∙ 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. Rec-
ommended types and sizes are shown in
“Wheels and tires” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING
∙ The use of tires other than those rec-
ommended or the mixed use of tires
of different brands, construction
(bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread
patterns can adversely affect the ride,
braking, handling, VDC system,
ground clearance, body-to-tire clear-
ance, tire chain clearance, speedom-
eter calibration, headlight aim and
bumper height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could re-
sult in serious personal injury.
∙ If your vehicle was originally equipped with four tires that were the
same size and you are only replacing
two of the four tires, install the new
tires on the rear axle. Placing new tires
on the front axle may cause loss of
vehicle control in some driving condi-
tions and cause an accident and per-
sonal injury. ∙ If the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear, de-
grade vehicle handling characteris-
tics, affect the VDC system and/or in-
terference with the brake discs. Such
interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear. For additional infor-
mation on wheel-off set dimensions,
refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
∙ When replacing a wheel without the TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for ap-
proximately one minute. The light will
remain on af ter one minute. Have
your tires replaced and/or TPMS sys-
tem reset as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.
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∙ The TPMS sensor may be damaged ifit is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor.
∙ When replacing the TPMS sensor, the ID registration may be required. Con-
tact a NISSAN dealer for ID
registration.
∙ Do not use a valve stem cap that is not specified by NISSAN. The valve stem
cap may become stuck.
∙ Be sure that the valve stem caps are correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve
may be clogged up with dirt and
cause a malfunction or loss of
pressure.
∙ Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel or tire even if it has been re-
paired. Such wheels or tires could
have structural damage and could fail
without warning.
∙ The use of retread tires is not recommended.
∙ For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.Four-wheel drive models
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted
or radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires
on the front and rear axles which will
cause excessive tire wear and may
damage the transmission, transfer case
and differential gears.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-
mended that all four tires be replaced with
tires of the same size, brand, construction
and tread pattern. The tire pressure and
wheel alignment should also be checked
and corrected as necessary. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular use,
wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,
they should be balanced as required. Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
∙ For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety In-
formation” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
∙ Wash the wheels when washing the ve-
hicle to maintain their appearance.
∙ Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside
of the vehicle is washed.
∙ Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels.
∙ Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion. Such damage may cause
loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire
bead.
∙ NISSAN recommends waxing the road wheels to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.
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Spare tire (FULL SIZE TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire)
When replacing a wheel without the TPMS
such as the spare tire, the TPMS will not
function.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a full
size spare that is a different size or brand
than the tires originally installed on the ve-
hicle. This full size spare tire is intended for
temporary use only and should be re-
placed at the first opportunity.
Observe the following precautions if the
FULL SIZE TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
must be used. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged or involved in an acci-
dent:
WARNING
∙ The TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tireshould be used for emergency use
only. It should be replaced with the
standard tire at the first opportunity
to avoid possible tire or differential
damage. ∙ Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY
FULL SIZE spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving. The vehicle driving perfor-
mance may be affected when driving
on wet or snow covered roads.
∙ When the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare is installed, the following sys-
tems may not work correctly:
– Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) System
∙ Periodically check the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire inflation pressure.
Always keep the TEMPORARY FULL
SIZE inflated to the pressure specifi-
cation shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
∙ With the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire installed do not drive the vehicle
at speeds faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h). ∙ When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE
spare tire should be used on the front
wheels and the original tire used on
the rear wheels. Use tire chains only
on the drive wheels.
∙ Do not use the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire on other vehicles.
∙ Do not use 4WD when the TEMPO- RARY FULL SIZE spare tire is installed
∙ Do not use more than one TEMPO- RARY FULL SIZE spare tire at the same
time.
CAUTION
∙ Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-RARY FULL SIZE spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause
damage to the vehicle.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel TypeOffset in (mm) Size
Steel 1.73 (44)
17 x 7.5 J
0.98 (25) 18 x 8.0 J
Alloy 0.98 (25)
18 x 8.0 J
0.91 (23) 18 x 8.0 J
1.63 (41.5) 18 x 7.5 J
0.91(23) 20x8.0J
1.63 (41.5) 20 x 7.5 J
Tire type Performance type Size
Passenger All season
265/70R18
All season P265/70R18
All season P275/60R20
All terrain P275/70/R18
Light truck All season
LT245/75R17
All terrain LT275/65R18
All season LT265/60R20
Spare wheel type Performance type Size
Full size (Non Matching)
Steel -
265/70R18
- P265/70R18
- LT245/75R17
Full size (Non Matching)
Alloy -
P275/60R20
Full size (Matching) Al-
loy -
P275/70R18
- P275/60R20
- LT275/60R20
- LT275/65R18
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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an op-
tional trailer tow package. The trailer tow
package includes a receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the
maximum towing capacity of this vehicle
when the proper towing equipment is
used. Choose a proper ball mount and
hitch ball that is rated for the trailer to be
towed. Genuine NISSAN ball mounts and
hitch balls are available at a NISSAN dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the op-
tional trailer tow package, check the tow-
ing capacity of your bumper hitch or
receiver-type frame mounted hitch.
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and
trailer. A Genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is
available at a NISSAN dealer. Make sure the
trailer hitch is securely attached to the ve-
hicle to help avoid personal injury or prop-
erty damage due to sway caused by cross-
winds, rough road surfaces or passing
trucks.A hitch used for towing 5th wheel and
gooseneck trailers can also be installed on
your vehicle. Contact a professional sup-
plier of towing equipment to purchase and
have a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch in-
stalled.
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.
Technical and consumer information10-45
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-2,5-9
Push starting................6-15
Starting the engine (diesel only) ......5-16
Starting the engine
(gasoline engine only) .............5-15
Steering Powersteeringfluid............8-12
Power steering system .........5-56
Steering wheel .................3-29
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-87
Stoplight ....................8-31
Storage .....................2-75
Storagetray...................2-79
Sunglasses case ................2-81
Sunglasses holder ...............2-81
Sunvisors....................3-30
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-80
Supplemental air bag warning
light.....................1-81, 2-29
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ...................1-60, 1-75
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-80
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...........1-53, 1-68
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-53
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-55
Automatic power window switch . . .2-89
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ...............2-67
Foglightswitch..............2-59
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol.........2-57 Headlight and turn signal switch
....2-54
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-54
Hill descent control switch .......2-66
Instrument brightness control .....2-58
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Powerinverterswitch ..........2-68
Rear sonar system off switch ......2-69
Tow mode switch .............2-70
Turn signal switch .............2-58
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-65
T
Tachometer ...................2-9
Tailgate ................. .3-37, 3-37
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-49,5-14
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tie down hooks ................3-41
Tire Flattire....................6-3
Spare tire ..........6-4,6-6,6-7,8-46
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-20
Tire chains .................8-42
Tire pressure ................8-34
Tirerotation ................8-42
Tires of 4-wheel drive ...........8-45
Types of tires ................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-62
Wheels and tires ..........8-34,10-10
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10 Tire pressure
..................8-34
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)....................5-3,6-3
Towing 2-wheel drive models ...........6-17
Flattowing.................10-61
Towing load/specification .......10-40
Trailertowing...............10-36
Towingatrailer................10-36
Towingyourvehicle..............6-16
Tow mode switch ...............2-70
Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) .....2-71
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ..........2-93,2-94,2-95,
2-96, 2-96, 2-97
Transfer case ..................
5
-46
Transmission Driving with automatic
transmission................5-17
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-17
Trip computer .................2-13
Trip odometer ..................2-8
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) ....4-147
Truckbox.................3-37, 3-37
Truck - camper loading ...........10-34
Turn signal switch ...............2-58
U
Under seat storage bin .........2-77,2-81
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-62
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USBinterface..................4-76Audio file operation .........4-75,4-77
Using four wheel drive (4WD) ........5-45
V
Vanitymirror..................3-31
Variable voltage control system ......8-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights .....10-11
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch......................2-65
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-60
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-60
Vehicle identification .............10-17
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-17
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-17
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-17
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-49,5-14
VehicleInformationDisplay.........2-32
Vehicle loading information ........10-22
Vehiclerecovery................6-18
Vehicle security system ...........2-48
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-49, 5-14
Vents.......................4-34
Visors ......................3-30
Voice Prompt Interrupt . . .4-123, 4-124, 4-135
Voice recognition system ..........4-142
Voltmeter....................2-12 W
Warning 4WDwarninglight.............2-22
Airbagwarninglight........1-81, 2-29
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-22
Battery charge warning light ......2-25
Brakewarninglight............2-24
Door open warning light .........2-25
Engine oil pressure warning light . . .2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
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
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-63
Passenger's seat belt warning light and
chime....................2-28
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-18, 2-25
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-81, 2-29
Vehicle security system .........2-48
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..............2-22,2-29
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-80
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................2-22,2-29
Audible reminders .........2-22,2-29
Indicatorlights ...........2-22,2-29
Warninglights............2-22,2-29
Warninglights..............2-22,2-29 Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders
....................2-21
Warningsystemsswitch...........2-64
Weights
(See dimensions and weights) .......10-11
Wheels and tires ............8-34,10-10
Wheel/tire size .................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-17
Windows.....................2-87 Locking passengers' windows .....2-88
Powerrearwindows...........2-88
Powerwindows..............2-87
Rearpowerwindows.......... .2-88
Rearslidingwindow ...........2-90
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-14
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-20
Wiper Wiper blades ................8-20
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-51
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