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This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights un-
der your state’s lemon law.
When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for
conditions.
∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- propriate child restraint systems. Pre-
teen children should be seated in the
rear seat.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment ........................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights ....................0-10
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1. Rear seat belts (P. 1-15)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactand rollover supplemental air bag
(P. 1-74)
3. Head restraints/headrests (P.1-10)
4. Front seat belts with pretension-
er(s) and shoulder height adjuster
(P. 1-15, 1-74)
5. Supplemental front-impact air
bags (P.1-74)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-74)
8. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-74)
9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system (P. 1-28)
10. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-28)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2310
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents
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QR25DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
3. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
7. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)
fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
WDI0643
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
3. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
6. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)
fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
*Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII0167
Illustrated table of contents0-9
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Warninglight Name Page
4WD warning light
(
model)2-15
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-15
Automatic
transmission oil
temperature
warning light
(if so equipped)2-16
Automatic trans-
mission park
warning light
(
model)
2-16
or
Brake warning
light
2-16
Warning
light Name Page
Charge
warning light 2-17
Door open
warning light2-17
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light2-17
Low fuel
warning light2-18
Low tire pressure
warning light2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-20
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-20
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-20
Indicator
light Name Page
4WD shif t
indicator light
(
model)2-21
Automatic trans-
mission position
indicator light
(if so equipped) 2-21
Cruise main
switch indicator
light
2-21
Cruise set switch
indicator light
2-21
Electronic locking
rear differential
(E-Lock) system
ON indicator light
(if so equipped)2-21
Front passenger
air bag status
light
2-21
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ............................... 1-5
Rear bench seat (if so equipped) .............. 1-6
Jump seat (if so equipped) .....................1-7
Armrest (if so equipped) .......................1-7
Flexible seating ................................1-7
Head restraints/headrests ......................1-10
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-11
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components ........................ 1-12
Remove...................................... 1-12
Install ......................................... 1-13
Adjust ........................................ 1-13
Front-seat active head restraints .............1-14
Seatbelts ....................................... 1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage ...............1-15
Seat belt warning light ........................ 1-18Pregnant women
............................. 1-18
Injured persons ............................... 1-18
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor ..................................... 1-18
Seat belt extenders .......................... 1-24
Seat belt maintenance ......................1-25
Child safety ..................................... 1-25
Infants ...................................... 1-26
Small children ............................... 1-26
Larger children .............................. 1-27
Child restraints ................................. 1-28
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................. 1-31
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH (Crew Cab models) .............1-35
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH — jump seat
(King Cab® models) .......................... 1-37
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts (Crew Cab models) .......1-41