2018 NISSAN NV PASSENGER VAN power steering

17. Rear Sonar System (RSS)OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Front and rear sonar system
OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Power inverter switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
Heated seat switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
USB connection port (P. 4-60)
AUX IN jack (P. 4-60)
18. 12v power outlet (P. 2-39)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
20. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
21. Hood release switch (P. 3-13)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
23. Outside power mirror switch
(P. 3-17)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch (P. 2-35)
*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents0-7

VQ40DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-14)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI2615
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

VK56VD engine
1. Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
7. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-14)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Fuse/Relay box (P. 8-22)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3057
Illustrated table of contents0-9

17. Rear Sonar System (RSS)OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Front and rear sonar system
OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Power inverter switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-36)
Heated seat switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
USB connection port (P. 4-60)
AUX IN jack (P. 4-60)
18. 12v power outlet (P. 2-39)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
20. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
21. Hood release switch (P. 3-13)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
23. Outside power mirror switch
(P. 3-17)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch (P. 2-35)
*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys (if so equipped) ..........................3-2
Doors ...........................................3-3
Locking with key ..............................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Operating the sliding door ....................3-6
Back doors ................................... 3-7
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........3-8
Child safety sliding door lock .................3-8
Remote keyless entry system ...................3-9
How to use remote keyless entry
system ...................................... 3-10Hood
........................................... 3-13
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-13
Opening the fuel-filler door ..................3-13
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-14
Steering wheel ................................. 3-16
Tilt operation ................................ 3-16
Sun visors ...................................... 3-17
Storage clip ................................. 3-17
Mirrors ......................................... 3-17
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-17
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-18
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-19

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-2
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-2
Driving precautions ...........................5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-6
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-8
Ignition switch ...................................5-8
Automatic transmission ......................5-9
Ignition switch positions .....................5-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-10
Before starting the engine ......................5-10
Starting the engine .............................. 5-11
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-12
Engine protection mode .....................5-12
Automatic transmission (A/T) ...............5-13
Parking brake .................................. 5-18
Cruise control .................................. 5-18
Precautions on cruise control ................5-18
Cruise control operations ....................5-19Break-in schedule
.............................. 5-20
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................5-20
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-22
Parking/parking on hills ........................5-22
Power steering ................................. 5-23
Brake system ................................... 5-24
Brake precautions ........................... 5-24
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..............5-24
Brake assist ................................. 5-25
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system ..........5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-27
Brake force distribution ......................5-28
Rear Sonar System (RSS) (if so equipped) .......5-29
Front and rear sonar system (if so equipped) . . . 5-30
Cold weather driving ........................... 5-32
Freeing a frozen door lock ...................5-32
Antifreeze ................................... 5-32
B

attery...................................... 5-32
Draining of coolant water ....................5-32
Tire equipment .............................. 5-32
Special winter equipment ...................5-33
Driving on snow or ice .......................5-33
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .........5-33

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) po- sition.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it
is a good practice to turn the wheels as
illustrated.
∙ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
A:
Turn the wheels into the curb and
move the vehicle forward until the curb
side wheel gently touches the curb.
∙ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
B:
Turn the wheels away from the curb
and move the vehicle back until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb. ∙ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB
C:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. The power assisted steering uses a hy-
draulic pump, driven by the engine, to as-
sist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks,
you will still have control of the vehicle.
However, much greater steering effort is
needed, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
POWER STEERING
Starting and driving5-23

WARNING
The brake assist is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at
all times.∙ ABLS system uses automatic braking to
transfer power from a slipping drive
wheel to the wheel on the same axle
with more traction. The ABLS system
applies braking to the slipping wheel,
which helps redirect power to the other
wheel.
∙ The ABLS system is always on. In some conditions, the system may automati-
cally turn the ABLS system off. If the sys-
tem is automatically turned off, normal
brake function will continue. ABLS will
function even when the VDC system is
turned off.
∙ The ABLS does not operate if both wheels on a drive axle are slipping.
WARNING
∙ The ABLS system helps provide in-creased traction, but will not prevent
accidents due to abrupt steering op-
eration or by careless driving or dan-
gerous driving practices. Reduce ve-
hicle speed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slip-
pery surfaces. Always drive carefully. ∙ Do not modif y the vehicle’s suspen-
sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta-
bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are
not NISSAN approved for your vehicle
or are extremely deteriorated, the
ABLS system may not operate prop-
erly. This could adversely affect ve-
hicle handling performance, and the
slip indicator light may illuminate.
∙ If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the ABLS sys-
tem may not operate properly and the
slip indicator light may illuminate.
∙ If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are used,
the ABLS system may not operate
properly and the slip indicator light
may illuminate.
ACTIVE BRAKE LIMITED SLIP (ABLS)
SYSTEM
5-26Starting and driving