
orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
E–85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl, is an octane boosting additive. NISSAN
does not recommend the use of fuel containing
MMT. Such fuel may adversely affect vehicle per-
formance, including the emissions control sys-
tem. Note that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to consult
your gasoline retailer for more details.
Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum, varnishor deposit removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, it is recommended that you have a
NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Fail-
ure to correct the condition is misuse of the
vehicle, for which NISSAN is not respon-
sible.
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 thegreatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS (for gas
engine only)
For diesel engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommen-
dations” section of the “Titan Diesel Owner’s
Manual”.
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 Approval
Committee (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.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals.”
LTI2051
Technical and consumer information10-7

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-
hicle in another country,you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-
cle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-
fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis-
sion control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; there-
fore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district and
registered, its modifications, transporta-
tion and registration are the responsibility
of the user. NISSAN is not responsible for
any inconvenience that may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
LTI2195LTI0086
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Technical and consumer information10-15

●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.
Technical and consumer information10-55

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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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