ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
Do not apply any load directly to the roof
side rails. Cross bars must be installed be-
fore applying load/cargo/luggage to the
roof of the vehicle. Genuine NISSAN acces-
sory cross bars are available through a
NISSAN dealer. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for additional informa-
tion.
The service load capacity for the roof side
rails is 165 lbs. (74 kg.), however do not ex-
ceed the cross bars load capacity.Be careful that your vehicle does not ex-
ceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear).
For additional information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to:
∙ “Vehicle loading information” or the “Dimensions and weights” table in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.
∙ F.M.V.S.S. or C.M.V.S.S. certification label (located on the driver’s door pillar) (if so
equipped)WARNING
∙ Always install the cross bars onto theroof side rails before loading cargo of
any kind. Loading cargo directly onto
the roof side rails or the vehicle’s roof
may cause vehicle damage.
∙ Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
cross bars. ∙ Heavy loading of the cross bars has
the potential to affect the vehicle sta-
bility and handling during sudden or
unusual handling maneuvers.
∙ Roof rack cross bars should be evenly distributed.
∙ Do not exceed maximum roof rack cross bars load capacity.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
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∙ 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. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” 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. ∙ For 2WD models, 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 conditions and cause an
accident and personal 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 wear. For additional information
on wheel off-set dimensions, refer to
“Wheels and tires” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of
this manual.
Do-it-yourself8-37
10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ....................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .......................10-8
Specifications .................................. 10-9
Engine ...................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................ 10-10
Dimensions and weights ...................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country ......................................... 10-11
Vehicle identification ........................... 10-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ........................................ 10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................ 10-11
Engine serial number ....................... 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12
Emission control information label .........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-13
Air conditioner specification label ...........10-13 Installing front license plate
....................10-13
Vehicle loading information ...................10-14
Terms ...................................... 10-14
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-15
Securing the load ........................... 10-16
Loading tips ................................ 10-17
Measurement of weights ...................10-17
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-18
Maximum load limits ....................... 10-18
Towing load/specification ..................10-22
Towing safety .............................. 10-22
Flat towing for all–wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-27
Flat towing for front wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-27
Uniform tire quality grading ....................10-28
Emission control system warranty .............10-29
R
eporting safety defects ......................10-29
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ............................................ 10-30
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................10-31
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-32
WHEELS AND TIRES
WheelsOffset in (mm) Size
Alloy 1.97 (50)
18 x 7.5J
1.97 (50) 20 x 7.5J
Tires Size
All Season 235/65R18
235/55R20
Spare tire Wheel size Tire size
Temporary spare - steel or
alloy 18 x 4T
T165/90D18
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length
without front license plate bracket in (mm)192.4 (4,888)
with front license plate bracket in (mm)192.8 (4,898)
Overall width in (mm)75.4 (1,916)
Overall height in (mm)67.8 (1,722)
Front and rear track width in (mm)64.6 (1,640)
Wheelbase in (mm)111.2 (2,825)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg) Refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certificationlabel” on the centerpillar between the
driver’s side front and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
10-10Technical and consumer information
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
Toptetherstrapchildrestraint.......1-32
Towing4-wheel drive models ...........6-14
Flattowing.................10-27
Towing load/specification .......10-22
Towtrucktowing .............6-12
Trailertowing...............10-18
Towingatrailer................10-18
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) ........5-24
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-70,2-72,2-73,2-73
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-11
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-44
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-28
USB/iPod® Charging Ports ..........4-32
V
Vanitymirror..................3-35
Vehicle dimensions and weights .....10-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFFswitch ...................2-51 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system
.....................5-132
Vehicle identification .............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-11
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-34,5-16
Vehicle loading information ........10-14
Vehiclerecovery.............6-14,6-15
Vehicle security system ...........2-33
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-34, 5-16
Vents.......................4-26
Visors ..................... .3-35
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-71, 2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Battery charge warning light ......2-10
Brakewarninglight............2-10
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-29
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-12,2-28
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight................2-28
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-16, 2-13
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-71, 2-13
TPMS......................2-4 Vehicle security system
.........2-33
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-9,2-14
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-70
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-9,2-14
Audible reminders ..........2-9,2-14
Indicatorlights ............2-9,2-14
Warninglights.............2-9, 2-14
Warninglights...............2-9,2-14
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-8
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-37
Weights
(See dimensions and weights) .......10-10
Wheels and tires ............8-28,10-10
Wheel/tire size .................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-11
Windows.....................2-63 Locking passengers' windows .....2-63
Powerrearwindows...........2-64
Powerwindows..............2-63
Rearpowerwindows...........2-64
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-12
Windshield wiper blades ...........
8-17
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-37
Wiper blades ................8-17
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-36
11-7