
●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 schedule” 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.
Trailer Sway Assist:
To minimize trailer sway, your vehicle may apply
braking to individual wheels based on input from
your vehicle sensors and vehicle speed. Trailer
sway control is a function of the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system and is active when the
VDC function is enabled.
CAUTION
If the VDC-OFF switch is on (meaning VDC
system OFF) , the Trailer Sway Assist is
also disabled
When Trailer Sway Assist is in operation, the
VDC warning light blinks. When vehicle control is
regained, VDC warning light will turn OFF. For additional information about the VDC system,
refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch” and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem” sections of this manual.
If Trailer Sway Assist activates, do the fol-
lowing:
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
CAUTION
Do not try to correct trailer sway by steer-
ing 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.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal- anced. For additional information, refer to
“Pre-towing tips” in this section.
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NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.● 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.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission 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 (if so equipped) not be used while tow-
ing 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 in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is turned off. Tow mode includes the following features:
● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
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 2-WHEEL
DRIVE (2WD) 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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https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing) , or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in transmission damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could re-
sult in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle. 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.
diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (gas
engine only)
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11 Index
4WD.......................5-44
4WDwarninglight...............2-22
4-Wheel Drive.................5-44
A
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-55
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-51
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ............1-58,1-72
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-77
Airbagwarninglight...........1-78,2-28
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-78, 2-28
Aircleaner....................8-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-37
Air conditioner specification label ....10-18
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-42
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-43
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-45
Airflowcharts..................4-38
Alarm system (See vehicle security system). .2-47
Anchor point locations .............1-31
Antenna .....................4-83 Antifreeze
....................5-65
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-22
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-55
Apps .......................4-83
AroundView®Monitor.............4-16
Audible reminders ...............2-31
Audio system ..................4-46
AMradioreception.............4-46
Bluetooth®audio..........4-79,4-80
Bluetooth® streaming audio ....4-79,4-80
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-56, 4-62, 4-69
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-58,4-64
FMradioreception.............4-46
iPod® Player .............4-74,4-76
iPod® player operation .......4-74,4-76
Radio ....................4-46
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-82
USB interface ............4-70,4-72
USB
(Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port . .4-72
Autolight switch .................2-54
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .....3-37,3-39
Automatic power window switch .....2-85
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-28, 3-29
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
Automatic drive positioner .......3-37,3-39
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge......................2-11 AUXjack ....................4-70
B
Back button ....................4-7
Battery ..................5-65, 8-14
Charge warning light ............2-24
Battery replacement ..............8-25
Keyfob ...................8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-25
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-22
Block heater Engine ....................5-66
Bluetooth® audio ............4-79,4-80
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4- 114, 4-126
Boosterseats..................1-47
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-55
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system ................5-54
Brakewarninglight.............2-24
Brakewearindicators........2-31,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-22
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brake assist ...................5-56
Brake fluid ....................8-13
Brakes ......................8-20

Brake system...................5-54
Break-in schedule ................5-42
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-56
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-22
Bulb replacement ................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargolightswitch................2-58
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-20
Car phone or CB radio .............4-113
CD care and cleaning ..............4-81
CD player (See audio system) . .4-56, 4-62, 4-69
Check tire pressure ...............2-42
Child restraints .......1-24,1-24,1-26,1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-28
Precautions on child
restraints.....1-26,1-33,1-39,1-43,1-48
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-31
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-31
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrolseatswitch...........2-58
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ..................4-55,4-59
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-16
Cold weather driving ...............5-65
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-56,4-62,4-69Compass
.....................2-18
Connect phone .................4-84
Console light ...................2-88
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
With navigation system ............4-4
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-82
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-43
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual) ...................4-33
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ........8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol ...........5-40,5-40,5-41
Cupholders...................2-80
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-74
D
Daytime Running Light System .....2-56,8-28
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) ..........8-11
Digital video disc DVD ..............4-88
Dimensionsandweights............10-11
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-56
Display......................2-32
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-25 Doors
........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ........3-37,3-39
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-65
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Driving the vehicle ................5-16
E
Eco Drive Report .................5-52
Economy-fuel..................5-44
Electronic
locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-51
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ..................2-65
Emergency engine shutoff .........5-13,6-2
Emission control information label ......10-17
Emission control system warranty .......10-59
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Blockheater.................5-66
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-6
Changingengineoil..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-6
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Engine cooling system ............8-5
Engineoil ...................8-7
11-2

Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil pressure gauge......2-11,2-12
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-25
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-16
Engine specifications ............10-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-9
Engineoilpressuregauge........2-11,2-12
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event Data recorders .............10-61
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extendedstorageswitch ............2-73
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) .......6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Engine coolant .................8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-16
Foglightswitch .................2-57
Four-Wheel Drive ................5-44
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . .1-58, 1-72
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-60Front power seat adjustment
...........1-5
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-44
Fuel gauge ..................2-10
Fuel octane rating ..............10-6
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-45
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-32
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-42
Fuel-filler door ..................3-23
Fuelgauge....................2-10
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver .....2-89,2-90,2-91,2-92,2-92,2-93
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.....................2-11
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Engine oil pressure gauge ......2-11,2-12
Fuel gauge ..................2-10
Odometer ...................2-8
Speedometer .................2-8
Tachometer ..................2-9
Trip computer ................2-13
Trip odometer .................2-8
Voltmeter...................2-12
General maintenance ...............9-2 Glovebox.....................2-77
Groceryhooks..................2-82
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . . .4-114, 4-126
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ............2-55
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-53
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-53
Headlights....................8-27
Headlights, aiming control ............2-55
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated
rear seats ................2-61
Heated seats ...................2-60
Heated seat switches ..............4-85
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-62
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-42
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-43
Heater operation ...........4-35,4-44
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-42
Hill descent control switch ...........2-64
Hill descent control system ...........5-59
Hill start assist system ..............5-60
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . .2-89, 2-90, 2-91, 2-92, 2-92, 2-93
Hood.......................3-22
Horn .......................2-58
11-3

I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ............2-48,5-14
Important vehicle information label ......10-16
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-44
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).................2-22,2-29
Informationdisplay................2-32
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ....3-28,3-29
Instrument brightness control ..........2-56
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-4
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-56
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-18
Warning signals ...............3-18
Interiorlight....................2-87
iPod®Player ...............4-74,4-76
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...............6-11,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2 Keyfobbatteryreplacement ..........8-25
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-8
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys.......................3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-18
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-16
Emission control information label ....10-17
Engine serial number ............10-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-16
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-15
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-77
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-19
Light Air bag warning light .........1-78,2-28
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-22
Bulbreplacement..............8-29
Charge warning light ............2-24
Consolelight.................2-88
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-29
Foglights...................8-27 Fog light switch
...............2-57
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-53
Headlight control switch ..........2-53
Headlights..................8-27
Interiorlight..................2-87
Lightbulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-25
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-43
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-60
Personal lights ................2-89
Security indicator light ............2-30
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-22,2-29
Lights.......................8-27 Maplights ..................2-88
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
P
ower door locks ............3-6,3-7
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-45
Low fuel warning light . . .2-25, 2-27, 2-41, 2-42
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-25
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-43
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-20
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
11-4

Maintenance log.................9-18
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Malfunction indicator light ........2-27,2-30
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-4
Maplights ....................2-88
Map pocket ................2-74,2-75
Memory Seat ...............3-37,3-39
Meters and gauges .............2-6,2-11
Instrument brightness control ........2-56
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . .3-28, 3-29
Outside mirrors ...............3-29
Rearview ...................3-28
Vanity mirror .................3-27
Mirrors ......................3-28
Mobileapps ...................4-83
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-28
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-83
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-84
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-8
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-88
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-48, 5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-135
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-6
Odometer .....................2-8 Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall .........4- 116, 4-117, 4-128
Outside mirrors .................3-29
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-13
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-61
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-61
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-54
Parking brake ...................5-22
Personallights..................2-89
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . . .4-114, 4-126
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-5
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Power outlet ..........2-69,2-69,2-72
Power rear windows .............2-84
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-54
Power windows ...............2-83
Rear power windows ............2-84 Power inverter switch
..............2-67
Power outlet ............2-69,2-69,2-72
Power steering ..................5-54
Power steering fluid ...............8-12
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats .......1-26,1-33,1-39,1-43,1-48
Precautions on child
restraints .....1-26,1-33,1-39,1-43,1-48
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental
restraint
system .................1-51,1-65
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Push starting ...................6-13
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-113
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-58,4-64
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-82
Rainsensor....................2-51
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-60
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-32
Rear power windows ..............2-84
Rearseat......................1-4
11-5