If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended
that all four tires be replaced with tires of the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern.
The tire pressure and wheel alignment should
also be checked and corrected as necessary. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they should be bal-
anced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.
Care of wheels
● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed. ●
Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
● NISSAN recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire) (if so equipped)
Since the spare tire is not equipped with the
TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted (TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY or conventional) , the TPMS
will not function.
Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident:
WARNING
● The spare tire should be used for emer-
gency use only. It should be replaced
with the standard tire at the first oppor-
tunity to avoid possible tire or differen-
tial damage. ●
Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving.
● Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
at 420 kPa, 4.2 bar (60 psi) .
● With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire installed do not drive the vehicle at
speeds faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
● When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on the
rear wheels and the original tire used
on the front wheels (drive wheels) .
● Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster rate
than the standard tire. Replace the
spare tire as soon as the tread wear
indicators appear.
● Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
● Do not use more than one spare tire at
the same time.
● Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.
Do-it-yourself8-41
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other
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 neces-
sary, 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) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged 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 per-
forming scheduled maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, 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 op-
eration. 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
that 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 opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to ensure
they operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely in every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and the locks (if so equipped) hold
securely in all latched positions.
Maintenance and schedules9-3
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The label is located as
shown.
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
The air conditioner specification label is affixed to
the underside of the hood as shown.To mount the front license plate, attach the li-
cense plate bracket to the bumper fascia at the
location marks (small dimples) using the two
provided screwsA.
LTI2251LTI2271LTI2265
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
Technical and consumer information10-11
NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may af-
fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weight-
distributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the
surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer
to determine if and how this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufac-
turer for installing and using the weight-
distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper
height is within0-.5inches (0 – 13 mm) of
the reference height measured in step 2. The
rear bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-
dling. Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work with the
vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake sys-
tem. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) .
Tire pressures
●When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle 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 manufacturer’s specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains 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.
Technical and consumer information10-21
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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C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-58
Cargocover...................2-59
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-12
Car phone or CB radio .............4-82
CD care and cleaning ..............4-75
CD player (See audio system) ......4-55,4-62
Chassiscontrol.................5-108
Checkingbulbs .................2-12
Check tire pressure ...............2-31
Child restraints .......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-19
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-53
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-10
Cold weather driving ..............5-112
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-55,4-62
Connect phone .................4-77
Consolebox...................2-55
Consolelight...................2-67
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-20 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............5-20
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button .........4-10
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-76
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-33,4-41
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-56
Cupholders...................2-56
D
Daytime Running Light System .........2-45
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-44
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-39
Dimensionsandweights ............10-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-45
Display......................2-20
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-13 Drive positioner, Automatic
........3-41,3-43
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-112
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-20
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Driving the vehicle ................5-20
E
ECO mode switch ................5-26
Economy-fuel..................5-99
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-16
Emission control information label ......10-10
Emission control system warranty .......10-26
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-18
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine
compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-6
Engine serial number ............10-10
Engine specifications ............10-7
Starting the engine .............5-18
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
11-2
Intelligent Key systemKey operating range .............3-12
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-21
Warning signals ...............3-21
Interiorlight................2-66,2-68
iPod®Player ...............4-68,4-70
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-12
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-21
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-17
Without Intelligent Key system (See remote
keyless entry system) ........3-2,3-7,3-8
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-3,3-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label ....10-11Labels
Air conditioner specification label .....10-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-10
Emission control information label ....10-10
Engine serial number ............10-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-10
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .10-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ...............5-27,5-32,5-35
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system ...............5-27,5-32,5-35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-27
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-11
Liftgate ......................3-27
Liftgate release ..................3-33
Light Air bag warning light .........1-64,2-16
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-12
Bulbreplacement..............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-13
Consolelight.................2-67
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-27
Foglights...................8-26
Foglightswitch ...............2-46
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-39
Headlight control switch ..........2-39
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..............2-66,2-68
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-15,2-31
Passenger air bag and status light
.....1-56
Personal lights ................2-68
Security indicator light ............2-18
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-67
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-12,2-17
Lights.......................8-26 Maplights ..................2-67
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Liftgate release ................3-33
Power door locks ...............3-6
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
Luggage hook ..................2-59
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-61
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-58
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-22
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
11-4
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
11-7