– Do not correct trailer sway by steeringor 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 as described in this section.
• Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember, the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
• Downshif t the transmission to a lower gear for engine braking when driving
down steep or long hills. This will help
slow the vehicle without applying the
brakes.
• Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency.
• Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while tow-
ing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
• NISSAN recommends that the cruise control not be used while towing a trailer. • Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
• Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
af ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
• When launching a boat, don't allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
• Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
“Do-it-yourself ” (P. 8-2).
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Never flat tow your All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle.
• DO NOT tow your All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-13).
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
10-28Technical and consumer information
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-49Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-57Air bag warning labels............1-70Air bag warning light..........1-70,2-11Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-70,2-11Air cleaner...................8-16Air cleaner housing filter..........8-16Air conditionerAir conditioner operation........4-29Air conditioner specification label. .10-13Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-28Heater and air conditioner controls.4-29Servicing air conditioner.........4-31Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-30All-Wheel Drive................5-114Anchor point locations...........1-32Antenna....................4-32Anti-lock brake warning light.....2-9, 2-11Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-119
Antifreeze...................5-127Armrests.................... .1-6Autolight switch...............2-36Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-61Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror................. .3-34, 3-35Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). . .2-11Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-87AWD......................5-114
B
Battery.................5- 127, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-10Battery replacement............8-23Key fob...................8-23NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-23Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-38Booster seats.................1-45Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-119Brake fluid..................8-11Brake light (See stop light).......8-25Brake system...............5-119Brake warning light............2-9
Brake wear indicators.......2-16,8-19Self-adjusting brakes...........8-19Brake Assist.................5-121Brake fluid...................8-11Brake system................5-119Brakes.....................8-19Break-in schedule..............5-113Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-40Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9Bulb replacement..............8-25
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-32Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-15Cargo area storage bin...........2-57Check tire pressure.............2-26Child restraint with top tether strap. . .1-32Child 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, 1-45Top tether strap anchor point
locations................. .1-32
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Cold weather driving............5-127Console box..................2-55Console light..................2-65Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-29CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-55Cup holders................. .2-56
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only).................2-40Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. .2-40Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-34Dimensions and weights..........10-10Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-40
Door locks....................3-5Drive belt....................8-15Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-127Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-11Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dynamic driver assistance switch.....2-47
E
E-call (SOS) Button..............2-48Economy - fuel................5-114Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-12Emission control system warranty. . . .10-30Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-17Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-32Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-51Eyeglass case.................2-55
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-12Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire.................. .6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Power steering fluid............8-11Windshield-washer fluid.........8-12
11-2
MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside
mirror
................ .3-34, 3-35Outside mirrors...........3-35, 3-36Rearview.................. .3-34Vanity mirror................3-33Mirrors..................... .3-34Moonroof.................2-62, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-22
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-15NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-31, 5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer................... .2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7
Outside mirrors.............3-35, 3-36Overhead sunglasses holder........2-55Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-12Owner's manual order form........10-33Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-33
P
Parking
Parking/parking on hills.........5-117Parking brake.................5-23Personal lights................ .2-66Power
Front seat adjustment...........1-4Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet................2-50Powerrearwindows............2-61Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-118Power windows..............2-59Rear power windows...........2-61Power outlet................. .2-50Power steering................5-118Power steering fluid..............8-11Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-9Precautions on booster
seats..............1-34, 1-40, 1-45
Precautions on child
restraints............1-34, 1-40, 1-45Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-13Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-49Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4, 5-11Push starting..................6-12
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-32Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-32Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). . . .2-15, 5-82Rear center seat belt.............1-20Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-47Rear Door Alert.........2-24,2-25,2-48Rear power windows.............2-61Rear seat.................... .1-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-34Rear window wiper and washer
switches....................2-33Rearview mirror................3-34RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-32Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-11
11-5