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.
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8-36Do-it-yourself
.For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
. Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction and
tread pattern on all four wheels.
Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference be-
tween tires on the front and rear
axles which can cause the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system to
malfunction resulting in personal
injury or death, excessive tire
wear and may damage the trans-
mission, transfer case and differ-
ential gears.
All season tires
NISSAN specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all
year, including snowy and icy road con-
ditions. All Season tires are identified by
ALL SEASON and/or M&S (Mud and Snow)
on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have
better snow traction than All Season tires
and may be more appropriate in some
areas.
Summer tires
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance
on dry roads. Summer tire performance is
substantially reduced in snow and ice.
Summer tires do not have the tire trac-
tion rating M&S on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions, NISSAN recom-
mends the use of SNOW tires or ALL
SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load
rating to the original equipment tires. If
you do not, it can adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tires will have lower
speed ratings than factory equipped tires
and may not match the potential max-
imum vehicle speed. Never exceed the
maximum speed rating of the tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the
same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads,
studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian provinces
prohibit their use. Check local, state and
provincial laws before installing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of
studded snow tires, on wet or dry sur-
faces, may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited
according to location. Check the local
laws before installing tire chains. When
installing tire chains, make sure they are
the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to
the chain manufacturer’s suggestions.
Use only SAE Class S chains.
Class “S”
chains are used on vehicles with re-
stricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles
that can use Class “S” chains are designed
to meet the SAE standard minimum
clearances between the tire and the
closest vehicle suspension or body com-
ponent required to accommodate the
use of a winter traction device (tire chains
or cables). The minimum clearances are
determined using the factory equipped
tire size. Other types may damage your
vehicle. Use chain tensioners when re-
commended by the tire chain manufac-
turer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links
of the tire chain must be secured or
removed to prevent the possibility of
whipping action damage to the fenders
or underbody. If possible, avoid fully load-
ing your vehicle when using tire chains. In
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SDI1663
1. Wear indicator
2. Wear indicator location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
.Tires should be periodically
inspected for wear, cracking,
bulging or objects caught in
the tread. If excessive wear,
cracks, bulging or deep cuts
are found, the tire(s) should
be replaced.
.The original tires have built-
in tread wear indicators.
When wear indicators are
visible, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
.Tires degrade with age and
use. Have tires, including the
spare (if so equipped), over 6
years old checked by a qua-
lified technician, because
some tire damage may not
be obvious. Replace the tires
as necessary to prevent tire
failure and possible perso-
nal injury.
.Improper service of the
spare tire (if so equipped)
may result in serious perso-
nal injury. If it is necessary to
repair the spare tire, it is
recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
.For additional information
regarding tires, refer to “Im-
portant Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (US) or “Tire SafetyInformation” (Canada) in the
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.10-7) 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.10-7) of this manual for
wheel off-set dimensions.
. Since the spare tire (if so
equipped) 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 approximately
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.
. 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,
transfer case and rear differential
gears.
. Only use spare tires (if so
equipped) specified for each
AWD model.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is
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8-40Do-it-yourself
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 (if so equipped)
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 be
used, 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)
tires.
. Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a
faster rate than the standard tire.
Replace the spare tire as soon as
the tread wear indicators appear.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare
tire at the same time.
CAUTION
.Do not use tire chains on a
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire.
Tire chains will not fit properly
and may cause damage to the
vehicle.
. Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than
the original tire, ground clearance
ENGINE
ModelMR20DD
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, in-line
Bore × Stroke in (mm)3.307 × 3.547 (84.0 × 90.1)
Displacement cu in (cm
3)121.86 (1,997)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug StandardDILKAR7D11H
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm)0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
TypeSize Offset in
(mm)
Conven-
tional 16 × 6.5JJ 1.57 (40)
17 × 7J 1.38 (35)
19 × 7J 1.57 (40)
Spare (if
so
equipped) 16 × 4T 1.18 (30)
Tire
Type
SizePressure
PSI (kPa)
[Cold]
Conven-
tional 215/65R16
98H
33 (230)
215/60R17
96H 33 (230)
225/45R19
92W 35 (240)
Spare (if
so
equipped) T145/90
D16 106M
T135/90
D16 102M
60 (420)
Depending on the models, the emergency
tire puncture repair kit is supplied.
Technical and consumer information10-7
SPECIFICATIONS
11-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats........................................................................\
. 1-17
Soft bottle holders...................................................... 2-70
Spare tire............................................................. 8-40, 10-7
Spark plugs....................................................................... 8-14
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-6
SPORT mode switch.................................................. 5-32
SRSPrecautions on SRS ............................................ 1-42
Standard maintenance ............................................... 9-8
Starting Before starting the engine............................ 5-17
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-14
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-4
Push starting............................................................ 6-16
Starting the engine.............................. 5-18, 5-19
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-50
Steering Electric power steering................................ 5-128
Heated steering wheel ..................................... 2-59
Tilt/telescopic steering .................................... 3-30
Steering assist................................................................ 5-84
Steering assist switch (models with
ProPILOT assist) ............................................................ 2-62
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-69
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-31
Sunglasses holder....................................................... 2-72
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-61
Supplemental air bag
warning light .................................................... 1-62, 2-13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 1-42
Switch Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-59
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-52
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-12 Intelligent 4x4 LOCK switch ........................ 2-63
Intelligent Auto Headlight switch ............ 2-52
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .................................................... 2-51
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-58
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch .................................................................... 2-62
System maintenance............................................. 5-121
System malfunction ............................................... 5-120
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-47
Three-way catalyst......................................................... 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................... 3-30
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ................................................................... 2-14
Tires Flat tire........................................................................\
..... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ........... 5-5
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-31, 10-10
Tire chains.................................................................. 8-36
Tire dressing................................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ............................................................ 8-29
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)................................................. 5-5, 6-3
Tire rotation.............................................................. 8-37
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-17
Wheel/tire size ........................................................ 10-7
Wheels and tires .................................................... 8-29 Towing
Tow truck towing................................................. 6-17
Towing a trailer.................................................. 10-15
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system....... 5-5 TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert......................... 5-8
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-3
Traffic Sign Recognition......................................... 2-43
Trailer towing .............................................................. 10-15
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........... 2-83
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission ..... 5-13
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid....................................................................... 8-9
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)..................................... 5-20
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-25
Transmission shift lever lock release ..... 5-24
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) ...................................................................... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ................................ 3-19
Traveling or registering in
another country ........................................................... 10-8
Trip computer ................................................................ 2-40
Trip odometer ................................................................ 2-40
Turn signal switch ...................................................... 2-58
Turning the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode ON......................................... 5-69
Turning the RAB system ON/OFF ............... 5-117
U
Underbody cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 10-17
USB (Universal Serial Bus) charging
connector ........................................................................\
.. 2-66
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 3-34
Vanity mirror lights .................................................... 2-82
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
VehicleDimensions and weights................................ 10-8
Identification number (VIN)........................... 10-8
Loading information ...................................... 10-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .......... 6-20
Security system...................................................... 2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch .................................................................... 2-62
Vehicle dynamic control
(VDC) system ........................................................ 5-131
Vehicle information display................................. 2-19 How to use the vehicle
information display ............................................. 2-20
Settings........................................................................\
. 2-21
Startup display ....................................................... 2-20
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ......................................................... 2-31
Ventilators ........................................................................\
. 4-25
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW).................................................. 5-107
Low tire pressure warning............................ 2-32
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)................................................. 5-5, 6-3
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-19 Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels...... 1-61
Warning light Air bag warning light.......................... 1-62, 2-13
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ............................................................ 2-13
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-11
Electric power steering
warning light ............................................................ 2-14
Electronic parking brake
warning light ............................................................ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-14
Seat belt warning light
and chime.................................................... 1-14, 2-12
Warranty, Emission control
system warranty ....................................................... 10-18
Washer switch Rear window wiper and
washer switch ......................................................... 2-50
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-48
Washing........................................................................\
........... 7-2
Waxing ........................................................................\
.............. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights)..... 10-8
Wheel/tire size ............................................................... 10-7
Wheels and tires ........................................................... 8-29 Care of wheels........................................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-3
Window washer fluid ................................................ 8-10
Window(s) Cleaning ........................................................................\
.. 7-3
Power windows ..................................................... 2-76
Wiper Rear window wiper and
washer switch ......................................................... 2-50
Rear window wiper blade.............................. 8-17
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 2-48 Wiper blades ............................................................. 8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..................................... 2-48
11-7