Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shif t lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. Af ter the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shif t the transmission into P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shif t the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake. 5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer
are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
• While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes when
descending a hill, as this reduces their
effectiveness and could cause overheat-
ing. Shif ting to a lower gear instead pro-
vides “engine braking” and reduces the
need to brake as frequently.
• If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this owner's manual.
• Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
• Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle's first 500 miles (805 km).
•
For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Have your vehicle serviced more of ten than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended Maintenance Schedule in the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
• When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn.
• Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When be-
ing passed by larger vehicles, be pre-
pared for possible changes in crosswinds
that could affect vehicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to
sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions
allow. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.
Technical and consumer information10-27
Precautions on child
restraints............1-34, 1-40, 1-45Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-32Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Cold weather driving............5-137Console box..................2-57Console light..................2-67Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-29CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-57Cup holders................. .2-58
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only).................2-43Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. .2-43
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-38Dimensions and weights..........10-10Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-43Door locks....................3-5Drive belt....................8-15Drive positioner, Automatic. .3-38, 3-39, 3-40Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-137Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-11Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dynamic driver assistance switch.....2-49
E
E-call (SOS) Button..............2-51Economy - fuel................5-124Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-12Emission control system warranty. . . .10-30Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil...................8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-17Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-32Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-54Eyeglass case.................2-58
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-12Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire.................. .6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
11-2Index
Interior light..................2-67ISOFIX child restraints.............1-29
J
Jump starting..............6-9, 8-14
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-22Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Label
Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-13C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-12Emission control information label. .10-12Engine serial number..........10-12F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-11Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-69Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-27LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-29License plate
Installing the license plate........10-13Lif tgate.....................3-22Lif tgate release................3-27LightAir bag warning light........1-70,2-13Brake light (See stop light)........8-25Bulb check/instrument panel......2-9Bulb replacement.............8-25Charge warning light...........2-10Console light................2-67Exterior and Interior lights........8-25Fog light switch..............2-44Fog lights..................8-24Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-38Headlight control switch.........2-38Headlights..................8-24Interior light................ .2-67Light bulbs.................8-24Low tire pressure warning light.....2-11Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27Personal lights...............2-68Security indicator light..........2-15Spotlights (See map light)........2-68Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders.................. .2-9Lights......................8-24
Map lights..................2-68Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-5Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-29Lif tgate release...............3-27Power door locks..............3-6Loose fuel cap warning...........2-28Low fuel warning light.........2-12,2-27Low tire pressure warning light.......2-11Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-27Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-14Luggage hook.................2-60Luggage rack (see roof rack)........2-61
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance log................9-11Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-10Malfunction indicator light..........2-14Manual front seat adjustment........1-3
11-4Index