8-40Do-it-yourself
CAUTION
Do not use tire chains on the spare
tire. Tire chains will not fit properly
and may cause damage to the vehi-
cle.
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and
other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check headlight
aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When
checking the tires, make sure no wheel
nuts are missing, and check for any loose
wheel nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Rotate tires at the speci-
fied interval shown in the maintenance
schedule.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in
all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefully for
damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the
TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve
core and cap when the tires are replaced
due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,
there may be a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the NISSAN Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield
repaired by a qualified repair facility. It is
recommended that you have a damaged
windshield repaired by a NISSAN dealer, or
a NISSAN Certified Collision Center. To
locate a collision center in your area, refer
to http://collision.nissanusa.com.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe
properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled mainte-
nance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the
pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal. Automatic transmission P (Park) me-
chanism:
On a fairly steep hill, check that
your vehicle is held securely with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly
goes down further than normal, the pedal
feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, have your vehicle checked
immediately. It is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with
only the parking brake applied. If the
parking brake needs adjusted, it is re-
commended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
ensure they operate smoothly and that all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks (if
so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
Maintenance and schedules9-3
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
TypeSizeOffset in (mm)
Conventional 18 × 8J
1.18 (30)
20 × 8J
22 × 8J
Spare 18 × 8J
20 × 8J
Tire
Type
SizePressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
Conventional 265/70R18 116H
35 (240)
P275/60R20 114H
P275/50R22 111H
Spare 265/70R18 116H
265/70R18 116M
51 (350)
275/60R20 115M 35 (240)
Technical and consumer information10-9
To install the front license plate bracket
to your vehicle, it is recommended you
contact a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside
the vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas
are more likely to be ser-
iously injured or killed.
.Do not allow people to ride
in any area of vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
.Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and using
a seat belt properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize your-
self with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
. Curb Weight (actual weight of
your vehicle) - vehicle weight
including: standard and optional
equipment, fluids, emergency
tools, and spare tire assembly.
This weight does notinclude passengers and cargo.
. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) -
curb weight plus the combined
weight of passengers and cargo.
. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trai-
ler tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This infor-
mation is located on the F.M.V.S.
S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
- maximum weight (load) limit
specified for the front or rear
axle. This information is located
on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle,
passengers, cargo, and trailer.
. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load
limit, Total load capacity - max-
imum total weight limit specified
of the load (passengers and
cargo) for the vehicle. This is
the maximum combined weight
Technical and consumer information10-15
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
PhoneCar phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-42
Pocket........................................................................\
........... 2-70
Power Front seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4
Moonroof..................................................................... 2-76
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-4
Power outlet............................................................. 2-59
Power steering ................................................... 5-141
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Power windows ..................................................... 2-73
Precautions Braking precautions....................................... 5-142
Child restraints ....................................................... 1-33
Driving safety ........................................................... 5-10
Maintenance................................................................ 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving .......... 5-9
Seat belt usage ...................................................... 1-20
Supplemental restraint system................. 1-54
When starting and driving................................ 5-4
Push starting................................................................\
... 6-14
Push-button ignition switch............................... 5-13
R
RAB system ................................................................... 5-116
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-42
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-43
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-9
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................\
... 10-38
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) ....................... 5-116
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-17
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)......................... 5-57
Rear Door Alert.............................................................. 2-58 Rear door lock, Child safety rear
door lock ........................................................................\
........ 3-6
Rear personal lights .................................................. 2-80
Rear view monitor settings..................................... 4-8
Rear window wiper and washer switch .... 2-44
Rear window wiper blades .................................. 8-17
RearView Monitor............................................................ 4-3
RearView Monitor system operation ............... 4-4
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 10-39
Registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................ 10-11
Remote engine start................................................. 3-19
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects .................................... 10-37
Roadside assistance program .............................. 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................\
............ 5-8
Roof
Moonroof..................................................................... 2-77
Roof rack ..................................................................... 2-72
S
SafetyChild seat belts....................................................... 1-30
Towing safety...................................................... 10-24
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Front seats..................................................... 1-4, 1-11
Seat belt(s) Child safety................................................................ 1-30
Infants.................................................................\
........... 1-31
Injured persons ...................................................... 1-22
Larger children ....................................................... 1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage................ 1-20
Pregnant women.................................................. 1-22
Seat belt cleaning ................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders............................................. 1-29 Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-29
Seat belt warning light and chime......... 2-13
Seat belts .................................................................... 1-20
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-71
Small children .......................................................... 1-31
Three-point type ................................................... 1-22
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats................................. 2-55
Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-40
Heated seats ............................................................ 2-53
Seats ........................................................................\
.......... 1-3
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start ................. 2-40
Security system, Vehicle
security system ............................................................. 2-38
Servicing air conditioner........................................ 4-41
Setting memory function,
memory seat................................................................... 3-42
Shift lever, Shift lock release............................... 5-22
Shift lock release Transmission............................................................ 5-22
Shifting, Automatic transmission ................... 5-18
SNOW mode.................................................................. 5-135
SNOW mode switch ................................................... 2-57
Sonar Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) ............... 5-116
SOS button (See Emergency Call
(SOS) button)................................................................... 2-64
Spare tire............................................................. 8-39, 10-9
Spark plugs....................................................................... 8-14
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-6
Standard maintenance ............................................... 9-8
Starting Before starting the engine............................ 5-16
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-12
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-4
11-5