
ENGINE
Model3.5L 6-cylinder (VQ35DD engine model)
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60°
Bore x Stroke Metric measure 96 mm x 81 mmUS measure 3.780 in x 3.189 in
Displacement Metric measure 3,498 cm
3
US measure 213.45 cu in
Firing order 1–2–3–4–5–6
Idle speed
No adjustment is necessary.
A/T in N (Neutral) position
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO%atidle
Spark plug
FXE22HR-11
Spark plug gap (Nominal) Metric measure 1.1 mmUS measure 0.043 in
Camshaf t operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS
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WARNING
Please ensure that the front distance
sensor is unobstructed or blocked by
large license plates or vanity plates.
Blocking this sensor can prevent the
sensor from detecting objects properly
and may cause a malfunction light to
illuminate. If the malfunction light is il-
luminated some Safety Shield systems
will not function. If this happens an ac-
cident could occur resulting in personal
injury or death.
Ensure that the distance sensor
OBis not
covered or blocked.
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.
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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an op-
tional trailer tow package. The trailer tow
package includes a receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the
maximum towing capacity of this vehicle
when the proper towing equipment is
used. Choose a proper ball mount and
hitch ball that is rated for the trailer to be
towed. Genuine NISSAN ball mounts and
hitch balls are available from a NISSAN
dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the op-
tional trailer tow package, check the tow-
ing capacity of your bumper hitch or
receiver-type frame mounted hitch.
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and
trailer. A Genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is
available from a NISSAN dealer. Make sure
the trailer hitch is securely attached to the
vehicle to help avoid personal injury or
property damage due to sway caused by
crosswinds, rough road surfaces or pass-
ing trucks.
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than
the weight rating of the hitch compo-
nents. Never exceed the weight rating
of the hitch components. Doing so can
cause serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:
• The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls
also have the size printed on the top of
the ball.
• Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight.
• The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the ball
mount hole diameter. The hitch ball
shank should be no more than 1/16”
smaller than the hole in the ball mount.
• The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly secured to
the ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount
and the ball mount is inserted into the
hitch receiver. Choose a proper class ball
mount based on the trailer weight. Addi-
tionally, the ball mount should be chosen to
keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball
mount is one that is designed to carry the
whole amount of tongue weight and gross
weight directly on the ball mount and on
the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-
leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars
attach to the ball mount and to the trailer
to distribute the tongue weight (hitch
weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles can't
carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue
weight transferred through the frame and
pushing down on the front wheels. This
gives stability to the tow vehicle.
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• Always secure items in the trailer to pre-vent load shif t while driving.
• Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low.
• Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and 40%
is in the back half. Also make sure the load
is balanced side to side.
• Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve- hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
• Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for towing
before driving the vehicle.
• 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 sta-
bility 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 push the park button to engage
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. Push the park button to engage the P (Park) position.
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.
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11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-180Active Ride Control.............5-181Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-59Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-67Air bag warning labels............1-80Air bag warning light.........1-80, 2-16Air bag warning light,
supplemental.............1-80, 2-16Air cleaner...................8-17Air cleaner housing filter..........8-17Air conditionerAir conditioner operation........4-33Air conditioner specification label. .10-13Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33Servicing air conditioner........4-39Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).....................2-76Anchor point locations...........1-40Antenna................... .4-39Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-175Antifreeze...................5-196
Approach unlock function.........3-17Armrests....................1-10Autolight switch...............2-83Automatic
Automatic power window switch. .2-119Driving with automatic transmission.5-18Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-37Automatic brake hold............5-28Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)....................2-17,2-71Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-137
B
Battery.................5- 196, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-15Battery replacement............8-24Key fob...................8-24NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-24Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-52Booster seats.................1-56Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-175Brake fluid..................8-11Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-175
Brake warning light............2-14Brake wear indicators......2-23,8-20Parking brake operation.........5-26Self-adjusting brakes..........8-20Brake Assist.................5-177Brake fluid...................8-11Brake system................5-175Brakes.....................8-20Break-in schedule.............5-169Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-88Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-14Bulb replacement..............8-26
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor).4-23Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-40Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-15Cargo area storage bin..........2-114Cargo light..................2-124Chassis control...............5-181Check tire pressure..........2-43, 2-70Child restraint with top tether strap. . .1-40Child restraints.......1-30, 1-31, 1-33, 1-35

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-35Precautions on child
restraints............1-43, 1-50, 1-56Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-40Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate-controlled seat switches.....2-90Cold weather driving............5-196Console box..................2-110Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-87Cup holders..................2-112
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-87Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-81Dimensions and weights..........10-10Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-88Door locks....................3-5Drive belt....................8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-196Driving with automatic transmission.5-18Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual panel moonroof............2-120
E
Eco Drive Report...............5-34Economy - fuel................5-171Emergency call (SOS) button........2-98Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-13Emission control system warranty. . . .10-34Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12
Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-16Engine Block Heater.............5-197Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Event Data recorders........10-36, 10-37Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-106Eyeglass case.................2-111
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-12Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid..........8-11Fog light switch................2-89Front air bag system (See supplemental re-
straint system).................1-67Front and rear sonar system.......5-183Front power seat adjustment........1-4Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-107
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FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-171Fuel gauge..................2-10Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-170Fuel gauge...................2-10Fuel-filler door................ .3-31Fuses......................8-20Fusible links...................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver..........2-125, 2-128, 2-129Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Fuel gauge..................2-10Odometer...................2-7Speedometer..............2-6, 2-7Tachometer................ .2-8Trip odometer................2-7General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-110Glove box lock.................2-110
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-13Head Up Display (HUD)............2-95
Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-82Headlight control switch..........2-82Headlights...................8-26Heated 2nd row seat switches.......2-92Heated mirrors................3-39Heated seat switches............2-91Heated seats................. .2-90Heated steering wheel switch.......2-93Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33Heater operation.............4-34Hill descent control switch.........2-94Hill descent control system........5-182Hill start assist system...........5-183HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver..........2- 125, 2-128, 2-129Hood.......................3-23Hook
Luggage hook...............2-115Horn...................... .2-89
I
Idling Stop System..............5-189Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system..........2-77,5-16Important vehicle information label. . .10-12In-cabin microfilter..............8-17Increasing fuel economy..........5-171IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator
...................5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-12Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.....3-37Instrument brightness control.......2-88Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-88Intelligent Around View® Monitor......4-10Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI).5-65Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (for vehicles
with ProPILOT Assist)............5-103Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-165Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-149Intelligent Key systemKey operating range............3-8Key operation................3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide..........3-18Warning signals...............3-18Intelligent Lane Intervention........5-45Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).......5-181Interior light..................2-123ISOFIX child restraints.............1-35
J
Jump starting..............6-11,8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
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Key fob battery replacement........8-24Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent
Key system)
.................3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-13C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-12Emission control information label. .10-13Engine serial number..........10-12F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-11Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-80Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-38LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-35LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL). . . .2-87License plate
Installing the license plate........10-14Lif tgate.....................3-23Lif tgate release................3-29LightAir bag warning light........1-80, 2-16Brake light (See stop light)........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel......2-14Bulb replacement.............8-26Charge warning light...........2-15Exterior and Interior lights........8-26Fog light switch..............2-89Fog lights..................8-26Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-82Headlight control switch.........2-82Headlights..................8-26Interior light................2-123Light bulbs.................8-26Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................. .2-41, 2-68Personal lights..............2-124Spotlights (See map light)........2-123Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12Lights......................8-26Map lights.................2-123Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-5Glove box lock...............2-110Lif tgate release...............3-29Power door locks..............3-6Low fuel warning light.........2-41, 2-67Low tire pressure warning light.......2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................... .2-41, 2-68Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-15Luggage hook.................2-115Luggage rack (see roof rack). . . .2-116, 2-117
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-30Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light.........2-20Manual front seat adjustment........1-3Map lights...................2-123Memory seat..............3-40, 3-41Meters and gauges..............2-6Instrument brightness control.....2-88MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-37Heated mirrors...............3-39Outside mirrors..............3-38Rearview.................. .3-37Vanity mirror................3-36Mirrors..................... .3-37Moonroof.................2-121, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-26
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-15
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