The ABS controls the brakes so the wheels
do not lock during hard braking or when
braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel
and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-
vent each wheel from locking and sliding.
By preventing each wheel from locking, the
system helps the driver maintain steering
control and helps to minimize swerving
and spinning on slippery surfaces.
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
Anti-lock Braking System will operate to
prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.
Self-test feature
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in-
cludes electronic sensors, electric pumps,
hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start
the engine and move the vehicle at a low
speed in forward or reverse. When the self-
test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise
and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal.
This is normal and does not indicate a mal-
function. If the computer senses a mal-
function, it switches the ABS off and illumi-
nates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock
assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during
the self-test or while driving, have the ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Normal operation
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) oper-
ates at speeds abov e3-6mph(5-10
km/h). The speed varies according to road
conditions. When the ABS senses that one or more
wheels are close to locking up, the actuator
rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pres-
sure. This action is similar to pumping the
brakes very quickly. You may feel a pulsa-
tion in the brake pedal and hear a noise
from under the hood or feel a vibration
from the actuator when it is operating. This
is normal and indicates that the ABS is op-
erating properly. However, the pulsation
may indicate that road conditions are haz-
ardous and extra care is required while
driving.
BRAKE ASSIST
When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist is
activated generating greater braking force
than a conventional brake booster even
with light pedal force.
WARNING
The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely and be in control of the ve-
hicle at all times.
5-118Starting and driving
The VDC system uses various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion.
Under certain driving conditions, the VDC
system helps to perform the following
functions:
• Controls brake pressure to reduce wheelslip on one slipping drive wheel so power
is transferred to a non-slipping drive
wheel on the same axle.
• Controls brake pressure and engine out- put to reduce drive wheel slip based on
vehicle speed (traction control function).
• If the 4WD transfer case is shif ted into 4LO the
indicator light will come on and
the VDC system will be turned off. For
additional information, see “Using
4-Wheel Drive (4WD)” (P. 5-107).
• Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle in
the following conditions:– Understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased
steering input)
– Oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions) The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it can-
not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driv-
ing situations.
When the VDC system operates, the
indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes so note the following:
• The road may be slippery or the system
may determine some action is required
to help keep the vehicle on the steered
path.
• You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from
under the hood. This is normal and indi-
cates that the VDC system is working
properly.
• Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions.
For additional information, see “Slip indica-
tor light” (P. 2-21) and “Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) OFF indicator light” (P. 2-21).
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
indicator light will come on in the in-
strument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off when these indicator
light is on. The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. When the VDC system is
turned off, the
indicator light, the RAB
system warning light, and the AEB with Pe-
destrian Detection system warning light il-
luminate to indicate the VDC, AEB with Pe-
destrian Detection, and RAB systems are
off.
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off
the system, the VDC system still operates
to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
transferring power to a non-slipping drive
wheel. The
indicator light flashes if this
occurs. All other VDC functions are off and
the
indicator light will not flash.
The VDC system is automatically reset to
ON when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position then back to the ON position.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea-
ture that tests the system each time you
start the engine and move the vehicle for-
ward or in reverse at a slow speed. When
the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indica-
tion of a malfunction.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
5-120Starting and driving
The hill descent control system can only be
activated when the 4H or 4LO position is
engaged.
The hill descent control system helps
maintain vehicle speed when driving under
15 mph (25 km/h) on steeper downhill
grades. Hill descent control is useful when
engine braking alone cannot control ve-
hicle speed. Hill descent control applies the
vehicle brakes to control vehicle speed al-
lowing the driver to concentrate on steer-
ing while reducing the burden of brake and
accelerator operation.
If the hill descent control system ON indica-
tor light is blinking, the hill descent control
is engaged; however, the hill descent con-
trol will not control the vehicle speed.
• Once the system is activated, the indica-tor light will remain on in the instrument
panel. For additional information, see “Hill
descent control system ON indicator
light” (P. 2-18).
• You may hear a noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator
when it is operating. This indicates that
the hill descent control system is working
properly. If the accelerator or brake pedal is de-
pressed while the hill descent control sys-
tem is on, the system will stop operating
temporarily. As soon as the accelerator or
brake pedal is released, the hill descent
control system begins to function again if
the hill descent control operating condi-
tions are fulfilled.
For the best results, when descending
steep downhill grades, the hill descent con-
trol switch should be ON and the shif t lever
in M1 (First) for engine braking. For addi-
tional information, see “Hill descent control
switch” (P. 2-59).WARNING
• Never rely solely on the hill start as-
sist system to prevent the vehicle
from moving backward on a hill. Al-
ways drive carefully and attentively.
Depress the brake pedal when the
vehicle is stopped on a steep hill. Be
especially careful when stopped on a
hill on frozen or muddy roads. Failure
to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards may result in a loss of
control of the vehicle and possible
serious injury or death.
• The hill start assist system is not de-
signed to hold the vehicle at a stand-
still on a hill. Depress the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped on a
steep hill. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to roll backwards and
may result in a collision or serious
personal injury.
• The hill start assist may not prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards
on a hill under all load or road condi-
tions. Always be prepared to depress
the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle from rolling backwards. Failure
to do so may result in a collision or
serious personal injury.
HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-123
Trailer brake controller unit (if so
equipped)
The Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU), lo-
cated on the lower instrument panel, is a
device that assists the vehicle in having
effective and smooth braking while towing
a trailer.
Operating modes:
•Automatic mode: This is the normal op-
eration of the TBCU depending on the
gain and boost settings adjusted by the
customer. This mode will activate when
vehicle brake pedal is pressed.
• Manual mode: This mode is initiated by
adjusting the manual control lever from
resting position. This mode will provide
output power to trailer brakes without
applying the vehicle brake pedal. To determine the output operation of the
system:
•
Gain + and Gain - : Used to increase or
decrease the braking force supplied to
the trailer brakes. To adjust the gain, press
Gain + or Gain - to the desired point (0-10).
For example: gain setting 6.0 is a typical
starting point for heavy loads.
• Boost: Used to adjust the feel of the au-
tomatic brake event that occurs when
the vehicle brake pedal is applied. To set
up boost, press Boost button once to dis-
play for current boost setting (display for
3 seconds). Keep pressing to increase
boost level until the desired level (0-3) is
achieved.
• Manual Control Lever: Provides brake
output power to trailer brakes without
applying the vehicle brake pedal. The
amount of brake output supplied corre-
sponds to the amount of pinch pressure
applied to the manual control lever.
10-48Technical and consumer information
11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-119Aiming control, headlights.........2-50Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-53Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)
...........1-60, 1-76Air bag warning labels............1-83Air bag warning light.........1-83, 2-16Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-83, 2-16Air cleaner...................8-21Air cleaner housing filter..........8-21Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-32, 4-38Air conditioner specification label. .10-18Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations.......10-8Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-37Heater and air conditioner
controls.................. .4-38Servicing air conditioner........4-42Air flow charts................4-33Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-39
Anchor point locations...........1-32Antenna....................4-42Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-117Antifreeze...................5-129Autolight switch...............2-45Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-84Driving with automatic
transmission................5-19Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-29Automatic door locks.............3-8Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection.........5-80Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge......................2-10
B
Battery.................5- 129, 8-16Charge warning light...........2-15Battery replacement............8-27Key fob...................8-27NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-27Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt).............8-20Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-32Booster seats.................1-49Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-117Brake fluid.................8-14
Brake light (See stop light).......8-30Brake system...............5-117Brake warning light............2-14Brake wear indicators.......2-22,8-23Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes..........8-23Brake Assist.................5-118Brake fluid...................8-14Brake system.................5-117Brakes.....................8-23Break-in schedule.............5-105Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-51Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13Bulb replacement..............8-30
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-82Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-20Cargo light switch..............2-53Check tire pressure..........2-33, 2-35Child 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, 1-44, 1-49
Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-32Child safety rear door lock..........3-9Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate control seat switch.........2-53Cold weather driving............5-129Console light..................2-89Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)...................4-28CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-49Cup holders...................2-77Curtain side-impact and rollover
air bag......................1-79
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-50Digital video disc DVD............4-43Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-51Display
Information display............2-23Door locks................... .3-4Drive belt....................8-20
Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-129Driving with automatic
transmission................5-19Precautions when starting
and driving...............5-4, 5-11Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual power moonroof............2-86
E
Eco Drive Report...............5-114Economy - fuel................5-107Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system................5-113Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch...........2-60Emergency call (SOS) button........2-63Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-17Emission control system warranty. . . .10-56EngineBefore starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Changing 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. . .2-8
Engine 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..........10-16Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-17Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-10Event Data recorders............10-59Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-69Eyeglass case.................2-76
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-16Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire......................6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7
11-2
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
Interior light..................2-88ISOFIX child restraints............1-30
J
Jump starting..............6-10,8-19
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-27Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-15KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-9NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-18Emission control information label. .10-17Engine serial number..........10-16F.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-16Tire and Loading Information label. .10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-15Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-15Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-83Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System.............1-30License plate
Installing the license plate........10-19LightAir bag warning light........1-83, 2-16Brake light (See stop light)........8-30Bulb check/instrument panel......2-13Bulb replacement.............8-30Charge warning light...........2-15Console light................2-89Exterior and Interior lights........8-30Fog light switch..............2-52Fog lights..................8-29Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-45Headlight control switch.........2-45Headlights..................8-29Interior light................ .2-88Light bulbs.................8-29Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light................2-33Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-63Personal lights...............2-90Security indicator light..........2-16Lights......................8-29Map lights................. .2-89Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-9Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks..............3-6Loose fuel cap warning...........2-33Low fuel warning light. .2-16, 2-21, 2-33, 2-34Low tire pressure warning light.......2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light..................2-33Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-20Luggage hook.................2-81
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light......2-15,2-20Manual front seat adjustment........1-4Map lights.................. .2-89Map pocket...................2-70Memory seat..............3-38, 3-40Meters and gauges...........2-6, 2-10Instrument brightness control.....2-51Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-29Outside mirrors..............3-30Rearview...................3-29Vanity mirror................3-28Mirrors......................3-29Moonroof................ .2-86, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-23
11-4