4. Three-digit code: Tire type code(Optional)
5. Four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built.
For example, the numbers 3103
means the 31st week of 2003. If
these numbers are missing, then
look on the other sidewall of the
tire.
Tire ply composition and materi-
al
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must in-
dicate the materials in the tire,
which include steel, nylon, polye-
ster, and others.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest
amount of air pressure that should
be put in the tire. Do not exceed the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure.
Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maxi- mum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire.
When replacing the tires on the
vehicle, always use a tire that has
the same load rating as the factory
installed tire.
Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
Indicates whether the tire requires
an inner tube (“tube type”) or not
(“tubeless”).
The word “radial”
The word “radial” is shown, if the
tire has radial structure.
Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is
shown.
Other tire-related terminology:
In addition to the many terms that
are defined throughout this sec-
tion, Intended Outboard Sidewall is
(1) the sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering or
bears manufacturer, brand and/or
model name molding that is higher
or deeper than the same molding
on the other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall of
an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that must always
face outward when mounted on a
vehicle.
TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
.
When changing or replacing tires,
be sure all four tires are of the
same type (Example: Summer, All
Season or Snow) and construc-
tion. A NISSAN dealer may be able
to help you with information
about tire type, size, speed rating
and availability.
. Replacement tires may have a
lower speed rating than the fac-
tory equipped tires, and may not
match the potential maximum
vehicle speed. Never exceed the
maximum speed rating of the
tire.
. Replacing tires with those not
originally specified by NISSAN
could affect the proper operation
of the TPMS.
Do-it-yourself8-31
Warranty Information Book-
let.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load
carrying capacity as originally equipped.
(See “Specifications” (P.10-8) for recom-
mended types and sizes of tires and
wheels.)
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use
of tires of different brands, con-
struction (bias, bias-belted or ra-
dial), or tread patterns can
adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, VDC system, ground
clearance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire chain clearance, speed-
ometer calibration, headlight
aim and bumper height. Some of
these effects may lead to acci-
dents and could result in serious
personal injury.
. For Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod-
els, if your vehicle was originally
equipped with 4 tires that were the same size and you are only
replacing 2 of the 4 tires, install
the new tires on the rear axle.
Placing new tires on the front
axle may cause loss of vehicle
control in some driving condi-
tions and cause an accident and
personal injury.
. If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with
wheels which have the same off-
set dimension. Wheels of a differ-
ent off-set could cause prema-
ture tire wear, degrade vehicle
handling characteristics and/or
interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference
can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear. See “Wheels and
tires” (P.10-8) of this manual for
wheel off-set dimensions.
. Since the spare tire is not
equipped with the TPMS, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light
will remain on after 1 minute.
Have your tires replaced and/or
TPMS system reset as soon as possible. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these
services.
. Replacing tires with those not
originally specified by NISSAN
could affect the proper operation
of the TPMS.
. The TPMS sensor may be da-
maged if it is not handled cor-
rectly. Be careful when handling
the TPMS sensor.
. When replacing the TPMS sensor,
the ID registration may be re-
quired. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for ID regis-
tration.
. Do not use a valve stem cap that
is not specified by NISSAN. The
valve stem cap may become
stuck.
. Be sure that the valve stem caps
are correctly fitted. Otherwise the
valve may be clogged up with dirt
and cause a malfunction or loss
of pressure.
. Do not install a damaged or
deformed wheel or tire even if it
has been repaired. Such wheels
or tires could have structural
damage and could fail without
warning.
Do-it-yourself8-35
8-36Do-it-yourself
.The use of retread tire is not
recommended.
. For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
CAUTION
.Always use tires of the same size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial), and tread pat-
tern on all four wheels. Failure to
do so may result in a circumfer-
ence difference between tires on
the front and rear axles which will
cause excessive tire wear and
may damage the transmission
and the drivetrain parts.
. Only use spare tires specified for
each AWD model.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is
recommended that all four tires be re-
placed with tires of the same size, brand,
construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should
also be checked and corrected as neces-
sary. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular
use, wheels can get out of balance.
Therefore, they should be balanced as
required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehi-
cle could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details
about care of the wheels.
Spare tire
Since the spare tire is not equipped with
the TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted
(TEMPORARY USE ONLY), the TPMS will
not function.
Observe the following precautions if the
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire must beused, otherwise your vehicle could be
damaged or involved in an accident.
WARNING
.
The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire should be used for emer-
gency use. It should be replaced
with the standard tire at the first
opportunity to avoid possible tire
or differential damage.
. Drive carefully while the TEMPOR-
ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
. Periodically check spare tire in-
flation pressure. Always keep the
pressure of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420
kPa, 4.2 bar).
. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed, do not drive
your vehicle at speeds faster than
50 MPH (80 km/h).
. When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire should be
used on the rear wheels and
original tire used on the front
wheels (drive wheels). Use tire
chains only on the front (original)
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 (if so
equipped), to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or
excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the
TPMS transmitter snap-in type, 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://colli-
sion.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.
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.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) P (Park) mechanism: On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held
securely with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position without applying any brakes.
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.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, an-
chors, adjusters and retractors) operate
properly and smoothly, and are installed
securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts,
fraying, wear or damage.
Maintenance and schedules9-3
11-4
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-11
K
KeyIgnition switch positions ................................ 5-15
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system (See
Intelligent Key system) ..................................... 3-15
Keys ........................................................................\
.................... 3-3 For Intelligent Key system................................ 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ..................................... 1-66
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-11
Emission control information label .... 10-11
Engine serial number .................................... 10-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label .............................................. 10-10
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-27, 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........ 10-9
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................ 5-46
LATCH system ................................................................ 1-25
License plate, Installing front
license plate.................................................................. 10-12
Liftgate........................................................................\
......... 3-23 Auto closure ............................................................. 3-28
Liftgate release lever ......................................... 3-28
Operating manual liftgate............................. 3-23
Operating power liftgate................................ 3-24
Light Air bag warning light......................................... 1-66 Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-22
Cargo light ................................................................. 2-87
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-62
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-55
Headlights bulb replacement ..................... 8-23
Indicator lights........................................................ 2-17
Interior lights............................................................ 2-85
Map lights ................................................................... 2-86
Rear personal lights ........................................... 2-86
Room lights ............................................................... 2-86
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-87
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-14
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement ........................................................ 8-23
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .............................................. 10-13
Lock Automatic door locks........................................... 3-7
Door locks...................................................................... 3-5
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-5
Low tire pressure warning (Tire
Pressure Low)................................................................. 2-35
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-18
Low tire pressure warning system (See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)) ..... 5-6
Lower console tray .................................................... 2-76
Luggage hooks ............................................................. 2-78
M
Maintenance Battery........................................................................\
... 8-11
General maintenance........................................... 9-2
Maintenance precautions................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ............................. 9-2
Maintenance schedules...................................... 9-7 Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-20
Standard maintenance ....................................... 9-8
Maintenance schedules.............................................. 9-7
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)...................... 2-19
Manual air conditioner and heater ............... 4-28
Manual front seat adjustment .............................. 1-4
Map lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-86
Master warning light.................................. 2-16, 2-20
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ....... 3-4
Memory seat ................................................................... 3-36
Meters and gauges ........................................................ 2-5 Instrument brightness control .................. 2-11
Mirror Inside mirror ............................................................. 3-33
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-34
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 3-36
Moonroof........................................................................\
.... 2-83
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ...................... 4-22
N
Neutral hold mode ..................................................... 5-22
New vehicle break-in ............................................. 5-149
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-51
O
Odometer........................................................................\
....... 2-8
OFF-ROAD mode.......................................................... 5-31
Off-road recovery ........................................................ 5-10
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-3
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-5
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-5
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
11-6
ShiftingCVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)..................................... 5-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats........................................................................\
. 1-18
Side Driving Aids........................................................... 5-34
SNOW mode..................................................................... 5-32
Soft bottle holders...................................................... 2-72
Sonar Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) ............... 5-143
Rear Sonar System (RSS)............................ 5-168
Sonar system....................................................... 5-162
SOS button (See Emergency Call
(SOS) button)................................................................... 2-70
Spare tire............................................................. 8-36, 10-8
Spark plugs....................................................................... 8-14
Speed Adjust by Route (ProPILOT Assist
with Navi-link).............................................................. 5-105
Speed and Average speed ................................... 2-44
Speed Limit Assist (ProPILOT Assist
with Navi-link).............................................................. 5-102
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-8
SPORT mode ................................................................... 5-33
SRS Precautions on SRS ............................................ 1-46
Standard maintenance ............................................... 9-8
STANDARD mode......................................................... 5-32
Starting Before starting the engine............................ 5-17
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-11
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-5
Push starting............................................................ 6-13
Starting the engine............................................. 5-17
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-54
Steering Electric power steering................................ 5-154 Heated steering wheel ..................................... 2-63
Tilt/telescopic steering .................................... 3-31
Steering Assist ............................................................ 5-113
Steering Assist switch.............................................. 2-65
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-71
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-32
Sunglasses holder....................................................... 2-76
Sunshade (rear)............................................................. 3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-66
Supplemental air bag
warning light .................................................... 1-66, 2-16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 1-46
switch Drive Mode Selector ........................................... 5-30
Emergency Call (SOS) button ..................... 2-70
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-62
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-55
Intelligent Auto Headlight switch ............ 2-56
Memory seat switch........................................... 3-36
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .................................................... 2-55
Steering Assist switch....................................... 2-65
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-62
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-52
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-9
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-9
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-51
Three-way catalyst......................................................... 5-6
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................... 3-31 Tire pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ................................................................... 2-18
Tires
Easy-Fill Tire Alert system................................. 5-9
Flat tire........................................................................\
..... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ........... 5-6
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-27, 10-11
Tire chains.................................................................. 8-32
Tire dressing................................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ............................................................ 8-25
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)................................................. 5-6, 6-3
Tire rotation.............................................................. 8-33
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-31
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-27
Wheel/tire size ........................................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires .................................................... 8-25
Towing Tow truck towing................................................. 6-15
Towing a trailer.................................................. 10-16
Towing safety...................................................... 10-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system....... 5-6 TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert......................... 5-9
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-3
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........................... 5-43
Trailer towing .............................................................. 10-16
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid....................................................................... 8-8
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)..................................... 5-19
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ................................ 3-15
Traveling or registering in
another country ........................................................... 10-9
Trip computer ................................................................ 2-44
Trip odometer ................................................................ 2-44
Troubleshooting guideDriver Assistance systems............................. 5-39
Turn signal switch ...................................................... 2-62
U
Underbody cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 10-27
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector................................................... 2-67
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 3-36
Vanity mirror lights .................................................... 2-87
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions and weights................................ 10-9
Identification number (VIN)........................... 10-9
Loading information ...................................... 10-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .......... 6-17
Security system...................................................... 2-50
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system ........................................................ 5-157
Vehicle information display................................. 2-22 Settings........................................................................\
. 2-24
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ......................................................... 2-34
Ventilators ........................................................................\
. 4-26
W
Warning Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .............................. 5-57
Driver Assistance systems
troubleshooting guide...................................... 5-39 Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW).................................................. 5-132
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 5-46
Lights..................................................................\
............ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning............................ 2-35
Rear Door Alert....................................................... 2-65
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)................................................. 5-6, 6-3
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-22
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-13
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels...... 1-66
Warning light Air bag warning light.......................... 1-66, 2-16
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light ............................................................ 2-17
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-14
Electric power steering
warning light ............................................................ 2-17
Electric shift control system
warning light ............................................................ 2-15
Electronic parking brake system
warning light ............................................................ 2-18
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-18
Seat belt warning light
and chime.................................................... 1-15, 2-16
Warranty, Emission control
system warranty ....................................................... 10-28
Washer switch Rear window wiper and
washer operation ................................................. 2-53
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-52
Washing........................................................................\
........... 7-2
Waxing ........................................................................\
.............. 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights)..... 10-9
Wheel/tire size ............................................................... 10-8 Wheels and tires ........................................................... 8-25
Care of wheels........................................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-3
Window washer fluid .................................................... 8-9
Window(s) Cleaning ........................................................................\
.. 7-3
Power windows ..................................................... 2-79
Wiper Rear window wiper blade.............................. 8-17
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-52
Wiper blades ............................................................. 8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..................................... 2-52
Wireless charger ........................................................... 2-68
11-7