∙ Once the automatic brake control op-erates, it does not operate again if the
vehicle approaches the same
obstacle.
∙ The automatic brake control can only operate for a short period of time.
Therefore, the driver must depress
the brake pedal.
∙ In the following situations, the RAB system may not operate properly or
may not function sufficiently:
– The vehicle is driven in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
– The vehicle is driven on a steep hill.
– The vehicle’s posture is changed (e.g., when driving over a bump).
– The vehicle is driven on a slippery road.
– The vehicle is turned sharply by turning the steering wheel fully.
– Snow chains are used.
– Wheels or tires other than NISSAN recommended are used. – The brakes are cold at low ambient
temperatures or immediately af ter
driving has started.
– The braking force becomes poor due to wet brakes af ter driving
through a puddle or washing the
vehicle.
∙ Turn the RAB system off in the follow- ing conditions to prevent the occur-
rence of an unexpected accident re-
sulting from sudden system
operation:
– The vehicle is towed.
– The vehicle is carried on a flatbed truck.
– The vehicle is on the chassis dynamometer.
– The vehicle drives on an uneven road surface.
– Suspension parts other than those designated as genuine parts are
used. (If the vehicle height or the
vehicle body inclination is
changed, the system may not de-
tect an obstacle correctly.) ∙ Excessive noise (e.g., audio system
volume, an open vehicle window) will
interfere with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the RAB system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, the RAB system
warning light will illuminate, and the “Sys-
tem fault” warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display.
Action to take
If the warning light illuminates, park the ve-
hicle in a safe location, turn the hybrid sys-
tem off, and restart the hybrid system. If the
warning light continues to illuminate, have
the RAB system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
NOTE:
If the RAB system cannot be operated
temporarily, the RAB system warning
light blinks.
5-102Starting and driving
Rear window wiper blade
If checking or replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-
adjust every time the brake pedal is ap-
plied.
WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, a high pitched
scraping or screeching sound will be heard
when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.
BRAKES
Do-it-yourself8-19
1Tire size (example: P215/65R15
95H)
1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles
(not all tires have this informa-
tion).
2. Three-digit number (215): This number gives the width in milli-
meters of the tire from sidewall
edge to sidewall edge. 3. Two-digit number (65): This
number, known as the aspect
ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of
height to width.
4. R: The “R” stands for radial.
5. Two-digit number (15): This num- ber is the wheel or rim diameter
in inches. 6. Two- or three-digit number (95):
This number is the tire’s load in-
dex. It is a measurement of how
much weight each tire can sup-
port. You may not find this infor-
mation on all tires because it is
not required by law.
7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not drive the vehicle faster than
the tire speed rating.
Example
WDI0395
8-32Do-it-yourself
∙ 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. Rec-
ommended types and sizes are shown in
“Wheels and tires” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” 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/drums. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad/shoe wear.
For additional information on wheel
off-set dimensions, refer to “Wheels
and tires” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this
manual.
Do-it-yourself8-37
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel typeOffset in (mm) Size
Aluminum 1.38 (35)17 x 7J
1.38 (35) 18 x 7J
Tires Size
Non Run Flat 225/65R17
225/60R18
Spare tires Size
Spare Wheel T155/90D17
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall lengthin (mm)184.5 (4,686)
Overall width in (mm)72.4 (1,840)
Overall height with All-wheel drive in (mm)68.5 (1,741)
with front wheel drive in (mm)67.8 (1,721)
Front and Rear Track in (mm)62.8 (1,595.1)
Wheelbase in (mm)106.5 (2,706)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg) Refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.
V.S.S. certification label” onthe center pillar between
the driver’s side front and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
10-10Technical and consumer information
Road accident cautions..........HEV-3
Roofrack....................2-66
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Childseatbelts......1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Front power seat adjustment ......1-4
Seatback pockets ...............2-60
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-14
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Pregnant women ..............1-14
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seatbelts................1-11, 7-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-18
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-14
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-14, 2-16
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests ...................1-5
Automatic drive positioner ....3-39,3-41
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-53
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Seats/floormats................7-6 Security indicator light
............2-19
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-42,5-17
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-40
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-19
Service manual order form .........10-22
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-34
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-18
Sonar Rear system ................5 -119
Spark plug replacement ...........8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ..................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
SPORT mode switch .............5-25
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-73
SRS warning label ...............1-63
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Ju
mpstarting............6-12,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-12
Push starting ................6-14
Starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid
System......................5-18
Steering Powersteeringsystem.........5-109
Steering wheel .................3-34
Stoplight....................8-25
Storage.....................2-60
Storagebin...................2-64
Sunglasses case ................2-62
Sunglasses holder ..............2-62 Sunroof
...................2-70, 7-5
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-70
Sunvisors................... .3-34
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-63
Supplemental air bag warning
light.....................1-64, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-52
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-45
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-45
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-46
Automatic power window switch . . .2-69
Foglightswitch..............2-52
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-46
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-46
Instrument brightness control .....2-51
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-45
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-44
Turn signal switch .............2-51
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-42, 5-17
Three-waycatalyst...............5-5
11-6