
• 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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Cargo light switch...............2-52Check tire pressure..........2-32, 2-34Child restraints.......1-25,1-26,1-28,1-30LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-30Precautions on child
restraints........1-34, 1-40, 1-45, 1-49Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-32Child safety rear door lock..........3-9Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate control seat switch.........2-52Cold weather driving............5-127Console light..................2-88Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)...................4-29CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control.............5-49, 5-50Cup holders..................2-76Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-78
D
Daytime Running Light System. . .2-49, 8-30
Digital video disc DVD............4-43Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-50DisplayInformation display............2-22Door locks................... .3-4Drive belt....................8-19Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-127Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual power moonroof............2-85
E
Eco Drive Report...............5-113Economy - fuel................5-105Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system.....................5-112Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch.................2-59Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-19Emission control system warranty. . . .10-57Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Block heater................5-128Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6
Changing engine oil.............8-7Changing engine oil filter.........8-7Checking engine coolant level......8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Engine cooling system...........8-5Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure gauge........2-10Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-18Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-16Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-10Event Data recorders............10-60Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-68Eyeglass case.................2-75
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire......................6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6
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FluidBrake fluid..................8-14Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Power steering fluid............8-13Windshield-washer fluid.........8-15Fog light switch................2-51Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)............1-60, 1-75Front and rear sonar system.......5-122Front power seat adjustment........1-6Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-69FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-105Fuel gauge................. .2-9Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Loose fuel cap warning..........2-32Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tire pressure................8-35Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-104Fuel gauge................... .2-9Fuel-filler door.................3-25Fuses......................8-24Fusible links..................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-89, 2-90, 2-92, 2-93Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge
.....................2-10Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge........2-10Fuel gauge................. .2-9Odometer...................2-7Speedometer.................2-7Tachometer.................2-8Trip odometer................2-7Voltmeter..................2-10General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-72Grocery hooks.................2-79
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-11Headlight aiming control..........2-49Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-43Headlight control switch...........2-43Headlights...................8-29Headlights, aiming control.........2-49Heated rear seats...............2-55Heated seats................. .2-54Heated steering wheel switch.......2-56
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-37Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater operation..........4-30, 4-39Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-37Hill descent control switch.........2-58Hill descent control system........5-121Hill start assist system...........5-122HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-89, 2-90, 2-92, 2-93Hood.......................3-25HookLuggage hook...............2-80Horn...................... .2-52
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-12Immobilizer system..........2-38, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-21Increasing fuel economy..........5-105Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.....3-31Instrument brightness control.......2-50Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-50Intelligent Around View Monitor.......4-11Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-51Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-101
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Headlight control switch.........2-43Hill descent control switch........2-58Instrument brightness control.....2-50Power door lock switch..........3-6Power inverter switch...........2-61Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-61Tow mode switch.............2-62Turn signal switch.............2-50
T
Tachometer...................2-8Tailgate.................... .3-36Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-38, 5-16Three-way catalyst...............5-4Tie down hooks................3-40TireFlat tire................... .6-3Spare tire...............6-4, 8-46Tire and Loading Information label. .10-19Tire chains.................8-42Tire pressure................8-35Tire rotation.................8-43Tires of 4-wheel drive...........8-46Types of tires................8-41Uniform tire quality grading......10-56Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-35, 10-10Tire pressure................. .8-35Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................... .5-5, 6-3Tow mode switch...............2-62Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-15Flat towing................ .10-55Towing load/specification.......10-37Trailer towing...............10-33Towing a trailer................10-33Towing your vehicle..............6-13Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-24Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU). . . .2-63Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
......2-89, 2-90, 2-92, 2-93Transfer case shif ting procedures. . . .5-106TransmissionDriving with automatic
transmission
................5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country).................... .10-17Trip odometer..................2-7Truck - camper loading...........10-31Truck box....................3-36Turn signal switch...............2-50
U
Under seat storage bin.....2-70,2-74,2-75Uniform tire quality grading........10-56USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-42Using 4-wheel drive.............5-105
V
Vanity mirror..................3-30Variable voltage control system......8-19Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-11Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-57Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-118Vehicle identification.............10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-17Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-38, 5-16Vehicle information display.........2-22Vehicle loading information........10-22Vehicle recovery.............6-15,6-16Vehicle security system...........2-37Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-38, 5-16Vents......................4-28Visors......................3-30Voltmeter....................2-10
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-82, 2-16Anti-lock brake warning light......2-13Battery charge warning light......2-14
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