Folding the front passenger’s
seatback
To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat
for extra storage length when transporting
long items:1. Slide the seat to the rearmost position. Lif t up on the recline lever, located on
the outside edge of the seat, and allow
the seatback to fold forward as far as it
will go. 2. Once the seatback is released, it will
enable you to fold the front passenger
seatback flat over the seat cushion.
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lif t up on the seat-
back and push it up to an upright posi-
tion. Then pull up on the recline lever
and lean the seatback to a proper seat-
ing position. Release the lever to lock
the seatback in position.
WARNING
∙ If you fold the front passenger’s seat-back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This
could cause severe injury or even
death. Secure objects away from the
area in which an air bag would inflate.
For additional information, refer to
“Precautions on SRS” in this section.
∙ Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the front passenger’s
seat when it is in the fold-down posi-
tion. Use of these areas by passengers
could result in serious injury or death
in an accident or sudden stop.
CAUTION
Do not apply a load to the back of the
table if it is not fully horizontal. Doing so
may cause deformation/malfunction.
NOTE:
The belt buckle must be in the forward-
most position for the seat to be folded to
avoid premature aging.
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Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock
seat belt movement by two separate
methods:∙ When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor
∙ When the vehicle slows down rapidly
To increase your confidence in the seat
belts, check the operation as follows: ∙ Grasp the shoulder belt and pull for- ward quickly. The retractor should lock
and restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this
check, get the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service or to learn more about seat belt
operation.
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. For
additional information, refer to “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” in this section. To
adjust, pull out the adjustment button
1
and move the shoulder belt anchor to the
desired position
2, so the belt passes over
the center of the shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not
falling off your shoulder. Release the ad-
justment button to lock the shoulder belt
anchor into position.
WARNING
∙ Af ter adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.
∙ The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may re-
duce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it
is not possible to properly fit the
lap/shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available for purchase. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)
of length and may be used for either the
driver or front passenger seating position.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for assistance with purchasing an
extender if an extender is required.
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WARNING
∙ Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be lef t alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
∙ Do not breathe exhaust gases; theycontain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death. ∙ Always keep the doors closed when
driving the vehicle. Do not drive with
the doors open and do not attempt to
transport long cargo by driving with
the doors open. Doing so can damage
the doors and door hinges. Cargo may
also fall out of the vehicle which may
cause serious personal injury or
death.
∙ If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the ve-
hicle inspected immediately.
∙ Do not run the engine in closed spaces such as a garage.
∙ Do not park the vehicle with the en- gine running for any extended length
of time.
∙ Keep the doors closed while driving, otherwise exhaust gases could be
drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with this open,
follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation but-
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air. ∙ If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the body, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation
to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.
∙ The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst
are burned at high temperatures to help
reduce pollutants.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING
5-2Starting and driving
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel TypeOffset in (mm)Size
Steel 1.57 (40)17 x 7.5 J
Tires Size
All Season LT245/70R17
Spare tire Size
All Season Full size
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Unit: in (mm)
Overall length 240.6 (6,112)
Overall width without mirrors 79.9 (2,030) with non-extended
tow mirrors 102.8 (2,610)
with extended tow
mirrors 108.6 (2,758)
Overall height 84.0 (2,133)
Front Track 68.7 (1,745)
Rear Track 68.9 (1,750)
Wheelbase 146.1 (3,710)
Gross vehicle weight
rating lbs. (kg) Refer to the “F.M.
V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.certification
label” on the driver’s side
center pillar.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
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3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it isbalanced. For additional information,
refer to “Pre-towing tips” in this section.
∙ Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than nor-
mal passing. Remember, the length of
the trailer must also pass the other ve-
hicle 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 in this
manual.
Tow mode (if so equipped)
Using tow mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Press the TOW MODE switch to acti-
vate tow mode. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when tow
mode is selected. Press the TOW MODE
switch again to turn tow mode off. Tow mode is automatically canceled when
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
Tow mode includes the following features:
∙ Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shif ts when pulling a trailer or hauling a
load up a grade.
∙ Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto- matically downshif ts when driving
down a grade with a trailer or heavy
load to help control vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.
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 “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.
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