2018 NISSAN TITAN heater

∙ Do not use the cruise control (if soequipped) on slippery roads.
∙ Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist
with cold temperature starting.
∙ Engine block heaters should be used when the outside temperature is 0ºF
(-17ºC) or lower.
∙ Engine block heaters run continuously while plugged into the correct voltage
electrical outlet.
WARNING
∙ Do not use your engine block heaterwith an ungrounded electrical system
or a 2-pronged adapter. You can be
seriously injured by an electrical
shock if you use an ungrounded
connection. ∙ Disconnect and properly store the en-
gine block heater cord before starting
the engine. Damage to the cord could
result in an electrical shock and can
cause serious injury.
∙ Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord rated for at least 10 A.
Plug the extension cord into a Ground
Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure to
use the proper extension cord or a
grounded outlet can result in a fire or
electrical shock and cause serious
personal injury.
To use the engine block heater: 1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged exten-
sion cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2–4 hours, de-
pending on outside temperatures, to properly warm the engine coolant. Use
an appropriate timer to turn the engine
block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.
NOTE:
When using the engine block heater (if so
equipped) on an Applied Vehicle (engine
block heater is plugged in): ∙ Vehicle should be parked on a level
surface.
Or
∙ If a level surface is not available, the
vehicle should be parked with the
front of the truck lower than the rear
(nose down).
CAUTION
Use of the engine block heater when
parked with the front of the vehicle
higher than the rear (5 degrees or more)
may cause the engine block heater to
become damaged and/or inoperative.
Starting and driving5-71

WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause per-
sonal injury.1. If the booster battery is in another ve- hicle, position the two vehicles to bring
their batteries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to
touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shif t lever to P (Park). Switch off all unneces- sary electrical systems (lights, heater,
air conditioner, etc.).
3. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
4. Ensure the vent caps are level and tight.
5. Connect the jumper cables in the se- quence illustrated (
A,B,C,D).
CAUTION
∙ Always connect positive () to posi-tive ( ) and negative () to body
ground (for example, strut mounting
bolt, engine lif t bracket, etc.) — not to
the battery.
∙ Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes.
7. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2,000 rpm and start the
engine of the vehicle being jump
started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the ig-
nition switch in the OFF position and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
8. Af ter starting the engine, carefully dis- connect the negative cable and then
the positive cable.
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6-14In case of emergency

Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
CAUTION
∙ Automatic transmission models can-not be push-started or tow-started.
Attempting to do so may cause trans-
mission damage.
∙ Three way catalyst equipped models should not be started by pushing
since the three way catalyst may be
damaged.
∙ Never try to start the vehicle by tow- ing it; when the engine starts, the for-
ward surge could cause the vehicle to
collide with the tow vehicle.
WARNING
∙ Do not continue to drive if your vehicleoverheats. Doing so could cause en-
gine damage or a vehicle fire.
∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded, never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant res-
ervoir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
∙ Do not open the hood if steam is com- ing out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc. take the
following steps: 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap- ply the parking brake and move the
shif t lever to P (Park).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maxi-
mum hot and fan control to high
speed. 3. If engine overheating is caused by
climbing a long hill on a hot day, run the
engine at a fast idle (approximately
1,500 rpm) until the temperature gauge
indication returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine. Do not open the hood fur-
ther until no steam or coolant can be
seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling
fan is running. The radiator hoses and
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking, the water pump belt is
missing or loose, or the cooling fan
does not run, stop the engine.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency6-15

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir
when the engine is cold. If the coolant
level is below the MIN level
B, add coolant
to the MAX level
A. If the reservoir is empty,
check the coolant level in the radiator
when the engine is cold. If there is insuffi-
cient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX
level
A. This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). The life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant is
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing
any other type of coolant or the use of
non-distilled water may reduce the life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. For additional information on the location
of the engine coolant reservoir, refer to “En-
gine compartment check locations” in this
section.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine over-
heating.
WARNING
∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
∙ Never remove the radiator or engine coolant reservoir cap when the en-
gine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escap-
ing from the radiator.
∙ Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
∙ Keep coolant out of the reach of chil- dren and pets.VK56VD engine (non-XD model)
LDI3004
VK56VD engine (XD model)
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8-6Do-it-yourself

Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free-
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel). Battery* (for serviceable batteries):
Check the fluid level in each cell. The fluid
should be at the bottom of the filler open-
ing. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold. Engine drive belts*:
Make sure the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level surface with
the engine off. Wait more than 10 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
For additional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check the level when the fluid is cold, with
the engine off. Check the lines for proper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

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
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