10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ......................10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .......................10-8
Specifications .................................. 10-9
Engine ...................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ........................... 10-10
Dimensions and weights ....................10-11
When traveling or registering in another
country ....................................... 10-12
Vehicle identification .......................... 10-12
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ....................................... 10-12
Engine serial number ......................10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-13
Emission control information label .........10-13
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-14
Air conditioner specification label ..........10-14
Installing front license plate ...................10-15
Vehicle loading information ...................10-16
Terms ...................................... 10-16
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-17
Securing the load .......................... 10-19Utili-track® channel system
(if so equipped)
............................. 10-20
Loading tips ................................ 10-24
Measurement of weights ...................10-25
Truck-camper loading information ............10-25
Special Body vehicles ......................10-25
Location for center of gravity ...............10-26
Vehicle load weight capacity ...............10-26
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-27
Maximum load limits ....................... 10-27
Towing load/specification ..................10-30
Towing safety .............................. 10-32
Flat towing – 4WD with automatic
transmission ...............................
10-39
Flat
towing – 2WD with automatic
transmission ............................... 10-39
Uniform tire quality grading ...................10-40
Emission control system warranty ............10-41
Reporting safety defects ......................10-41
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................... 10-42
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................10-43
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-44
5. Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight
may not safely exceed the avail-
able cargo and luggage load ca-
pacity calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Con-
sult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-
firm that you do not exceed the
GVWR or the GAWR for your vehicle.
For additional information, see “Mea-
surement of weights” (P. 10-25).
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. For additional informa-
tion, see “Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label” (P. 8-32).
SECURING THE LOAD
For your convenience, tie down hooks (if so
equipped) are placed at each corner of the
truck box. These may be used to help se-
cure cargo loaded into the truck box.
WARNING
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sud-
den stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
• Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum front
and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of
your vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change the way
your vehicle handles. This could re-
sult in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury.
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Technical and consumer information10-19
LOCATION FOR CENTER OF
GRAVITY
The illustration indicates the recom-
mended cargo center of gravity location.
King Cab®:
Short wheel base models without
bedliner/tailgate liner,L1 = 1,045 mm (41.1 in)
Short wheel base models with bed liner/
tailgate liner (SV/PRO-4X with comfort and
convenience package), L1 = 1,028 mm (40.5 in) Crew Cab:
Short wheel base models without
bedliner/tailgate liner,
L1 = 1,045 mm (41.1 in)
Short wheel base models with bedliner/
tailgate liner (SV/PRO-4X with comfort and
convenience package), L1 = 1,028 mm (40.5 in)
Long wheel base models, L1 = 1,032 mm (40.63 in)
WARNING
Improper loading may be dangerous. If
a load is too far back, it can affect han-
dling characteristics. If a load is too far
forward, the front axle may be
overloaded.
Overloading or improper loading can
adversely affect vehicle handling, brak-
ing and performance and may lead to
accidents.
VEHICLE LOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY
The vehicle payload weight capacity
shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label indicates the maximum total weight
of passengers, optional equipment (air
conditioning, trailer hitch, etc.) and cargo
that your vehicle is designed to carry.
For additional information, see “Tire and
Loading Information label” (P. 8-32).
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the GVWR or the
GAWR for your vehicle. For additional infor-
mation, see “Vehicle loading information”
(P. 10-16).
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. For additional information, see “Tire
and Loading Information label” (P. 8-32).
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WARNING
• Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
• Do not modif y the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
• To reduce the possibility of addi-
tional damage if your vehicle is
struck from the rear, where practical,
remove the receiver when not in use.
• Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely
mounted.
Tire pressures
• When towing a trailer, inflate the
vehicle tires to the recommended
cold tire pressure indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
• Trailer tire condition, size, load rat- ing and proper inflation pressure
should be in accordance with the
trailer and tire manufacturer's
specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains
should be crossed and should be attached
to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or
axle. The safety chains can be attached to
the bumper if the hitch ball is mounted to the
bumper. Be sure to leave enough slack in the
chains to permit turning corners.
Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available
power-type module/converter must
be used to provide power for all trailer
lighting. This unit uses the vehicle bat-
tery as a direct power source for all
trailer lights while using the vehicle tail
light, stop light and turn signal circuits
as a signal source. The module/
converter must draw no more than 15
milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle's electrical
system. See a reputable trailer dealer
to obtain the proper equipment and to
have it installed. Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer or reputable
trailer dealer. Vehicles equipped with the
optional trailer tow package are equipped
with a 7-pin trailer harness connector. A flat
4–pin harness is available from your dealer
for vehicles without a tow package. If your
trailer is equipped with a flat 4-pin connec-
tor, an adapter will be needed to connect
the trailer lights to the vehicle. Adapters are
available at auto parts stores and hitch
retailers.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to federal
and/or local regulations and that it is prop-
erly installed.
Vehicles equipped with a 7–pin trailer har-
ness connector are pre-wired for a trailer
brake controller. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for a trailer brake
adapter harness.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.
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DOT (Department of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
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 controlledconditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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 Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the mini-
mum 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.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
10-40Technical and consumer information
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
E
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
11-2
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
11-6
Tire pressure................8-30Tire rotation.................8-39Tires of 4-wheel drive...........8-41Types of tires................8-37Uniform tire quality grading......10-40Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-30, 10-10Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-33Tow mode switch...............2-53Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-16Flat towing................ .10-39Tow truck towing..............6-14Towing load/specification.......10-30Trailer towing...............10-27Towing a trailer................10-27Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-24Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
. . .2-76, 2-77, 2-78, 2-79, 2-80TransmissionDriving with automatic
transmission
................5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-12Trip odometer..................2-5Truck - camper loading...........10-25Truck box....................3-27Turn signal switch...............2-44
U
Under seat storage bin...........2-64Uniform tire quality grading........10-40USB Charging Ports.............2-58Using four wheel drive (4WD).......5-109
V
Vanity mirror..................3-24Variable voltage control system......8-16Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-11Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-48Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-121Vehicle identification.............10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-12Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-36, 5-16Vehicle information display.........2-20Vehicle loading information........10-16Vehicle recovery................6-16Vehicle security system...........2-34Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start.2-36, 5-16Ventilators...................4-26Visors......................3-24Voltmeter....................2-8
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-88, 2-14Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-11Battery charge warning light......2-13Brake warning light............2-12Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-13Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning..........2-28Low fuel warning light. . . .2-13, 2-18, 2-29Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-80Seat belt warning light.......1-18,2-13Supplemental air bag warning
light................. .1-88, 2-14Vehicle security system.........2-34Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-88Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-11Warning lights.................2-11Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-10Warning systems switch..........2-48Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-11Audible reminders.............2-11Indicator lights...............2-11Warning lights................2-11Weights
(See dimensions and weights).......10-11Wheel/tire size................10-10
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