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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional
trailer tow package. The trailer tow package in-
cludes 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 your NISSAN dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional
trailer tow package, check the towing 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 your 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 passing trucks.
WARNING
cTrailer 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:
cThe required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
cChoose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
cThe 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.
cThe 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. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or9dead weight9ball 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 ve-
hicles 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.
Another reason to have a weight distributing ball
mount is to comply with the rating on your re-
ceiver. Most receivers have a weight carrying
rating of 5,000 lbs. gross weight, 500 lbs. tongue
weight and a weight distribution rating of 10,000
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Pre-towing tips
cBe certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cLoad the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half.
cCheck 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.
cBe certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cAvoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
cAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
cAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
cWhen 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 backing up.
cAlways block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is
not recommended; however, if you must do
so, first block the wheels and apply the park-
ing brake, and then move the transmission
shift selector lever into the P (Park) position.
If you move the shift selector lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.
c
When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect. When go-
ing up a long grade, downshift the transmis-sion to a lower gear and reduce speed to
reduce chances of engine overloading and/or
overheating. However, for long steep grades,
do not stay in 1st gear when driving above 35
MPH (56 km/h) or 2nd gear when driving
above 58 MPH (93 km/h) .
cIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioner
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
cTrailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
cAvoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
cFor the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
cHave your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
cWhen making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-15
A
Active head restraint...............1-9
Adjusting pedal position............3-16
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-57
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-64
Air bag warning labels.............1-71
Air bag warning light...........1-72, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-18
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-15, 4-15
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-17
Servicing air conditioner..........4-18
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-20
Anchor point locations.............1-46
Antenna.....................4-34
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-26
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13
Audible reminders................2-19
Audio system..................4-18AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-26
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-28
Radio....................4-18
Rear audio controls.............4-33
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-31
Autolight switch.................2-25
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-20
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-17
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-18
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.......................2-7
AUX jack.....................4-30
B
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-14
Before starting the engine............5-9
Belts (See drive belts).............8-14
Booster seats..................1-51
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-26
Brake booster................8-22
Brake fluid..................8-11Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Brake pedal.................8-21
Brake system................5-25
Brake warning light.............2-13
Brake wear indicators........2-19, 8-21
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-14
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Break-in schedule................5-17
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-27
Brightness/Contrast button..........4-11
Control panel buttons...........4-11
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-12
Bulb replacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-5
Car phone or CB radio.............4-43
Cargo light...................2-51
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-31
CD changer (See audio system)........4-28
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-45
Child restraints.......1-17, 1-18, 1-25, 1-43
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-51
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-46
Child safety rear door lock............3-5
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Chimes, audible reminders...........2-19
Cigarette lighter.................2-32
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock......................4-26
(models with navigation system)......4-10
Clock set
Control panel buttons...........4-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-29
Compass display.................2-8
Console box...............2-33, 2-40
Control panel buttons..............4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-15, 4-15
Rear audio controls.............4-33
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-17
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-15
Cup holders...................2-37
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-69
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-26Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24
Digital video disc DVD.............4-34
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-14
Drive belts....................8-14
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-20
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-29
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-17
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-14
English/Metric button..............4-9
Control panel buttons............4-9
ENTER button..................4-2
Enter button
Control panel buttons............4-2
Event data recorders..............9-28
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-35
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-28
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Window washer fluid............8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-27
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-64
Front seats....................1-2
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Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Headlight control switch..........2-24
Interior light.................2-49
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-66
Personal lights...............2-50
Security indicator light...........2-18
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-50
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Lift gate release...............3-13
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-16
Luggage hook..................2-41
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-43
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-41
M
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons............4-4Maint (Maintenance) button, control
panel display...................4-4
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual vent windows..............2-47
Map lights....................2-50
Map pocket...................2-36
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-27
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-18
Outside mirror control...........3-18
Outside mirrors...............3-18
Vanity mirror.................3-17
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-34
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-21, 3-2, 5-8
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-3
Odometer.....................2-4Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-18
Outside mirrors.................3-18
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-28
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-28
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-14
Parking/parking on hills...........5-24
Pedal position adjustment...........3-16
Personal lights.................2-50
Power
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-31
Power rear windows............2-45
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-25
Power vent windows............2-46
Power windows...............2-44
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Rear power windows............2-45
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-3
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-51
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-57
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-70
PREV button...................4-3
Prev button
Control panel buttons............4-3
Programmable features...........4-3, 4-6
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-43
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-28
Rear audio controls.............4-33
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-31
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-27
Rear audio controls...............4-33
Rear center seat belt..............1-21
Rear power windows..............2-45
Rear seat air conditioner............4-17
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-30
Rear view monitor................4-12
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-23Recorders
Event data..................9-28
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-36
Remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-27
Roof rack....................2-43
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Child seat belts...........1-25, 1-51
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-27
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system).....................4-36
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Second row bench seats..........1-7
Second row captain’s chair.........1-5
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-17
Infants and small children.........1-18
Injured Person................1-19
Larger children...............1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Pregnant women..............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-70
Rear center seat belt............1-21
Seat belt extenders.............1-25
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Seat belts..................1-15Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-24
Three-point type with retractor.......1-19
Seat belt warning light.............2-16
Seatback pockets................2-36
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-20
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-29
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment.....1-5
Security indicator light.............2-18
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-21
Service manual order form...........9-28
Servicing air conditioner............4-18
Setting button
SETTING button...............4-6
Shift lock release................5-13
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-24
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-69
Spark plug replacement............8-15
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-71
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine..............5-9
Startup Screen
Control panel buttons............4-3
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Startup screen display..............4-3
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-25
Tilting steering wheel............3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-31
Stop light....................8-27
Storage.....................2-33
Overhead storage compartment......2-36
Storage bin................2-36, 2-41
Storage tray...................2-33
Sun visors....................3-17
Sunglasses case................2-35
Sunglasses holder...............2-35
Sunroof.....................2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-71
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-72, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-64
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-71
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-57
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-57
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-25
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Fog light switch...............2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Headlight control switch..........2-24
Ignition switch................5-7
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Turn signal switch..............2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-16
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-3
Tire chains..................8-39
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-41
Types of tires................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-25
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Tire pressure display...............4-6
Tire pressure monitoring system........5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder.......4-6Top tether strap child restraint.........1-45
Tow mode switch................2-30
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-25
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-17
Trailer towing................9-16
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-51
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Selector lever lock release.........5-13
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
TRIP button....................4-3
Trip button
Control panel buttons............4-3
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-27
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-25
V
Vanity mirror...................3-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-27
Vehicle electronic system............4-7
Vehicle identification...............9-9
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-13, 7-2
Vehicle security system.............2-20
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Ventilators....................4-14
Visors......................3-17
Voltmeter.....................2-7
W
Warning
4WD warning light.............2-15
Air bag warning light.........1-72, 2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-13
Battery charge warning light........2-14
Brake warning light.............2-13
Door open warning light..........2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28
Low fuel warning light...........2-15
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-66
Seat belt warning light...........2-15
Vehicle security system...........2-20
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-71
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Warning lights..................2-12Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-31
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-12
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-45
Manual vent windows............2-47
Power rear windows............2-45
Power vent windows............2-46
Power windows...............2-44
Rear power windows............2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-22
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
Wiper blades................8-18
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1. Engine coolant 8-7
2. Battery 8-13
3. Power steering fluid 8-11
4. Automatic transmission fluid 8-11
5. Heater and air conditioner 4-15,
Audio system 4-18
6. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-57
7. Spare tire 6-2
8. Rear door lock 9-12
9. Fuel filler cap 3-14; Fuel recommenda-
tions 9-3
10. Seat belts 1-15
11. Door locks 3-3
12. Driver supplemental air bag 1-57
13. Hood release 3-9
14. Meters and gauges 2-3
15. Brake fluid 8-12
16. Engine oil 8-8
17. Window washer fluid 8-12
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