If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust
every time the brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to nor-
mal. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information regard-
ing brake inspections, refer to the appropriate
maintenance schedule information in the Main-
tenance and Schedules section of this manual.
Two types of fuses are used. Type
Ais used in
the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type
Bis used in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type
Afuses are provided as spare fuses. They
are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type
Afuses can be installed in the engine
compartment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes.
LDI0455
BRAKES FUSES
8-18Do-it-yourself
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
Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and ApprovalCommittee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
LTI2051
10-6Technical and consumer information
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.
Technical and consumer information10-25
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
● How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
Technical and consumer information10-29
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
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-58
Cargocover...................2-59
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-81
CD care and cleaning ..............4-74
CD player (See audio system) ......4-55,4-62
Chassiscontrol.................5-107
Checkingbulbs .................2-11
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 .........10-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-111
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-55,4-62
Connect phone .................4-76
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) .......4-75
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..................5-55
Cupholders...................2-56
D
Daytime Running Light System .........2-44
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-44
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-38
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
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 ............5-111
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..................5-98
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-16
Emission control information label ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-27
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 . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-11
Engine specifications ............10-8
Starting the engine .............5-18
11-2
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).........5-57
Intelligent Key system Key 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 ...............4-67,4-69
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ...............6-11,8-12
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 ....10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label ....10-11
Engine serial number ............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system ...............5-26,5-31,5-34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-27
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
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 ........2-11
Bulbreplacement..............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-13
Consolelight.................2-67
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-27 Foglights...................8-26
Fog light switch
...............2-46
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-39
Headlight control switch ..........2-39
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..............2-66,2-68
Lightbulbs..................8-26
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
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) . .10-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-58
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