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This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights un-
der your state's lemon law.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have
any questions, they will be glad to assist
you with the extensive resources available
to them.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which you ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
propriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated in
the rear seat (if so equipped).
• ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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Table of
contentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights ....................0-10
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1. Rear seat belts (if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-52)
3. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-15)
4. Front seat belts with pretensioner(s)
and shoulder height adjuster
(P. 1-16, 1-52)
5. Supplemental air bags (P. 1-52)
6. Occupant classification sensors (weight
sensors) (if so equipped) (P. 1-52)
7. Front seats (P. 1-2)
8. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-52)
9. Rear seats (if so equipped) (P. 1-2)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (if so equipped)
(P. 1-27)
11. Top tether strap anchor (if so equipped)
(P.
1-27)Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
NOTE:
Crew Cab model shown, King Cab® model
similar.
LII2479
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents
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VK56VD engine (non-XD model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3292
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
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VK56VD engine (XD model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3293
Illustrated table of contents0-9
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-13
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light2-13
Automatic Trans-
mission check
warning light
2-13
Automatic Trans-
mission Park
warning light
(
model)2-14
Warning
light Name Page
or
Brake warning
light 2-14
Charge warning
light 2-15
Electric shif t con-
trol system warn-
ing light2-15
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light
2-15
Low tire pressure
warning light2-15
Warning
light Name Page
Master warning
light 2-17
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light2-17
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-18
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-18
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front manual bench seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front manual captain’s chair seat
adjustment (if so equipped for
passenger seat) .............................. 1-4
Front power captain’s chair seat
adjustment (if so equipped) .................. 1-6
Front armrests (if so equipped) ................1-7
Rear armrests (if so equipped) ................ 1-8
Flexible seating ............................... 1-8
Head restraints/Headrests ......................1-11
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-12
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components .......................1-12
Remove...................................... 1-13
Removable (without Dual Head
Restraint/Headrest Rear Seat
Infotainment (RSI) System only) ...............1-13
Install ........................................ 1-14
Adjust ........................................ 1-14
Seatbelts ....................................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ...............1-16
Seat belt warning light .......................1-19
Pregnant women ............................ 1-19
Injured persons .............................. 1-19Three-point type seat belt with
retractor .....................................
1-19
Seat belt extenders ......................... 1-24
Seat belt maintenance ......................1-24
Child safety .................................... 1-25
Infants ...................................... 1-25
Small children ............................... 1-26
Larger children .............................. 1-26
Child restraints ................................. 1-27
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-29
Top tether anchor point locations ...........1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................ 1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ......................... 1-34
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH .....................1-37
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts — rear
bench seat .................................. 1-40
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts —
passenger seat and center seat
(if so equipped) .............................. 1-44
Booster seats ............................... 1-48