WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned
and reused. Replace it according to the
maintenance log shown in the "Mainte-
nance and schedules" section of this
manual.
To remove the air cleaner filter:
1. Unlatch the retaining clips
OA.
2. Move the air cleaner cover upwards.
3. Remove the air cleaner filter. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing
and the cover with a damp cloth, then
replace air cleaner filter.
NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner filter,
make sure the air cleaner cover is seated
in the housing and latch the clips.
WARNING
• Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops the
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't
there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with
the air cleaner removed, and be care-
ful when working on the engine with
the air cleaner removed.
• Never pour fuel into the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
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Do-it-yourself8-17
• Determine the overall height of the ve-hicle and trailer so the required clearance
is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle's behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in
an area which is free from traffic. Steering
stability and braking performance will be
somewhat different than under normal
driving conditions.
• Always secure items in the trailer to pre-vent load shif t while driving.
• Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
• Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
• Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
• Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
• When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want
the trailer to go. Make small corrections
and back up slowly. If possible, have
someone guide you when you are back-
ing up. Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so:CAUTION
If you move the shif t lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. Af ter the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shif t the transmission into P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shif t the transmission into gear. 4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer
are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
• While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes when
descending a hill, as this reduces their
effectiveness and could cause overheat-
ing. Shif ting to a lower gear instead pro-
vides “engine braking” and reduces the
need to brake as frequently.
• If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, see “If your vehicle
overheats” (P. 6-12).
• Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
• Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle's first 500 miles (805 km).
• For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80
km/h).
Technical and consumer information10-27
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system)........................ .1-48
Air bag system ....................1-56
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system) ...................1-56
Air bag warning labels ..............1-69
Air bag warning light, supplemental . . . .1-70
Airbagwarninglight.............. .1-70
Air cleaner housing filter .............8-17
Air cleaner .......................8-17
Air conditioner ....................4-30
Air conditioner operation ..........4-30
Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ...............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ...............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) .................4-29
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-30
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-32
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) .........................2-32
All-Wheel Drive ...................5 -117
Anchor point locations ..............1-32
Antenna ........................4-33
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......5-121
Antifreeze .......................5-131 Armrests........................
.1-6
Autolightswitch ..................2-39
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .....3-34
Automatic door locks ...............3-6
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ..............5-88
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . .2-12
Automatic.......................2-66 Automatic power window switch . . .2-66
AWD...........................5 -117
B
Battery replacement...............8-23
Keyfob.......................8-23
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ...........8-24
Battery.........................5-131 Charge warning light .............2-10
Before starting the engine ...........5-16
Belt(Seedrivebelt) ................8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ............5-39
Booster seats ................... .1-44
Brake Assist .....................5-123
Brakefluid.......................8-11
Brake system ....................5-121
Brake..........................5-121 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-121
Brakefluid.....................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-26
Brake system ..................5-121 Brakewarninglight..............2-10
Brakewearindicators ........2
-17, 8-20
Self-adjustingbrakes ............8-20
Brakes .........................8-20
Break-in schedule .................5-115
Brightness control .................2-43
Instrument panel ...............2-43
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulb replacement .................8-26
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants....................10-2
Car phone or CB radio ..............4-33
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information).....................10-15
Cargoareastoragebin .............2-61
Check tire pressure ................2-29
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-31
Childrestraints .................. .1-24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-28
Precautions on child
restraints..............1-34, 1-40, 1-45
Top tether strap anchor point
locations..................... .1-32
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Cleaningexteriorandinterior .........7-2
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . .10-31
Seat adjustment ....................1-3
Front manual seat adjustment .......1-3
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
Seat belt extenders .................1-23
Seatbeltwarninglight.............. .1-16
Seatbelt........................ .1-24
Childsafety.................... .1-24
Infants and small children ......1-24, 1-25
Injuredperson.................. .1-16
Largerchildren................. .1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-13
Pregnant women .................1-16
Rearcenterseatbelt..............1-19
Seat belt extenders ...............1-23
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Seatbelts ...................1-13, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment .....1-22
Three-pointtypewithretractor......1-17
Seat............................3-36 Memory seat ...................3-36
Seatback pockets ..................2-57
Seats ........................... .1-2
Adjustment ..................... .1-2
Armrests....................... .1-6
Frontseats..................... .1-2
Heatedseats ...............2-45,2-47
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Rearseat ...................... .1-6
Security indicator light ...............2-11
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ...............2-34
Security systems ..................2-32
Vehicle security system ...........2-32Self-adjustingbrakes...............8-20
Service manual order form
..........10-33
Servicing air conditioner .............4-32
Shoulder belt height adjustment .......1-22
Spark plug replacement .............8-16
Spark plugs .......................8-16
Specifications .....................10-9
Speedometer ......................2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)............2-70
SRS warning label ..................1-69
Standard maintenance ..............9-9
Starting the engine .................5-17
Starting..........................5-16 Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Jumpstarting...............6-10,8-15
Pr
ecautions when starting and
driving......................5-4,5-11
Push starting ...................6-12
Starting the engine ...............5-17
Startupdisplay....................2-19
Steering wheel ................... .3-31
Steering.........................2-49 Heated steering wheel ............2-49
Powersteeringfluid...............8-11
Powersteeringsystem...........5-120
Stoplight........................8-26
Storagetray......................2-58
Storage .........................2-56
Sunvisors........................3-32
Sunglasses case ...................2-59
Sunglasses holder .................2-59
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) .............2-67
Sunroof .........................2-67
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-69 Supplemental air bag warning light
.....1-70
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ......................... .1-56
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-48
Supplemental restraint system ........1-69
Information and warning labels ......1-69
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................... .1-48
Switch ..........................2-39 Autolightswitch.................2-39
Automaticpowerwindowswitch....2-66
Foglightswitch .................2-44
Hazard warning flasher switch .......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch .....2-38
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-38
Instrument brightness control ......2-43
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch........................ .2-37
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .......................2-36
Turn signal switch ................2-44
T
Tachometer.......................2-6
Temperature gauge .................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . .2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ......................2-34
Three-waycatalyst..................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
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