2018 NISSAN NV PASSENGER VAN warning

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, as well as clarif y your rights
under your state’s lemon law.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have
any questions, they will be glad to assist
you with the extensive resources available
to them.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that youfamiliarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for
conditions.
∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- propriate child restraint systems. Pre-
teen children should be seated in the
rear seat.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

∙ ALWAYS provide information aboutthe proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver dif-
ferently from an ordinary passenger ve-
hicle because it has a higher center of
gravity. As with other vehicles with fea-
tures of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of con-
trol or an accident.
Be sure to read “Driving precautions” and
“Avoiding collision and rollover” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
Any modifications or alterations of this
vehicle that do not comply with the
NISSAN NV 1500/2500/3500 Body
Builders Guide may affect the safety of
the vehicle which may result in a colli-
sion, serious personal injury or death.
An electronic copy of the NISSAN Body
Builders Guide is available at
www.nissancommercialvehicles.com.
Modifications made to this vehicle by
conversion companies or dealers may
affect the final certification of the
engine, vehicle or equipment. The con-
version company or dealer has the re-
sponsibility to certif y that the altered
vehicle and equipment complies or
continues to comply with all applicable
motor vehicle safety standards and
emissions regulations. The conversion
company or dealer is responsible for
making sure the modifications or in-
stalled equipment does not affect the
safety of the vehicle.
NISSAN does not assume the responsi-
bility as the final stage manufacturer
for modified or altered vehicles.
NISSAN is not responsible for the final
certification, product liability claims, or
warranty claims, resulting from any
component, assembly, or system being
altered. NISSAN is not responsible for
modifications which cause the vehicle
to become non-compliant with any of
the motor vehicle safety standards,
emissions regulations, or modifica-
tions that cause the vehicle to be or be-
come defective or unsafe.
Your vehicle’s warranty may not cover
damage resulting from alterations,
modifications, installation of non-
approved accessories, or improper in-
stallation of accessories. For additional
information, refer to your 2018 NV
1500/2500/3500 Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for complete details.

WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any af termarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war-
ranty may not cover damage caused by
any af termarket plug-in device.This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, perfor-
mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with
the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
with this manual all revision updates sent
to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac-
cess to accurate and up-to-date informa-
tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver-
sions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner
section of the NISSAN website at
https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/navigation/manualsGuide
.If you have questions concerning any infor-
mation in your Owner’s Manual, contact
NISSAN Consumer Affairs. For contact in-
formation, refer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER
CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or seri-
ous personal injury. To avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be fol-
lowed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed
carefully.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

If you see this symbol, it means“Do not do
this” or“Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to
the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these call attention to an item in the illus-
tration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the en-
gine except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands fre-
quently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material – special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer
to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.
APD1005

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment ........................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights ....................0-10

1. Headlight switch (P. 2-31)
2. Vents (P. 4-18)
3. Front fog light switch (if soequipped) (P. 2-31)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-29) Turn signal switch (P. 2-33)
5. Steering wheel switch for audio
control (P. 4-72)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-75, 4-86)
6. Driver supplemental air bag
(P. 1-55)
Horn (P. 2-34)
7. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-18)
8. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-18)
9. Shif t lever (P. 5-14)
10. Storage tray (P. 2-43)
11. Audio system controls (P. 4-4) Navigation system* (if so
equipped) (P. 4-4)
12. Storage tray (P. 2-43)
13. Supplemental air bag (P. 1-55)
14. Glove box (P. 2-43)
15. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-19)
LII2529
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-19
Automatic
Transmission
check
warning light2-19
Automatic
Transmission oil
temperature
warning light2-19
or
Brake
warning light
2-20
Charge
warning light2-20
Warning
light Name Page
Door open
warning light 2-20
Driver’s seat belt
warning light
and chime2-20
Engine oil
pressure
warning light 2-21
Low fuel warning
light and chime
2-21
Low tire pressure
warning light2-21
Low windshield-
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-23
Master
warning light
2-23
Warning
light Name Page
Passenger’s seat
belt warning light 2-23
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-23
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic
Transmission
position
indicator light 2-24
Cruise main
switch
indicator light
2-24
Cruise set switch
indicator light
2-24
High beam
indicator light
(blue)2-24
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-10Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front manual seat adjustment
(for passenger’s seat and if so
equipped for driver’s seat) .....................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped for driver’s seat) ............... 1-4
Armrests (if so equipped) ..................... 1-6
Flexible seating ............................... 1-6
Removing the 2nd, 3rd and 4th row
seats......................................... 1-8
Installing the 2nd, 3rd and 4th row
seats......................................... 1-10
Seatrailcovers............................... 1-12
Seat configurations ........................... 1-14
Head restraints/headrests ......................1-15
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-16
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components ........................ 1-17
Remove...................................... 1-17
Install ......................................... 1-18
Adjust ........................................ 1-19
Seatbelts ....................................... 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage ...............1-21Seat belt warning light
....................... 1-24
Pregnant women ............................ 1-24
Injured persons .............................. 1-24
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor .................................... 1-25
Seat belt extenders .......................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance ......................1-29
Child safety ..................................... 1-29
Infants ...................................... 1-30
Small children ............................... 1-30
Larger children ............................... 1-31
Child restraints ................................. 1-32
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-32
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-34
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................. 1-38
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ......................... 1-40
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH .....................1-42
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts ..............1-46
Booster seats ................................ 1-51