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. ∙ 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 condi-
tions and cause an accident and per-
sonal 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 wear. For ad-
ditional information on wheel off-set
dimensions, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Do-it-yourself8-39
10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ....................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ....................... 10-7
Specifications .................................. 10-8
Engine ...................................... 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................. 10-9
Dimensions and weights ....................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ........................................ 10-10
Vehicle identification .......................... 10-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ....................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................... 10-10
Engine serial number ........................ 10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11 Emission control information label
..........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-12
Air conditioner specification label ...........10-12
Installing front license plate ....................10-13
Vehicle loading information ...................10-13
Terms ...................................... 10-13
Determining vehicle load capacity ..........10-14
Loading tips ................................ 10-16
Measurement of weights ...................10-16
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-17
Flat towing ................................. 10-17
Uniform tire quality grading ....................10-17
Emission control system warranty .............10-18
Reporting safety defects ......................10-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ............................................ 10-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................10-20
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-21
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel typeSize Offset in (mm)
Aluminum and steel 15 x 5.5J 1.57 (40)
Aluminum 16 x 6.0J 1.77 (45)
Tire size P185/65R15
P195/55R16
Spare tire T125/70D15
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Unit: in (mm)
Overall length 163.4 (4,151)
Overall width 66.7 (1,695)
Overall height USA15 inch wheel 60.5 (1,537)
16 inch wheel 60.5 (1,536)
CAN 15 inch wheel 60.6 (1,538)
16 inch wheel 60.5 (1,537)
Front Track width 15 inch wheel 58.3 (1,480)
16 inch wheel 57.9 (1,470)
Rear Track width 15 inch wheel 58.5 (1,485)
16 inch wheel 58.1 (1,475)
Wheelbase 102.4 (2,600)
Gross vehicle
weight rating lbs. (kg)Refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. cer-
tification label” on the center pillar
between the driver’s side front and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front
lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
Technical and consumer information10-9
Checking bulbs.................2-15
Childrestraints........1-20, 1-21, 1-23, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-27
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-8
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-23
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment .............4-5
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-36
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ....................5-10,5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .........5-10,5-17
Control panel buttons .............4-3
Brightness/contrast button .......4-7
Enterbutton.................4-3
Settingbutton................4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-41
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-15
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9 Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-24
Cupholders...................2-37
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag.......................
.1-60
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ..................2-29
Defroster switch Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-28
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-30
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-3
Door locks ..................3-5,3-6
Door open warning light ...........2-16
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-36
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .........5-10,5-17
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-22
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-17
E
Economy - fuel .................5-28
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-14
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18 Engine
Before starting the engine ........5-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-16
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
S
tarting the engine ............5-16
Engine Block Heater .............5-37
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-9
Enterbutton...................4-3
EventDatarecorders............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch...........8-21
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
11-2
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USBinterface..................4-31
V
Vanitymirror..................3-32
Variable voltage control system ......8-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-33
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-33
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-24, 5-11, 5-15
Vehicle loading information .....10-13,10-14
Vehiclerecovery................6-17
Vehicle security system ...........2-24
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine
start.................2-24,5 -11, 5-15
Ventilators ....................4-14
Visors.......................3-31
Voice Prompt Interrupt ............4-50 W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-63, 2-20
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-15
Battery charge warning light ......2-16
Brakewarninglight............2-15
Door open warning light .........2-16
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-16
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-7,3-29
Lowfuelwarninglight...........2-17
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-55
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-13, 2-20
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-63, 2-20
Vehicle security system .........2-24
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-14,2-20
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-14,2-20
Audible reminders .........2-14,2-20
Checking bulbs ...............2-15
Indicatorlights............2-14,2-20
Warninglights............2-14,2-20
Warninglights..............2-14,2-20 Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders
....................2-14
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-27
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-30,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows.................... .2-41
Locking passengers' windows .....2-42
Manual windows ..............2-43
Powerwindows ..............2-41
Rearpowerwindows...........2-42
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-10
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-27
Wiper blades ................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-26
11-7