Steps for determining correct
load limit
1. Locate the statement “The com-bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
lbs. or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX lbs. or XXX kg.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lbs. passengers in your ve-
hicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capac-
ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150) =
650 lbs.) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =
300 kg.) 5. Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed
the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in
step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to deter-
mine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load ca-
pacity of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-
firm that you do not exceed the
GVWR or the GAWR for your vehicle.
For additional information, refer to
“Measurement of weights” in this
section.
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.
SECURING THE LOAD
There are luggage hooks located in the
cargo area as shown. The hooks can be
used to secure cargo with ropes or other
types of straps.
When securing items using luggage
hooks located on the side finisher do not
apply a load over more than 6.5 lbs. (29 N)
to a single hook.
The luggage hooks that are located on
the floor should have loads less than
110 lbs. (490 N) to a single hook.
Cargo area luggage hooks
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Technical and consumer information10-15
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
sway control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs.
(907 kg).
Tire pressures
∙ When towing a trailer, inflate thevehicle tires to the recom-
mended cold tire pressure indi-
cated on the Tire and Loading In-
formation label.
∙ Trailer tire condition, size, load rat- ing and proper inflation pressure
should be in accordance with the
trailer and tire manufacturer’s
specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. The safety
chains should be crossed and should be
attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle
bumper or axle. The safety chains can be attached to the bumper if the hitch ball is
mounted to the bumper. Be sure to leave
enough slack in the chains to permit turn-
ing corners.
Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available
power-type module/converter must be
used to provide power for all trailer
lighting. This unit uses the vehicle bat-
tery as a direct power source for all
trailer lights while using the vehicle tail
light, stop light and turn signal circuits
as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a
module/converter that exceeds these
power requirements may damage the
vehicle’s electrical system. It is recom-
mended that you visit a reputable
trailer retailer to obtain the proper
equipment and to have it installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, it is recommended
that you contact a NISSAN dealer or repu- table trailer retailer. Vehicles equipped with
the optional trailer tow package are
equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an
adapter will be needed to connect the
trailer lights to the vehicle. Adapters are
available at auto parts stores and hitch re-
tailers.Pre-towing tips
∙ Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or un-
loaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the
vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or
nose-down condition; check for im-
proper tongue load, overload, worn sus-
pension or other possible causes of ei-
ther condition.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
∙ Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low.
∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side.
Technical and consumer information10-23
∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,vehicle tire pressure, trailer light opera-
tion, and trailer wheel lug nuts every
time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.
∙ Be certain your rearview mirrors con- form to all federal, state or local regula-
tions. If not, install any mirrors required
for towing before driving the vehicle.
∙ Determine the overall height of the ve- hicle and trailer so the required clear-
ance is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle’s behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area which is free from traffic. Steering sta-
bility and braking performance will be
somewhat different than under normal
driving conditions.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
∙ Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from in-
advertently becoming unlatched.
∙ Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
∙ Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. ∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move
your hand in the direction in which you
want the trailer to go. Make small cor-
rections and back up slowly. If possible,
have someone guide you when you are
backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, trans-
mission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. Af ter the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake. 5. Shif t the transmission into P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shif t the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
∙ While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes
when descending a hill, as this reduces
their effectiveness and could cause
overheating. Shif ting to a lower gear in-
stead provides “engine braking” and re-
duces the need to brake as frequently.
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-49
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-56
Air bag warning labels ............1-68
Airbagwarninglight..........1-69, 2-13
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-69, 2-13
Air cleaner ...................8-17
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-29
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-29
Servicing air conditioner ........4-32
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-31
All-Wheel Drive .............5-82,6-14
Anchor point locations ...........1-32
Antenna ....................4-32
Antifreeze ...................5-92
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-9Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
......5-87
Armrests.................... .1-6
Audible reminders ..............2-16
Autolightswitch................2-37
Automatic Automatic drive
positioner ...........3-39, 3-40, 3-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-58
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-37
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive positioner . .3-39, 3-40, 3-41
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ....................2-9,5-59
AWD....................5-82,6-14
B
Battery..................5-92,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-10
Battery replacement ............8-23
Keyfob...................8-23
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-24
Before starting the engine .........5-17
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-24
Block heater Engine ...................5-94
Booster seats .................1-45
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-87
Brakefluid.................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-27 Brakesystem...............5-87
Brakewarninglight............2-9
Brakewearindicators.......2-16,8-20
Self-adjustingbrakes..........8-20
Brakeassist..................5-88
Brakefluid...................8-10
Brakes.....................8-20
Brakesystem.................5-87
Break-in schedule ..............5-80
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-40
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
l
ubricants....................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-55
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-33
Check tire pressure .............2-29
Childrestraints.......1-25, 1-26, 1-27, 1-30 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-30
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27, 1-34, 1-41, 1-46
Top tether strap anchor point
locations................. .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap . . .1-32
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders.........2-16
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-92
Console box ..................2-52
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-43
Cupholders...................2-53
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ..................2-39
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-36
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-40
Door locks ....................3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-16 Drive positioner, Automatic . . .3-39, 3-40, 3-41
Driving
Cold weather driving ...........5-92
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Drivingthevehicle...............5-18
E
Economy - fuel .................5-82
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-15,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-28
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-17
Blockheater................5-94
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-10
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6 Engine serial number
...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders............10-30
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-48
Eyeglasscase .................2-52
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Powersteeringfluid............8-10
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch ................2-41
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-56
Front-door pocket ..............2-49
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
F
rontseats....................1-2
11-2
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-68
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............... .1-30
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Liftgate .....................3-22
Liftgaterelease ................3-29
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-69, 2-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-27
Charge warning light ...........2-10
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-27
Foglights..................8-26
Foglightswitch ..............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-37
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-37
Headlights .................8-25
Interiorlight.................2-61
Lightbulbs.................8-25 Low tire pressure warning light
.....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-59
Personal lights ...............2-63
Security indicator light ..........2-15
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-9,2-13
Lights ......................8-25 Maplights..................2-62
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Door locks ..................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-31
Liftgaterelease ..............3-29
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-28
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-12,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .......................2-28
Luggage hook .................2-55
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-56
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-24 Under the hood and vehicle
.......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-62
Map pocket ...................2-50
Memory Seat ...........3-39,3-40,3-41
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-40
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-37
Outsidemirrors...........3-37,3-38
Rearview...................3-36
Vanitymirror................3-36
Mirrors......................3-36
Moonroof ....................2-59
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-22
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISS
AN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.................... .5-16
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ..................2-32,5-16
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5
11-4
SeatsAdjustment ..................1-2
Armrests .................. .1-6
Automatic drive positioner .3-39, 3-40, 3-41
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-43
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-6
Security indicator light ............2-15
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-32,5-16
Security systems Vehicle security system ..........2-31
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-20
Service manual order form .........10-31
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-32
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-23
Spark plug replacement ...........8-16
Spark plugs ...................8-16
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-62
SRS warning label ...............1-68
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-17
Jumpstarting............6-10,8-15
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Push starting ................6-12
Starting the engine ............5-17
Starting the engine ..............5-17
Startupdisplay.................2-18
Steering Heated steering wheel ..........2-45 Powersteeringfluid............8-10
Powersteeringsystem .........5-86
Steering wheel .................3-33
Stoplight....................8-27
Storage.....................2-49
Storagetray...................2-51
Sunglasses case ................2-52
Sunglasses holder ..............2-52
Sunroof .....................2-59
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-59
Sunvisors....................3-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-68
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-69, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-56
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-68
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-49
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-37
Automatic power window switch . . .2-58
Cruise control main/set switches . . .2-16
Foglightswitch ..............2-41
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-37
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-37
Instrument brightness control .....2-40
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-36
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-35 Turn signal switch
.............2-40
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............
2-32,5-16
Three-waycatalyst...............5-5
Tire Flattire....................6-3
Spare tire ...............6-5,8-40
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-36
Tire pressure ................8-29
Tirerotation.................8-37
Types of tires ................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-27
Wheels and tires ...........8-29,10-9
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Toptetherstrapchildrestraint.......1-32
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-15
Flattowing.................10-26
Towing load/specification .......10-21
Towtrucktowing .............6-13
Trailertowing ...............10-17
Towingatrailer................10-17
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-63,2-64,2-66,2-67
11-6
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-40
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-27
V
Vanitymirror..................3-36
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-46
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-89
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 ......2-32,5-16
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery.............6-15,6-16
Vehicle security system ............2-31
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-32, 5-16 Vents.......................4-26
Visors .....................
.3-35
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-69, 2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Battery charge warning light ......2-10
Brakewarninglight.............2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-28
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-12,2-28
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-59
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-16, 2-13
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-69, 2-13
TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system ..........2-31
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-9,2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-68
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-9,2-13
Audible reminders ..........2-9,2-13
Indicatorlights ............2-9,2-13
Warninglights.............2-9,2-13
Warninglights...............2-9,2-13 Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders
....................2-8
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-35
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-29,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows.....................2-57 Locking passengers' windows .....2-57
Powerrearwindows...........2-58
Powerwindows............. .2-57
Rearpowerwindows...........2-58
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-11
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-18
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-35
Wiper blades ................8-18
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-34
11-7