
• While going downhill, the weight of thetrailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes when
descending a hill, as this reduces their
effectiveness and could cause overheat-
ing. Shif ting to a lower gear instead pro-
vides “engine braking” and reduces the
need to brake as frequently.
• If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, see “If your vehicle
overheats” (P. 6-12).
• Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
• Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle's first 500 miles (805 km).
•
For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Have your vehicle serviced more of ten than at intervals specified. For additional
information, see the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.
• When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn. • Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When be-
ing passed by larger vehicles, be pre-
pared for possible changes in crosswinds
that could affect vehicle handling.
Trailer Sway Assist :
To minimize trailer sway, your vehicle may
apply braking to individual wheels based
on input from your vehicle sensors and ve-
hicle speed. Trailer sway control is a func-
tion of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system and is active when the VDC func-
tion is enabled.
CAUTION
If the VDC-OFF switch is on (meaning
VDC system OFF), the Trailer Sway As-
sist is also disabled
When Trailer Sway Assist is in operation, the
VDC warning light blinks. When vehicle con-
trol is regained, VDC warning light will turn
OFF.
For additional information about the VDC
system, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch” (P. 2-57) and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P. 5-118). If Trailer Sway Assist activates, do the fol-
lowing:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions
allow. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle
CAUTION
Do not try to correct trailer sway by
steering or 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. For additional information,
see “Pre-towing tips” (P. 10-51).
NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.
• 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.
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• Use the Tow Mode or downshif t thetransmission 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 (if so equipped) not be used while
towing a trailer.
• While towing a trailer, do not use the fol- lowing systems (if so equipped):–– the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sys- tem
–– the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
– – the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem
– – the Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) system
– – the Intelligent Forward Collision Warn-
ing (I-FCW) system
– – the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) sys-
tem –
– the Moving Object Detection (MOD)
system
– – the Cross Traffic Alert system
–– the Rear Sonar system
• 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
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Press the TOW MODE switch to acti-
vate tow mode. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when tow
mode is selected. Press the TOW MODE
switch again to turn tow mode off. Tow
mode is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is turned off.
Tow mode includes the following features:
• Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shif ts when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up
a grade.
• Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto- matically downshif ts when driving down
a grade with a trailer or heavy load to help
control vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.
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Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include ac-
celeration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the high-
est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-
tance to the generation of heat, and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-
perature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and ex-
cessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure. Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the fol-
lowing emission warranties:
For USA
1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty
Information Booklet which comes with
your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a
Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost,
you may obtain a replacement by writing
to:
• Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty
Information Booklet which comes with
your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a
Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost,
you may obtain a replacement by writing
to:
• Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
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11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system.....................5-117Aiming control, headlights.........2-49Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-53Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)
...........1-60, 1-75Air bag warning labels............1-82Air bag warning light.........1-82, 2-16Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-82, 2-16Air cleaner...................8-21Air cleaner housing filter..........8-21Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-32, 4-38Air conditioner specification label. .10-20Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations..........10-8Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-37Heater and air conditioner
controls.................. .4-38Servicing air conditioner........4-42Air flow charts................4-33Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).................... .2-37
Anchor point locations...........1-32Antenna....................4-43Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-13Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-116Antifreeze...................5-127Autolight switch...............2-44Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-83Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-31Automatic door locks.............3-8Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)...................2-17,2-21Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-80Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge......................2-10
B
Battery.................5- 127, 8-16Charge warning light...........2-14Battery replacement............8-27Key fob...................8-27NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-27Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-19Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-32
Block heater
Engine...................5-128Booster seats................ .1-49Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-116Brake fluid.................8-14Brake light (See stop light).......8-32Brake system...............5-115Brake warning light............2-14Brake wear indicators.......2-22,8-23Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes..........8-23Brake Assist..................5-117Brake fluid...................8-14Brake system................5-115Brakes.....................8-23Break-in schedule.............5-103Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-50Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13Bulb replacement..............8-32
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-18Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-88Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-22

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)......................5-89Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-11Key operation................3-12Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-15Troubleshooting guide..........3-20Warning signals..............3-20Interior light................. .2-88ISOFIX child restraints............1-30
J
Jump starting..............6-10,8-18
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-27Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-15KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-9NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-20
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-18Emission control information label. .10-19Engine serial number..........10-18Tire and Loading Information label. .10-19Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-17Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-82Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-27LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-30License plate
Installing the license plate........10-21LightAir bag warning light........1-82, 2-16Brake light (See stop light)........8-32Bulb check/instrument panel......2-13Bulb replacement.............8-32Charge warning light...........2-14Console light................2-88Exterior and Interior lights........8-32Fog light switch...............2-51Fog lights..................8-29Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-43Headlight control switch.........2-43Headlights..................8-29Interior light................ .2-88Light bulbs.................8-29Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light..................... .2-32Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-63Personal lights...............2-89Security indicator light..........2-16
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-13Lights......................8-29Map lights..................2-89Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-9Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks..............3-6Loose fuel cap warning...........2-32Low fuel warning light.....2-16,2-20,2-32Low tire pressure warning light.......2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light...................... .2-32Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-22Luggage hook.................2-80
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light......2-15,2-20Manual front seat adjustment........1-4Map lights.................. .2-89Map pocket...................2-69Memory seat..............3-40, 3-42
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Registering a vehicle in another
country.....................10-17Remote Engine Start..........3-22,5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-58
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-9Child seat
belts........1-28, 1-34, 1-40, 1-45, 1-49Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-58Seat
Memory seat............3-40, 3-42Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-4Front power seat adjustment.......1-6Seat beltChild safety.................1-25Infants and small children........1-26Injured person................1-19Larger children...............1-26Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-16Pregnant women..............1-19Rear center seat belt...........1-23Seat belt extenders............1-24Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Seat belts................1-16,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-24Three-point type with retractor.....1-19Seat belt extenders..............1-24Seat belt warning light............2-16Seatback pockets...............2-70
SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-54Manual front seat adjustment......1-4Rear seat.................. .1-4Security indicator light............2-16Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-38, 5-16Security systems
Vehicle security system..........2-37Self-adjusting brakes.............8-23Service manual order form........10-60Servicing air conditioner...........4-42Shif tingAutomatic transmission.........5-20Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-24Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems)
.....................1-78Snow plow................. .10-56Spark plug replacement...........8-20Spark plugs...................8-20Specifications.................10-9Speedometer..................2-7Speedometer and odometer........2-6SRS warning label...............1-82Stability control................5-118Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting............6-10,8-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10
Push starting................6-12Starting the engine............5-16Starting the engine..............5-16Steering
Power steering fluid............8-13Power steering system.........5-115Steering wheel.................3-28Stop light................... .8-32Storage.................... .2-69Storage tray..................2-73Sun visors....................3-30Sunglasses case................2-75Sunglasses holder..............2-75Sunroof..................2-85, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-82Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-82, 2-16Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................1-60, 1-75Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-82Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................ .1-53, 1-68Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-53Switch
Autolight switch..............2-44Automatic power window switch. . .2-83Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch...............2-59Fog light switch...............2-51Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight aiming control.........2-49Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-43
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