∙ If you feel that the air flow mode youhave selected and the outlets the air is
coming out do not match, select
the
mode.
∙ When you change the air flow mode, you may feel air flow from the feet vents
for just a moment. This is not a mal-
function. The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant de-
signed with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the
earth’s ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant
is required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to
your air conditioner system. For additional
information, refer to “Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations”
in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer to service your “environmentally
friendly” air conditioner system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper
equipment. There is a USB/iPod® charging port located
in the 2nd row on the back of the center
console. This port will charge compatible
devices.
NOTE:
The USB/iPod® charging port will not op-
erate the display screen or the Rear Seat
Infotainment (RSI) (if so equipped). Only
the USB connection port located in the
console box will allow operation of
USB/iPod® devices through the audio
system.
2nd row
LHA4864
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
USB/iPod® CHARGING PORT
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-43
ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode
to reduce the chance of damage if the
coolant temperature becomes too high
(for example, when climbing steep grades
in high temperatures with heavy loads,
such as when towing a trailer). When the
engine temperature reaches a certain
level:∙ The engine coolant temperature gauge will move toward the H position.
∙ Engine power may be reduced.
∙ The air conditioning cooling function may be automatically turned off for a
short time (the blower will continue to
operate).
Engine power and, under some conditions,
vehicle speed will decrease. Vehicle speed
can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the vehicle may not accelerate at
the desired speed. The transmission will
downshif t or upshif t as it reaches pre-
scribed shif t points. You can also shif t
manually.
As driving conditions change and engine
coolant temperature is reduced, vehicle
speed can be increased using the accel- erator pedal, and the air conditioning cool-
ing function will automatically be turned
back on.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
also come on if the engine coolant tem-
perature is not reduced or the air condi-
tioning cooling function does not turn back
on. If
only it remains on, you do not need to
have your vehicle towed, but have it in-
spected soon. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For
additional information, refer to “Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced en-
gine power and vehicle speed. The re-
duced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful when
driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a
safe driving speed, pull to the side of the
road in a safe area. Allow the engine to
cool and return to normal operation. For
additional information, refer to “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency ” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T)
WARNING
∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shif ting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive). Always
depress the brake pedal until shif ting
is completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have an
accident.
∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shif ting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
∙ Never shif t to either the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-17
∙ Cruise control is particularly effectivein providing fuel savings when driving
on flat terrains.
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
∙ Utilize a map or navigation system to determine the best route to save
time.
7. Avoid Idling
∙ Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
8.
Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
∙ Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.
9. Winter Warm Up
∙ Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
∙ Vehicles typically need no more than 30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil be-
fore driving.
∙ Your vehicle will reach its ideal oper- ating temperature more quickly
while driving versus idling. 10.
Keeping your Vehicle Cool
∙ Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade whenever pos-
sible.
∙ When entering a hot vehicle, opening the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C sys-
tem. ∙ Keep your engine tuned up.
∙ Follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
∙ Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
∙ Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper alignment increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
∙ For vehicles equipped with
, use
4H or 4L position only when necessary.
4-Wheel Drive operation lowers fuel
economy.
∙ Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
5-44Starting and driving
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence illus-
trated (
1,2,3,4,5,6). Lower the
vehicle completely.
WARNING
∙ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
∙ Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.
∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
Non-XD models: 98 f t-lb (133 N·m) XD models:
131 f t-lb (177 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specification at all times. It is recom-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications at each lubrication inter-
val.
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres-
sure.
COLD pressure: Af ter vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mi. (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label af-
fixed to the driver side center pillar.
Af ter adjusting tire pressure to the COLD
tire pressure, the display (if so equipped)
of the tire pressure information may
show higher pressure than the COLD tire
pressure af ter the vehicle has been
driven more than 1 mi. (1.6 km). This is
because the tire pressure increases as
the tire temperature rises. This does not
indicate a system malfunction. 5. Securely store the tools and jacking
equipment in the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to the “Getting the
spare tire and tools (Crew and King
Cab® models),” “Getting the spare tire
and tools (Single Cab models)” or “Get-
ting the spare tire and tools (King Cab®
models not equipped with rear seat)” in
this section.
WARNING
∙ Always make sure that the spare tireand jacking equipment are properly
secured af ter use. Such items can be-
come dangerous projectiles in an ac-
cident or sudden stop.
∙ The spare tire is designed for emer- gency use. For additional information,
refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
In case of emergency6-13
When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Move the shif t le-
ver to P (Park)
∙ Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position when perform-
ing any parts replacement or repairs.
∙ If you must work with the engine run- ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.
∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jew-
elry, such as rings, watches, etc. be-
fore working on your vehicle.
∙ Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle. ∙
The automatic engine cooling fan (if so
equipped) may come on at any time
without warning, even if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the
engine is not running. To avoid injury,
always disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable before working near the fan.
∙ If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.
∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
∙ Because the fuel lines on gasoline en- gine models are under high pressure
even when the engine is off, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for service of the fuel filter or
fuel lines.
CAUTION
∙ Do not work under the hood while theengine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down. ∙
Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
∙ Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
∙ Never connect or disconnect the bat- tery or any transistorized component
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also
available. For additional information, refer
to “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and
could affect warranty coverage. If in doubt
about any servicing, it is recommended
that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself
11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system .....................5-58
Aimingcontrol,headlights.........2-52
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-53
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
airbagsystem)...........1-60, 1-75
Air bag warning labels ............1-80
Airbagwarninglight..........1-81, 2-22
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-81, 2-22
Air cleaner ...................8-20
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-33,4-39
Air conditioner specification label . .10-21
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ..........10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-38
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-39
Servicing air conditioner ........4-43
Air flow charts .................4-34
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-43
Anchor point locations ............1-31 Antenna
....................4-44
Antifreeze ...................5-68
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-17
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-56
Audible reminders ..............2-25
Autolightswitch ...............2-50
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . . .3-43, 3-45
Automatic power window switch . . .2-85
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . .3-34
Automatic door locks .............3-9
Automatic drive positioner .....3-43,3-45
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge ......................2-10
B
Battery..................5-68,8-15 Charge warning light ...........2-19
Battery replacement .............8-27
Keyfob...................8-27
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-27
Before starting the engine .........5-15
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-19
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-23
Block heater Engine ...................5-70
Booster seats .................1-49
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-56Brakefluid.................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......
8-32
Brakesystem...............5-55
Brakewarninglight............2-18
Brakewearindicators ......2-25,8-22
Parking brake operation ........5-23
Self-adjustingbrakes..........8-22
Brake Assist ..................5-57
Brakefluid...................8-13
Brakes .....................8-22
Brakesystem................ .5-55
Break-in schedule ..............5-43
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-53
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-17
Bulb replacement ..............
8-
32
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargolightswitch..............2-55
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) ....10-23
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-89
Check tire pressure ..........2-37, 2-38
Childrestraints.......1-24, 1-25, 1-26, 1-29 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.....1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49
Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-31
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-10
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-25
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Climatecontrolseatswitch.........2-55
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-20
Coldweatherdriving.............5-68
Compass ....................2-12
Console light ..................2-88
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-39
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual) ...................4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol...........5-41,5-41,5-42
Cupholders...................2-78
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-78
D
Daytime Running Light System . . .2-52, 8-30
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) .........8-11
DigitalvideodiscDVD ............4-44
Dimensions and weights ..........10-12
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-53
Display......................2-26
Door locks ..................3-5,3-6 Door open warning light
...........2-19
Drivebelt ....................8-19
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-43,3-45
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-68
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-17
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-2,5-9
Drivingthevehicle...............5-17
E
Eco Drive Report ................5-53
Economy - fuel .................5-44
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-52
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch .................2-62
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-13,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-20
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-65
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-15
Blockheater................5-70
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8 Engine cooling system
..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil pressure gauge .....2-10,2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-19
Engine oil viscosity ............10-8
Engine serial numbe r..........10-19
Engine specifications ..........10-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge .......2-10,2-11
EventDatarecorders............10-67
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-70
Eyeglasscase..................2-77
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
F lo
ormatpositioningaid...........7-5
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Engine coolant ...............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-20
Foglightswitch................2-54
11-2
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint
system)..................1-60, 1-75
Front and rear sonar system ........5-63
Front-door pocket ...............2-71
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-44
Fuel gauge ..................2-9
Fueloctanerating.............10-7
Fuel recommendation ..........10-5
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-40
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tire pressure ................8-35
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-43
Fuel-filler door .................3-27
Fuel gauge ....................2-9
Fuses .......................8-23
Fusiblelinks...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-89, 2-90, 2-91, 2-92, 2-92, 2-93
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid
temperature gauge ............2-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge .....2-10,2-11
Fuel gauge ..................2-9
Odometer ..................2-7
Speedometer ................2-7 Tachometer
.................2-8
Trip odometer ................2-7
Voltmeter ..................2-11
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-75
Grocery hooks .................2-81
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ..........2-52
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-49
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-49
Headlights ...................8-29
Headlights,aimingcontrol..........2-52
Headrestraints................ .1-10
Heatedrearseats...............2-57
Heatedseats..................2-56
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-59
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-38
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-39
Heater operation ..........4-31, 4-40
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-38
Hill descent control switch ..........2-61
Hill descent control system .........5-61
Hill start assist system ............5-62
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . .2-89, 2-90, 2-91, 2-92, 2-92, 2-93
Hood .......................3-27
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-82
Horn.......................2-54 I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ..........2-44,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . .10-20
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-21
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-44
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-17,2-23
Informationdisplay............. .2-26
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-34
Instrument brightness control .......2-53
Instrument panel .............0-8,2-4
Instrument paneldimmer
switch.....2-53
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-12
Key operation ................3-13
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-16
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-22
Warning signals ..............3-22
Interiorlight...................2-87
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jumpstarting..............6-14,8-18
K
Key.........................3-2
11-3