Brake pedal:Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery (for maintenance free batter-
ies)*: This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
maintenance free battery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec- tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the fluid
level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Check engine drive
belts for wear, fraying or cracking and for
proper tension. Replace any damaged
drive belts.
9-4Maintenance and schedules
WARNING
• It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people rid-
ing in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your ve-
hicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
• Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment,
fluids, emergency tools, and spare
tire assembly. This weight does
not include passengers and cargo.
• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight
of passengers and cargo.
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, cargo, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other op-
tional equipment. This information
is located on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label. •
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit speci-
fied for the front or rear axle. This
information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
sengers, cargo, and trailer.
• Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, Total load capacity - maximum to-
tal weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the ve-
hicle. This is the maximum com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo that can be loaded into the
vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow
a trailer, the trailer tongue weight
must be included as part of the
cargo load. This information is lo-
cated on the Tire and Loading In-
formation label.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
10-16Technical and consumer information
11 Index
4
4-Wheel Drive................5-1094WD......................5-109
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-120Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-70Air bag systemFront (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-77Air bag warning labels............1-90Air bag warning light.........1-90, 2-15Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-90, 2-15Air cleaner housing filter..........8-20Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-33, 4-39Air conditioner service..........4-43Air conditioner specification label. .10-14Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-38
Heater and air conditioner controls.4-39Servicing air conditioner........4-43Air flow charts................4-34Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-39Anchor point locations............1-31Antenna....................4-44Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-13Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-118Antifreeze...................5-134Autolight switch...............2-44Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-76Driving with automatic transmission.5-19Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-25Automatic door locks.............3-7Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-81Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge..................... .2-8
B
Battery.................5-134, 8-16Charge warning light...........2-14Battery replacement............8-26Key fob...................8-26NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-26Before starting the engine.........5-17Belt (See drive belt)..............8-19
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-32Booster seats.................1-64Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-118Brake fluid.................8-14Brake light (See stop light).......8-29Brake system...............5-118Brake warning light............2-13Brake wear indicators.......2-21,8-22Parking brake operation.........5-24Self-adjusting brakes..........8-22Brake fluid...................8-14Brake system................5-118Brakes.....................8-22Break-in schedule..............5-107Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-49Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13Bulb replacement..............8-29
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-44Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-16Cargo lamp switch.............2-50Cargo light................. .2-80
Forward Driving AidsSystem Temporarily
Unavailable
......2-38, 5-67, 5-88, 5-101Four-Wheel Drive...............5-109Front air bag system (See supplemental re-
straint system).................1-77Front power seat adjustment........1-4Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-67FuelCapacities 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..........2-33Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-108Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-21Fuses......................8-23Fusible links..................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-80, 2-81, 2-83, 2-84Gas cap.....................3-21GaugeAutomatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge
.................... .2-8
Engine 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....................2-71
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-9Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-43Headlight control switch...........2-43Headlights...................8-28Heated mirrors................3-26Heated seat switches............2-51Heated steering wheel switch.......2-52Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if
so equipped)
................4-38Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-39Heater operation..........4-31, 4-41Heater and air conditioner (automatic).4-38Hill descent control switch.........2-54Hill descent control system........5-123Hill start assist system...........5-124HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-80, 2-81, 2-83, 2-84
Hood release..................3-20Horn...................... .2-50
I
Idling Stop System..............5-129Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system..........2-41, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-20Increasing fuel economy..........5-109Indicator lights and audible reminders (See
warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-25Instrument brightness control.......2-49Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-49Intelligent Around View® Monitor......4-11Intelligent Cruise Control..........5-52Intelligent 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..................2-78
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O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer....................2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-8Changing engine oil filter.........8-8Checking engine oil level.........8-8Engine oil.................. .8-8Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirror defroster switch......2-43Outside mirrors................3-25Overhead sunglasses holder........2-72Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-13Owner's manual order form........10-44Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-44
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-24Parking/parking on hills.........5-116Parking brake.................5-24PowerPower door locks..............3-6Power outlet.............2-60, 2-61Power steering fluid............8-14
Power steering system.........5-117Power windows...............2-74Rear power windows...........2-75Power inverter switch............2-56Power outlet...............2-60, 2-61Power steering................5-117Power steering fluid..............8-14PrecautionsMaintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-9Precautions on booster
seats...........1-38, 1-41, 1-54, 1-64Precautions on child
restraints.........1-38, 1-41, 1-54, 1-64Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-14Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-70Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4, 5-11Push starting..................6-13
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-44Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................... .10-43Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). . . .2-20, 5-76Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-42Rear Door Alert.........2-34, 2-35, 2-59Rear power windows.............2-75Rear seat.................... .1-6
Rear sliding window.............2-76Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-124Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-56Rearview mirror................3-25RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-44Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-12Remote Engine Start.............3-18Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-42
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts. .1-26, 1-38, 1-41, 1-54, 1-64Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-42SeatJump seat.................. .1-6Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-4Seat beltChild safety.................1-23Infants and small children........1-24Injured person................1-17Larger children...............1-25Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-14Pregnant women..............1-17Seat belt extenders............1-22
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Seat belt maintenance..........1-23Seat belts................1-14,7-6Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-22Three-point type with retractor.....1-18Seat belt extenders..............1-22Seat belt warning light.........1-17,2-15Seatback pockets...............2-68SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat.................. .1-6Security indicator light............2-15Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-41, 5-16Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-39Self-adjusting brakes.............8-22Service manual order form........10-44Servicing air conditioner...........4-43Shif tingAutomatic transmission.........5-20Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-22Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems)
................... .1-86Sonar
Rear system................5-124Spark plug replacement...........8-19Spark plugs...................8-19Specifications................ .10-9Speedometer................. .2-5Speedometer and odometer........2-4SRS warning label...............1-90
Stability control................5-121Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-17Jump starting............6-11,8-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-11Push starting................6-13Starting the engine (gasoline engine
only).......................5-17Steering
Power steering fluid............8-14Power steering system.........5-117Tilting steering wheel...........3-23Steering wheel.................3-23Stop light....................8-29Storage.................... .2-67Storage tray...................2-71Sun visors....................3-24Sunglasses case................2-72Sunglasses holder..............2-72Sunroof...................2-77,7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-90Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-90, 2-15Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-77Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-90Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-70Supplemental restraint system (Supplemen-
tal air bag system)...............1-70Switch Autolight switch
..............2-44Automatic power window switch. . .2-76Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch...............2-55Fog light switch..............2-49Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-43Headlight control switch.........2-43Hill descent control switch........2-54Instrument brightness control.....2-49Power door lock switch..........3-6Power inverter switch...........2-56Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-56Tow mode switch.............2-57Turn signal switch.............2-49
T
Tachometer..................
.2-6Tailgate.....................3-27Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-41, 5-16Three-way catalyst...............5-5Tie down hooks................3-31Tilting steering wheel.............3-23TireFlat tire................... .6-3Spare tire..........6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 8-44Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Tire chains.................8-40Tire pressure................8-32
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