– When installing a spare tire, makesure that it is the proper size and
type as specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Tire
and Loading Information label” in
the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
– For additional information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
The ABS controls the brakes so the wheels
do not lock during hard braking or when
braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel
and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-
vent each wheel from locking and sliding.
By preventing each wheel from locking, the
system helps the driver maintain steering
control and helps to minimize swerving
and spinning on slippery surfaces.
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
Anti-lock Braking System will operate to
prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.
Self-test feature
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in-
cludes electronic sensors, electric pumps,
hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start
the engine and move the vehicle at a low
speed in forward or reverse. When the self-
test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise
and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal.
This is normal and does not indicate a mal-
function. If the computer senses a mal-
function, it switches the ABS off and illumi-
nates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then
operates normally but without anti-lock
assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during
the self-test or while driving, have the ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Normal operation
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) oper-
ates at speeds abov e3-6mph(5-
10 km/h). The speed varies according to
road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more
wheels are close to locking up, the actuator
rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pres-
sure. This action is similar to pumping the
brakes very quickly. You may feel a pulsa-
tion in the brake pedal and hear a noise
from under the hood or feel a vibration
from the actuator when it is operating. This
is normal and indicates that the ABS is op-
erating properly. However, the pulsation
may indicate that road conditions are haz-
ardous and extra care is required while
driving.
BRAKE ASSIST
When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
activated generating greater braking force
than a conventional brake booster even
with light pedal force.
Starting and driving5-31
WARNING
The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at
all times.The VDC system uses various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion.
Under certain driving conditions, the VDC
system helps to perform the following
functions:
∙ Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel
so power is transferred to a non-
slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
∙ Controls brake pressure and engine output to reduce drive wheel slip based
on vehicle speed (traction control func-
tion).
∙ Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle in
the following conditions:
– Understeer (vehicle tends to not fol- low the steered path despite in-
creased steering input)
– Oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions)
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it can-
not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driv-
ing situations. When the VDC system operates, theindicator light in the instrument panel
flashes so note the following:
∙ The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required
to help keep the vehicle on the steered
path.
∙ You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from
under the hood. This is normal and indi-
cates that the VDC system is working
properly.
∙ Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions.
For additional information, refer to “Slip in-
dicator light” and “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light” in the ”Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the
indicator light comes on in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off when this indicator light
is on.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The
indicator light illu-
minates to indicate the VDC system is off.
When the VDC switch is used to turn off the
system, the VDC system still operates to
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
5-32Starting and driving
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or electronic control
units or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse. NOTE:
The fuse box is located on the driver’s
side of the instrument panel.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Remove the fuse box cover
Awith a
suitable tool. Use a cloth to avoid dam-
aging the trim.
3. Locate the fuse that needs to be re- placed.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
B. 5. If the fuse is open
C, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
D.
6. Push the fuse box cover to install.
If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
all fuses listed on the fuse label.
LDI2712LDI2713
Do-it-yourself8-21
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-52
Air bag warning labels ............1-60
Airbagwarninglight..........1-61, 2-18
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-61, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-18
Air conditioner service ..........4-22
Air conditioner specification label . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner controls .4-14
Servicing air conditioner ........4-22
Air flow charts .................4-19
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-21
Anchor point locations ...........1-25
Antenna ....................4-42
Antifreeze ...................5-34
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-30
Audible reminders ..............2-21
Audio system .................4-22 AM/FMradio ............4-27,4-29
AM radio operation
............4-29
AMradioreception............4-23
Auxliliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-31
Bluetooth® audio .............4-38
FM radio operation ............4-30
FMradioreception............4-22
iPod®Player................4-35
iPod® player operation .........4-35
Radio ....................4-22
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-42
USB Connections .............4-33
USBinterface...............4-32
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.....................4-32
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-34
Automatic door locks .............3-8
B
Battery..................5-34,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-14
Battery replacement ............8-22
Keyfob................8-22,8-23
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-24
Before starting the engine .........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-15
Bluetooth® audio ...............4-38
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-46 Bluetooth® connections ........4-60Connecting procedure
.........4-51
Phone indicators .............4-50
Text messaging ..............4-57
Voice commands ............4-52
Booster seats .................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-30
Brakefluid.................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-28
Brakesystem...............5-30
Brakewarninglight............2-13
Brakewearindicators.......2-21,8-19
Parking brake operation ........5-23
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-19
Brakeassist..................5-31
Brakefluid...................8-10
B r
akes......................8-19
Brakesystem.................5-30
Break-in schedule ..............5-26
Brightness/contrast button .........4-7
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-26
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) . . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-46
Childrestraints........1-18, 1-19, 1-20, 1-23LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............. .1-23
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-20, 1-27, 1-33, 1-38
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-25
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-8
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-21
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clockset.....................4-5
Clutch Clutchfluid..................8-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-34
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-9,5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Control panel buttons .............4-3
Brightness/contrast button .......4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-42
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-14
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-24
Cupholders...................2-31
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-58 D
Defroster switch Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-24
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-26
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-3
Door locks ..................3-6,3-7
Door open warning light ...........2-14
Drivebelt ....................8-15
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-34
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Driving with manual
transmission .............5-10,5-21
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
E
Economy - fuel .................5-27
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-13
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-14
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 ......8-6Checking engine oil level
.........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Engine cooling system ..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-14
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9
Starting the engine ............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-9
EventDatarecorders ............10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........8-22
F
Flasher s
(
Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-2,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid..................8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Engine coolant ...............8-5
11-2
Engine oil...................8-7
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Foglightswitch ................2-27
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-52
Front-door pocket ...............2-29
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-27
Fuel-filler cap ................3-30
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-30
Fuel-filler lid .................3-30
Fuel gauge ..................2-9
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-7
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-26
Fuel-filler door .................3-30
Fuel gauge ....................2-9
Fuses .......................8-19
Fusiblelinks...................8-20
G
Gascap.....................3-30
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Fuel gauge ..................2-9
Odometer ..................2-6
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-8
Trip computer ...............2-10 Trip odometer
.............2-5,2-6
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox ....................2-31
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-46
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-24
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-24
Headlights ...................8-26
Headrestraints .................1-6
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-14
Heater operation ..............4-16
Hood .......................3-27
Horn.......................2-27
I
Ignition switch ..................5-9
Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ...........2-21,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . .10-12
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-27
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-18
Instrument brightness control .......2-26
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2 Instrument panel dimmer switch
.....2-26
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-14
Key operation ................3-16
Mechanical key ...............3-5
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-19
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-25
Warning signals ..............3-25
Interiorlight...............2-34,2-35
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-29
iPod®Player...................4-35
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
J
Jumpstarting...............6-9,8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
K e
y fob battery replacement .....8-22,8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-19
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system). . .3-10
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-4,3-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-5
11-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
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) .........1-60
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............... .1-23
Launch bar menu ................4-7
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight ........1-61, 2-18
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-13
Bulb replacement .............8-28
Charge warning light ...........2-14
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-28
Foglights..................8-27
Foglightswitch ..............2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-24
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-24
Headlights .................8-26
Interiorlight.............2-34,2-35
Lightbulbs.................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-15
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-52
Security indicator light ..........2-20
Trunklight..................2-36 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
..................2-18
Lights......................8-26 Maplights..................2-35
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-8
Door locks ................3-6,3-7
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-30
Power door locks ..............3-8
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........3-28
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-7
Lowfuelwarninglight ............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-15
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-17
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..........2-19
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ................2-34
Maplights....................2-35
Menu button ...................4-5 Meters and gauges
...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-26
Mirror Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-34
Outsidemirrors..............3-34
Rearview...................3-34
Vanitymirror................3-33
Mirrors......................3-34
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-4,3-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-21, 5-14
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fu
el/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-34
Outsidemirrors................3-34
11-4