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Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.3. Tire chains may be used. For additional information, refer to “Tire chains” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- drif ts.
∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
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∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle bodyor attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
To remove the filter from the air cleaner,
push the tabs
Aand pull the cover up-
ward.
The viscous paper type filter element
should not be cleaned and reused. Replace
the air filter according to the maintenance
log shown in the "Maintenance and sched-
ules" section of this manual.
When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside
of the air cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.
NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the
housing and latch the clips
A.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
of airborne dust and pollen particles and
reduces some objectionable outside
odors. The filter is located behind the glove
box. For additional information, refer to the
"Maintenance and schedules" section of
this manual for change intervals.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear af ter using
the windshield-washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild de-
tergent. Then rinse the blades with clear
water. If your windshield is still not clear
af ter cleaning the blades and using the
wiper, replace the blades.
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REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
To replace the windshield wiper blades, fol-
low the procedure below:1. Lif t the wiper arm away from the wind- shield.
2. Push the release tab
B.
3. Move the wiper blade
Adown and re-
move.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
5. Push wiper on to windshield.
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TransceiverHomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ........2-74,2-75,2-77,2-78
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-43
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-30
USB/iPod® Charging Ports ..........4-41
V
Vanitymirror..................3-35
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFFswitch...................2-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-75
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-35,5-14
Vehicleinformationdisplay.........2-19
Vehicle loading information ........10-13Vehiclerecovery................6-16
Vehicle security system
...........2-34
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-35, 5-14
Vents.......................4-32
Visors ......................3-34
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-73, 2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-12
Battery charge warning light ......2-13
Brakewarninglight............2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-31
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-15,2-30
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-31
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-64
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-21, 2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-73, 2-16
TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system .........2-34
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2 -11, 2-16
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-72
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2 -11, 2-16
Audible reminders ..........2-11, 2-16
Indicatorlights............2 -11, 2-16
Warninglights.............2 -11, 2-16
Warninglights...............2 -11, 2-16Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders
....................2-11
Warningsystemsswitch...........2-51
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ............8-28,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows ....................2-66 Locking passengers' windows .....2-67
Powerrearwindows........... 2-67
Powerwindows..............2-66
Rearpowerwindows...........2-67
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-12
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-18
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-38
Wiper blades ................8-18
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-37
11-7