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VThe following statement is required to be provided by
regulations of the California Air Resources Board.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to explain
the emission control system warranty on your 2008 vehicle.2
In California, new motor vehicles must be designed, built
and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog
standards. Nissan
3 must warrant the emission control
system on your vehicle for the periods of time listed below
provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the
fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter
and engine computer. Also included may be hoses, belts,
connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Nissan will repair
your vehicle at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts
and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE
For 15 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs fi rst):
1) If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made
by Nissan to ensure that your vehicle passes the
inspection. This is your emission control system
CALIFORNIA HYBRID VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES1
1 These warranties also apply to all Model Year 2008 Nissan Hybrid Vehicles sold or registered as new in the states of New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
Vermont, or New Jersey.
2 Throughout this Limited Emission Control Warranty, “vehicle” means a Nissan model vehicle.3 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
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If you have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should contact Nissan’s
Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261) or the California Air Resources Board
at 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte CA 91731.
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2) If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced
by Nissan. This is your emission control system
DEFECTS WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance listed in your
owner’s manual. Nissan recommends that you retain all
receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle, but Nissan
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to a Nissan
dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that Nissan
may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance
or unapproved modifi cations.

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WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Nissan* warrants that if your vehicle fails to pass a
California “smog check” test, it will make the necessary
repairs so that your vehicle will pass. This warranty is for
15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs fi rst. The
warranty begins the date the vehicle is delivered to the fi rst
retail buyer or the date it is fi rst put in to service, whichever
is earlier.
Exceptions to this warranty are listed under the caption
“WHAT IS NOT COVERED”.

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EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTYWHAT IS COVERED
Nissan warrants that your vehicle was designed,
built and equipped to conform with all applicable
requirements of the California Air Resources
Board. This warranty covers any part which affects
applicable regulated emission(s) .
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the
caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
This warranty is for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever
occurs fi rst*. The warranty begins the date the vehicle is
delivered to the fi rst retail buyer or put into use, whichever
is earlier.
Some items require scheduled replacement before
50,000 miles. These items are warranted only up to the
replacement interval. The replacement intervals are outlined
in the maintenance instructions in your
NISSAN SERVICE
& MAINTENANCE GUIDE.
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTYWHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLY
This warranty applies to your 2008 Nissan vehicle only if it
fails to pass a California “smog check” test or equivalent.
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he following is Nissan’s new hybrid vehicle emis-
sion control warranty statement for vehicles certifi ed
for sale in California and sold or registered as a
new vehicle in California, Connecticut, Maine, Mas-
sachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or
Vermont only.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE
LAW RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGESThese emissions warranties do not cover incidental
or consequential damages such as loss of the use of
the vehicle, inconvenience or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THESE
WRITTEN WARRANTIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. These warranties give
you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for it
any other warranty, obligation or liability in connection
with this.
* Warranty coverage for the high voltage battery (only) is 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs fi rst.

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Performance Warranty because you use a certifi ed part
for maintenance or repair.
Maintenance Service and Replacement Parts
Important information concerning maintenance service
and replacement parts is in the Limited Warranty on
Nissan Replacement Parts and Accessories section of this
booklet. No warranty claim will be denied solely because a
non-Nissan part was used for maintenance or repair.
California Vehicle Inspection Program
Under this program, if your vehicle fails a “smog check” test,
you may choose to have diagnosis of the failure and repairs
made at a Nissan dealer or at another service facility. If
the inspection failure is the result of a condition covered
by these warranties, you must take your vehicle to an
authorized Nissan dealer for warranty repairs. This includes
parts, labor and diagnosis. You must pay for diagnostic
costs if performed at another service facility except in the
case of emergency repairs as outlined below.
You must pay for all diagnostic and repair costs of an
inspection failure as required by law if the failure was
caused by conditions not covered by these warranties. If
the failure is the result of a combination of conditions, you
must pay for only the diagnostic and repair costs related
to items not covered by these warranties.
Emergency Repairs
In case of an emergency, when an authorized Nissan
dealer is not reasonably available, warranty repairs may
be performed at any service facility or by the owner using
any replacement parts. Nissan will reimburse you for
such repairs, including diagnosis, up to the amount of
Nissan’s suggested retail price for parts and labor charges
based on Nissan’s recommended time allowance for the
warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly
WHAT IS NOT COVEREDThese warranties do not cover:
1. Normal maintenance, service and parts replacement as outlined in the emission control maintenance
instructions of your OWNER’S MANUAL and your
NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE.
2. Failures directly as a result of:

Lack of performance of required emission control maintenance as outlined in your OWNER’s MANUAL
and your
NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
GUIDE.
Misuse, accident or modifi cation.

Improper adjustment or installation of parts during the performance of maintenance (non-warranty)
services.
Tampering with or disconnecting any part
affecting vehicle emissions.

The use of fuel other than that specified in your OWNER’S MANUAL or fuel with
contaminants which the fuel fi lter is not designed
to remove.
3. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use of any non-Nissan part not certifi ed in accordance
with Federal requirements which is defective or
not equivalent from an emissions stand point to
the original equipment part.
4. In the case of the Defects Warranty, parts not supplied by Nissan or damage to other parts
caused directly by non-Nissan parts.
5. In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs of determining the cause of a vehicle failing a Cali
fornia “smog check” test if such failure is found
not to be covered.
WHAT YOU MUST DOIn order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
vehicle to any authorized Nissan dealer in the United
States at your expense. You are responsible for the
required maintenance on your vehicle as outlined in the
maintenance instructions in your
NISSAN SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE GUIDE. Nissan recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle,
but Nissan cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of
all scheduled maintenance.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DOWarranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts and/
or labor, including diagnosis and tax. Any needed parts
re-placement will be made using new or remanufactured
parts.
OTHER WARRANTY TERMSPerformance Warranty Claims Procedure
You may make a claim under the Performance Warranty
immediately after the failure of a “smog check” test. You
must provide proof of this failure when making your claim in
order to avoid additional “smog check” test charges.
You will be told whether Nissan will honor your claim
within 30 days of the date you make the claim, unless
a shorter time period is required by law. If your claim is
denied, Nissan will notify you in writing of the reason. If
we do not notify you within this time period, we will repair
your vehicle under this warranty at no cost to you. The
time period for notifi cation will not apply if you request a
delay or a delay is caused by events not under the control
of Nissan dealers. No claim will be denied under the
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HARD BRAKINGYou must inspect your tires after any hard braking
circumstances or after tires have slid on the pavement. This
can cause a fl at spot in a section of the tire tread.
TIRE SPINNINGNever spin your tires above a speedometer reading of 35
mph (55 km/h) if your vehicle becomes stuck. The centrifugal
force generated by the free spinning tire/wheel assembly
may cause a sudden tire explosion, resulting in vehicle
damage and/or serious personal injury or death. Never
allow anyone to stand near or behind a tire spinning at
high speed while attempting to push a vehicle that is stuck.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions,
do not indulge in excessive wheel spin. In such conditions,
with automatic transmission vehicles, by accelerating the
engine excessively, it is possible to spin one of the drive
tires beyond its speed capability. This is also true when
balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly using the engine of
the vehicle to spin the wheel.
TIRE TREADTires must be replaced when the depth of the tread
reaches 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) . Tires are manufactured with
tread wear indicators molded into the tire grooves which
indicate tread wearout. As tires approximate 2/32 inch (1.6
mm) wearout, the tread gauge becomes thinner and more
vulnerable to the effects of road hazards. Also, worn tires
are more subject to hydroplaning, which can cause loss
of control. Therefore, visual tire inspection becomes more
crucial as the tires wear out.
WORN TIRESNever drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced by trained
personnel when 2/32nds of an inch tread depth remains,
as indicated by the tread wear indicators molded into the
tread grooves. In most states, it is illegal to drive with less
than 2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining.
TIRE MIXINGFor best performance select tires similar in size and load
rating to the original equipment tires. It is recommended
that the same size and type of tire be used on all four
wheel positions. In certain tires, casing ply material and
ply construction may vary as indicated on the sidewall of
the tire. When changing or replacing tires, it is preferred
that all four tires are the same construction type (i.e., High
Performance, All Season, Mud & Snow) and construction
(Radial or Bias Ply) . Before mixing tires of different types on
a vehicle in any confi guration, be sure to check the vehicle
owner’s manual for its recommendations.
Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturer's Association
(RMA) defi nition of mud and snow tires are marked M/S,
M+S, M&S. On such tires, this designation is molded
into the sidewall. Tires without this notation are not
recommended for mud and/or snow driving.
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires
equivalent in size and load rating to the original equipment
tires. Always fi t performance snow tires in sets of four
(4) for optimum mud & snow traction and maintenance
of vehicle handling characteristics. If you do not, it may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
It is also important to check the vehicle owner’s manual
before mixing or matching tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles
as this may require special precautions. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information
on tire replacement precautions.
TIRE ROTATIONTires on your Nissan vehicle should be rotated every 7,500
miles or as irregular wear develops. If irregular wear becomes
apparent or if the wear rate on the tires is perceptibly uneven,
the tires should be rotated in such a way to alleviate the
problem. Check your vehicle for any mechanical problems
and correct if necessary. Any rotation pattern or procedure
may be followed including those indicated in the Owner’s
Manual. Some tires have arrows on the sidewall showing
the direction in which the tire should turn. When rotating
this type of tire, care must be taken to maintain the proper
turning direction as indicated by the arrows.
Some vehicles
have different tire sizes specifi ed for front and rear axles.
Tires on these vehicles should not be rotated side to side
(unless they are directional) . Where a temporary type
spare tire is available, it should not be included in the tire
rotation schedule. Such tires are intended for temporary
use only. Whenever only two tires are replaced, the new
tires should be put on the rear axle of vehicles equipped
with the same size tire on all four wheel positions .
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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WHAT IS COVERED
Nissan* warrants to correct defects in materials or work-
manship in all genuine Nissan replacement parts, Genuine
NISMO S-tune parts, and Genuine Nissan accessories,
distributed by Nissan North America in the United States,
installed and used on Nissan (if an appropriate use and
application of the part, accessory, or Genuine NISMO
S-tune part) vehicles only, except as described under the
caption below, "WHAT IS NOT COVERED."
This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct defects
in materials or workmanship.
* Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003,
Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes and provides con-
sumer services for Nissan Vehicles in the United States.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Except for replacem ent audio components, this warranty is
for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of installation
or purchase, whichever is earlier. However, the warranty
on Genuine Nissan replacement parts, Genuine NISMO
S-tune parts, and Genuine Nissan accessories installed in
a Nissan vehicle while the vehicle is covered by a Nissan
warranty, which would have covered the part had it been
installed in the vehicle at manufacture, will not end before
the end of that warranty.
REPLACEMENT AUDIO COMPONENTS
A replacement Radio, Tape Deck, Amplifi er or Compact
Disc Player/Auto Changer supplied by Nissan is covered
for 12 months from the time of installation or the balance
of the Basic Vehicle Warranty as it applies to audio com-
ponents, whichever is greater.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover:
1. Tires or batteries. These items are covered by
separate warranties.
2. Nissan Motorsports and NISMO R-tune parts, including NISMO Legacy parts are sold "AS
IS" without warranties, express or implied unless
expressly prohibited from doing so by applicable
law, in which case the warranty provided is the
minimum required by law.
3. Normal maintenance service and parts replacement as outlined in the maintenance schedule of your OWNER'S
MANUAL.
4. Damage or failures of parts resulting from: • Misuse (your OWNER'S MANUAL is your guide to proper use) .
• Accident, theft, fi re, driving through water resulting in engine water ingestion.
• Chemical fallout, tree sap, salt, sand, hail, fl ood or other environmental conditions.
• Modifi cation or improper repair of the part or of the vehicle in which the part is installed.
• Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to parts supplied by Nissan.
• Lack of performance of required maintenance ser- vices as outlined in your OWNER'S MANUAL.
• Use of improper or dirty fuel, fl uids or lubricants.
• Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, dents, chips or scratches.
5. SALVAGE TITLE. This warranty does not cover dam-
age, failures or corrosion to any Nissan replacement part,
Genuine NISMO S-Tune Part, or Genuine Nissan Ac-
cessory, installed in the vehicle, if the vehicle is issued a
"salvage" or similar title. (This exclusion does not extend to new Genuine Nissan replacement parts, NISMO S-tune
parts or Genuine Nissan accessories, installed in a Nissan
vehicle after the issuance of a "salvage" or similar title.)
WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
warranted part or accessory, or the vehicles, on which the
part or accessory is installed, to an authorized Nissan dealer
in the United States or Canada at your expense with proof
of purchase (parts invoice or service repair order from an
authorized Nissan dealer) .
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LIMITED WARRANTY ON GENUINE NISSAN REPLACEMENT PARTS, GENUINE NISMO S-TUNE
PARTS, AND GENUINE NISSAN ACCESSORIES
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