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 web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. The
fluid should be at the bottom of the filler opening.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not run-
ning (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.) .
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan. Exhaust system:
Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
9-4Maintenance and schedules
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 ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
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. ● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h). ●
Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified. For additional informa-
tion, refer to Maintenance schedules in the
Maintenance and schedules section of this
manual..
● 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 ve-
hicle handling.
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 ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
Technical and consumer information10-23
11 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment.........1-6
A
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-44
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-46
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-53
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-63
Airbagwarninglight...........1-64,2-16
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-64, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ......4-35,4-41
Air conditioner specification label ....10-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-33,4-41
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-43
Airflowcharts..................4-37
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-34
All-Wheel Drive .................5-99
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-77
Antifreeze ...................5-112
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-12Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
.......5-104
Apps .......................4-77
Armrests .....................1-6
AroundView®Monitor.............4-17
Audible reminders ...............2-19
Audio system ..................4-44
AMradioreception.............4-44
Bluetooth®audio..........4-73,4-74
Bluetooth® streaming audio ....4-73,4-74
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-55,4-62
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-52,4-57
FMradioreception.............4-44
iPod® Player .............4-68,4-70
iPod® player operation .......4-68,4-70
Radio ....................4-44
USB interface ............4-64,4-66
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-64,4-66
Autolight switch .................2-40
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .....3-41,3-43
Automatic power window switch .....2-63
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-39
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
Automatic drive positioner .......3-41,3-43
AUXjack ....................4-64
AWD.......................5-99
B
Battery .................5- 112, 8-10Charge warning light
............2-13
Battery replacement ..............8-21
Keyfob ...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......8-23,8-24
Before starting the engine ...........5-18
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-38
Bluetooth® audio ............4-73,4-74
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-82,4-95
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-74
Boosterseats..................1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-104
Brake fluid ..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system ...............5-103
Brakewarninglight.............2-12
Brakewearindicators........2-19,8-17
Parking brake operation ..........5-25
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-17
Brake assist ..................5-105
Brake fluid ....................8-9
Brakes ......................8-17
Brake
system .................5-103
Break-inschedule ...............5-97
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-10
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-12
Bulbreplacement................8-27
Maintenance log.................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-17
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-67
Memory Seat ...............3-41,3-43
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-45
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-39
Outside mirrors ...............3-40
Rearview ...................3-39
Vanity mirror .................3-38
Mirrors ......................3-39
Mobileapps ...................4-77
Moonroof .....................2-64
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-28
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-77
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-78
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-35,5-14,5-17
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-104
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-4
Odometer .....................2-5 Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-6
Oneshotcall............4-85,4-85,4-97
Outside mirrors .................3-40
Overhead sunglasses holder ..........2-55
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-29
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-29
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-25
Parking/parking on hills ..........5-103
Parking brake ...................5-25
Personallights..................2-68
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...................4-82,4-95
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-51
Power rear windows .............2-63
Power steering system ...........5-103
Power windows ...............2-62
Rear power windows ............2-63 Power outlet
...................2-51
Power steering .................5-103
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-9
Precautions on booster
seats ...........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Programmable features ..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-82
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD)player..............4-52,4-57
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-27
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-48
Rear power windows ..............2-63
Rearview mirror .................3-39
RearView Monitor ................4-11
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-39
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-38
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
11-5