1. Map light
2 Headlight assembly
3 Personal light
4. Door mirror turn signal light
5. Fog light (if so equipped)
6. High-mounted stop light
7. License plate light
8. Backup (reversing) light assembly
9. Rear combination light
10. Cargo light
11. Daytime running light
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the
lens, lamp and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installationLDI3332
WDI0263
Do-it-yourself8-27
During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to
check for the cause or have it checked
promptly. In addition, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think
that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or mainte-
nance work, closely observe the “Mainte-
nance precautions” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with“*”isfound in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that the
doors and engine hood operate properly.
Also ensure that all latches lock securely.
Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers
and links if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*:
Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated ev-
ery 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all
tires, including the spare, to the pressure
specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the
TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core
and cap when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age. Wheel alignment and balance:
If the ve-
hicle should pull to either side while driving
on a straight and level road, or if you detect
uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may
be a need for wheel alignment. If the steer-
ing wheel or seat vibrates at normal high-
way speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other dam-
age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility. It is recom-
mended that you have a damaged wind-
shield repaired by a NISSAN dealer, or a
NISSAN Certified Collision Center. To locate
a collision center in your area, refer to
http://collision.nissanusa.com.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and schedules9-3
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the
pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) P (Park) position mechanism: On a
fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held
securely with the shif t lever in the P (Park)
position without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats:
Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
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 defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner. Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.
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 maintenance free batter-
ies): This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
maintenance free battery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
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.
9-4Maintenance and schedules
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs.
(907 kg).
Tire pressures
∙ When towing a trailer, inflate thevehicle tires to the recom-
mended cold tire pressure indi-
cated on the Tire and Loading In-
formation label.
∙ Trailer tire condition, size, load rat- ing and proper inflation pressure
should be in accordance with the
trailer and tire manufacturer’s
specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. The safety
chains should be crossed and should be
attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle
bumper or axle. The safety chains can be
attached to the bumper if the hitch ball is
mounted to the bumper. Be sure to leave
enough slack in the chains to permit turn-
ing corners.
Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available
power-type module/converter must be
used to provide power for all trailer
lighting. This unit uses the vehicle bat-
tery as a direct power source for all
trailer lights while using the vehicle tail
light, stop light and turn signal circuits
as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a
module/converter that exceeds these
power requirements may damage the
vehicle’s electrical system. It is recom-
mended that you visit a reputable
trailer retailer to obtain the proper
equipment and to have it installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, it is recommended
that you contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer retailer. Vehicles equipped with
the optional trailer tow package are
equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an
adapter will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the vehicle. Adapters are
available at auto parts stores and hitch re-
tailers.Pre-towing tips
∙ Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or un-
loaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the
vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or
nose-down condition; check for im-
proper tongue load, overload, worn sus-
pension or other possible causes of ei-
ther condition.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
∙ Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low.
∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light opera-
tion, and trailer wheel lug nuts every
time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.
10-24Technical and consumer information
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel thannormal 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 in the recom-
mended Maintenance Schedule in the
“Maintenance and schedules” 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.Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
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
– Do not correct trailer sway by steer- ing 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 as described in this section.
∙
Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember, the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
∙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 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 of this
manual.
10-26Technical and consumer information
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-49
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-57
Air bag warning labels ............1-70
Airbagwarninglight..........1-71, 2-13
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-71, 2-13
Air cleaner ...................8-16
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-29
Air conditioner specification label . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-29
Servicing air conditioner ........4-32
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-33
All-Wheel Drive .............5-125,6-13
Anchor point locations ............1-33
Antenna ....................4-33
Antifreeze ...................5-138
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-131Armrests....................
.1-6
Audible reminders ..............2-16
Autolightswitch ...............2-39
Automatic Automatic drive
positioner ........3-38,3-39,3-40,3-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-64
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . .3-36
Automatic door locks .............3-7
Automatic drive
positioner ..........3-38,3-39,3-40,3-41
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) .................2-9,2-13,5-91
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-98
AWD...................5-125,6-13
B
Battery .................5-138,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-10
Battery replacement ............8-22
Keyfob...................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-23
Before starting the engine .........5-16
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-38
Block heater Engine ...................5-139
Booster seats .................1-46
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-131Brakefluid .................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-26
Brakesystem ..............5-130
Brakewarninglight............2-10
Brakewearindicators.......2-16,8-19
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-19
Brake Assist .................5 -132
Brakefluid ...................8-11
Brakes......................8-19
Brakesystem ................5-130
Break-in schedule ..............5-123
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-44
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-9
Bulb replacement .............. 8-26
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-61
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) . . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-33
Check tire pressure .............2-29
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, 1-35, 1-41, 1-46
Top tether strap anchor point
locations..................1-33
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-32
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-16
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving ............5-138
Console box ..................2-58
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol.................5-58
Cupholders ..................2-59
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system . .2-43
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ..................2-43
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-38
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-44 Door locks
....................3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-15
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-38,3-39,3-40,3-41
Driving Cold weather driving ..........5-138
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Drivingthevehicle...............5-18
Dynamic driver assistance switch .....2-50
E
E-call (SOS) Button ...............2-51
Economy - fuel ................5-125
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-15,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-29
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-16
Blockheater................5-139
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6 Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation
.............10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-10
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders ............10-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-3
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-54
Eyeglasscase.................2-58
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........
8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Foglightswitch................2-45
Front air bag system
11-2
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-57
Front and rear sonar system.......5-136
Front-door pocket ...............2-55
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-125
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-31
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-30
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-29
Fuelefficientdrivingtips ..........5-124
Fuel-filler door .................3-30
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-19
Fusiblelinks...................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-70,2-72,2-73,2-73
Gascap .....................3-31
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-3
Glovebox....................2-58 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-39
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-39
Headlights ...................8-24
Headrestraints ................ .1-9
Heatedrearseats...............2-48
Heatedseats..................2-47
Heated steering wheel ............2-49
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Heater operation .............4-30
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-28
Hill start assist system ...........5-135
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-70,2-72,2-73,2-73
Hood .......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-61
Horn.......................2-45
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ...........2-34,5-16
Important vehicle information label . . .10-12
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-17
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-125
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-15 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.................2-9,2-14
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-36
Instrument brightness control .......2-44
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-44
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . . .5-61
Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA) ......5-120
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-108
Intelligent
Key system
Key operating range ............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
Warning signals ..............3-18
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .....5-32
Interiorlight ..................2-68
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-30
J
Jumpstarting...............6-9,8-14
K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-22
11-3