CAUTION
●Do not ground electrical accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal. Doing so
will bypass the variable voltage control
system (if so equipped) and the vehicle
battery may not charge completely. For
additional information, refer to “Vari-
able voltage control system” in the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.
● Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
warning light (if so equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
Door open warning light (if soequipped)
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Driver seat belt warning lightand chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belt. The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for
about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately, and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Low DEF warning light (if so
equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty) . There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
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Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set
reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. For additional
information, refer to “Changing wheels
and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual. Many factors including tire
inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain drivingdistance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indica-
tor as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pressure
checks could result in tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may lead
to a collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Menu item
Result
Maintenance Allows user to cycle through various maintenance items and set reminders to perform maintenance at specific intervals
Oil Control System (if so equipped) Allows user to view the oil control system maintenance interval
Oil Filter (if so equipped) Allows user to set an oil filter reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Oil and Filter (if so equipped) Allows user to set an oil and filter reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Air Filter Allows user to set an air filter reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Tire Allows user to set a tire reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Brake Pad Allows user to set a brake pad reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Brake Fluid Allows user to set a brake fluid reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Battery Allows user to set a battery reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Transmission Fluid Allows user to set a transmission fluid reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Engine Coolant Allows user to set an engine coolant reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
DEF Level (if so equipped) Allows user to set a DEF level reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Spark Plug (if so equipped) Allows user to set a spark plug reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one
Other Allows user to set a reminder, other than for the maintenance items listed above, at a specific interval or reset the current
one
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. Door Open
2. Release Parking Brake
3. Range XX miles
4. Low Fuel
5. Oil Level Low (For Diesel engines only)
6. Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle (For Dieselengines only)
7. Oil Level Sensor Fault (For Diesel engines only)
8. AT (Automatic Transmission) CHECK
9. AT (Automatic Transmission) Error: See Owner’s Manual
10. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
11. Low Tire Pressure Error — Info
12. Flat Tire
13. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
14. Push brake and start button to drive
15. Remote Engine Start Mode (if so equipped)
16. Brightness indicator
17. Low Outside Temperature 18. Shift to Park
19. Low Fuel Pressure Service Fuel System
20. Low Washer Fluid
21. Cruise control indicator
22. 4WD shift indicators (if so equipped)
23. FRT & RR tire size difference: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
24. Push Ignition to OFF
25. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
26. Key ID Incorrect
27. No Key Detected
28. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
29. Key Battery Low
30. Power will turn off to save the battery
31. Power turned off to save the battery
32. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
33. 4WD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
34. Battery Voltage Low Charge Battery
35. Maintenance indicators 36. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)
37. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
38. 4WD MODE SHIFTING (if so equipped)
39. Loose Fuel Cap (if so equipped)
40. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
41. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven. Press the
brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Range XX miles
This warning illuminates to indicate the approxi-
mate distance remaining before the fuel reaches
0 (Empty) .
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Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty) .There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty) .
Oil Level Low (For Diesel engines only)
If the Oil Level Low indicator is displayed, the
engine oil level is low. If the low level reminder is
displayed, check the level using the engine oil
dipstick.
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regularly
using the engine oil dipstick. Operating
with an insufficient amount of oil can
damage the engine and such damage is
not covered by the warranty.
Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle (For Diesel
engines only)
This warning appears in message area of the
vehicle information display if low oil pressure is
detected. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low oil level. The low oil pressure warning is
not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
Oil Level Sensor fault (For Diesel engines
only)
This warning appears in message area of the
vehicle information display if the oil level sensor
malfunctions. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to have this system checked.
AT (Automatic Transmission) CHECK
If the AT Check warning appears while the engine
is running, or while driving, it may indicate that the
AT is not functioning properly and may need
servicing. Have the system checked, and if nec-
essary, repaired promptly. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
AT (Automatic Transmission) Error: See
Owner’s Manual
If this message appears while the engine is run-
ning, or while driving, it may indicate that the AT is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the system checked, and if necessary, re-
paired promptly. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. The warning appears eachtime the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of
all four tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Low Tire Pressure Error — Info
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. Press the
button for
information about the low tire pressure. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Flat Tire
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and one or
more flat tires are detected while driving.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended storage
switch is not pushed in. When this warning ap-
pears, push in the extended storage switch to
turn off the warning. For additional information,
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Battery Voltage Low Charge Battery
This warning appears when the battery is low and
needs to be charged.
Maintenance indicators
When engine oil service is due, one or more of
these icons will appear automatically to remind
you. For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
These will also appear when the user-set remind-
ers are met. For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display” in this section.
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is an error
with the system. For additional information, refer
to “Front and rear sonar system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an error with
your TPMS. If this warning comes on, have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.4WD MODE SHIFTING (if so equipped)
This message appears when the vehicle is shift-
ing into 4WD. For additional information, refer to
“Using 4–wheel drive (4WD)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Loose Fuel Cap (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been
refueled. For additional information, refer to
“Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows when the BSW and RCTA
systems are engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when one or more of the
following systems (if so equipped) is not func-
tioning properly:
● Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
● Rear Cross Traffic alert (RCTA)
If one or more of these warning appears, have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device on the key
ring) , restart the engine using the following pro-
cedures:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately 10 sec-
onds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices. ●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, DEF (Diesel only) and
windshield-washer fluid as frequently as
possible, or at least whenever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Check that all doors are closed.
● Position seat and adjust head
restraints/headrests.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either P
(Park) or N (Neutral) .
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the igni-
tion switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
tremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
● If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion to start cranking the engine. After five
or six seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to LOCK. After crank-
ing the engine, release the accelerator
pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE (gasoline engine only)
5-14Starting and driving
●Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-
proper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● For vehicles equipped with
, use 4H
or 4L position only when necessary. Four-
wheel drive operation lowers fuel economy.
● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
WARNING
● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing) , or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. Make
sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION
● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO
position on dry hard surface roads. Driv-
ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO
may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear
and increased fuel consumption.
If the 4WD warning light or vehicle in-
formation display warning message
turns on when you are driving on dry
hard surface roads:
– in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle, move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position with the brake pedal de-
pressed, and shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD.
● If the warning light or vehicle informa-
tion display warning message is still on
after the above operation, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY USING 4–WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (if so
equipped)
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CAUTION
●Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst or engine may be
damaged.
● Automatic transmission models cannot
be push-started or tow-started. At-
tempting to do so may cause transmis-
sion damage.
● Three way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing since
the three way catalyst may be damaged.
● Never try to start the vehicle by towing
it; when the engine starts, the forward
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
with the tow vehicle.
WARNING
● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is com-
ing out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading and
the illumination of the engine oil pressure/engine
coolant temperature high indicator light) , or if you
feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc. take the following steps: 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park) .
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed. 3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing a
long hill on a hot day, run the engine at a fast
idle (approximately 1,500 rpm) until the tem-
perature gauge indication returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. If steam or coolant
is escaping, turn off the engine. Do not open
the hood further until no steam or coolant
can be seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency6-13