6-16In case of emergency
.Always pull the recovery device
straight out from the front of the
vehicle. Never pull at an angle.
. Route recovery devices so they do
not touch any part of the vehicle
except the attachment point.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use a tow strap or other device designed
specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery
device.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
.Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive) .
.Apply the accelerator as little as possibleto maintain the rocking motion.
.Release the accelerator pedal beforeshifting between R and D.
.Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55 km/h) .
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.
WARNING
.Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode
and result in serious injury. Parts of
your vehicle could also overheat
and be damaged.
8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-2
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-3VQ35DE engine .................................................................. 8-3
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-4 Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-5
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-5
Engine oil ........................................................................\
............ 8-5 Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter .......................................... 8-6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ............... 8-8
Power steering fluid .................................................................. 8-8
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
........... 8-9
Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-10
Battery ........................................................................\
............... 8-10 Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-12
Variable voltage control system .......................................... 8-12
Drive belt ........................................................................\
.......... 8-12
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
..... 8-13 Replacing spark plugs .................................................... 8-13
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
........ 8-14 Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-14
Cleaning ........................................................................\
... 8-14
Replacing ........................................................................\
. 8-15
Washer nozzle ................................................................ 8-16
Rear window wiper blade ................................................... 8-17
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............. 8-17
Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-17
Brake pad wear warning .............................................. 8-17
Fuses ........................................................................\
................ 8-18 Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-18
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-19
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................................... 8-20
Lights ........................................................................\
................ 8-22
Headlights ........................................................................\
8-22
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-24
Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-27
Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-27
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-31
Types of tires ................................................................... 8-33
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-33
Changing wheels and tires .......................................... 8-35
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) .
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) in the
NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, have your vehicle checked immediately. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes:
Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism: On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position
without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
adjusted, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliners, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all
latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Maintenance and schedules9-3
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) .
.Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule shown in the “9.
Maintenance and schedules” section.
. When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
.Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying the brakes. 2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply
the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described earlier in this section.
. Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
. Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
. Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
. Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
. Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits. .
Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
. When stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
. When launching a boat, don’t allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “9.
Maintenance and schedules” section.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
. Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
Technical and consumer information10-23
11 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation ............................. 4-49
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-31
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-54
Aiming control, Headlights ....................................... 2-37
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-54
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-55
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-61
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-61
Air bag warning labels .............................................. 1-63
Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-64, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-47
Air conditioner service ....................................... 4-60
Air conditioner specification label ................. 10-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................... 4-60, 10-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-60
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) .......................................................... 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ......................................... 5-8
Antenna ...................................................................... 4-109
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-31
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Armrests .......................................................................... 1-7
Around view
Šmonitor ............................................... 4-32
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-18 Audio operation precautions ................................... 4-61
Audio system ............................................................... 4-61
Steering wheel audio controls ....................... 4-108
Auto closure ................................................................. 3-29
Autolight system ......................................................... 2-34
Automatic Air conditioner ...................................................... 4-54
Door locks ................................................................ 3-7
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-36
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-54
Seat positioner ..................................................... 3-36
AUX (Auxiliary) input .................................................. 4-85
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-6
B
Back door (See liftgate) ........................................... 3-26
Battery ........................................................................... 8-10 Battery saver system .......................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key ....................................................... 8-20
Variable voltage control system ....................... 8-12
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-11
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ...................... 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
warning light ................................................................ 2-12
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
Bluetooth
Šstreaming audio .................................. 4-101
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-45
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-31
Brake fluid ................................................................ 8-9 Brake system ........................................................ 5-30
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-16
Warning light ........................................................ 2-12
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-27
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ..................................... 4-10
Instrument panel .................................................. 2-38
Bulb replacement ....................................................... 8-22
C
Cabin air filter .............................................................. 4-60
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ............................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .......................................... 4-121
Cargo floor box ........................................................... 2-48
Cargo lights ................................................................. 2-60
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .................. 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning ....... 4-107
Center multi-function control panel ......................... 4-5
Chassis and body maintenance ............................. 9-11
Checking lights ........................................................... 2-12
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-27 Booster seats ....................................................... 1-45
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-29
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-27
Top tether strap ................................................... 1-32
Child safety .................................................................. 1-24
Chimes Audible reminders ............................................... 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..................................... 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-2, 7-4
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-51
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................. 5-34
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