm) 118.1 (3,000)
Gross vehicle weight
rating lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S.
or C.M.V.S.S. cer-
tification label on
the driver’s side
center pillar.
Gross axle weight
rating
lb (kg)
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: Without front license plate bracket
*2: With front license plate bracket
*3: 16-inch tire equipped models
*4: 18-inch tire equipped models
When planning to travel in another coun-
try, you should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
bility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
STI0431
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number plate is at-
tached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING IN ANOTHER
COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
10-22Technical and consumer information
.Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,
vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
. Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
. Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability, and braking
performance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have
specific speed limits for vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) . 6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) .
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-25
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-2
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-15
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-48
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Push starting ................................................................ 6-12
Push-button ignition switch .............................. 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio ............................................................................. 4-61 Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-121
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................. 4-77, 4-87
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .................................................................... 10-26
Rear personal lights ................................................... 2-57
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .......................................................... 2-33
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 2-32
RearView Monitor ....................................................... 4-25
Recorders, Event data ............................................ 10-27
Registering in another country ................................ 10-8
Remote controller (DVD) ....................................... 4-120
Remote keyless entry system .................................. 3-21
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................... 10-25
Roadside assistance program ................................... 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................... 5-6
Roof, Roof rack ........................................................... 2-50
S
Safety Child seat belts .................................................... 1-24
Reporting safety defects (US only) .............. 10-25
Towing safety ...................................................... 10-20 Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-88
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front power seat adjustment .............................. 1-4
Front seats ............................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ........................................................... 1-24
Infants ..................................................................... 1-25
Injured persons .................................................... 1-17
Larger children ..................................................... 1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage ....................... 1-15
Pregnant women .................................................. 1-17
Seat belt cleaning .................................................. 7-6
Seat belt extenders ............................................. 1-23
Seat belt hooks .................................................... 1-23
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-24
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-15
Seat belts .............................................................. 1-15
Seat belts with pretensioners .......................... 1-62
Shoulder belt height adjustment ..................... 1-23
Small children ....................................................... 1-25
Three-point type .................................................. 1-17
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ............................................. 3-36
Heated seats ........................................................ 2-39
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ................................................ 2-30
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-28
Servicing air conditioner ........................................... 4-60
SETTING button ......................................................... 4-15
Shift lever Shift lock release ................................................. 5-16
Shift lock release, Transmission ............................. 5-16
Shifting, CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) .............................................. 5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment ............................ 1-23 Sliding doors ................................................................. 3-7
SOURCE select switch ......................................... 4-109
Spare tire .......................................................... 8-38, 10-7
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-13
Speedometer ................................................................. 2-6
Standard maintenance ................................................ 9-7
Starting
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-11
Jump starting ........................................................ 6-10
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
Push starting ......................................................... 6-12
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-12
STATUS button ........................................................... 4-10
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................... 1-55
Steering Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ............................................................... 4-108
Tilt/telescopic steering ....................................... 3-32
Storage ......................................................................... 2-44
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-33
Sunglasses holder ...................................................... 2-46
Supplemental air bag warning labels .................... 1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light ........... 1-64, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system ................................ 1-48 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-48
Switch Autolight switch ................................................... 2-34
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Headlight aiming control .................................... 2-37
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-34
Overdrive OFF switch ........................................ 5-15
Power door lock switch ........................................ 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-33
11-5