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PARKING BRAKE BREAK-INGUID-8F6869D0-CE22-48C7-ADFD-29370C1A35EABreak in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual and can be performed by a
NISSAN dealer.
Using the brakesGUID-9A3B140F-D270-46ED-AA75-C22A22822B1CAvoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will cause overheating of the
brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster
and reduce gas mileage.
To help save the brakes and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
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surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on
rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible
for safety.
. Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness.
— When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
— When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper
size and type as specified on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. See “Tire and Loading
Information label” (P.9-13) of
this manual.
— For detailed information, see “Wheels and tires” (P.8-31) of
this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (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
prevent 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 systemGUID-5F8F3DF3-1213-44B2-819C-394D031FC9DBDepress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from
locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
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.If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are extre-
mely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and the
VDC warning light
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.Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a
patch of ice is seen ahead, brake
before reaching it. Try not to brake
while on the ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.
. Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
GUID-B66B836E-8957-4821-B18D-D308ADF63156Engine block heaters are used to assist with
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 208F (−78C) or lower.
To use the engine block heaterGUID-FE32890E-CDEC-4D19-B00B-0CDF0D3368C21. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine
block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord. 4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-
volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on
outside temperatures, to properly warm the
engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to
turn the engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and
properly store the cord to keep it away from
moving parts.
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TirePressure, Low tire pressure warning light ...
..... 2-12
Sealant ...
....................................................................... 6-8
Tire replacement indicator ...
................................. 2-21
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
..................... 6-8
Flat tire ...
....................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system ...
...................... 5-3
Spare tire ...
................................................................ 8-40
Tire and Loading information label ...
....... 8-32, 9-13
Tire chains ...
.............................................................. 8-37
Tire dressing ...
............................................................. 7-5
Tire pressure ...
......................................................... 8-31
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation ...
............................................................ 8-38
Types of tires ...
......................................................... 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading ...
............................... 9-21
Wheel/tire size ...
......................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ...
.................................................. 8-31
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ...
........................... 2-43
Top, Soft top ...
................................................................ 3-21
Touch screen ...
.................................................................. 4-4
Towing Flat towing ...
............................................................. 9-21
Tow truck towing ...
.................................................. 6-18
Towing a trailer ...
..................................................... 9-20
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ...
................. 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ...
...................... 6-2
Trailer towing ...
................................................................ 9-20
Transceiver, HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver ...
...................................... 2-50, 2-54
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
.................. 8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ...
................ 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ...
..................... 5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release ...
........ 5-16 Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system)
...
.... 3-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
............................................................ 9-11
Trip computer ...
............................................................... 2-22
Trip odometer ...
............................................................... 2-24
Triple meter ...
..................................................................... 2-8
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ...
...................................... 3-19
Light ...
......................................................................... 2-49
Secondary trunk lid release ...
............................... 3-20
Trunk lid ...
.................................................................. 3-18
Trunk release power cancel switch ...
................. 3-19
Turn signal switch ...
....................................................... 2-35
U
Underbody cleaning ...
..................................................... 7-4
Uniform tire quality grading ...
...................................... 9-21
USB memory operation ...
............................................. 4-61
V
Vanity mirror ...
.................................................................. 3-39
Vanity mirror lights ...
...................................................... 2-48
Variable voltage control system ...
............................... 8-18
Vehicle Dimensions ...
............................................................ 9-10
Identification number (VIN) ...
................................ 9-11
Information and settings (models with
navigation system) ...
.................................................. 4-7
Information display ...
............................................... 2-17
Loading information ...
............................................. 9-18
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...
.................. 6-21
Security system ...
.................................................... 2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...
.......... 5-28
Ventilators ...
...................................................................... 4-24 Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ...
............................................................ 4-94
Voice command (NISSAN voice
recognition system) ...
................................................. 4-106
Voltmeter ...
......................................................................... 2-8
W
Warning
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
.......................... 2-36
Lights ...
....................................................................... 2-10
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
.................................................... 2-9
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ...
................. 1-40
Warning light Air bag warning light ...
................................ 1-40, 2-13
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ...
.......................................................... 2-10
Brake warning light ...
.............................................. 2-10
Intelligent Key system warning light ...
................ 2-11
Low tire pressure warning light ...
........................ 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
................... 2-13
Warnings and alerts (vehicle
information display) ...
..................................................... 2-20
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ...
....... 9-22
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and
washer switch ...
.............................................................. 2-30
Washing ...
........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing ...
............................................................................. 7-4
Wheel/tire size ...
............................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ...
......................................................... 8-31
Care of wheels ...
........................................................ 7-4
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ...
......................... 7-5
Window washer fluid ...
................................................. 8-15
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-33
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-33
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-35
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-38
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-38
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-40
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-40, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
.................................... 4-24
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-30
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-30, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................... 4-30
Air deflectors ...
................................................................ 9-17
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-7
Antenna ...
.......................................................................... 4-75
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-5
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-31
Audio system ...
................................................................ 4-31
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-74 Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ...
............................................ 4-51
Autolight system ...
.......................................................... 2-33
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A) ...
..................................... 4-25
Air conditioner (Type B) ...
..................................... 4-28
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...
..................................................... 2-46
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
.................. 8-13
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-5
Driving with automatic transmission ...
................ 5-12
AUX (Auxiliary) button ...
.................................... 4-48, 4-53
Auxiliary input jacks ...
.................................................... 4-72
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-6
B
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-16
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-34
Intelligent Key ...
........................................................ 8-25
Variable voltage control system ...
........................ 8-18
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts) ...
............................................... 8-19
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
............................. 4-77
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
....................... 4-88
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
..................................... 4-65
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-24
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid ...
......................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-14
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-10 Break-in schedule
...
....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control ...
......................................................... 4-7
Display ON/OFF button ...
........................................ 4-7
Instrument panel ...
................................................... 2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-27
C
Cabin air filter ...
............................................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-76
Cargo cover ...
.................................................................. 2-43
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
.............. 4-73
Center multi-function control panel (models with
navigation system) ...
........................................................ 4-3
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-18
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-24
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-18
Top tether strap ...
.................................................... 1-19
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-15
Chimes Audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
................... 2-13
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-5
Clock ...
..................................................................... 2-8, 2-25
Clutch fluid ...
.................................................................... 8-14
Cockpit ...
............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-31
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system) ...
............................................................... 4-51
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-47, 4-56
Compact spare tire ...
..................................................... 8-40
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Console box...
................................................................. 2-42
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
................................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ...
.......................... 8-10
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover ...
.................................................... 2-43
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-21
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-41
D
Dampers, Performance dampers ...
............................ 5-30
Daytime running light system ...
................................... 2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ...
........................................................... 2-31
Dimensions ...
................................................................... 9-10
Drive belts ...
..................................................................... 8-19
Driving Cold weather driving ...
........................................... 5-31
Driving with automatic transmission ...
................ 5-12
Driving with manual transmission ...
..................... 5-16
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
DVD player operation ...
................................................. 4-58
E
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-23
Elapsed time ...
................................................................. 2-24
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
........................... 6-8
Emission control information label ...
.......................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-23 Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants
...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
................................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ...
........................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ...
.......................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...
................................... 8-11
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ...
................................ 5-10
Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-32
Engine compartment check locations ...
................ 8-8
Engine cooling system ...
........................................... 8-9
Engine oil ...
................................................................ 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........... 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ...
...................... 2-21
Engine oil temperature gauge ...
.............................. 2-8
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-6
Engine serial number ...
........................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-8
Engine start operation indicator ...
....................... 2-18
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) ...
......................................... 2-19
If your vehicle overheats ...
..................................... 6-16
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-2
Exterior light indicator ...
................................................ 2-14F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
............... 9-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-20
Changing engine oil and filter ...
........................... 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
..... 2-36
Flat tire ...
............................................................................. 6-2
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ...
................................................. 6-8 Flat towing
...
.................................................................... 9-21
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...
.................. 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ...
......................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Engine coolant ...
......................................................... 8-9
Engine oil ...
................................................................ 8-11
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid ...
.......................................... 8-15
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ...
.... 4-45
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without navigation system) ...
...... 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ...
................................................................... 4-54
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-35
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-4
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-35
Front power seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-2
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-2
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Fuel economy ...
........................................................ 5-23
Fuel economy information (display) ...
.................... 4-9
Fuel octane rating ...
................................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ...
............................................. 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ...
......................................................... 3-34
Fuel-filler door ...
....................................................... 3-34
Gauge ...
........................................................................ 2-7
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ...
............................. 3-35
Fuses ...
.............................................................................. 8-23
Fusible links ...
.................................................................. 8-23
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Loading information (See vehicle
loading information)...
.................................................... 9-18
Lock Automatic door locks ...
............................................. 3-5
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-4
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-4
Rear hatch lock ...
..................................................... 3-16
Trunk lid ...
.................................................................. 3-18
Locking with mechanical key ...
...................................... 3-4
Low tire pressure warning light ...
............................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
...................... 5-3
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
..................................................................... 8-16
General maintenance ...
............................................. 8-3
Inside the vehicle ...
.................................................... 8-4
Maintenance indicators ...
....................................... 2-21
Maintenance precautions ...
...................................... 8-6
Maintenance requirements ...
.................................... 8-3
Outside the vehicle ...
................................................. 8-3
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-14
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
.............................. 2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-4
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-47
Master warning light ...
................................................... 2-13
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
................. 3-3
Meter Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-22
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-5
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-35
Mirror Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-37
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror ...
........................................................... 3-39 Multi-function controller
...
............................................... 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-28
NISSAN voice recognition system ...
...................... 4-101
No key warning ...
............................................................ 2-18
O
Odometer ...
........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
........................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...
................................... 8-11
Engine oil ...
................................................................ 8-11
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
......................... 2-21
Opening the soft top ...
.................................................. 3-21
Operation, Operational indicators ...
........................... 2-18
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-25
P
Panic alarm ...
................................................................... 3-14
Parking Brake break-in ...
....................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-24
Performance dampers ...
................................................ 5-30 Phone
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
...................... 4-77
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
................ 4-88
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-76
Power Front seat adjustment ...
............................................ 1-2
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet ...
.......................................................... 2-40
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-13
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-25
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-44
Precautions ...
................................................................... 5-21
Audio operation ...
.................................................... 4-31
Braking precautions ...
............................................. 5-25
Child restraints ...
...................................................... 1-18
Cruise control operations ...
................................... 5-17
Maintenance ...
............................................................. 8-6
Seat belt usage ...
....................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system ...
.......................... 1-28
When starting and driving ...
.................................... 5-2
Predictive course line settings ...
................................. 4-23
Push starting ...
................................................................ 6-16
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models) ...
................................................ 2-19
Push-button ignition switch ...
............................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio ...
.................................................................. 4-31, 4-54
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-76
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
............................................................ 4-45
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (models without
navigation system) ...
............................................... 4-49
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as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors (for mod-
els not equipped with the emer-
gency tire puncture repair kit) .
. If you used the Emergency Tire
Sealant to repair a minor tire punc-
ture, your NISSAN dealer will also
need to replace the TPMS sensor in
addition to repairing or replacing
the tire (for models equipped with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit) .
. NISSAN recommends using only
NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire
Sealant provided with your vehicle.
Other tire sealants may damage the
valve stem seal which can cause the
tire to lose air pressure (for models
equipped with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .CHANGING A FLAT TIRE (for models
with spare tire)
GUID-9EEE5F08-A8A1-4681-B959-90D7CC9C0736If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.
Stopping the vehicleGUID-89A8F405-FB4B-43D9-8DD7-45B98F63E82A1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position (Automatic transmission
models) . Move the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) gear (Manual transmission mod-
els) .
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
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To reset at a faster cruising speed,use one
of the following methods:
. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
. Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the desired speed,
release the switch.
. Push, then quickly release the ACCEL/RES
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following methods:
. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.
. Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
. Push, then quickly release the COAST/
SETT switch. Each time you do this, the
set speed will decrease by about 1 MPH
(1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and
release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle
will resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
GUID-4FE18741-AA31-4CF9-A4BC-A138BB40CFDE