
Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement “The combinedweight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX lbs. or XXX
kg” on your vehicle’s Tire and Load-
ing Information label.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX lbs.
or XXX kg.
4. The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the
XXX amount equals 1,400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lbs. passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capac-
ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150)
= 650 lbs.) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =
300 kg.) 5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated 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.
For additional information, refer to “Mea-
surement of weights” in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. For additional information, refer to
the “Tire and Loading Information label” in
this section.
SECURING THE LOAD
There are luggage hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than
6.5 lbs. (29 N) to a single metal floor hook
when securing cargo.
Cargo area luggage hooks
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Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more that
15 milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements may
damage the vehicle’s electrical system. It
is recommended that you visit a reputable
trailer retailer to obtain the proper equip-
ment and to have it installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer retailer. Vehicles equipped with the
optional trailer tow package are equipped with a
7-pin trailer harness connector. If your trailer is
equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter
will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at auto parts
stores and hitch retailers.
Pre-towing tips
● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/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.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle 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 perfor-
mance 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.
● 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.
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Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-38
Turnsignalswitch..............2-46
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-50
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start .............2-35,5-14,5-17
Three-way catalyst ................5-4
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-41
TireandLoadingInformationlabel ....10-11
Tire chains ..................8-37
Tirepressure.................8-29
Tire rotation..................8-38
Types of tires .................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-25
Wheels and tires ...............8-29
Wheel/tire size ................10-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-5
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-30
Towing Flattowing.................10-24
Towing load/specification .........10-19
Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing ................10-16
Towing a trailer .................10-16 Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ....2-69,2-70,2-71,2-72,2-72
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-20
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ......................10-9
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .....4-108
Turn signal switch ................2-46
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-25
USB interface ...............4-64,4-66
Audio file operation ..........4-65,4-67
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-38
Variable voltage control system .........8-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........10-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . .5-105
Vehicle identification ...............10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .......10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....10-9
Vehicle immobilizer system ....2-35,5-14,5-17Vehicle Information Display
...........2-20
Vehicle loading information ..........10-12
Vehicle recovery ..............6-15,6-16
Vehicle security system .............2-34
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System) , engine start .....2-35,5-14,5-17
Ventilators ....................4-32
Visors.......................3-38
Voice Prompt Interrupt ..........4-85,4-97
Voice recognition system ...........4-104
W
W
arning Airbagwarninglight.........1-64,2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-12
Battery charge warning light ........2-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light......................5-38
Brake warning light .............2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Lane Departure Prevention . .5-27, 5-32, 5-35
Lane Departure Warning
light...............5-27,5-32,5-35
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-31,3-36
Low fuel warning light ........2-15,2-31
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-15,2-31
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Seat belt warning light ........1-18,2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-64,2-16
TPMS ......................2-4
Vehicle security system ...........2-34
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