FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before in-
serting it into the key hole, or use the
NISSAN Intelligent Key®.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper win-
ter protection. For additional information,
refer to “Engine cooling system” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the
battery fluid may freeze and damage the
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery should be checked regularly.
For additional information, refer to “Battery”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, includ-
ing the engine block. Refill before operating
the vehicle. For additional information, referto “Changing engine coolant” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced
in snowy and icy conditions. If you oper-
ate 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
WARNING
• Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” un-
der these conditions. Try to avoid
driving on wet ice until the road is
salted or sanded.
• Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shif ting too fast, the drive wheels will
lose even more traction.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-137
Instrument brightness control.....2-43Power door lock switch..........3-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-38Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-37Turn signal switch.............2-43
T
Tachometer...................2-5Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-34, 5-16Three-way catalyst...............5-4TireFlat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire...............6-5, 8-38Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13Tire chains.................8-34Tire pressure................8-27Tire rotation.................8-35Types of tires................8-33Uniform tire quality grading......10-29Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-27,10-10Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-11Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-32
Towing
4-wheel drive models...........6-14Flat towing................ .10-28Tow truck towing..............6-12Towing load/specification.......10-23Trailer towing...............10-19Towing a trailer................10-19Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-24Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
. . . .2-68, 2-69, 2-70, 2-71, 2-72TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country).................... .10-11Trip odometer..................2-5Turn signal switch...............2-43
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-29USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-32
V
Vanity mirror..................3-34Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-10Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-131Vehicle identification.............10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-11Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-34, 5-16Vehicle loading information........10-14Vehicle recovery.............6-14,6-15Vehicle security system...........2-33Vehicle security system (NISSAN VehicleImmobilizer System), engine start. .2-34, 5-16Vents......................4-26Visors......................3-34
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-70,2-13Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-9Battery charge warning light......2-10Brake warning light............2-10Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning..........2-28Low fuel warning light.......2-12,2-27Low tire pressure warning light.....2-11Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27Seat belt warning light.......1-16,2-13
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Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-70,2-13TPMS......................2-4Vehicle security system.........2-33Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-69Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9Warning lights..................2-9Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders................... .2-8Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-9Audible reminders..............2-9Indicator lights................2-9Warning lights................2-9Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
.................. .2-37Weights
(See dimensions and weights)......10-10Wheel/tire size................10-10Wheels and tires............8-27,10-10When traveling or registering in another
country.................... .10-11Windows....................2-62Locking passengers' windows.....2-62Powerrearwindows...........2-63Power windows..............2-62Rear power windows...........2-63Windshield wiper blades...........8-17Windshield-washer fluid...........8-12
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
.................. .2-37Wiper blades................8-17Wiper and washer switch..........2-35
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