Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
Anti-lock Braking System will operate to
prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.
Self-test feature
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) includes
electronic sensors, electric pumps, hydraulic
solenoids and a computer. The computer
has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests
the system each time you start the engine
and move the vehicle at a low speed in for-
ward or reverse. When the self-test occurs,
you may hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction. If the
computer senses a malfunction, it switches
the ABS off and illuminates the ABS warning
light on the instrument panel. The brake sys-
tem then operates normally but without
anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during
the self-test or while driving, have the ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Normal operation
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) oper-
ates at speeds above3-6mph(5-
10 km/h). The speed varies according to
road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more
wheels are close to locking up, the actuator
rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pres-
sure. This action is similar to pumping the
brakes very quickly. You may feel a pulsa-
tion in the brake pedal and hear a noise
from under the hood or feel a vibration
from the actuator when it is operating. This
is normal and indicates that the ABS is op-
erating properly. However, the pulsation
may indicate that road conditions are haz-
ardous and extra care is required while
driving. ∙ The ABLS system uses automatic brak-
ing to transfer power from a slipping
drive wheel to the wheel on the same
axle with more traction. The ABLS sys-
tem applies braking to the slipping
wheel, which helps redirect power to
the other wheel.
∙ On 4–Wheel Drive models the ABLS sys- tem operates in both 4H and 4LO
modes. If 4WD mode is engaged, the
ABLS system operates for both drive
axles. On 2–Wheel Drive vehicles, the
ABLS system operates on the drive axle
only.
∙ The ABLS system is always on. In some conditions, the system may automati-
cally turn the ABLS system off. If the sys-
tem is automatically turned off, normal
brake function will continue. ABLS will
function even when the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control system is turned off.
∙ The ABLS does not operate if both wheels on a drive axle are slipping.
ACTIVE BRAKE LIMITED SLIP (ABLS)
SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-37
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it can-
not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driv-
ing situations.
When the VDC system operates, the
indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes so note the following:∙ The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required
to help keep the vehicle on the steered
path.
∙ You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from
under the hood. This is normal and indi-
cates that the VDC system is working
properly.
∙ Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions.
For additional information, refer to “Slip in-
dicator light” and ”Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light” in the ”Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the
indicator light will come on in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off when these indicator
lights are off. The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The
indicator light illu-
minates to indicate the VDC system is off.
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off
the system, the VDC system still operates
to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
transferring power to a non-slipping drive
wheel. The
indicator light flashes if
this occurs. All other VDC functions are off
and the
indicator light will not flash.
The VDC system is automatically reset to
on when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position then back to the ON position.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea-
ture that tests the system each time you
start the engine and move the vehicle for-
ward or in reverse at a slow speed. When
the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indica-
tion of a malfunction.
WARNING
∙ The VDC system is designed to help the driver maintain stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and
be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and al-
ways drive carefully.
∙ Do not modif y the vehicle’s suspen- sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta-
bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are
not NISSAN recommended for your
vehicle or are extremely deteriorated,
the VDC system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect
vehicle handling performance, and
the
indicator light may flash or
the
indicator light may
illuminate.
Starting and driving5-39
∙ When driving on extremely inclinedsurfaces such as higher banked cor-
ners, the VDC system may not operate
properly and the
indicator light
may flash or the
indicator light
may illuminate. Do not drive on these
types of roads.
∙ When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the
indicator light may
flash or the
indicator light may
illuminate. This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine af ter driving onto
a stable surface.
∙ If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are used,
the VDC system may not operate
properly and the
indicator light
may flash or the
indicator light
may illuminate.
∙ The VDC system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road.
WARNING
∙ Never rely solely on the hill descentcontrol system to control vehicle
speed when driving on steep downhill
grades. Always drive carefully and at-
tentively when using the hill descent
control system and decelerate the ve-
hicle speed by depressing the brake
pedal if necessary. Be especially care-
ful when driving on frozen, muddy or
extremely steep downhill roads. Fail-
ure to control vehicle speed may re-
sult in a loss of control of the vehicle
and possible serious injury or death.
∙ The hill descent control may not con- trol the vehicle speed on a hill under
all load or road conditions. Always be
prepared to depress the brake pedal
to control vehicle speed. Failure to do
so may result in a collision or serious
personal injury.
The hill descent control system helps
maintain vehicle speed when driving under
15-21 mph (25-35 km/h) on steeper down-
hill grades. Hill descent control is useful
when engine braking alone in 4H or 4L can-
not control vehicle speed. Hill descent con-
trol applies the vehicle brakes to control
vehicle speed allowing the driver to con- centrate on steering while reducing the
burden of brake and accelerator operation.
∙ When additional braking is required on steep downhill roads, activate the hill
descent control system by pushing the
switch on. For additional information,
refer to “Hill descent control switch” in
the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
∙ Once the system is activated, the indi- cator light will remain on in the instru-
ment panel. For additional information,
refer to “Hill descent control system ON
indicator light” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
If the accelerator or brake pedal is de-
pressed while the hill descent control sys-
tem is on, the system will stop operating
temporarily. As soon as the accelerator or
brake pedal is released, the hill descent
control system begins to function again if
the hill descent control operating condi-
tions are fulfilled.
For the best results, when descending
steep downhill grades, the hill descent con-
trol switch should be on and the shif t lever
in 2 (Second gear) or 1 (Low gear) for engine
braking.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL SYSTEM (if
so equipped)
Starting and driving5-41
∙ The system is designed as an aid tothe driver in detecting large station-
ary objects to help avoid damaging
the vehicle. The system will not detect
small objects below the bumper, and
may not detect objects close to the
bumper or on the ground.
∙ If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper fascia, leaving it mis-
aligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate mea-
surement of obstacles or false alarms.
The RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper when the
shif t lever is in R (Reverse). The system may
not detect objects at speeds above 3 mph
(5 km/h) and may not detect certain angu-
lar or moving objects.
The RSS detects obstacles up to 5.9 f t
(1.8 m) from the rear bumper with a de-
creased coverage area at the outer cor-
ners of the bumper (refer to the illustration
for approximate zone coverage areas). As
you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of
the tone increases. When the obstacle is
less than 10 in (25.0 cm) away, the tone will
sound continuously. If the RSS detects a
stationary or receding object further than
10 in (25.0 cm) from the side of the vehicle, the tone will sound for only 3 seconds.
Once the system detects an object ap-
proaching, the tone will sound again.
The RSS automatically turns on when the
shif t lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the
ignition is ON. The RSS OFF switch on the
instrument panel allows the driver to turn
the RSS on and off. To turn the RSS off, the
ignition must be on, and the shif t lever in R
(Reverse). An indicator light on the switch
will illuminate when the system is turned
off. If the indicator light illuminates when
the RSS is not turned off, it may indicate a
malfunction in the RSS.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt (do not clean
the sensors with sharp objects). If the sen-
sors are covered, it will affect the accuracy
of the RSS.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before in-
serting it into the key hole or use the re-
mote keyless entry key fob (if so equipped).
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper win-
ter protection. For additional information,
refer to “Engine cooling system” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
BATTERY
This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
maintenance free battery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, includ-
ing the engine block. Refill before operating
the vehicle. For additional information, refer
to “Changing engine coolant” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-43
Brakes......................8-22
Brake system..................5-35
Break-in schedule ...............5-24
Brightness/contrast button ......4-9,4-15
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-15
Bulb replacement ...............8-30
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargolampswitch..............2-33
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-19
Car phone or CB radio ............4-83
CDcareandcleaning.............4-74
CD player (See audio system) ........4-56
Childrestraints........1-25, 1-26, 1-28, 1-30 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-30
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-28, 1-40, 1-56, 1-68
Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-33
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-33
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-24
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment ..........4-7,4-13
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System) .....................4-13
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-14 Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-38
C.M.V.S.S. certification label
.........10-16
Cold weather driving .............5-43
Compact disc (CD) player ..........4-56
Compass .....................2-11
Compass and outside temperature
display......................2-10
Compass display ................2-11
Connect phone ................4-76
Console box ..................2-45
Control panel buttons ..........4-4,4-10
Back button .................4-13
Brightness/contrast button ....4-9,4-15
Enterbutton..............4-4,4-10
Settingbutton.............4-7,4-13
Withnavigationsystem.......4-10,4-11
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-74
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-23,4-35
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-8
Cruisecontrol .................5-22
Cupholders ..................2-46
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-87
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system . . .2-31 Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-28
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-28
Dimensions and weights ..........10-14
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-32
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) .......4-4,4-10
Door locks ....................3-3
Door open warning light ...........2-17
Drivebelt.....................8-17
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-43
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-14
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-19
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Driving the vehicle ...............5-14
E
Economy - fuel .................5-25
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-33
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
systemswitch.................2-37
Emission control information label ....10-17
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-44
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine
coolant.........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
11-2
I
Ignition switch .................5-11
Immobilizer system ...........2-26,5-12
Important vehicle information label . . .10-16
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-20
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-25
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ...................2-20
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-16
Instrument brightness control .......2-32
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-32
Interiorlight...................2-54
iPod®Player...............4-63,4-66
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-30
J
Jumpseat.....................1-7
Jumpstarting..............6-12,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-26,8-27
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) .....3-7
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-2 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-18
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-16
Emission control information label . .10-17
Engine serial number ..........10-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-16
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-17
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-15
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-89
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-30
Launch bar menu ................4-9
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-18
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-90, 2-20
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-15
Bulb replacement .............8-30
Charge warning light ...........2-17
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-30
Foglights..................8-29
Foglightswitch..............2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-29
Headlights.................8-28
Interiorlight.................2-54
Lightbulbs.................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19 Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-83
Security indicator light
..........2-22
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-20
Lights......................8-28 Maplights..................2-55
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ..................3-3
Power door locks ..............3-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-5,3-11
Lowfuelwarninglight ........... .2-18
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-19
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-48
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-19
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-25
Under the
hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-21
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
11-4