Tire wear and damage
1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
WARNING
∙ Tires should be periodically in- spected for wear, cracking,
bulging or objects caught in the
tread. If excessive wear, cracks,
bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced. ∙ The original tires have built-in
tread 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, Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire
chain clearance, speedometer cali-
bration, headlight aim and bumper
height. Some of these effects may
lead to accidents and could result in
serious personal injury.
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8-36Do-it-yourself
∙ For 2WD models, if your vehicle wasoriginally 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. ∙ 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 1 minute. The light will re-
main on af ter 1 minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended 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.
∙ The TPMS sensor may be damaged if it is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor.
∙ When replacing the TPMS sensor, the ID registration may be required. It is
recommended that you visit 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.
Do-it-yourself8-37
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
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) should never be tested us-
ing a two wheel dynamometer (such as
the dynamometers used by some
states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform the
test facility personnel that your vehicle
is equipped with 4WD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in transmis-
sion damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the ve-
hicle. If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
∙ How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
∙ Whether or not the driver and passen- ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
∙ How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
∙ How fast the vehicle was traveling.
∙ Sounds are not recorded.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
10-34Technical and consumer information
11 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-9
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-53
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-60
Air bag warning labels ............1-71
Airbagwarninglight..........1-72, 2-16
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-72, 2-16
Air cleaner ...................8-16
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-33
Air conditioner specification label . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner
controls...................4-33
Servicing air conditioner ........4-40
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-33
Anchor point locations ...........1-35
Antenna ....................4-41
Antifreeze ...................5-80
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-12
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-73
Armrests................... .1-10
Audible reminders ..............2-19 Autolightswitch ...............2-40
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner ....3-48,3-51
Automatic power window switch . . .2-66
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-46
Automatic door locks .............3-7
Automatic drive positioner ......3-48, 3-51
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ...................2-12,5-58
B
Battery..................5-80,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-13
Battery replacement ............8-22
Keyfob...................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-22
Before starting the engine .........5-15
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-22
Booster seats .................1-49
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-73
Brakefluid .................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-25
Brakesystem...............5-73
Brakewarninglight............2-12
Brakewearindicators.......2-19,8-19
Parking brake operation .........5-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-19
Brake Assist ..................5-74
Brakefluid ...................8-11 Brakes......................8-19
Brakesystem................
.5-73
Break-in schedule ..............5-65
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-42
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-11
Bulb replacement ..............8-25
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-62
C
argolight...................2-73
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) . . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-41
Check tire pressure .............2-30
Childrestraints.......1-27, 1-28, 1-30, 1-32 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-32
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-30, 1-37, 1-43, 1-49
Top tether strap anchor point
locations................. .1-35
Child restraint with top tether strap . . .1-34
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-19
Cleaningexteriorandinterior .....7-2,7-4
Climate-controlled seat switches .....2-44
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving ............5-80
Compass.....................2-8
Console box ..................2-59
Console light ..................2-72
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-33
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 ..............5-41,5-41
Cupholders ..................2-60
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-41
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-38
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-42
Door locks ....................3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-48,3-51
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-80 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
Dual panel moonroof .............2-68
Dual power moonroof ............2-68
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-53
Economy - fuel .................5-67
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-13,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-32
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-15
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 viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9 Starting the engine
............5-15
Engine Block Heater ..............5-81
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders............10-34
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-3
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-56
Eyeglasscase.................2-60
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............8-10
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
F
oglightswitch................2-43
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-60
Front-door pocket ...............2-57
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
11-2
FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-67
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-39
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-30
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-66
Fuel-filler door .................3-39
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-19
Fusiblelinks...................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-73,2-74,2-76,2-77
Gascap.....................3-39
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....................2-59
Gloveboxlock.................2-59
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2Headlight and turn signal switch
......2-39
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-39
Headlights ...................8-24
Headrestraints.................1-12
Heated 2nd row seat switches .......2-46
Heatedseats..................2-44
Heated seat switches ............2-45
Heated steering wheel switch ....2-47,2-48
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-33
Heater operation .............4-34
Hill descent control switch .........2-49
Hill descent control system .........5-78
Hill start assist system ............5-78
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2 -73, 2-74, 2-76, 2-77
Hood .......................3-32
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-63
Horn.......................2-43
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ...........2-34,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . .10-12
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-16
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-67
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2 -11, 2-16
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-46
Instrument brightness control .......2-42
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2 Instrument panel dimmer switch
.....2-42
Intelligent 4x4 (I-4x4) .............5-67
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-43
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .........3-9,3-22
Key operation ................3-11
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry
operation ...............
3-14,3-22
Troubleshooting guide .......3-18,3-27
Warning signals ...........3-18,3-27
Interiorlight...................2-71
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-32
J
Jumpstarting..............6-10, 8-14
K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-22
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ....3-14,3-22
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-2,3-21
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4
11-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label . .10-12
Engine serial number ..........10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-71
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............... .1-32
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .....2-41
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Liftgate .....................3-32
Liftgaterelease.................3-37
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-72, 2-16
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-11
Bulb replacement .............8-25
Charge warning light ...........2-13
Console light ................2-72
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-25
Foglights..................8-24
Foglightswitch..............2-43
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-39
Headlights .................8-24
Interiorlight.................2-71
Lightbulbs.................8-24 Low tire pressure warning light
.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-30
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-63
Personal lights ...............2-72
Security indicator light ..........2-18
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-72
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2 -11, 2-16
Lights......................8-24 Maplights..................2-72
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Door locks ..................3-5
Gloveboxlock...............2-59
Liftgaterelease...............3-37
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-30
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-15,2-29
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-30
Luggage hook .................2-63
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-64
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-3
Insidethevehicle..............9-4
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-3
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-27 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..........2-17
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights................... .2-72
Map pocket ...................2-57
Memory Seat ...............3 -48, 3-51
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-42
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . .3-46
Outsidemirrors ..............3-47
Rearview ..................3-45
Vanitymirror................3-45
Mirrors......................3-45
Moonroof .................2-68,7-5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-27
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........
3-2,3-21
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ..................2-34, 5-14
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
11-4