
Wire color designation for electric trailer
brake controller jumper harness.
WIRE COLORNOTE
RED/GREEN Vehicle stop lamp
switch to trailer brake
controller.
BLACK Brake controller ground
(-).
BROWN/WHITE Trailer brake controller switched output.
BLUE Trailer brake controller
illumination.
RED Fused trailer brake con-
troller battery feed (B+).
4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper harness to the connector
OB.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the af termarket electric trailer brake controller according to the manu-
facturer's instructions.1Gain –
2Gain +
3Manual control lever
4Boost
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.
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• Be certain your rearview mirrors conformto 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 move the shif t selector 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. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is
in 4H, 4LO, or 2H and that the ATP light is
off. If the
indicator light is flashing,
or the ATP light is ON, make sure the
transmission is in P (Park) (A/T) and turn
the 4WD switch to 2WD or 4H. For addi-
tional information, see “Automatic
transmission park warning light” (P. 2-15)
and “Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)” (P. 5-105).
7. 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....................5-116Aiming control, headlights.........2-50Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-52Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
.............1-59, 1-75Air bag warning labels............1-82Air bag warning light.........1-83, 2-18Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-83, 2-18Air cleaner...................8-22Air cleaner housing filter..........8-22Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-32, 4-38Air conditioner specification label. .10-18Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
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)................... .2-40Anchor point locations...........1-30
Antenna....................4-42Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-114Antifreeze...................5-126Autolight switch...............2-46Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-86Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror...............3-31, 3-32, 3-33Automatic door locks.............3-8Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-78Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge......................2-10
B
Battery.................5- 126, 8-17Charge warning light...........2-16Battery replacement............8-28Key fob...................8-28NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-28Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-21Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-31Booster seats.................1-48Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-114Brake fluid.................8-15
Brake light (See stop light)........8-31Brake system...............5-114Brake warning light............2-15Brake wear indicators......2-24,8-24Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes..........8-24Brake Assist.................5-115Brake fluid...................8-15Brake system................5-114Brakes.....................8-24Break-in schedule.............5-103Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-51Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-15Bulb replacement..............8-31
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..........2-34, 2-36Child restraints......1-23,1-24,1-26,1-28LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System.............1-28Precautions on child
restraints........1-33, 1-39, 1-43, 1-48

MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside
mirror
..............3-31, 3-32, 3-33Heated mirrors...............3-36Outside mirrors..............3-33Rearview.................. .3-31Vanity mirror................3-30Mirrors..................... .3-31Moonroof.................2-88, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-23
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-9NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-41, 5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer....................2-7Oil
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 mirrors................3-33
Overhead sunglasses holder........2-78Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-12Owner's manual order form........10-58Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-58
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-23Parking/parking on hills.........5-112Parking brake.................5-23Personal lights................ .2-92Power
Front seat adjustment...........1-5Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet.............2-67, 2-68Powerrearwindows...........2-85Power steering fluid............8-14Power steering system.........5-113Power windows..............2-84Rear power windows...........2-85Power inverter switch............2-62Power outlet..............2-67, 2-68Power steering................5-113Power steering fluid..............8-14PrecautionsMaintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................ .5-8Precautions on booster
seats...........1-33, 1-39, 1-43, 1-48
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-33, 1-39, 1-43, 1-48Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-15Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................1-52, 1-67Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Push starting..................6-12
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-82Rain sensor.................. .2-44Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-57Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-73Rear center seat belt.............1-22Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-41Rear Door Alert.............2-35, 2-66Rear power windows.............2-85Rear seat.....................1-4Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) System. . .4-43Rear sliding window.............2-87Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-63Rear window and/or outside mirror
defroster switch................2-45Rearview mirror................3-31RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-57Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8
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