∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.
To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirrors (if so equipped), start the en-
gine and push the rear window defroster
switch on. The rear window defroster indi-
cator light on the switch comes on. Push
the switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off af ter approximately 15 minutes.
CARD HOLDER (driver’s side only)
(if so equipped)
To access the card holder, pull the sun visor
down and slide card in the card holder
A.
Do not view information while operating
the vehicle.
REARVIEW MIRROR
The night position1reduces glare from
the headlights of vehicles behind you at
night.
Use the day position
2when driving in
daylight hours.
Manual control type (if so
equipped)
The outside mirror can be moved in any
direction for a better rear view by adjusting
the inside lever.
Electric control type (if so
equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will op-
erate only when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right
or lef t mirror. Adjust each mirror to the de-
sired position using the large switch
2.
Move the small switch to the center (neu-
tral) position to prevent accidentally mov-
ing the mirror.
WARNING
∙ Failure to follow the warnings and in-structions for proper use of the Rear-
View Monitor system could result in
serious injury or death.
∙ RearView Monitor is a convenience feature and is not a substitute for
proper backing. Always turn and look
out the windows and check mirrors to
be sure that it is safe to move before
operating the vehicle. Always back up
slowly.
∙ The system is designed as an aid to the driver in showing large stationary
objects directly behind the vehicle, to
help avoid damaging the vehicle.
∙ The distance guide line and the ve- hicle width line should be used as a
reference only when the vehicle is on a
level paved surface. The distance
viewed on the monitor is for reference
only and may be different than the
actual distance between the vehicle
and displayed objects.
∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake and clutch fluid (if so
equipped), and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Lock all doors.
∙ Position seat and adjust head re- straints.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the key is turned to the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Warning lights, indicator lights and au-
dible reminders” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic transmission:
Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shif t lever cannot be moved out
of the P (Park) position and into any
of the other gear positions if the ig-
nition switch is placed in the OFF po-
sition or if the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shif t lever is in any of the
driving positions.
Manual transmission:
Move the shif t lever to N (Neutral). De-
press the clutch pedal to the floor
while cranking the engine.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by placing the
ignition switch in the START position.
Release the key when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it and then crank the
engine. Release the key and the ac-
celerator pedal when the engine
starts.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start be- cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for
5-6 seconds. Af ter cranking the en-
gine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by placing the
ignition in the START position. Re-
lease the key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargocover...................2-25
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-51
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.................. .1-28
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-14
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clockset.....................4-4
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving.............5-27
Control panel buttons .............4-2
Brightness/contrast button .......4-6
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-47
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-20
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-17 Cupholders...............2-24,2-25
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag.......................
.1-60
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. . .2-19
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-18
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-20
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-2
Door locks ..................3-3,3-4
Door open warning light ...........2-10
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-27
Driving with automatic transmission . .5-9
Driving with manual
transmission ..............5-7,5-14
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle ...............5-9
E
Economy - fuel .................5-20
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-8
Blockheater................5-29 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 cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-10
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9
Starting the engine .............5-8
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 ..........8-20
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-2
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . .8-9
Brakefluid..................8-9
11-2
LightAirbagwarninglight ........1-63, 2-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-9
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-27
Foglights..................8-26
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-18
Headlights .................8-22
Interiorlight.................2-29
Lightbulbs.................8-22
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-10
Luggage compartment lights .....2-30
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-54
Security indicator light ..........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-11
Lights ......................8-22
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-3,3-4
Power door locks ..............3-5
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-10
Luggage compartment lights .......2-30
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 ..........1-19
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..........2-12
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ................2-27
Menu button ...................4-4
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-20
Mirror Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-16
Outsidemirrors ...........3-15, 3-16
Rearview...................3-15
Vanitymirror................3-14
Mirrors......................3-15
N
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-14,5-7 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-16
Outsidemirrors .............3-15, 3-16
Overdriveswitch................5-13
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-13
Owner's manual order form ........10-21
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ..................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-16
Parking/parkingonhills .........5-21
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-51
Power Power door locks ..............3-5
P
oweroutlet................2-22
Power steering system ..........5-22
Powerwindows............. .2-27
Rearpowerwindows...........2-28
11-4
Poweroutlet..................2-22
Powersteering.................5-22
PrecautionsMaintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Programmable features ............4-4
Push starting ..................6-13
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-51
FM/AMradio................4-32
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-47
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M)test....................10-20
Rearcenterseatbelt .............1-16
Rearhatch....................3-10
Rearpowerwindows.............2-28
Rearseat.................... .1-5
Rearviewmirror ................3-15
RearViewMonitor................4-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-17 Recommended Fluids
............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-21
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-11
Remote keyless entry system ........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-20
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts......1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-5
Seat belt Childsafety................ .1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-13
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Pregnant women ..............1-13
Rearcenterseatbelt ...........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Seatbelts................1-10, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-19
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-13
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-13, 2-11
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2 Frontseats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment
......1-3
R
earseat...................1-5
Security indicator light ............2-13
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-14, 5-7
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-14
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-17
Service manual order form .........10-21
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-28
Shif ting Automatic transmission .........5-11
Manual transmission ...........5-14
Shiftlockrelease................5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19
Side air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag, curtain
and rollover air bag systems) ........1-60
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-48
Spark plug replacement ...........8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ..................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-62
Stability control ................5-25
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-8
Jumpstarting.............6 -11, 8-13
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Push starting ................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-8
Starting the engine ...............5-8
11-5