10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ......................10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .......................10-8
Specifications .................................. 10-9
Engine ...................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ............................ 10-9
Dimensions and weights ....................10-11
When traveling or registering in another
country ....................................... 10-17
Vehicle identification .......................... 10-17
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ....................................... 10-17
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................... 10-17
Engine serial number ......................10-18
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-18
Emission control information label .........10-19
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-19
Air conditioner specification label ..........10-20
Installing front license plate ...................10-21Vehicle loading information
...................10-22
Terms ...................................... 10-22
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-23
Securing the load .......................... 10-25
Utili-track® channel system
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-26
Loading tips ................................ 10-30
Truck-camper loading information ............10-31
Crew cab models .......................... 10-31
King Cab® models .......................... 10-31
Special Body vehicles ......................10-31
Location for center of gravity ...............10-31
Vehicle load weight capacity ...............10-32
Measurement of weights ...................10-33
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-33
Maximum load limits ....................... 10-33
Towing load/specification ..................10-37
T
owing safety .............................. 10-39
Flat towing for 2-Wheel Drive (2WD)
vehicle (if so equipped) .....................10-55
Flat towing for 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicle (if so equipped) .....................10-55
Snowplow .................................... 10-56
Uniform tire quality grading ...................10-56
11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-118Aiming control, headlights.........2-52Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-52Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front
impact air bag system)
......1-59, 1-74Air bag warning labels............1-81Air bag warning light.........1-81, 2-18Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-81, 2-18Air cleaner...................8-19Air cleaner housing filter..........8-19Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-32, 4-38Air conditioner specification label. .10-20Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations.......10-8Heater and air conditioner
(automatic) (if so equipped)......4-37Heater and air conditioner
controls.................. .4-38Servicing air conditioner........4-42Air flow charts................4-33Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).......2-40
Anchor point locations...........1-32Antenna................... .4-42Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-13Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-116Antifreeze...................5-128Autolight switch...............2-48Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.......3-40Automatic power window switch. . .2-85Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-30Automatic door locks.............3-8Automatic drive positioner........3-40Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)...................2-13,2-17Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection.........5-80Automatic transmission fluid
temperature gauge.............2-10
B
Battery.................5- 128, 8-14Charge warning light...........2-15Battery replacement............8-25Key fob...................8-25NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-26Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-32Block heater
Engine...................5-129Booster seats................ .1-48Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-116Brake fluid.................8-12Brake light (See stop light).......8-30Brake system...............5-116Brake warning light............2-14Brake wear indicators.......2-21,8-21Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes...........8-21Brake Assist..................5-117Brake fluid...................8-12Brake system................5-116Brakes.....................8-21Break-in schedule.............5-104Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-53Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13Bulb replacement..............8-30
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-18Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-86
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