∙ 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.
Technical and consumer information10-59
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
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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