
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off
the system, the VDC system still operates
to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
transferring power to a non-slipping drive
wheel. The
indicator light flashes if this
occurs. All other VDC functions are off and
the
indicator light will not flash.
The VDC system is automatically reset to
ON when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position then back to the ON position.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea-
ture that tests the system each time you
start the engine and move the vehicle for-
ward or in reverse at a slow speed. When
the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indica-
tion of a malfunction.
indicator light may flash
or theindicator light may
illuminate.
• If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the VDC sys-
tem may not operate properly and
both the
andindicator
lights may illuminate.
• If engine control related parts are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, both the
and theindicator lights may
illuminate. •
When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked cor-
ners, the VDC system may not oper-
ate properly and the
indicator
light may flash or theindicator
light may illuminate. Do not drive on
these types of roads.
• When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the
indicator light may
flash or theindicator light may
illuminate. This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine af ter driving onto
a stable surface.
• If wheels or tires other than the
NISSAN recommended ones are
used, the VDC system may not oper-
ate properly and the
indicator
light may flash or theindicator
light may illuminate.
• The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
RISE-UP AND BUILD-UP
The system gradually adjusts braking
power during normal braking to help pro-
vide an enhanced brake feel.
5-26Starting and driving

BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
During braking while driving through turns,
the system optimizes the distribution of
force to each of the four wheels depending
on the radius of the turn.
indicator light may flash
or theindicator light may
illuminate. •
If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the VDC sys-
tem may not operate properly and
both the
andindicator
lights may illuminate.
• If engine control related parts are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, both the
and theindicator lights may
illuminate.
• When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked cor-
ners, the VDC system may not oper-
ate properly and the
indicator
light may flash or theindicator
light may illuminate. Do not drive on
these types of roads.
• When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the
indicator light may
flash or theindicator light may
illuminate. This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine af ter driving onto
a stable surface. •
If wheels or tires other than the
NISSAN recommended ones are
used, the VDC system may not oper-
ate properly and the
indicator
light may flash or theindicator
light may illuminate.
• The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
Starting and driving5-27

Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause per-
sonal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another ve- hicle, position the two vehicles to bring
their batteries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shif t lever to P (Park). Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (lights, heater, air
conditioner, etc.). 3. Connect the jumper cables in the se-
quence illustrated (OA,OB,OC,OD).
LCE2223

ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly/daytime running lights High/ Low 60/55H13
Park/Turn 28/83457NAK
Map light 5W5W
Cargo light 5W5W
High-mounted stop light 16W16W
Rear combination light Stop/Tail 21/73047K
Backup (reversing) 16W16W
Turn 273157AK
License plate light 5W5W
* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.
1. Map light
2. Headlight assembly/daytime running
lights
3. High-mounted stop light
4. Cargo light
5. Rear combination light
6. License plate light
LDI3461

Trip odometer.............2-3, 2-4General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-27
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-7Headlight and turn signal switch......2-21Headlight control switch...........2-21Headlights...................8-22HeaterHeater and air conditioner controls. .4-10Heater operation..............4-12Hill start assist system............5-28Hood.......................3-13Horn.......................2-24
I
Ignition switch................. .5-8Immobilizer system........2-18,3-2,5-9Important vehicle information label. . .10-11Increasing fuel economy..........5-20Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
................... .2-8Instrument brightness control.......2-23Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-23Interior light...............2-32, 2-33
J
Jump starting..............6-10,8-13
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-21Keyless entry
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless
entry system)
.............3-10,3-11KeysNISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys
......................3-2
L
LabelTire warning................10-12LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-12C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-11Emission control information label. .10-11Engine serial number..........10-10F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-11Tire and Loading Information label. .10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-10Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-48
License plate
Installing the license plate........10-14LightAir bag warning light........1-49, 2-11Brake light (See stop light)........8-27Bulb check/instrument panel......2-9Bulb replacement.............8-27Charge warning light...........2-10Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-21Headlight control switch.........2-21Headlights..................8-22Interior light.............2-32, 2-33Light bulbs.................8-22Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-14Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-40Security indicator light...........2-11Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders.................. .2-8Lights......................8-22Map lights..................2-33Lock
Door locks................3-3, 3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-14Power door locks..............3-6Low fuel warning light............2-12Low tire pressure warning light.......2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-14Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)................. .10-14
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M
MaintenanceGeneral maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-18Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light......2-10,2-14Manual front seat adjustment........1-3Map lights................... .2-33Meters and gauges...............2-3Instrument brightness control.....2-23Mirror
Outside mirrors...............3-17Rearview...................3-17Mirrors......................3-17
N
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-18,5-9NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-5Odometer/Twin trip odometer.......2-4
OilCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil.............8-7Changing engine oil filter.........8-7Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-6Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Outside mirrors................3-17OverheatIf your vehicle overheats.........6-12Owner's manual order form........10-23Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-23
P
Parking
Parking/parking on hills..........5-21Parking brake..................5-17PowerPower door locks..............3-6Power outlet................2-26Power steering system..........5-22Power windows..............2-29Power outlet..................2-26Power steering.................5-22PrecautionsMaintenance precautions.........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-21,1-23,1-24,1-28Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-23,1-24,1-28Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-31Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2Push starting..................6-12
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-18Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-22Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-28Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-25Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-21Rearview mirror................3-17RearView Monitor.............4-3, 4-5Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-23Refrigerant recommendation........10-7Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-10Remote keyless entry system. . . .3-10, 3-11Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-21
11-4

Tire rotation.................8-37Types of tires................8-35Uniform tire quality grading......10-20Wheel/tire size...............10-9Wheels and tires...........8-29,10-9Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .5-3Tire warning label..............10-12Top tether strap child restraint.......1-23Towing4-wheel drive models...........6-14Flat towing................ .10-19Tow truck towing..............6-13Trailer towing...............10-19Towing a trailer................10-19Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)..........5-8, 5-12Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-10Trip computer..................2-7Trip odometer...............2-3, 2-4Turn signal switch...............2-23
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-20
V
Variable voltage control system......8-13Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-24Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. .5-25Vehicle identification............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate..................... .10-10Vehicle immobilizer system. . .2-18, 3-2, 5-9Vehicle loading information........10-14Vehicle recovery................6-15Vehicle security system...........2-17Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start. .2-18, 5-9Ventilators...................4-10Visors......................3-16
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-49, 2-11Anti-lock brake warning
light................2-9, 2-12, 2-15Battery charge warning light......2-10Brake warning light.............2-9Door open warning light.........2-10Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Low fuel warning light...........2-12Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-14Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-40Seat belt warning light.......1-14,2-11Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-49, 2-11Vehicle security system..........2-17Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-48Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-8Warning lights..................2-8Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders................... .2-8Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-8Audible reminders.............2-8Indicator lights................2-8Warning lights................2-8Weights (See dimensions and weights). .10-9Wheel/tire size.................10-9Wheels and tires............8-29,10-9When traveling or registering in another
country.................... .10-10Windows....................2-29Locking passengers' windows.....2-31Power windows..............2-29Windshield wiper blades...........8-16Windshield-washer fluid...........8-11Wiper
Wiper blades................8-16Wiper and washer switch..........2-20
11-6