
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, in-
cluding the engine block. Refill before oper-
ating the vehicle. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine coolant” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance
of these tires will be substantially re-
duced 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
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before install-
ing 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.
3. Tire chains may be used. For additionalinformation, refer to “Tire chains” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- move ice and snow from the windows
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- drif ts.
∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
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 down-
shif ting too fast, the drive wheels will
lose even more traction.
∙ 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 the cruise control on slip- pery roads.
∙ Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
5-114Starting and driving

Front power seat adjustment......1-4
Seatback pockets ...............2-56
Seat belt Childsafety................ .1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-14
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Pregnant women ..............1-14
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seatbelts................1-11, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-18
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-14
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-14, 2-16
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests ...................1-5
Automatic drive positioner ....3-36,3-38
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-49
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Seats/floormats................7-5
Security indicator light ............2-18
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-38,5-16
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-37
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-22
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-35
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-18
Spark plug replacement ...........8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications .................10-8 Speedometer
..................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
SPORT mode switch .............5-24
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-68
SRS warning label ...............1-63
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Jumpstarting............6-12,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Push starting ................6-14
Starting the NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid
System......................5-17
Steering Powersteeringsystem.........5-103
Steering wheel .................3-31
Stoplight....................8-24
Storage.....................2-56
Storagebin...................2-60
Sunglasses case ................2-57
Sunglasses holder ...............2-57
Sunroof .....................2-65
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-65
Sunvisors....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-63
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-64, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-52
Supplemental
restraint system
Information and warning labels . . . .1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-45
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-45Switch
Autolightswitch..............2-43
Automatic power window switch . . .2-64
Foglightswitch..............2-48
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-42
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-42
Instrument brightness control .....2-47
Power door lock switch ........3-5, 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-42
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-41
Turn signal switch .............2-48
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-38,5-16
Three-waycatalyst...............5-5
Tire Flattire....................6-3
Spare tire ...............6-4,8-38
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-34
Tire pressure ................8-27
Tirerotation ................8-35
Types of tires ................8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-18
Wheels and tires ..............8-27
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
11-6

Toptetherstrapchildrestraint.......1-27
Towing4-wheel drive models ...........6-18
Flattowing.................10-17
Towtrucktowing .............6-16
Trailertowing ...............10-17
Towingatrailer................10-17
Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. .2-70, 2-71, 2-72, 2-73, 2-73, 2-74
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ..................2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-48
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-18
USB/iPod® Charging Ports ..........4-35
V
Vanitymirror..................3-32
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle does not start .............6-11
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-52
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system .....................5-107 Vehicle identification
.............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-38,5-16
VehicleInformationDisplay.........2-20
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery.............6-18,6-19
Vehicle security system ...........2-37
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-38, 5-16
Ventilators ...................4-29
Visors.......................3-31
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-64, 2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-11
Battery charge warning light ......2-11
Brakewarninglight.........2-12,2-13
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Lane Departure Prevention .......5-25
Lane Departure Warning light ......5-25
Loose fuel cap warning ......2-34,3-30
Lowfuelwarninglight....2-15,2-16,2-33
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-33
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-55
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-14, 2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-64, 2-16 TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system
.........2-37
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-10,2 -11, 2-17
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..............2-10, 2-11, 2-17
Audible reminders .......2-10,2-11, 2-17
Checking bulbs ...............2-11
Indicatorlights.........2-10, 2-11, 2-17
Warninglights..........2-10, 2-11, 2-17
Warninglights............2-10,2 -11, 2-17
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-10
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-41
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-27
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows.....................2-63 Locking passengers' windows .....2-63
Powerrearwindows...........2-64
Powerwindows..............2-63
Rearpowerwindows...........2-64
Windshield-washer fluid ...........
8-12
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-41
Wiper blades ................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-40
11-7