
∙ While going downhill, the weight of thetrailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes
when descending a hill, as this reduces
their effectiveness and could cause
overheating. Shif ting to a lower gear in-
stead provides “engine braking” and re-
duces the need to brake as frequently.
∙ If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, refer to “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this owner’s
manual.
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km).
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
∙ Have your vehicle serviced more of ten than at intervals specified. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Mainte-
nance schedules” in the “Maintenance
and schedule” section of this manual. ∙ When making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn
than your vehicle wheels. To compen-
sate for this, make a larger than normal
turning radius during the turn.
∙ Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When
being passed by larger vehicles, be pre-
pared for possible changes in cross-
winds that could affect vehicle han-
dling.
Trailer Sway Assist :
To minimize trailer sway, your vehicle may
apply braking to individual wheels based
on input from your vehicle sensors and ve-
hicle speed. Trailer sway control is a func-
tion of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system and is active when the VDC func-
tion is enabled.
CAUTION
If the VDC-OFF switch is on (meaning
VDC system OFF), the Trailer Sway As-
sist is also disabled When Trailer Sway Assist is in operation, the
VDC warning light blinks. When vehicle con-
trol is regained, VDC warning light will turn
OFF.
For additional information about the VDC
system, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
If Trailer Sway Assist activates, do the fol-
lowing:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer
as straight ahead as the road condi-
tions allow. This combination will help
stabilize the vehicle
CAUTION
Do not try to correct trailer sway by
steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently ap- ply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced. For additional information,
refer to “Pre-towing tips” in this section.
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NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.∙ Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than nor-
mal passing. Remember, the length of
the trailer must also pass the other ve-
hicle before you can safely change
lanes.
∙ Use the Tow Mode or downshif t the transmission to a lower gear for engine
braking when driving down steep or
long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
∙ Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency.
∙ Increase your following distance to al- low for greater stopping distances
while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops
and brake gradually.
∙ NISSAN recommends that the cruise control (if so equipped) not be used
while towing a trailer. ∙ Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for ve-
hicles that are towing trailers. Obey the
local speed limits.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
af ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
∙ When launching a boat, don’t allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
∙ Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer
to the “Do-it-yourself ” section in this
manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Press the TOW MODE switch to acti-
vate tow mode. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when tow
mode is selected. Press the TOW MODE
switch again to turn tow mode off. Tow mode is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is turned off.
Tow mode includes the following features:
∙ Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shif ts when pulling a trailer or hauling a
load up a grade.
∙ Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto- matically downshif ts when driving
down a grade with a trailer or heavy
load to help control vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer
to the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
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WARNING
A vehicle equipped with 4-Wheel Drive
(4WD) should never be tested using a
two wheel dynamometer (such as the
dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equip-
ment. Make sure you inform the test fa-
cility personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with 4WD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in transmis-
sion damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the ve-
hicle. If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to the “Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
∙ How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
∙ Whether or not the driver and passen- ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
∙ How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
∙ How fast the vehicle was traveling.
∙ Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better un-
derstanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (gas
engine only) EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
Technical and consumer information10-65

11 Index
4WD.......................5-45
4WDwarninglight..............2-22
4-Wheel Drive.................5-45
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system .....................5-59
Aimingcontrol,headlights.........2-57
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-53
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem).............1-60, 1-75
Air bag warning labels ............1-80
Airbagwarninglight..........1-81, 2-29
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-81, 2-29
Air cleaner ...................8-19
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-38,4-44
Air conditioner specification label . .10-20
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-43
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-44
Servicing air conditioner ........4-48Air flow charts
.................4-39
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-48
Anchor point locations ............1-31
Antenna ....................4-88
Antifreeze ...................5-69
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-22
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-57
Apps ......................4-88
Audible reminders ..............2-32
Audiosystem.................4-48 AMradioreception............4-49
Bluetooth® audio .........4-84,4-85
Bluetooth® streaming audio . .4-84, 4-85
Compact disc (CD)
player.............4-59,4-65,4-72
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-57
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-61,4-67
FMradioreception............4-49
iPod®Player.............4-78,4-81
iPod® player operation ......4-78,4-81
Radio ....................4-48
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-87
USBinterface............4-74,4-76
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.....................4-76
Autolightswitch ...............2-55
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . . .3-42, 3-44
Automatic power window switch. . .2-89 Driving with automatic
transmission................5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-32
Automatic door locks .............3-8
Automatic drive positioner .....3-42,3-44
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge ......................2-11
AUXjack....................4-69
B
Back button ...................4-7
Battery..................5-69,8-15 Charge warning light ..........2-25
Battery replacement ............8-26
Keyfob...................8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-26
Before starting the engine .........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-23
Block heater Engine ....................5-71
Bluetooth® audio ...........4-84,4-85
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system .................4-120,4-133
Booster seats .................1-49
Br ak
e
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-57
Brakefluid.................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight) .......8-31
Brakesystem...............5-56
Brakewarninglight ...........2-24

Brakewearindicators.......2-32,8-21
Parking brake operation.........5-22
Self-adjustingbrakes...........8-21
Brake assist ..................5-58
Brakefluid....................8-13
Brakes......................8-21
Brake system ..................5-56
Break-in schedule ...............5-43
Brightness/contrast button .........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-58
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-22
Bulb replacement ...............8-31
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargolightswitch...............2-60
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-22
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-120
CDcareandcleaning.............4-86
CD player
(See audio system) .......4-59,4-65,4-72
Check tire pressure ..............2-42
Childrestraints........1-24, 1-25, 1-26, 1-29 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............. .1-29
Precautions on child
restraints......1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-50
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-31Child safety rear door lock
..........3-9
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-32
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Climatecontrolseatswitch.........2-60
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System)......................4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System)..................4-58,4-63
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-18
Cold weather driving .............5-69
Compact disc (CD) player . . .4-59, 4-65, 4-72
Compass ....................2-18
Console light ..................2-92
Control panel buttons .............4-4
Back button .................4-7
Brightness/contrast button .......4-9
Enterbutton.................4-4
Withnavigationsystem..........4-4
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-87
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-44
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual) ...................4-34
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol...........5-41,5-41,5-42
Cupholders ..................2-82
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-78 D
Daytime Running Light System . . .2-57, 8-29
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) .........8-11
DigitalvideodiscDVD ............4-93
Dimensions and weights ..........10-11
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-58
Display......................2-32
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-4
Door locks ..................3-5,3-6
Door open warning light ...........2-25
Drivebelt.....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-42,3-44
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-69
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-17
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-2,5-9
Driving the vehicle ...............5-16
E
Eco Drive Report ................5-54
Economy - fuel .................5-45
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-52
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
systemswitch.................2-67
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-13, 6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-19
Emission c
ontrol system warranty . . . .10-63
11-2

EngineBefore starting the engine ........5-14
Blockheater.................5-71
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Engine cooling system ..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil pressure gauge .....2-11, 2-12
Engine oil pressure warning light . . .2-25
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-18
Engine specifications ...........10-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-9
Engine oil pressure gauge .......2-11, 2-12
Enterbutton...................4-4
EventDatarecorders............10-65
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-74
Eyeglasscase..................2-81 F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Engine coolant ...............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-18
Foglightswitch................2-59
Four-Wheel Drive ...............5-45
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system) .............1-60, 1-75
Front and rear sonar system ........5-64
Front-door pocket ...............2-75
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-45
Fuel gauge .................2-10
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-45
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tire pressure ................8-34
Fuel efficient driving tips ...........5-43
Fuel-filler door .................3-25 Fuel gauge
...................2-10
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusiblelinks...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-93, 2-94, 2-95, 2-96, 2-96, 2-97
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid
temperature gauge ............2-11
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Engine oil pressure gauge .....2-11, 2-12
Fuel gauge .................2-10
Odometer ..................2-8
Speedometer ................
2
-8
Tachometer .................2-9
Trip computer ...............2-13
Trip odometer ................2-8
Voltmeter..................2-12
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-78
Grocery hooks .................2-85
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4-120,4-133
Hazardwarningflasherswitch........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol...........2-57
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-54
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-54
Headlights...................8-28
Headlights,aimingcontrol..........2-57
11-3

Headrestraints.................1-10
Heatedrearseats...............2-62
Heatedseats..................2-61
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-64
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-43
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-44
Heater operation ..........4-36,4-45
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-43
Hill descent control switch .........2-66
Hill descent control system .........5-62
Hill start assist system ............5-63
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-93, 2-94, 2-95, 2-96, 2-96, 2-97
Hood .......................3-25
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-86
Horn.......................2-59
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ...........2-49,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . .10-18
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-45
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ................2-22,2-29
Informationdisplay..............2-32
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-32Instrument brightness control
.......2-58
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-4
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-58
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-17
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-11
Key operation ................3-12
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-15
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-20
Warning signals ..............3-20
Interiorlight...................2-91
iPod®Player ...............4-78,4-81
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jumpstarting ..............6-13,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-26
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-15
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-2,3-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . .10-20
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-18
Emission control information label . .10-19
Engine serial number ..........10-18
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-18
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-20
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-17
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-17
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-80
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-29
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-21
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-81, 2-29
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-22
Bulb replacement .............8-31
Charge warning light ...........2-25
Console light ................2-92
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-31
Foglights..................8-28
Foglightswitch..............2-59
Headlight and turn signal switch . . . .2-54
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-54
Headlights.................8-28
Interiorlight.................2-91
Lightbulbs.................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-26
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
l i
ght ..................2-27, 2-43
11-4

Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-63
Personal lights...............2-93
Security indicator light ..........2-31
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..............2-22,2-29
Lights......................8-28 Maplights..................2-92
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-9
Door locks ................3-5,3-6
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-45
Low fuel warning light . .2-25, 2-28, 2-41, 2-42
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-26
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-27,2-43
Luggage hook .................2-86
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-22
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-23
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-18
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Malfunctionindicatorlight.......2-27,2-30
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-4
Maplights....................2-92 Map pocket
...................2-76
Memory Seat ..............3-42,3-44
Meters and gauges ............2-6,2-11
Instrument brightness control .....2-58
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-32
Outsidemirrors..............3-33
Rearview...................3-32
Vanitymirror................3-31
Mirrors......................3-32
Mobile apps ..................4-88
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-29
N
NissanConnect® ................4-88
NissanConnect® Services ..........4-89
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-2,3-10
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-93
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ..................2-49,5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system .....4-142
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-8
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-7Engine oil
...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
One shot call ..........4-123,4 -124, 4-135
Outsidemirrors................3-33
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-81
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-15
Owner's manual order form ........10-66
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-66
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-22
P a
rking/parkingonhills.........5-56
Parkingbrake................. .5-22
Personal lights .................2-93
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system.................4-120,4-133
Power Front seat adjustment ...........1-5
Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet..........2-71,2-71,2-73
Powerrearwindows...........2-88
Powersteeringfluid............8-12
Power steering system .........5-56
Powerwindows..............2-87
Rearpowerwindows...........2-88
Powerinverterswitch ............2-68
Poweroutlet............2 -71, 2-71, 2-73
Powersteering................ .5-56
Powersteeringfluid..............8-12
11-5