• Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin orlock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
• Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
• Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
• Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
• When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want
the trailer to go. Make small corrections
and back up slowly. If possible, have
someone guide you when you are back-
ing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shif t lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the
downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. Af ter the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shif t the transmission into P (Park).
6. Make sure the 4WD shif t indicator light (if so equipped) indicates the transfer case
is in 4H, 4LO, or 2WD and that the ATP
light is off. If the 4WD shif t indicator light
is flashing, or the ATP light is ON, make
sure the transmission is in P (Park) and
turn the 4WD switch to 2WD or 4H. For
additional information, see “Automatic
transmission park warning light” (P. 2-11)
and “Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)” (P. 5-109).
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shif t the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake. 5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer
are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
• While going downhill, the weight of the trailer 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. 6-13).
• 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).
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Cargo lamp switch..............2-46Cargo light...................2-75Check tire pressure..........2-29,2-31Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-33Child restraints.......1-25,1-26,1-28, 1-30Precautions on child
restraints.........1-40, 1-43, 1-55, 1-66Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-33Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Cold weather driving............5-129Console box..................2-66Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-36Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)...................4-26CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-51Cup holders................. .2-67Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag....................... .1-83
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-43Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. .2-43
Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-44Door locks....................3-4Drive belt....................8-16Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-129Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-11Driving the vehicle...............5-18
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Economy - fuel................5-109Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system.....................5-116Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch.................2-50Emergency call (SOS) button........2-53Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-13Emission control system warranty. . . .10-41Engine
Before starting the engine........5-17Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6
Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure gauge.........2-8Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-13Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12Engine specifications...........10-9Engine Block Heater.............5-130Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8Event Data recorders............10-43Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-61Eyeglass case.................2-67
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire..................... .6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Power steering fluid............8-11
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Windshield-washer fluid.........8-13Fog light switch................2-45Forward Driving AidsSystem Temporarily
Unavailable
......2-33, 5-68, 5-88, 5-101Four-Wheel Drive...............5-109Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)................1-78Front power seat adjustment........1-5Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-62FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-109Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler cap................3-21Fuel-filler lid.................3-21Loose fuel cap warning..........2-28Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-108Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-21Fuses.......................8-21Fusible links..................8-22
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.....2-76,2-77,2-78,2-79, 2-80Gas cap.....................3-21
Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge
.................... .2-8Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine oil pressure gauge.........2-8Fuel gauge..................2-7Odometer...................2-5Speedometer................2-5Tachometer.................2-6Trip odometer................2-5Voltmeter.................. .2-8General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-66
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Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-10Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-38Headlight control switch..........2-38Headlights...................8-25Heated seat switches............2-46Heated steering wheel switch.......2-47Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-35Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-36Heater operation..........4-28, 4-37Heater and air conditioner
(automatic).................. .4-35Hill descent control switch.........2-49Hill descent control system........5-123Hill start assist system...........5-124
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.....2-76,2-77,2-78,2-79,2-80Hood release..................3-20Horn...................... .2-45
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system..........2-36, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-18Increasing fuel economy..........5-109Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
....................2-11Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-25Instrument brightness control.......2-44Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-44Intelligent Around View Monitor......4-10Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-53Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-104Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)..................... .5-92Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Interior light...................2-74
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Seat belt extenders............1-24Seat belt maintenance..........1-25Seat belts................1-15,7-6Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-24Three-point type with retractor.....1-19Seat belt extenders..............1-24Seat belt warning light.........1-18,2-13Seatback pockets...............2-63SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat.................. .1-6Security indicator light............2-14Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-36, 5-16Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-34Self-adjusting brakes.............8-20Service manual order form........10-44Servicing air conditioner...........4-40Shif tingAutomatic transmission.........5-19Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-24Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems)
.................... .1-83Sonar
Rear system................5-124Spark plug replacement...........8-17Spark plugs...................8-17Specifications................ .10-9Speedometer................. .2-5Speedometer and odometer........2-4
SRS warning label...............1-88Stability control................5-121Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-17Jump starting.............6-11,8-15Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-11Push starting................6-13Starting the engine (gasoline engine
only).......................5-17Steering
Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-118Tilting steering wheel...........3-23Steering wheel.................3-23Stop light....................8-27Storage.................... .2-62Storage tray..................2-65Sun visors....................3-24Sunglasses case...............2-67Sunglasses holder..............2-67Sunroof...................2-72,7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-88Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-88, 2-14Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-78Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels. . . .1-88Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-71Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-71
SwitchAutolight switch..............2-39Automatic power window switch. . . .2-71Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch...............2-50Fog light switch..............2-45Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-38Headlight control switch.........2-38Hill descent control switch........2-49Instrument brightness control.....2-44Power door lock switch..........3-6Power inverter switch...........2-51Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-52Tow mode switch.............2-53Turn signal switch.............2-44
T
Tachometer.................. .2-6Tailgate.....................3-27Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-36, 5-16Three-way catalyst...............5-5Tie down hooks................3-31Tilting steering wheel.............3-23TireFlat tire................... .6-3Spare tire..........6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 8-42Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Tire chains.................8-38
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