
.Recirculating the cool air in thecabin when the A/C is on reduces
cooling load.
4. Drive at economical speeds and dis- tances.
.Observing the speed limit and notexceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h)
(where legally allowed) can improve
fuel efficiency due to reduced aero-
dynamic drag.
.Maintaining a safe following dis-tance behind other vehicles re-
duces unnecessary braking.
.Safely monitoring traffic to antici- pate changes in speed permits
reduced braking and smooth accel-
eration changes.
.Select a gear range suitable to roadconditions.
5. Use cruise control.
.Using cruise control during highway driving helps maintain a steady
speed.
.Cruise control is particularly effec-tive in providing fuel savings when
driving on flat terrains.
6. Plan for the shortest route.
.Utilize a map or navigation system to determine the best route to save
time. 7. Avoid idling.
.Shutting off your engine when safe
for stops exceeding 30-60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
.Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and
avoid stopping and starting.
9. Winter warm up.
.Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
.Vehicles typically need no morethan 30 seconds of idling at start-
up to effectively circulate the en-
gine oil before driving.
.Your vehicle will reach its ideal
operating temperature more
quickly while driving versus idling.
10. Keeping your vehicle cool.
.Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade when-
ever possible.
.When entering a hot vehicle, open- ing the windows will help to reduce
the inside temperature faster, re-
sulting in reduced demand on your
A/C system. .
Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
. Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.
. Use the recommended viscosity en-
gine oil. (See “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.10-7).)
Starting and driving5-25
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-28
Active noise cancellation......................................... 5-35
Active sound enhancement.................................. 5-35
Advanced air bag system ........................................ 1-36
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system ................................ 1-36
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................... 1-38
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system........................ 1-41
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system........................ 1-41
Air bag warning labels ............................................... 1-44
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-44, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter .......................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation................................ 4-25
Air conditioner service....................................... 4-30
Air conditioner specification label........... 10-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............ 4-30, 10-8
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors ................................................................... 10-18
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................. 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ........................................ 5-7
Antenna........................................................................\
......... 4-74
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-28
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ....................................................................... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care .................................. 7-2
Interior appearance care.................................... 7-5
Audible reminders.......................................................... 2-18 Audio operation precautions .............................. 4-30
Audio system ................................................................... 4-30
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-52
Steering wheel audio controls.................... 4-73
Autolight system............................................................ 2-35
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A).................................... 4-26
Air conditioner (Type B).................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ....................................................... 2-49
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Door locks....................................................................... 3-6
Driving with automatic transmission..... 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks.................................................... 4-70
Avoiding collision and rollover............................... 5-6
B
Battery........................................................................\
.............. 8-11 Battery saver system.......................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key........................................................... 8-20
Variable voltage control system ................ 8-13
Before starting the engine....................................... 5-11
Belts (See drive belts).................................................. 8-14
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-76
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ............ 4-86
Bluetooth® streaming audio................................. 4-63
Booster seats...................................................................\
.. 1-26
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................. 5-28
Brake and clutch fluid .......................................... 8-9 Brake fluid ...................................................................... 8-9
Brake system ............................................................ 5-27
Parking brake operation................................... 5-21
Warning light............................................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ......................................................... 5-24
Brightness control .......................................................... 4-8 Display ON/OFF button ....................................... 4-8
Instrument panel ................................................... 2-37
Bulb replacement .......................................................... 8-22
C
Cabin air filter .................................................................. 4-30
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants........................ 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................................. 4-75
Cargo cover ....................................................................... 2-45
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ........ 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care
and cleaning...................................................................... 4-72
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-4
Chassis and body maintenance.......................... 9-11
Child restraints .................................................................. 1-19 Booster seats............................................................. 1-26
Precautions on child restraints.................... 1-19
Top tether strap ...................................................... 1-20
Child safety........................................................................\
... 1-16
Chimes Audible reminders.................................................. 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime........... 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................... 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ........................................................................\
...... 2-9, 2-27
Clutch fluid........................................................................\
.... 8-9
Cockpit ........................................................................\
.............. 2-3

Fuel economy........................................................... 5-25
Fuel economy information (display).......... 4-9
Fuel information...................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 10-4
Fuel-filler cap............................................................. 3-35
Fuel-filler door.......................................................... 3-35
Gauge........................................................................\
......... 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning.............................. 3-37
Fuel efficient driving tips ......................................... 5-24
Fuses........................................................................\
................ 8-18
Fusible links........................................................................\
8-18
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ................................................. 2-52
Gas cap........................................................................\
.......... 3-35
Gauge........................................................................\
................. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge.......... 2-7
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 2-8
Odometer........................................................................\
2-6
Speedometer ............................................................... 2-6
Tachometer................................................................... 2-7
Trip computer .......................................................... 2-23
General maintenance.................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
..... 2-44
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ..................... 4-76
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ............ 4-86
Hatch, Rear hatch .......................................................... 3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 6-2
Head restraints/headrests......................................... 1-6 Headlights
Bulb replacement .................................................. 8-23
Headlight switch .................................................... 2-34
Xenon headlights................................................... 2-34
Heated seats ..................................................................... 2-38
Heater Engine block heater ............................................ 5-34
Heater and air conditioner operation..... 4-25
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .................... 2-52
Hood release ...................................................................... 3-17
Horn........................................................................\
.................. 2-38
I
Ignition switch (Push-button)............................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models........................ 5-17
Immobilizer system..................................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-30
Indicator lights.................................................................. 2-15
INFO button ........................................................................\
. 4-8
Inside mirror ...................................................................... 3-39
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .............. 10-25
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-37
Instrument panel .............................................................. 2-4
Instrument pocket........................................................ 2-43
Intelligent Key...................................................................... 3-3
Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator ..................................................... 2-20
Intelligent Key removal indicator..................... 2-20
Intelligent Key system .................................................. 3-7 Battery replacement........................................... 8-20
Intelligent Key system warning light ...... 2-12
Key operating range .............................................. 3-9
Key operation ............................................................ 3-10
Warning signals........................................................ 3-12
Interior light control switch ................................. 2-50 Interior light replacement....................................... 8-24
Interior lights.................................................................... 2-50
Interior trunk lid release ........................................... 3-21
iPod® player operation............................................. 4-68
J
Jump starting .................................................................... 6-15
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ..................................................................... 3-14
Keys ........................................................................\
..................... 3-3
For Intelligent Key system................................. 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ....................................... 1-44
Air conditioner specification label........... 10-14
Emission control information label........ 10-13
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label .................................................. 10-13
Tire and Loading
information label..................................... 8-27, 10-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........ 10-12
License plate, Installing front
license plate..................................................................... 10-15
Light
Air bag warning light........................................... 1-44
Bulb replacement .................................................. 8-22
Cargo area courtesy light................................ 2-51
Cargo light .................................................................. 2-52
Fog light switch ...................................................... 2-38
Headlight switch .................................................... 2-34
11-3

11-4
Headlights bulb replacement ...................... 8-23
Indicator lights.......................................................... 2-15
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-50
Interior lights............................................................. 2-50
Map lights .................................................................... 2-50
Replacement ............................................................. 8-22
Trunk light................................................................... 2-52
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-51
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................... 2-11
Xenon headlights................................................... 2-34
Lights check/instrument panel............................ 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement .......................................................... 8-24
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................. 10-19
Lock Automatic door locks............................................ 3-6
Door locks....................................................................... 3-5
Power door lock ........................................................ 3-5
Rear hatch lock........................................................ 3-18
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
3-20
Locking with mechanical key ................................. 3-5
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)) ............... 5-3
M
Maintenance Battery........................................................................\
...... 8-11
General maintenance............................................ 9-2
Inside the vehicle...................................................... 9-3
Maintenance indicators.................................... 2-23
Maintenance log...................................................... 9-14
Maintenance precautions.................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirement................................. 9-2 Maintenance schedules....................................... 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions .................................................. 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................. 9-2
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-15
Standard maintenance ........................................ 9-7
Maintenance schedules............................................... 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)......................... 2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ................................ 1-4
Map lights ........................................................................\
... 2-50
Master warning light.................................................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ........ 3-4
Meter Trip computer .......................................................... 2-23
Meters and gauges ......................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ................... 2-37
Mirror
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-39
Outside mirrors ....................................................... 3-40
Vanity mirror .............................................................. 3-41
Multi-function controller............................................ 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in .................................................. 5-24
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-30
NISSAN voice recognition system ................... 4-99
No key warning.............................................................. 2-20
O
Odometer........................................................................\
........ 2-6
Off-road recovery ............................................................. 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants................. 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ....................... 8-6 Checking engine oil level.................................... 8-6
Engine oil.....................................................................\
.... 8-6
Engine oil viscosity ................................................ 10-7
Oil filter replacement indicator .................. 2-23
Opening the soft top.................................................. 3-23
Operation, Operational indicators .................... 2-19
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-40
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................. 6-17
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information....................................................... 10-26
P
Panic alarm........................................................................\
.. 3-15
Parking Brake break-in ......................................................... 5-28
Parking brake operation................................... 5-21
Parking on hills........................................................ 5-26
Performance dampers .............................................. 5-32
Phone Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ............. 4-76
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ..... 4-86
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-75
Power Front seat adjustment .......................................... 1-3
Power door lock ........................................................ 3-5
Power outlet.............................................................. 2-42
Power steering ........................................................ 5-27
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Power windows ...................................................... 2-46
Precautions ........................................................................\
5-22 Audio operation...................................................... 4-30
Braking precautions............................................ 5-27
Child restraints .......................................................... 1-19
Cruise control operations................................ 5-18

Maintenance................................................................. 8-2
Seat belt usage ......................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system................... 1-30
When starting and driving................................. 5-2
Predictive course line settings............................ 4-22
Push starting................................................................\
...... 6-17
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models)............................................... 2-20
Push-button ignition switch......................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio........................................................................\
............... 4-30 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-75
Rapid air pressure loss................................................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................\
..... 10-25
Rear hatch........................................................................\
.... 3-18
Rear hatch opener ........................................................ 3-18
Rear hatch opener switch....................................... 3-18
Rear hatch release switch....................................... 3-19
Rear parcel box ............................................................... 2-45
Rear window defroster switch ........................... 2-33
RearView Monitor (models with
navigation system)........................................................ 4-17
Recorders, Event data ............................................ 10-25
Registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................... 10-12
Remote keyless entry system .............................. 3-14
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ......................................................... 6-9
Reporting safety defects ...................................... 10-24
Roadside assistance program ............................... 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................\
............. 5-6
Roof, Soft top.................................................................... 3-23
S
Safety, Child seat belts................................................ 1-16
Satellite radio operation .......................................... 4-53
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ......................... 1-3
Front seats...................................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety................................................................... 1-16
Infants.................................................................\
.............. 1-16
Injured persons ......................................................... 1-12
Larger children .......................................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage................... 1-10
Pregnant women..................................................... 1-12
Seat belt cleaning ..................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders................................................ 1-15
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-15
Seat belt warning light and chime........... 2-14
Seat belts ....................................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-43
Three-point type ...................................................... 1-12
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats.................................. 2-40
Heated seats ............................................................. 2-38
Seats ........................................................................\
............ 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release............................ 3-20
Secondary trunk lid release .................................. 3-22
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start .................. 2-30
Security system, Vehicle
security system ............................................................... 2-29
Servicing air conditioner......................................... 4-30
SETTING button ................................................................ 4-11
Shift lever, Shift lock release.................................. 5-17
Shift lock release, Transmission ......................... 5-17 Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models)............................................... 2-20
Shifting
Automatic transmission.................................... 5-12
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-17
Soft top Care and cleaning.................................................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close............ 3-30
Opening using the Intelligent Key ........... 3-28
Soft top indicator light.......................... 2-17, 3-26
Soft top operation ................................................ 3-23
Spare tire........................................................................\
.... 10-10
Spark plugs........................................................................\
.. 8-14
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Standard maintenance ................................................ 9-7
Starting Before starting the engine............................... 5-11
Jump starting ............................................................ 6-15
Precautions when starting
and driving..................................................................... 5-2
Push starting.............................................................. 6-17
Starting the engine................................................ 5-11
STATUS button .................................................................. 4-8
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-38
Steering Power steering ........................................................ 5-27
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ....................................................................... 4-73
Storage ........................................................................\
.......... 2-43
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.... 3-38
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............ 1-44
Supplemental air bag warning light .... 1-44, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-30 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...................................................... 1-30
11-5

11-6
SwitchAutolight switch ..................................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ...................................................... 2-38
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................... 6-2
Headlight switch .................................................... 2-34
Ignition switch .......................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ........................................... 5-17
Power door lock switch ...................................... 3-6
Rear hatch release switch............................... 3-19
Rear window defroster switch ................... 2-33
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ...................................................................... 2-41
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ................ 5-18
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
... 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start...................................................................\
.... 2-30
Three-way catalyst.......................................................... 5-3
Tilt steering ........................................................................\
3-38
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light .............................................................. 2-13
Sealant ........................................................................\
...... 6-9
Tire replacement indicator ............................ 2-23
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit ........... 6-9
Flat tire........................................................................\
...... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ............ 5-3
Spare tire...................................................................... 8-36
Tire and Loading
information label..................................... 8-27, 10-14 Tire chains................................................................... 8-33
Tire dressing................................................................. 7-5
Tire pressure ............................................................. 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ................................................. 5-3, 6-3
Tire rotation............................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ............................................................ 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 10-23
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 10-10
Wheels and tires ..................................................... 8-26
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) .................... 2-45
Top, Soft top...................................................................... 3-23
Touch screen ....................................................................... 4-5
Towing Flat towing................................................................ 10-22
Tow truck towing................................................... 6-19
Towing a trailer..................................................... 10-22
TPMS, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ............................................... 5-3, 6-3
Trailer towing ................................................................. 10-22
Transceiver, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ................................................. 2-52
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ......... 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission..... 5-12
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-17
Transmission shift lever lock release ..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ..................................................................... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................... 10-12
Trip computer .................................................................. 2-23
Trip odometer .................................................................. 2-25
Triple meter........................................................................\
... 2-8
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-21
Light ........................................................................\
......... 2-52 Secondary trunk lid release .......................... 3-22
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch......... 3-21
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-37
U
Underbody cleaning ....................................................... 7-4
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 10-23
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connection port................................................ 4-47, 4-59
V
Vanity mirror ...................................................................... 3-41
Vanity mirror lights ....................................................... 2-51
Variable voltage control system ........................ 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions ................................................................. 10-11
Identification number (VIN)........................... 10-12
Information and settings (models with
navigation system).................................................. 4-8
Information display ............................................... 2-19
Loading information .......................................... 10-19
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ........... 6-22
Security system....................................................... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch ...................................................................... 2-41
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ............................................................. 5-30
Ventilators ........................................................................\
... 4-24
Voice command (Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System)................................................................\
. 4-92
Voice command (NISSAN voice
recognition system).................................................. 4-105
Voltmeter ........................................................................\
........ 2-9