
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-anced as described in this section.
● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Downshift 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.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used 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 con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter 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, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
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 damage.
● Never flat tow your All-wheel drive
(AWD) vehicle.
● DO NOT tow your All-wheel drive (AWD)
vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
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.
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11 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment.........1-6
A
Aiming control, headlights ........2-43,2-44
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 ............8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-35
Air conditioner specification label ....10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-7
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 .................5-98
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-76
Antifreeze ...................5-111
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-12Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
.......5-103
Apps .......................4-76
Armrests .....................1-6
AroundView®Monitor.............4-17
Audible reminders ...............2-19
Audio system ..................4-43
AMradioreception.............4-44
Bluetooth®audio..........4-72,4-73
Bluetooth® streaming audio ....4-72,4-73
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 .............4-67,4-69
iPod® player operation .......4-67,4-69
Radio ....................4-43
USB interface ............4-63,4-65
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-63,4-65
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 ....................4-63
AWD.......................5-98
B
Battery .................5- 111, 8-11Charge 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......................5-37
Bluetooth® audio ............4-72,4-73
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-81,4-94
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-73
Boosterseats..................1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-103
Brake fluid ..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system ...............5-103
Brakewarninglight.............2-12
Brakewearindicators........2-19,8-18
Parking brake operation ..........5-25
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-18
Brake assist ..................5-104
Brake fluid ....................8-9
Brakes ......................
8-18
Brake system .................5-103
Break-inschedule ...............5-96
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-10
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-11
Bulbreplacement................8-27

Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-28
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)........5-47
Rear power windows ..............2-63
Rearview mirror .................3-39
RearViewMonitor................4-11
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-38
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-37
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-29
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote engine start ...............5-20
Remote keyless entry system .....3-2,3-7,3-8
Remote Start ...................3-23
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-27
Roof rack .....................2-61
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Childseatbelts.....1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-27
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Second row bench seats ...........1-6
Seatback pockets ................2-54
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-23
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-18 Larger children
................1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
Seat belt extenders .............1-22
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-22
Seatbelts................1-15,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-21
Three-point type with retractor .......1-18
Seatbeltextenders ...............1-22
Seat belt warning light ..........1-18,2-16
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment .......1-6
Adjustment...................1-2
Armrests ....................1-6
Automatic drive positioner ......3-41,3-43
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-47
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Security indicator light ..............2-18
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start .......2-35,5-14,5-17
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-34
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-18
Service manual order form ...........10-30
Servicing air conditioner .............4-43
Setting button ...................4-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-21
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-77
Smartphone connectivity ............4-76
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-14
Sparkplugs ...................8-14
Specifications ..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
SPORT mode switch ..............5-25 Spotlights (See map light)
...........2-67
SRSwarninglabel................1-63
Standard maintenance ..............9-8
Starting Before
starting the engine ..........5-18
Jump starting .............6-11,8-12
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-18
Starting the engine ...............5-18
Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) .............5-19
Steering Power steering system ...........5-102
Steering wheel ..................3-37
Stoplight.....................8-27
Storage......................2-54
Storagebin....................2-58
Sunglasses case .................2-55
Sunglasses holder ................2-55
Sunroof......................2-64
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-64
Sun visors ....................3-38
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-64, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-53
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-46
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-40
Automatic power window switch ......2-63
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