• 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) system
–– the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
– – the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system
– – the Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) system
– – the Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW) system
– – the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system –
– 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.
Technical and consumer information10-53
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.
FLAT TOWING FOR 2-WHEEL DRIVE
(2WD) VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Never flat tow your 2WD vehicle.
• Never tow your 2WD vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
• DO NOT tow your 2WD vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat tow-
ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication. •
For emergency towing procedures
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-13).
FLAT TOWING FOR 4-WHEEL DRIVE
(4WD) VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Never flat tow your 4WD vehicle.
• DO NOT tow your 4WD vehicle with
any wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-13).
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed ve-
hicle's drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer's recommendations when
using their product.
NOTE:
If the battery is completely drained the
transmission will not manually shif t to
other positions.
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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
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 Motor 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
10-56Technical and consumer information
To notif y NISSAN of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at
1-800-387-0122.WARNING
A vehicle equipped with 4-Wheel Drive
(4WD) should never be tested using a
two wheel dynamometer (such as the
dynamometers used by some states
for emissions testing), or similar equip-
ment. Make sure you inform the test
facility personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with 4WD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in transmis-
sion damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in seri-
ous vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an Inspection/
Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission
control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the
vehicle. If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle's inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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Power steering fluid............8-13Windshield-washer fluid.........8-15Fog light switch................2-52Forward Driving AidsSystem Temporarily
Unavailable
.......2-37, 5-67, 5-87, 5-99Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)............1-60, 1-76Front and rear sonar system.......5-124Front power seat adjustment........1-6Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-70FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-107Fuel gauge................. .2-9Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Loose fuel cap warning..........2-33Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tire pressure................8-33Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-106Fuel gauge................... .2-9Fuel-filler door.................3-23Fuses......................8-24Fusible links..................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-90, 2-91, 2-93, 2-94
Gauge
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....................2-73Grocery hooks.................2-80
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-11Headlight aiming control..........2-50Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-45Headlight control switch..........2-45Headlights...................8-29Headlights, aiming control.........2-50Heated rear seats...............2-55Heated seats................. .2-54Heated steering wheel switch.......2-57Heater
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). .4-37
Hill descent control switch.........2-59Hill descent control system........5-122Hill start assist system...........5-123HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-90, 2-91, 2-93, 2-94Hood.......................3-23HookLuggage hook...............2-81Horn...................... .2-52
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system..........2-40, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-21Increasing fuel economy..........5-107Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-29Instrument brightness control.......2-51Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-51Intelligent Around View Monitor.......4-11Intelligent Cruise Control...........5-51Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-102Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)..................... .5-90Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-10Key operation................3-11Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-15Troubleshooting guide..........3-19Warning signals...............3-19
11-3
Child seat
belts........1-28,1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49Reporting safety defects
(US only)................. .10-57Seat
Memory seat............3-38, 3-40Seat 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...............2-71SeatsAdjustment..................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.........2-40, 5-16
Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-39Self-adjusting brakes.............8-23Service manual order form........10-59Servicing 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)
.....................1-79Snow plow................. .10-55Spark plug replacement...........8-20Spark plugs...................8-20Specifications.................10-9Speedometer..................2-7Speedometer and odometer........2-6SRS warning label...............1-83Stability control................5-120Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting............6-10,8-19Precautions when starting
and driving...............5-4, 5-11Push starting................6-12Starting the engine............5-17Starting the engine..............5-17SteeringPower steering fluid............8-13Power steering system.........5-116Steering wheel.................3-26Stop light................... .8-30Storage.....................2-70
Storage tray..................2-74Sun visors....................3-28Sunglasses case................2-76Sunglasses holder..............2-76Sunroof..................2-86, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning
labels...................... .1-83Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-83, 2-16Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................1-60, 1-76Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-83Precautions on supplemental
restraint system...........1-53, 1-68Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-53SwitchAutolight switch..............2-45Automatic power window switch. . .2-84Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch..........2-60Fog light switch..............2-52Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight aiming control.........2-50Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-45Headlight control switch.........2-45Hill descent control switch........2-59Instrument brightness control.....2-51Power door lock switch..........3-6Power inverter switch...........2-61Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-62Tow mode switch.............2-63Turn signal switch.............2-51
11-6
T
Tachometer...................2-8Tailgate.................... .3-34Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-40, 5-16Three-way catalyst...............5-4Tie down hooks................3-38TireFlat tire................... .6-3Spare tire...............6-4, 8-46Tire and Loading Information label. .10-17Tire chains.................8-42Tire pressure................8-33Tire rotation.................8-43Tires of 4-wheel drive...........8-46Types of tires................8-41Uniform tire quality grading......10-55Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-33, 10-10Tire pressure................. .8-33Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................... .5-5, 6-3Tow mode switch...............2-63Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-15Flat towing................ .10-54Towing load/specification.......10-36Trailer towing...............10-32Towing a trailer................10-32Towing your vehicle..............6-13
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-24Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU). . . .2-63Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.......2-90, 2-91, 2-93, 2-94Transfer case shif ting procedures. . . .5-108TransmissionDriving with automatic
transmission
................5-19Travel (See registering a vehicle in
another country)...............10-15Trip odometer..................2-7Truck - camper loading...........10-30Truck box................... .3-34Turn signal switch...............2-51
U
Under seat storage bin.....2-71,2-75,2-76Uniform tire quality grading........10-55USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-68Using 4-wheel drive.............5-107
V
Vanity mirror..................3-28Variable voltage control system......8-19Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-11Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-58Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-120Vehicle identification.............10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-15Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)..............10-15Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-15Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-40, 5-16Vehicle information display.........2-23Vehicle loading information........10-20Vehicle recovery.............6-15,6-16Vehicle security system...........2-39Vehicle security system (NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-40, 5-16Vents......................4-28Visors......................3-28Voltmeter....................2-10
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-83, 2-16Battery charge warning light......2-15Brake warning light............2-14Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning..........2-33Low fuel warning
light............2-16,2-21, 2-33, 2-34Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light................2-33Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-63Seat belt warning light..........2-16
11-7
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-83, 2-16Vehicle security system.........2-39Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-83Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders...............2-12Warning systems switch...........2-57Weights (See dimensions
and weights)..................10-11Wheel/tire size................10-10Wheels and tires............8-33, 10-10When traveling or registering
in another country..............10-15Windows................... .2-82Locking passengers' windows.....2-83Powerrearwindows...........2-83Power windows..............2-82Rear power windows...........2-83Rear sliding window............2-85Windshield wiper blades...........8-22Windshield-washer fluid...........8-15Wiper
Wiper blades................8-22Wiper and washer switch..........2-41
11-8