latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
The fluid should be at the bottom of the
filler opening. Vehicles operated in high
temperatures or under severe conditions
require frequent checks of the battery fluid
level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health. Brake fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive belt
is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than
15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
9-4Maintenance and schedules
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
∙ If the engine coolant temperature risesto a high temperature, refer to “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this owner’s
manual.
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km).
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
∙ Have your vehicle serviced more of ten than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended Maintenance Schedule in the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
∙ When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn
than your vehicle wheels. To compen-
sate for this, make a larger than normal
turning radius during the turn.
∙
Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When be-
ing passed by larger vehicles, be pre-
pared for possible changes in cross-
winds that could affect vehicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to
sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer
as straight ahead as the road condi-
tions allow. This combination will help
stabilize the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steer- ing or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently ap- ply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described in this section.
∙
Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember, the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
∙Downshif t the transmission to a lower
gear for engine braking when driving
down steep or long hills. This will help slow
the vehicle without applying the brakes.
∙ Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency. ∙ Increase your following distance to al-
low for greater stopping distances
while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops
and brake gradually.
∙ NISSAN recommends that the cruise control not be used while towing a
trailer.
∙ Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for ve-
hicles that are towing trailers. Obey the
local speed limits.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
af ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
∙ When launching a boat, don’t allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
∙ Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer
to the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
Technical and consumer information10-25
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
FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-82
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-31
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-31
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ..........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-28
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-81
Fuel-filler door .................3-31
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses ......................8-20
Fusiblelinks...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-63,2-64,2-66,2-67
Gascap .....................3-31
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-52
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2Headlight and turn signal switch
......2-37
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-37
Headlights ...................8-25
Headrestraints ................ .1-9
Heatedrearseats...............2-44
Heatedseats..................2-43
Heated steering wheel ............2-45
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Heater operation .............4-30
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-28
Hill start assist system ............5-92
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-63,2-64,2-66,2-67
Hood .......................3-22
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-55
Horn .......................2-41
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ...........2-32,5-16
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-17
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-82
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-16
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-9,2-13 Inside automatic anti-glare mirror
.....3-37
Instrument brightness control .......2-40
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-40
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-44
Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA) ......5-78
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)......................5-66
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-12
T
roubleshooting guide ..........3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interiorlight...................2-61
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-30
J
Jumpstarting..............6-10,8-15
K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-12
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4
11-3
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
Odometer....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Outsidemirrors.............3-37,3-38
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-52
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-12
Owner's manual order form ........10-31
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ..................10-31
P
Parking Parking/parkingonhills.........5-86
Parkingbrake .................5-24
Personal lights .................2-63
Power Front seat adjustment ...........1-4
Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet................2-47
Powerrearwindows...........2-58
Powersteeringfluid............8-10
Power steering system .........5-86
Powerwindows..............2-57
Rearpowerwindows...........2-58
Poweroutlet..................2-47 Powersteering.................5-86
Powersteeringfluid..............8-10
Precautions
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-9
Precautions on booster
seats............1-27, 1-34, 1-41, 1-46
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-27, 1-34, 1-41, 1-46
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-13
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-49
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Push starting ..................6-12
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-33
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-29
Rearcenterseatbelt.............1-20
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .......5-34
Rearpowerwindows.............2-58
Rearseat.................... .1-6
Rearviewmirror................3-36
RearViewMonitor................4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-35
Recommended Fluids ............10-2 Recorders
EventData.................10-30
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-19,5-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-28
Roofrack....................2-56
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Childseatbelts......1-27, 1-34, 1-41, 1-46
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-28
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Front power seat adjustment ......1-4
Seatback pockets ...............2-50
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-25
Infants and small children ........1-26
I
njuredPerson............... .1-16
Largerchildren.............. .1-26
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-13
Pregnant women ..............1-16
Rearcenterseatbelt...........1-20
Seat belt extenders ............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-24
Seatbelts................1-13, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-23
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-16
Seat belt extenders ..............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-16, 2-13
11-5