5. To stop the engine, place the shif t leverin the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as: 1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. The vehicle is not driven regularly
and/or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
Vehicles started with the Remote Engine
Start require the ignition switch to be
placed in the ON position before the shif t
lever can be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion. To place the ignition switch in the ON
position, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
WARNING
∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shif ting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or M
(Manual shif t mode). Always depress
the brake pedal until shif ting is com-
pleted. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shif ting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
∙ Do not downshif t abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
∙ Never shif t to either the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-21
∙ If the battery is labeled "do not open" itis maintenance free and battery fluid
should not be checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
or a qualified specialist workshop to
confirm the battery’s performance.
∙ Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
∙ Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.
∙ If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the nega-
tive (-) battery terminal cable to prevent
discharge.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as: 1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances. In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
WARNING
∙ Do not expose the battery to flames,
an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hy-
drogen gas generated by the battery
is explosive. Explosive gases can
cause blindness or injury. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sul-
furic acid can cause blindness or in-
jury. Af ter touching a battery or bat-
tery cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with wa-
ter for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
∙ Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in the battery is low. Low battery fluid
can cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
∙ When working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry. ∙ Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands af ter
handling.
∙ Keep battery out of the reach of children.
∙ Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent caps tight and the battery level.
8-14Do-it-yourself
Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery (except for maintenance free
batteries)*: Check the fluid level in each
cell. It should be between the UPPER LEVEL
and LOWER LEVEL lines. Vehicles operated
in high temperatures or under severe con-
ditions require frequent checks of the bat-
tery fluid level.
Battery (for maintenance free batter-
ies)*: This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
maintenance free battery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.). 2.
Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive belt
is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than
15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
9-4Maintenance and schedules
Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
Genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for
your vehicle. This manual is the same one
used by the factory-trained technicians
working at NISSAN dealerships. Genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can also be pur-
chased.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of Genu-
ineNISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of Genu-
ine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this
model year and prior, please contact the
nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-
ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your
area, call the NISSAN Information Center at
1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN rep-
resentative will assist you.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
10-32Technical and consumer information
11 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-6
A
ActiveRideControl(ARC) .........5-160
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-46
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
airbagsystem)..............1-54
Air bag warning labels ............1-65
Airbagwarninglight..........1-66, 2-17
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-66, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-32,4-38
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls...............4-29,4-38
Servicing air conditioner ........4-41
Air flow charts .................4-33
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-42
All-Wheel Drive .............5-148,6-15
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch . . .5-149
Anchor point locations ...........1-29Antenna
....................4-42
Antifreeze ...................5-167
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-12
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-154
Armrests.................... .1-6
Audible reminders ..............2-20
Autolightswitch ...............2-49
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . . . .3-41, 3-43
Automatic power window switch . . .2-72
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-38
Automaticbrakehold............5-31
Automatic door locks .............3-7
Automatic drive positioner ......3-41, 3-43
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ................2-12,2-16,5-124
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-132
AWD...................5-148,6-15
B
Battery..................5-167,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-13
Battery replacement ............8-25
Keyfob...................8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......8-25,8-27
Before starting the engine .........5-19
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-46
Booster seats .................1-42 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-154
Brakefluid.................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-30
Brakesystem ..............5-153
Brakewarninglight............2-13
Brakewearindicators ......2-20,8-22
Parking brake operation ........5-28
Self-adjustingbrakes..........8-22
Brake Assist .................5 -155
Brakefluid...................8-10
Brakes .....................8-22
Brakesystem ................5-153
Break-in schedule ..............5-146
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-53
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2
-12
Bulb replacement ..............8-30
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargocover..................2-68
Cargolight...................2-78
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-42
Chassis control ...............5-158
Checking bulbs ................2-12
Check tire pressure .............2-36
Moonroof..................2-73,7-5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-23
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-10
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-18
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...............2-44,5-15,5-18
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-7
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Outsidemirrors................3-40
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-65
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-13
Owner's manual order form ........10-32
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-32 P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-28
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-152
Parkingbrake...........2-13,2-18,5-28
Personal lights .................2-77
Power Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Poweroutlet................2-60
Powerrearwindows ...........2-72
Power steering system .........5-152
Powerwindows ..............2-71
Rearpowerwindows...........2-72
Poweroutlet..................2-60
Powersteering................5-152
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-9
Precautions on booster
seats............1-24, 1-31, 1-37, 1-42
Precautions on child
restraints..........1-24, 1-31, 1-37, 1-42
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-12
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
ProPILOT Assist .................5-91
Push starting ..................6-13 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-42
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test.......................10-30
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .......5-141
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-57
Rear Door Alert .............2-41,2-59
Rearpowerwindows.............2-72
Rear Sonar System (RSS) ..........5-162
Rearviewmirror................3-38
RearViewMonitor................4-3 Adjustingthescreen............4-8
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-47
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-46
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.............10-30,10-31
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-22,5-21
Remote keyless entry system . . .3-2, 3-8, 3-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-29
Roofrack....................2-70
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
C h
ildseatbelts......1-24, 1-31, 1-37, 1-42
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-29
11-5