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DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, in-
cluding the engine block. Refill before oper-
ating the vehicle. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine coolant” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance
of these tires will be substantially re-
duced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or
icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use
of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES
on all four wheels. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before install-
ing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
3. Tire chains may be used. For additional information, refer to “Tire chains” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- drif ts.
∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
∙ Wet ice (0°C, 32°F and freezing rain),very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” un-
der these conditions. Try to avoid driv-
ing on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded.
∙ Whatever the condition, drive with caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shif ting too fast, the drive wheels will
lose even more traction.
∙ Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
∙ Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
∙ Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch
of ice is seen ahead, brake before
reaching it. Try not to brake while on
the ice, and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
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Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..............1-44
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-44
Switch Automatic power window switch . . .2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-18
Ignition switch ................5-5
Instrument brightness control .....2-20
Overdriveswitch..............5-13
Power door lock switch ..........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-17
Turn signal switch .............2-20
T
Tachometer ...................2-5
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-14,5-7
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tilting steering wheel .............3-14
Tire Flattire....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3,8-41
Tire and Loading Information
label .....................10-12
Tire chains .................8-38
Tire pressure .............8-32,8-32
Tirerotation ................8-39
Types of tires ................8-37 Uniform tire quality grading
.......10-17
Wheels and tires ...........8-32,10-9
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Towing 2-wheel drive models ........6-15,6-16
Flattowing.................10-17
Trailertowing ...............10-17
Towingatrailer................10-17
Towingyourvehicle..............6-14
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . .8-9
Driving with automatic transmission . .5-9
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-13
Shiftleverlockrelease..........5-12
Travel (See registering a vehicle
in another country) ..............10-10
Trip computer ..................2-6
Trip odometer ..................2-4
Turn signal switch ...............2-20
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USBinterface..................4-40 Audio file operation ............4-41
V
Vanitymirror..................3-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-24
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-24 Vehicle identification
.............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-14,5-7
Vehicle loading information .....10-13,10-14
Vehiclerecovery................6-16
Vehicle security system ...........2-14
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . . .2-14, 5-7
Ventilators ....................4-8
Visors.......................3-14
Voice Prompt Interrupt ............4-50
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight ........1-63, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Battery charge warning light .......2-9
Brakewarninglight.............2-9
Door open warning light .........2-10
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
L o
osefuelcapwarning..........2-5
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight............... .2-10
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-54
Seatbeltwarninglight........1-13, 2-11
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-63, 2-11
Vehicle security system .........2-14
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Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-12
Audible reminders .............2-12
Indicatorlights...............2-12
Warninglights ...............2-12
Warninglights .................2-12
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ...............2-8
Washer switch Rear window wiper and
washer switches ..............2-17
Weights (See dimensions
andweights)..................10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-32,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in
another country ...............10-10
Windows.....................2-27 Locking passengers' windows .....2-28
Manual windows ..............2-27
Powerrearwindows...........2-28
Powerwindows..............2-27
Rearpowerwindows...........2-28
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-10
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and
washer switches ..............2-17
Wiper blades ................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-16
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