∙ When a wheel is off the ground due toan unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.
∙ Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
∙ If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your NISSAN vehicle has a
higher center of gravity than a pas-
senger car. The vehicle is not de-
signed for cornering at the same
speeds as passenger cars.
∙ Failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly could result in loss of control
and/or a rollover accident.
∙ Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted, or radial), and tread pattern on
all four wheels. Install tire chains on
the front wheels when driving on slip-
pery roads and drive carefully.
∙ Be sure to check the brakes immedi- ately af ter driving in mud or water. For
additional information, refer to “Brake
system” in this section. ∙ Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.
∙ Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required. For additional
information, refer to “Severe driving
conditions” in the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.
– When replacing tires, install thespecified size of tires on all four
wheels.
– When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper size and
type as specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Tire
and Loading Information label” in
the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
– For additional information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
The ABS controls the brakes so the wheels
do not lock during hard braking or when
braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel
and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-
vent each wheel from locking and sliding.
By preventing each wheel from locking, the
system helps the driver maintain steering
control and helps to minimize swerving
and spinning on slippery surfaces.
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The Anti-lock Braking System will operate to
prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
Summer tires
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance
on dry roads. Summer tire performance is
substantially reduced in snow and ice.
Summer tires do not have the tire traction
rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy
or icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the
use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all
four wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load rat-
ing to the original equipment tires. If you do
not, it can adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tires have lower speed rat-
ings than factory equipped tires and may
not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed
rating of the tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the
same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, stud-
ded tires may be used. However, some U.S.states and Canadian provinces prohibit
their use. Check local, state and provincial
laws before installing studded tires. Skid
and traction capabilities of studded snow
tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
∙ The original tires have built-intread wear indicators. When the
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
∙ Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician because
some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
∙ Improper service of the spare tire may result in serious per-
sonal injury. If it is necessary to
repair the spare tire, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
∙ For additional information re- garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carry-
ing capacity as originally equipped. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than
the weight rating of the hitch compo-
nents. Never exceed the weight rating
of the hitch components. Doing so can
cause serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:∙ The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch
balls also have the size printed on the
top of the ball.
∙ Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight.
∙ The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the
ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball
shank should be no more than 1/16”
smaller than the hole in the ball mount. ∙ The threaded shank of the hitch ball
must be long enough to be properly
secured to the ball mount. There should
be at least 2 threads showing beyond
the lock washer and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount
and the ball mount is inserted into the
hitch receiver. Choose a proper class ball
mount based on the trailer weight. Addi-
tionally, the ball mount should be chosen to
keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball
mount is one that is designed to carry the
whole amount of tongue weight and gross
weight directly on the ball mount and on
the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-
leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars
attach to the ball mount and to the trailer
to distribute the tongue weight (hitch
weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles can’t
carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue weight transferred through the frame and
pushing down on the front wheels. This
gives stability to the tow vehicle.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class
IV) is recommended if you plan to tow trail-
ers with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs.
(2,268 kg). Check with the trailer and towing
equipment manufacturers to determine if
they recommend the use of a weight-
distributing hitch system.
NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may
affect the operation of trailer surge
brakes. If you are considering use of a
weight-distributing hitch system with a
surge brake-equipped trailer, check with
the surge brake, hitch or trailer manufac-
turer to determine if and how this can be
done.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
weight-distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level sur- face. With the ignition on and the doors
closed, allow the vehicle to stand for
several minutes so that it can level.
Technical and consumer information10-23
Adjustment..................1-2
Armrests...................1-10
Automatic drive positioner ....3-47,3-50
Frontseats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Security indicator light ............2-18
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-35,5-15
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-34
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-36
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-40
Sonar Rear system ................5-79
Spark plug replacement ...........8-15
Spark plugs ...................8-15
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-72
SRS warning label ...............1-71
Standard maintenance ............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-15
Jumpstarting............6-10,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Push starting ................6-12
Starting the engine ............5-15
Starting the engine ..............5-15
Steering Powersteeringfluid............8-9
Power steering system ..........5-72
Steering wheel .................3-41
Stoplight....................8-24 Storage .....................2-57
Storagebin...................2-62
Storagetray ..................2-58
Sunglasses case
................2-60
Sunglasses holder ..............2-60
Sunroof .....................2-68
Sunvisors....................3-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-71
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-72, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-60
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .....1-71
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-53
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-53
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-40
Automatic power window switch . . .2-66
Foglightswitch..............2-43
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-40
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-40
Hill descent control switch .......2-49
Instrument brightness control .....2-42
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Powerinverterswitch ..........2-52
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-39
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Tow mode switch .............2-53
Turn signal switch .............2-43 T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Thef
t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-35,5-15
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tire Flattire....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-4,8-37
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Tire chains .................8-33
Tire pressure ................8-26
Tirerotation ................8-34
Tires of 4-wheel drive ...........8-36
Types of tires ................8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-32
Wheels and tires ..........8-26,10-10
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-3
Toptetherstrapchildrestraint.......1-34
Towing 2-wheel drive models ...........6-15
Flattowing.............10-30,10-31
Towing load/specification .......10-21
Towtrucktowing .............6-13
Trailertowing...............10-18
Towingatrailer................10-18
Tow mode switch ...............2-53
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-73,2-74,2-76, 2-77
11-6
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-17
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-11
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-43
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-32
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-40
V
Vanitymirror..................3-44
Vehicle dimensions and weights .....10-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-75
Vehicle identification .............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-11
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-35,5-15
Vehicle loading information ........10-14
Vehiclerecovery................6-16
Vehicle security system ...........2-34
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-35, 5-15 Vents.......................4-31
Visors ......................3-43
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-72, 2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-12
Battery charge warning light ......2-13
Brakewarninglight............2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-31
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-15,2-30
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-31
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-63
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-21, 2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-72, 2-16
TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system .........2-34
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2 -11, 2-16
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-71
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2 -11, 2-16
Audible reminders ..........2-11, 2-16
Indicatorlights............2 -11, 2-16
Warninglights.............2 -11, 2-16
Warninglights...............2 -11, 2-16
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ...............2-11
Warningsystemsswitch...........2-51 Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Weights
(See dimensions and weights) .......10-10
Wheels and tires ............8-26,10-10
Wheel/tire size .................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-11
Windows ....................2-65 Locking passengers' windows .....2-65
Powerrearwindows...........2-66
Powerwindows..............2-65
Rearpowerwindows...........2-66
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-11
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-17
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Wiper blades ................8-17
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-37
11-7