∙ 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.
∙ 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.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance
of these tires will be substantially re-
duced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or
icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use
of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES
on all four wheels. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before install-
ing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires. 3. Tire chains may be used. For additional information, refer to “Tire chains” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- drif ts.
∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
windshield-washer antifreeze. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for the mix-
ture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Anti-freeze or equivalent.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear af ter using
the windshield–washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer fluid or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blades with clear wa-
ter. If your windshield is still not clear af ter
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
install new windshield wiper blades.
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
SteeringPower steering system ..........5-22
Tilting steering wheel ...........3-13
Steering wheel .................3-13
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-47
Stoplight....................8-27
Storage.....................2-23
Storagetray ..................2-23
Sunvisors....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-62
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-63, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-44
Switch Automatic power window switch . . .2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-18
Ignition switch ................5-5
Instrument brightness control .....2-20
Overdriveswitch..............5-13
Power door lock switch ..........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-17
Turn signal switch .............2-20 T
Tachometer ...................2-5
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ................2-14,5-7
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tilting steering wheel .............3-13
Tire Flattire....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3,8-41
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Tire chains .................8-38
Tire pressure .............8-32,8-32
Tirerotation ................8-38
Types of tires ................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-18
Wheels and tires ..........8-32,10-10
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Towing 2-wheel drive models ........6-15,6-16
Flattowing.................10-18
Trailertowing...............10-18
Towingatrailer................10-18
Towingyourvehicle..............6-14
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . .8-9
Driving with automatic transmission . .5-9
Driving with manual
transmission ..............5-7,5-14
Shiftleverlockrelease..........5-12
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-11
Trip computer ..................2-6
Trip odometer ..................2-4
Turn signal switch ...............2-20 U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-18
USBinterface..................4-37
V
Vanitymirror..................3-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights .....10-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-22
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-25
Vehicle identification .............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-11
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-14,5-7
Vehicle loading information .....10-14,10-15
Vehiclerecovery................6-17
Vehicle security system ...........2-14
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . . .2-14, 5-7
Ventilators ....................4-13
Visors.......................3-14
Voice Prompt Interrupt ............4-55
W
W
arning Airbagwarninglight ........1-63, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Battery charge warning light .......2-9
11-6