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cMake sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
c Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake and clutch fluid, and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at
least whenever you refuel.
c Check that all windows and lights are clean.
c Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
c Lock all doors.
c Position seat and adjust head restraints.
c Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
c Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
c Check the operation of warning lights when
the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic transmission:
Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The shift selector lever cannot be
moved out of P (Park) and into any of
the other gear positions if the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position or if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift selector lever is in any of the
driving positions.
Manual transmission:
Move the shift lever to N (Neutral) . Depress
the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking
the engine.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure. c
If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
tremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/5 to the floor) and hold it
and then crank the engine. Release the
key and the accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
c If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by turn-
ing the ignition key to START. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, otherwise
the starter could be damaged.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec- onds after starting. Drive at moderate speed
for a short distance first, especially in cold
weather.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
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Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly as illustrated until
they are tight. 4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence illustrated (
sA,sB,sC,sD,
sE) . Lower the vehicle completely.
WARNING
cIncorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
c Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
c Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve-
hicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.) .
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts
to the specified torque with a torque
wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recom-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications at each lubrication interval. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
placard affixed to the center console.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip- ment in the vehicle.
6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING
c Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly se-
cured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
c The spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use. See specific instructions un-
der the heading “Wheels and tires” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
WCE0056
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6. After the engine cools down, check the cool-ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN
dealer. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:
WARNING
c
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
c Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
cWhen towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any unit is damaged, dollies must be
used.
c Always attach safety chains before
towing. For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV) , refer to “Flat towing”
in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the spare)
often and always prior to long distance trips. The
recommended tire pressure specifications are
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label
under the9Recommended Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure 9heading. The Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label is affixed to the driver side center
pillar. Tire pressures should be checked regularly
because:
c Most tires naturally lose air over time.
c Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over
potholes or other objects or if the vehicle
strikes a curb while parking.
The tire pressures should be checked when the
tires are cold. The tires are considered COLD
after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at
moderate speeds.
If the tires are used at speeds above 100 mph
(162 km/h) where it is legal to do so (on a race
track for example) , the cold tire inflation pressure
must be increased. Refer to 9Checking tire pres-
sure 9later in this section.
High-mounted stop light (Rear window)
WDI0320
Trunk light
WDI0343
WHEELS AND TIRES
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Chimes, audible reminders...........2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ..........2-28
Cleaning exterior and interior ..........7-2
Clock ........... .4-28, 4-32, 4-38, 4-42
(models with navigation system) ......4-8
Clock set Control panel buttons ............4-8
Clutch Clutch fluid ................ .8-16
Cold weather driving ............. .5-22
Console box .................. .2-31
Control panel buttons With navigation system ...........4-2
Controls Heater and air conditioner
controls ............... .4-12, 4-20
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Corrosion protection .............. .7-5
Cruise control ................. .5-15
Cup holders .................. .2-30
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ................. .2-23
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .............. .2-20
Dimensions and weights .............9-8
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2 Door locks
................... .3-3
Door open warning light ............2-12
Drive belts ................... .8-19
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-22
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-7
Driving with manual transmission .....5-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel ................ .5-17
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-20
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-6
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-9
Changing engine oil ............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ..........8-9
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engine oil .................. .8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-5
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Starting the engine ............. .5-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ............2-9
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .........2-12English/Metric button
..............4-8
Control panel buttons ............4-8
ENTER button ................. .4-2
Enter button Control panel buttons ............4-2
Event data recorders ............. .9-22
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ........5-2
Eyeglass case ................. .2-30
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-25
Flat tire ..................... .6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-4
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-13
Brake fluid ................. .8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2
Clutch fluid ................ .8-16
Engine coolant ............... .8-8
Engine oil .................. .8-9
Power steering fluid ............ .8-15
Window washer fluid ............8-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-10
Fog light switch ................ .2-25
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) .....1-40
Front seats ................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2
Fuel economy ............... .5-17
Fuel filler cap ............... .3-12
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Traction control system (TCS) off
switch................... .2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-19
T
Tachometer ................... .2-7
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-12
Theft (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ............. .2-17, 3-2, 5-5
Three-way catalyst ............... .5-2
Tire Flat tire ................... .6-2
Spare tire ............... .6-3, 8-48
Tire chains ................. .8-45
Tire placard ................ .9-11
Tire pressure ............... .8-38
Tire rotation ................ .8-46
Types of tires ............... .8-45
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-19
Wheels and tires ............. .8-38
Wheel/tire size ............... .9-8
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-25
Towing Flat towing ................. .9-18
Tow truck towing .............. .6-9
Towing load/specification chart ......9-15
Trailer towing ............... .9-14
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-27
Transceiver HomeLink TUniversal Transceiver .....2-41 Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-13
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-7
Driving with manual transmission .....5-11
Selector lever lock release .........5-10
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ..................... .9-9
TRIP button ................... .4-4
Trip button Control panel buttons ............4-4
Trip computer .................. .2-5
Trip odometer .................. .2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat .......1-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ...........3-10
Trunk light ................... .2-41
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch) ........... .2-21, 2-24
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-19
V
Vanity mirror .................. .3-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........9-8
Vehicle electronic system ............4-7
Vehicle identification .............. .9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................ .9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information ...........9-12
Vehicle recovery ................ .6-11
Vehicle security system .............2-16Vehicle security system
(Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start
............. .2-17, 3-2, 5-5
Ventilators ................... .4-11
Voltmeter ................... .2-10
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-48, 2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Battery charge warning light ........2-12
Brake warning light ............ .2-12
Door open warning light ..........2-12
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-25
Low fuel warning light ...........2-13
Low washer fluid warning light .......2-13
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-42
Seat belt warning light ...........2-13
Vehicle security system ...........2-16
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-47
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................. .2-11
Warning lights ................. .2-11
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-19
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . . .9-8
Wheels and tires ............... .8-38
Wheel/tire size ................. .9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................. .9-9
Window washer fluid ............. .8-16
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