10-10Technical and consumer information
STI0815
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
LABEL
The emission control information label is at-
tached as shown.
STI0494
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as
illustrated.
STI0803
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
The air conditioner specification label is at-
tached as shown.
10-14Technical and consumer information
in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be trans-
ferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this re-
duces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
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. (See “Measurement of weights”
(P.10-15) .)
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. See the Tire and Loading
Information label.
SIC4732
SECURING THE LOAD
There are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 7 lb.
(3 kg) to a single hook when securing
cargo.
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 collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
. 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 seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
. 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 han-
dles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.
LOADING TIPS
.The GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.
S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
.Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
is removed, seal the bolt holes to
prevent exhaust fumes, water or
dust from entering the passenger
compartment.
. Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely
mounted.
Tire pressures
.When towing a trailer, inflate the
vehicle 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 manufacturers’ specifications.
Safety chains
Always use a suitable chain 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/con-
verter must draw no more than 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.
See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain
the proper equipment 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 you contact a
NISSAN dealer or reputable trailer dealer.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
. Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an
abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
check for improper tongue load, overload,
worn suspension or other possible causes
of either condition.
. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
. Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
Technical and consumer information10-21
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) .
11-4
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-59
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-12
Xenon headlights ................................................. 2-33
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement .... 8-24
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................ 10-12
Lock Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-7
Door locks ................................................................ 3-5
Liftgate lock .......................................................... 3-26
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-5
Locking with mechanical key ..................................... 3-5
Loose fuel cap warning ................................ 2-22, 3-30
Low outside temperature warning ......................... 2-22
Low tire pressure warning light .............................. 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS)) ....................................... 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery .................................................................... 8-10
General maintenance ............................................ 9-2
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 9-3
Maintenance indicators ...................................... 2-23
Maintenance log .................................................. 9-14
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-2
Maintenance requirements ................................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ........................................ 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions ................................................ 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-24
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules .............................................. 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................. 2-17 Manual air conditioner ............................................... 4-49
Manual front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-57
Master warning light .................................................. 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ....... 3-37
Meter
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-24
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-38
Mirror Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-33
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-35
Vanity mirror .......................................................... 3-36
Monitor, RearView Monitor ...................................... 4-25
Mood lights .................................................................. 2-59
Moonroof ...................................................................... 2-54
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........................... 4-42
Multi-function controller .............................................. 4-7N
New vehicle break-in ................................................. 5-27
NISSAN Mobile Entertainment
System (MES) .......................................................... 4-110
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-30
NISSAN Voice Recognition system .................... 4-154
O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Off-road recovery ......................................................... 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-5 Engine oil .................................................................. 8-5
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ......................... 2-23
Operation, Operational indicators .......................... 2-21
Outside air temperature display.............................. 2-26
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-35
Overdrive OFF switch ............................................... 5-15
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...................................................... 10-27
P
Panic alarm .................................................................. 3-23
Parking Brake break-in ...................................................... 5-31
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-16
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-29
Phone Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(Type A) ............................................................... 4-122
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(Type B) ............................................................... 4-133
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(Type C) ............................................................... 4-146
Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-121
Power Front seat adjustment ............................................ 1-4
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-5
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-42
Power sliding door .............................................. 3-10
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Power windows .................................................... 2-52
Precautions Audio operation .................................................... 4-61
Braking precautions ............................................ 5-30
Child restraints ..................................................... 1-27
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
11-6
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .... 2-41
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature display ................................................... 2-26
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start .................................................................. 2-30
Three-way catalyst ....................................................... 5-3
Tilt/telescopic steering .............................................. 3-32
TirePressure, Low tire pressure warning light .... 2-14
Tire replacement indicator ................................. 2-23
Tires Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ..................... 5-3
Tire and Loading Information label .... 8-29, 10-10
Tire chains ............................................................. 8-33
Tire dressing ............................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-27
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................................. 5-3, 6-3
Tire rotation ........................................................... 8-35
Types of tires ........................................................ 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ............................. 10-24
Wheel/tire size ..................................................... 10-7
Wheels and tires ................................................. 8-27
Top tether strap child restraints .............................. 1-32
Touch screen system ................................................... 4-7
Towing Flat towing ........................................................... 10-23
Tow truck towing ................................................. 6-14
Towing a trailer ................................................... 10-15
Towing safety ...................................................... 10-20 TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ................ 5-3
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert ............................ 5-6
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ..................... 6-3
Trailer towing ............................................................ 10-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
ŠUniversal Transceiver .... 2-60
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ................................................................ 8-8
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ....................................... 5-13
Transmission shift lever lock release .............. 5-16
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ............................................................... 3-21
Traveling or registering in another country........... 10-8
Trip computer .............................................................. 2-24
Trip odometer .............................................................. 2-25
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-38
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ................................... 10-24
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connection port ............................................... 4-81, 4-94
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................. 3-36
Vanity mirror lights ...................................................... 2-59
Variable voltage control system .............................. 8-12
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ................................... 10-8
Identification number (VIN) ............................... 10-8
Loading information .......................................... 10-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-15
Security system .................................................... 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .... 2-41 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ......... 5-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light ......................................................... 2-16
Vehicle information display ....................................... 2-19
Ventilators ..................................................................... 4-46
Voice command (Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free
Phone System) ........................................................ 4-139
Voice command (NISSAN Voice
Recognition system) ................................. 4-160, 4-168
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Lights ...................................................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................................. 5-3, 6-3
Vehicle information display ................................ 2-19
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ................ 1-63
Warning light
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-64, 2-15
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ......................................................... 2-12
Brake warning light ............................................. 2-12
Intelligent Key system warning light ............... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light ....................... 2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty .... 10-25
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ........ 2-32
Wiper and washer switch ................................. 2-31
Washing .......................................................................... 7-2
Waxing ............................................................................ 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .............. 10-8
Wheel/tire size ............................................................ 10-7
FUEL INFORMATION:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control system, and may also
affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three-way cat-
alyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-
15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not
specifically designed for E-15 or E-
85 fuel can adversely affect the
emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty. .
U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
.Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/lubri-
cants” (P.10-2) for engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, see “Wheels and tires”
(P.8-27) .
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-27) of this
Owner’s Manual. Follow these recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION