2020 NISSAN TITAN coolant temperature

• Engine block heaters run continuouslywhile plugged into the correct voltage
electrical outlet.
WARNING
• Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical sys-
tem or a 2-pronged adapter. You can
be seriously injured by an electrical
shock if you use an ungrounded
connection.
• Disconnect and properly store the
engine block heater cord before
starting the engine. Damage to the
cord could result in an electrical
shock and can cause serious injury.
• Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged
extension cord rated for at least 10 A.
Plug the extension cord into a
Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) pro-
tected, grounded 110-VAC outlet.
Failure to use the proper extension
cord or a grounded outlet can result
in a fire or electrical shock and cause
serious personal injury.
To use the engine block heater:
1. Turn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine
block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2–4 hours, de-
pending on outside temperatures, to
properly warm the engine coolant. Use
an appropriate timer to turn the engine
block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.
NOTE:
When using the engine block heater
(if so equipped) on an Applied Vehicle
(engine block heater is plugged in):
• Vehicle should be parked on a levelsurface.
Or
• If a level surface is not available, thevehicle should be parked with the front
of the truck lower than the rear (nose
down).
CAUTION
Use of the engine block heater when
parked with the front of the vehicle
higher than the rear (5 degrees or
more) may cause the engine block
heater to become damaged and/or in-
operative.
5-130Starting and driving

CAUTION
• Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (−) to body
ground (for example, strut mounting
bolt, engine lif t bracket, etc.) — not to
the battery.
• Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes.
7. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2,000 rpm and start the
engine of the vehicle being jump started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the ig-
nition switch in the OFF position and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
8. Af ter starting the engine, carefully dis- connect the negative cable and then
the positive cable. Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
CAUTION
• Automatic transmission models can-
not be push-started or tow-started.
Attempting to do so may cause
transmission damage.
• Three way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing
since the three way catalyst may be
damaged.
• Never try to start the vehicle by tow-
ing it; when the engine starts, the for-
ward surge could cause the vehicle to
collide with the tow vehicle.
WARNING
• Do not continue to drive if your ve-
hicle overheats. Doing so could cause
engine damage or a vehicle fire.
• To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant res-
ervoir cap is removed, pressurized
hot water will spurt out, possibly
causing serious injury.
• Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc. take the
following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap- ply the parking brake and move the shif t
lever to P (Park).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
6-12In case of emergency

3. If engine overheating is caused byclimbing a long hill on a hot day, run the
engine at a fast idle (approximately 1,500
rpm) until the temperature gauge indi-
cation returns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the ra-
diator before opening the hood. If steam
or coolant is escaping, turn off the en-
gine. Do not open the hood further until
no steam or coolant can be seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan
is running. The radiator hoses and radia-
tor should not leak water. If coolant is
leaking, the water pump belt is missing
or loose, or the cooling fan does not run,
stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into con-
tact with, or get caught in, engine belts
or the engine cooling fan. The engine
cooling fan can start at any time.
7. Af ter the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reser-
voir tank with the engine running. Add
coolant to the engine coolant reservoir
tank if necessary. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. When towing your vehicle, all jurisdictional
and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment
could damage your vehicle. Towing in-
structions are available from a NISSAN
dealer. Local service operators are gener-
ally familiar with the applicable laws and
procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage
to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends hav-
ing a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator
carefully read the following precautions:
WARNING
• Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
• Never get under your vehicle af ter it
has been lif ted by a tow truck.
• If your vehicle has front recovery
hooks as original factory equipment,
do not remove or modif y them. If it
was not equipped with front recov-
ery hooks, do not install them. Either
action could affect proper operation
of the front air bag system resulting
in injury or death.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
In case of emergency6-13

Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check
the oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marksOB. This is the
normal operating oil level range. If the oil
level is below the L (Low) mark
OA,re-
move the oil filler cap and pour recom-
mended oil through the opening. Do not
overfill
OC.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the sever-
ity of operating conditions.
LDI2956
VK56VD engine
LDI0371
VK56VD engine
ENGINE OIL
Do-it-yourself8-7

• While going downhill, the weight of thetrailer 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. For additional
information, refer to “Maintenance
schedules” in the “Maintenance and
schedule” 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.
Trailer Sway Assist :
To minimize trailer sway, your vehicle may
apply braking to individual wheels based
on input from your vehicle sensors and ve-
hicle speed. Trailer sway control is a func-
tion of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system and is active when the VDC func-
tion is enabled.
CAUTION
If the VDC-OFF switch is on (meaning
VDC system OFF), the Trailer Sway As-
sist is also disabled
When Trailer Sway Assist is in operation, the
VDC warning light blinks. When vehicle con-
trol is regained, VDC warning light will turn
OFF. For additional information about the VDC
system, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
If Trailer Sway Assist activates, do the fol-
lowing:
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
CAUTION
Do not try to 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.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced. For additional information, re-
fer to “Pre-towing tips” in this section.
NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.
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Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-22Cargo light switch...............2-55Check tire pressure..............2-34Child restraints.......1-25,1-26,1-27,1-29LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-29Precautions on child
restraints........1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-48Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-32Child safety rear door lock..........3-9Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate control seat switch.........2-55Cold weather driving............5-128Console light..................2-91Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)...................4-28CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control.............5-49, 5-50Cup holders..................2-78Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-77
D
Daytime Running Light
System..............2-52, 2-53, 8-29Digital video disc DVD............4-43Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-53DisplayInformation display............2-22Door locks................... .3-4Drive belt....................8-17Drive positioner, Automatic.........3-40Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-128Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual power moonroof............2-87
E
Eco Drive Report...............5-113Economy - fuel................5-105Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system.....................5-112Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch.................2-62Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-19Emission control system warranty. . . .10-57
Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Block heater................5-129Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Changing engine oil............8-8Changing engine oil filter.........8-8Checking engine coolant level......8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Engine cooling system...........8-5Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure gauge........2-10Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-18Engine specifications...........10-9Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-10Event Data recorders............10-59Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-70Eyeglass case.................2-77
11-2Index

F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Power steering fluid............8-11Windshield-washer fluid.........8-13Fog light switch................2-54Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)............1-59, 1-74Front and rear sonar system.......5-123Front power seat adjustment........1-6Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...........2-71,2-72FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-105Fuel gauge................. .2-9Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Loose fuel cap warning..........2-37Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tire pressure................8-33Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-104Fuel gauge................... .2-9Fuel-filler door.................3-24
Fuses......................8-22Fusible links..................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-92, 2-94, 2-95, 2-96Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature gauge
............2-10Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge........2-10Fuel gauge................. .2-9Odometer...................2-7Speedometer.................2-7Tachometer.................2-8Trip odometer................2-7Voltmeter..................2-10General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-75Grocery hooks.................2-81
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-11Headlight aiming control..........2-52Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-46Headlight control switch...........2-47Headlights...................8-27Headlights, aiming control.........2-52Heated rear seats...............2-58Heated seats................. .2-57
Heated steering wheel switch.......2-59Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-37Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater operation..........4-30, 4-39Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-37Hill descent control switch..........2-61Hill descent control system........5-121Hill start assist system...........5-122HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-92, 2-94, 2-95, 2-96Hood.......................3-23HookLuggage hook...............2-82Horn...................... .2-55
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-12Immobilizer system..........2-41, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-19Increasing fuel economy..........5-105Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-30Instrument brightness control.......2-53Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-53Intelligent Around View Monitor.......4-11
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Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch...............2-62Fog light switch..............2-54Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight aiming control.........2-52Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-46Headlight control switch.........2-47Hill descent control switch........2-61Instrument brightness control.....2-53Power door lock switch..........3-6Power inverter switch...........2-64Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-64Tow mode switch.............2-65Turn signal switch.............2-54
T
Tachometer...................2-8Tailgate.................... .3-34Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-41, 5-16Three-way catalyst...............5-4Tie down hooks................3-38TireFlat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire...............6-5, 8-45Tire and Loading Information label. .10-19Tire chains..................8-41Tire pressure................8-33Tire rotation.................8-42Tires of 4-wheel drive...........8-45
Types of tires................8-40Uniform tire quality grading......10-56Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-33, 10-10Tire pressure................. .8-33Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................... .5-5, 6-3Tow mode switch...............2-65Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-15Flat towing................ .10-55Towing load/specification.......10-37Trailer towing...............10-33Towing a trailer................10-33Towing your vehicle..............6-13Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-24Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU). . . .2-66Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
......2-92, 2-94, 2-95, 2-96Transfer case shif ting procedures. . . .5-106TransmissionDriving with automatic
transmission
................5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country).................... .10-17Trip odometer..................2-7Truck - camper loading...........10-31Truck box....................3-34Turn signal switch...............2-54
U
Under seat storage bin.....2-73,2-76,2-77Uniform tire quality grading........10-56USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-42Using 4-wheel drive.............5-105
V
Vanity mirror..................3-29Variable voltage control system......8-17Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-11Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-60Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-119Vehicle identification.............10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-17Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-41, 5-16Vehicle information display.........2-22Vehicle loading information........10-22Vehicle recovery.............6-15,6-16Vehicle security system...........2-40Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-41, 5-16Vents......................4-28Visors......................3-28Voltmeter....................2-10
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