5-114Starting and driving
TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced in
snowy and icy conditions. If you operate
your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,
NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels. It is recommended you consult a
NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size, speed
rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads,
studded 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 may be used. For details, see
“Tire chains” (P.8-36) of this manual.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model
If you install snow tires, they must also be
the same size, brand, construction and
tread pattern on all four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following
items be carried in the vehicle during
winter:
.A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove ice and snow from the win-
dows and wiper blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
snow-drifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
.Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing
rain), very cold snow or ice can be
slick and very hard to drive on.
The vehicle will have much less
traction or “grip” under these
conditions. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded. .
Whatever the condition, drive
with caution. Accelerate and slow
down with care. If accelerating or
downshifting too fast, the drive
wheels will lose even more trac-
tion.
. Allow more stopping distance
under these conditions. Braking
should be started sooner than on
dry pavement.
. Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare
ice). These may appear on an
otherwise clear road in shaded
areas. If a patch of ice is seen
ahead, brake before reaching it.
Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous ex-
haust gases under your vehicle.
Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehi-
cle.
VehicleDimensions and weights................................ 10-8
Identification number (VIN)........................... 10-8
Loading information ...................................... 10-11
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .......... 6-16
Security system...................................................... 2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch .................................................................... 2-52
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ........................................................ 5-108
Vehicle information display................................. 2-18 How to use the vehicle
information display ............................................. 2-19
Settings........................................................................\
. 2-19
Startup display ....................................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ......................................................... 2-28
Ventilators ........................................................................\
. 4-29
Voice Prompt Interrupt............................ 4-87, 4-95
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Warning Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Lights..................................................................\
............ 2-10
Low tire pressure warning............................ 2-29
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)................................................. 5-5, 6-3
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-18
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels...... 1-56
Warning light Air bag warning light.......................... 1-57, 2-15
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................................ 2-10
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-11 Electric power steering
warning light ............................................................ 2-12
Electronic parking brake system
warning light ............................................................ 2-12
Electronic parking brake
warning light ............................................................ 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-13
Seat belt warning light ..................... 1-13, 2-15
Warranty, Emission control
system warranty ....................................................... 10-17
Washer switch Rear window wiper and
washer switch ......................................................... 2-41
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-39
Washing........................................................................\
........... 7-2
Waxing ........................................................................\
.............. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights)..... 10-8
Wheel/tire size ............................................................... 10-7
Wheels and tires ........................................................... 8-29 Care of wheels........................................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-3
Window washer fluid ................................................ 8-10
Window(s) Cleaning ........................................................................\
.. 7-3
Power windows ..................................................... 2-60
Wiper Rear window wiper and
washer switch ......................................................... 2-41
Rear window wiper blade.............................. 8-17
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-39
Wiper blades ............................................................. 8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..................................... 2-39
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