
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned
and reused. Replace it according to the
maintenance log shown in the "Mainte-
nance and schedules" section of this
manual.
To remove the air cleaner filter:1. Unlatch the retaining clips
A.
2. Move the air cleaner cover upwards.
3. Remove the air cleaner filter. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing
and the cover with a damp cloth, then
replace air cleaner filter. NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner filter,
make sure the air cleaner cover is seated
in the housing and latch the clips.
WARNING
∙ Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops the
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t
there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with the
air cleaner removed, and be careful
when working on the engine with the
air cleaner removed.
∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle body or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
of airborne dust and pollen particles and
reduces some objectionable outside
odors. The filter is located behind the glove
box. For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual for change intervals.
LDI2553
AIR CLEANER
Do-it-yourself8-17

∙ 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.
10-24Technical and consumer information

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

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
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