tow NISSAN NOTE 2012 Owner's Manual

TEMPORARY-USE SPARE TYRE
The temporary-use spare tyre is smaller than a con-
ventional tyre and designed for emergency use only.
The tyre should be used ONLY for very short peri-
ods and NEVER be used for long drives or extended
periods.
Observe the following precautions if the temporary-
use spare tyre must be used, otherwise your vehicle
could be damaged or involved in an accident.
WARNING
•Any continuous road use of this tyre could
result in tyre failure, loss of vehicle control,
and possible personal injury.
•This tyre should not be installed on the front
axle if the vehicle must be driven in snow or
on ice. To avoid loss of vehicle control under
snowy and icy conditions, install the tempo-
rary-use spare tyre on the rear axle and use a
conventional tyre on the front axle.CAUTION
•The temporary-use spare tyre should be used
only in emergencies. It should be replaced by
the standard tyre at the first opportunity.
•Under no circumstances should you exceed
80 km/h (50 MPH); a higher speed could dam-
age the tyre.
•Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not take
the vehicle through an automatic car wash.
Because this tyre’s diameter is smaller than
the diameter of a conventional tyre, the
ground clearance is reduced approximately
25 mm (1 in.).
•Avoid driving sharp turns and abrupt braking.
•Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum load
rating or the load-carrying capacity molded
on the sidewall of the temporary-use spare
tyre.
•Do not use a snow chain on this tyre. Because
of it’s smaller size, a snow chain will not fit
properly. This could cause damage to the ve-
hicle and result in loss of the chain.
•Do not use the temporary-use spare tyre on
any other vehicle because this tyre has been
designed specifically for your vehicle.
•The vehicle must not be driven with more than
one temporary-use spare tyre at the same
time.
•Tyre tread will wear at a faster rate on the
temporary-use spare tyre than on the original.
Replace the temporary spare tyre as soon as
the tread wear indicators appear.
•Do not tow a trailer.
•As with all tyres, the temporary-use spare tyre
must be checked regularly to ensure pres-
sure is maintained.
For pressure details, see the tyre placard lo-
cated on the driver’s side centre pillar.
NCE069Z
Temporary-use spare tyre label
SPARE TYRE
6-2In case of emergency

CAUTION
The wheel is heavy. Be sure that your feet are
clear of the wheel and use gloves as necessary
to avoid injury.
A.Tighten
B.Loosen
Installing the wheel
WARNING
•The temporary use spare tyre is designed for
emergency use. See “Spare tyre” earlier in
this section.
•Never use wheel bolts that were not provided
with your vehicle. Incorrect wheel bolts or im-
properly tightened wheel bolts may cause the
wheel to become loose or come off. This
could cause an accident.
•Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts.
This may cause the wheel bolts to become
loose.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between
the wheel and the hub.
2. Carefully fit the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts
with your fingers.
Models with wheel lock bolt (where fitted):
Insert the wheel lock key into the wheel lock bolt
and tighten into the wheel finger tight.
3. With the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel bolts
alternately and evenly in the sequence as illus-
trated (
j1-j4 ) until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tyre touches
the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel bolts securely using the wheel
wrench in the sequence as illustrated.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
7. Install the wheel cover (where fitted).
NOTE
Before installation, align NISSAN logo (centre
cap) with bolt holes or perpendicular to valve
hole (where fitted), to correctly align to the
centre.
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel bolts to
the specified torque with a torque wrench.Wheel bolt tightening torque:
105 N•m (11 kg-m, 77 ft-lb)
WARNING
Retighten the wheel bolts after the vehicle has
been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles) (also in
cases of a flat tyre, etc.).
The wheel bolts must be kept tightened to specifi-
cation at all times. It is recommended that the wheel
bolts be tightened to specification at each mainte-
nance interval.
Adjust the tyre pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure is the tyre pressure as measured
after the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more or driven for less than 1.6 km (1 mile).
COLD tyre pressures are shown on the tyre placard
affixed to the driver’s side centre pillar.
Stowing the wheel and tools
WARNING
Always make sure that the wheel, jack and tools
are properly stored after each use. Such items
can become dangerous projectiles in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
1. Securely store the tools, wheel with the flat tyre
and jack in the designated location of the lug-
gage compartment.
NCE198Z
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CAUTION
•Three-way catalyst equipped models should
not be started by pushing the vehicle as the
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
•Automatic transmission (AT) models cannot
be started by pushing the vehicle. This may
cause transmission damage.
•Never try to start the vehicle by towing it; when
the engine starts, the forward surge could
cause the vehicle to collide with the tow ve-
hicle.
WARNING
•Never continue driving if the engine of your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause a ve-
hicle fire.
•Never open the bonnet if steam is coming
out.
•Never remove the radiator cap (where fitted)
or engine coolant reservoir cap when the en-
gine is hot. If the radiator cap (where fitted) or
engine coolant reservoir cap is removed while
the engine is hot, pressurised hot water will
spurt out and possibly cause burning, scald-
ing or serious injury.
•If steam or coolant is coming out of the en-
gine, stand clear of the vehicle to prevent get-
ting injured.
•The engine cooling fan will start whenever the
coolant temperature exceeds preset degrees.
•Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewel-
lery or clothing to come into contact with, or
get caught in, the cooling fan or drive belts.
If the engine of your vehicle is overheating (indi-
cated by the engine coolant temperature warning
light (red)) or if you feel a lack of engine power,
detect an unusual noise, etc., proceed as follows:
1. Move and park the vehicle safely off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher lights.
3. Apply the handbrake.4. Shift the gear lever (M/T models) into the N (Neu-
tral) position [AT models, move the selector lever
to the P (Park) position].
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE.
5. Open all windows.
6. Switch off the air conditioner system (where fit-
ted).
7. Set the heater or air conditioner temperature
control to maximum “HOT” and fan speed con-
trol to maximum speed.
8. Exit the vehicle.
9. Visually inspect and listen for steam or coolant
escaping from the radiator before opening the
bonnet. Wait until no steam or coolant can be
seen before proceeding.
10. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
11. Visually check if the cooling fan is running.
12. Visually check the radiator and radiator hoses
for leakage.
WARNING
If coolant is leaking, the cooling fan belt is
missing or loose or the cooling fan is not run-
ning, stop the engine.
PUSH-STARTING ENGINE OVERHEAT
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13. After the engine cools down, check the coolant
level in the engine coolant reservoir with the
engine running.Do not open the radiator cap
(where fitted).
14. If the level is low, remove the engine coolant
reservoir cap and add coolant slowly into the
reservoir. After refilling the reservoir to the MAX
level, install the reservoir cap.
WARNING
Before removing the engine coolant reservoir
cap and to avoid the danger of being scalded,
cover the reservoir cap with a rag and loosen
the reservoir cap to the first notch to allow the
steam to escape.
15. Close the bonnet.
Have your vehicle inspected or repaired by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.When towing your vehicle, local regulations for tow-
ing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment
could damage your vehicle. To assure proper tow-
ing and to prevent accidental damage to your ve-
hicle, NISSAN recommends that you have a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the
service operator carefully read the following precau-
tions.WARNING
•Do not allow any occupants in the vehicle that
is being towed.
•Never get under your vehicle after it has been
lifted by a tow truck.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS
•When towing:Make sure that the transmission,
axles, steering system and power train are in
working condition. If any unit is damaged, the
vehicle must be towed using a dolly or be placed
on a flat bed lorry.
•Release the handbrake and shift the manual
transmission (MT), or automatic transmission
(AT) into the N (Neutral) position before starting
to tow the vehicle.
•When towing manual transmission models
with the front wheels on the ground:Move the
gear lever to the N (Neutral) position and turn the
ignition switch to the “OFF” position then secure
the steering wheel in a straight ahead position
using a rope or similar device.Never place theignition switch in the LOCK position.This will
result in damage to the steering lock mecha-
nism.
•When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the handbrake.
•Always attach safety chains before towing.
TOW TRUCK TOWING
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RECOMMENDED TOWING
CAUTION
NEVER tow automatic transmission (AT) models
with the front wheels on the ground or with all
four wheels on the ground (forwards or back-
wards), this may cause serious and expensivedamage to the transmission. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised al-
ways use towing dollies under the front wheels.
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle should be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground
or be placed on a flat bed lorry as illustrated.
TOWING EYE
The towing eye is stored with the vehicle tools and
located in the spare wheel recess (luggage com-
partment area).
1) Remove the cover from the bumper.
2) Securely install the towing eye, as illustrated.
NCE178
NCE281Z
Automatic transmission models
NCE195
Front
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Make sure that the towing eye is properly stored in
its designated location after use.
FREEING THE VEHICLE FROM SAND,
SNOW OR MUD
WARNING
•Never allow anyone to stand near the towing
line during the pulling operation.
•Never spin the tyres at high speed. This could
cause them to explode and result in serious
injury. Parts of the vehicle could also overheat
and be damaged.
Towing hook or towing eye usage
The towing hook/eye should be used in the event
that your vehicle becomes trapped in sand, snow or
mud, and is unable to drive away without being
pulled, use the towing hook or — eye.
•Use the towing hook/eyeonly, not other parts of
the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be
damaged.
•Onlyuse the towing hook/eye to free a vehicle
stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.
•Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using
only the towing hook/eye.
•The towing hook/eye is under tremendous force
when used to free a stuck vehicle. Always pull
the cable straight out from the front of the ve-
hicle. Never pull on the towing hook/eye at a
sideways angle.
CAUTION
In order not to break the towing line, tension it
slowly.
NCE181Z
Rear (towing hook)
6-14In case of emergency

A.Turn signal light
B.Stop/Tail light
C.Reverse light
Rear combination light
1. Open the backdoor.
2. Remove the bolts
j1 with a suitable tool.
3. Hold firmly the outboard edge of the light unit
j2
then pull carefully with force straight towards the
rear of the vehicle, as illustrated.
NOTE
If in doubt or you encounter any difficulties
when removing the light unit from its attach-
ments
jD , contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
CAUTION
In order to prevent body and paint damage,
ensure the vehicle body around the light unit
is protected when using lever tools to remove
the light unit.
4. Install the new bulb and check afterwards the
light operation.
5. Install the light unit in the reverse order of re-
moval (step 3 and 2) and close the backdoor.In case of a flat tyre, see “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section.
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Periodically check the tyre pressure (including the
spare tyre). An incorrect tyre pressure may ad-
versely affect tyre life and vehicle handling.
NOTE
Incorrectly inflated tyres can also lead to poor
steering ability and make the driver suspect a
steering problem: keep the vehicle’s tyres in-
flated to the correct pressure at all times.
The tyre pressure should be checked when tyres
are COLD. Tyres are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for three or more hours, or
driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile). COLD tyre pres-
sures are shown on the tyre placard affixed to the
driver’s side centre pillar.
Insufficient pressure can lead to an overheating of
the tyre and subsequent internal damage. At high
speeds, this could result in tread separation and
even bursting of the tyre.
TYPES OF TYRES
CAUTION
•When changing or replacing tyres, be sure all
four tyres are of the same type (i.e., summer,
all season or snow) and construction.
•A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop may
be able to help you with information about
tyre type, size, speed rating and availability.
•Replacement tyres may have a lower speed
rating than the factory equipped tyres, and
may not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed rat-
ing of the tyre.
All season tyres
NISSAN specifies all season tyres on some models
to provide good performance for use all year around,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All season
tyres are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S
on the tyre sidewall. Snow tyres have better snow
traction than all season tyres and may be more ap-
propriate in some areas.
Summer tyres
NISSAN specifies summer tyres as standard fit.
These tyres provide superior performance under
typical mild weather conditions.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of SNOW
or ALL SEASON tyres on all four wheels.
Snow tyres
If snow tyres are needed, it is necessary to select
tyres equivalent in size and load rating to the original
equipment tyres. If you do not, it can adversely af-
fect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tyres will have lower speed ratings
than factory equipped tyres and may not match the
potential maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed the
maximum speed rating of the tyre.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tyres
WHEELS AND TYRES
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-29

Precautions
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-10
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-27
– Child restraint usage ..................................................... 1-16
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– Operating precautions (trailer) ....................................... 5-24
– Precautions on cruise control system ............................. 5-19
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-12
– When starting and driving ................................................ 5-3
Pregnant women ................................................................... 1-7
Protect
– Protect the environment ................................................. 8-12
– Protect your vehicle from corrosion .................................. 7-5
Push-starting ....................................................................... 6-11
R
Radio
– AM-FM radio with CD player and navigation .................. 4-34
– FM AM radio with CD player ......................................... 4-23
– LW-MW-FM radio with CD player ................................. 4-16
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ......................... 9-8
Rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3-14
– Installation ..................................................................... 3-14
– Removal ........................................................................ 3-14
Rear seat .............................................................................. 1-2
Rear window defogger ........................................................ 2-15
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................................... 9-4
Remote
– Steering wheel i switch .................................................... 2-3
Remote control system (integrated keyfob) ............................ 3-3
Repairing flat tyre .................................................................. 6-7
Running-in schedule .............................................................. 5-2S
Safety
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-7
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– ISOFIX system .............................................................. 1-22
– Safety chains (Trailer) .................................................... 5-25
– Top tether strap for child restraint .................................. 1-23
Seat
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
– Front seats – Adjustment ................................................. 1-2
– Head restraints ................................................................ 1-4
– Rear seat ......................................................................... 1-2
– Seat heating .................................................................. 2-19
– Seats .............................................................................. 1-2
Seat belt
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-7
– Injured persons ............................................................... 1-7
– Pre-tensioner seat belt system ......................................... 1-9
– Precautions on seat belt usage ........................................ 1-6
– Pregnant women ............................................................. 1-7
– Seat belt maintenance ..................................................... 1-9
– Seat belt warning lights ................................................... 1-5
– Seat belts ................................................................. 1-5, 7-4
– Three-point type seat belts ............................................... 1-7
Security system ..................................................................... 3-9
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................. 3-9
Servicing air conditioner ........................................................ 4-7
Snow chains ....................................................................... 8-30
Spare tyre ............................................................................. 6-2
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models) ..................................... 8-18
Speed limiter ....................................................................... 5-15
Speed limiter operations ...................................................... 5-16
– Vehicles with diesel engine ............................................ 5-17
– Vehicles with petrol engine ............................................ 5-16
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Starting
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Jump-starting .......................................................... 6-9, 8-16
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Push-starting ................................................................. 6-11
– Starting the engine ........................................................ 5-10
Steering
– Power steering system .................................................. 5-27
– Steering lock ............................................................ 5-7, 5-8
– Steering wheel adjustment ............................................. 3-12
– Steering wheel switches for hands-free telephone
control ........................................................................... 4-38
– Steering-wheel switches for audio control ...................... 4-38
– Telephone button ................................................. 4-34, 4-38
– Wheel i switch ................................................................. 2-3
Storage ............................................................................... 2-21
– “Flexi-board” system ...................................................... 2-24
– Centre console box ....................................................... 2-22
– Convenience hooks ....................................................... 2-23
– Cup holder .................................................................... 2-22
– Glove box ...................................................................... 2-21
– Rear foldable tables ....................................................... 2-23
– Seat pockets ................................................................. 2-23
– Under seat storage tray ................................................. 2-23
Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system)
– Air bag system .............................................................. 1-10
– Air bag warning labels ................................................... 1-13
– Air bag warning light ...................................................... 1-13
– Front passenger air bag indicator light ........................... 1-14
Switch
– Defogger switch ............................................................ 2-15
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-17
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-16
– Wiper and washer switch .............................................. 2-13T
Temporary-use spare tyre ...................................................... 6-2
Three-point type seat belts .................................................... 1-7
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models) ............................. 5-4
Tilting steering wheel ........................................................... 3-12
Top tether strap for child restraint ........................................ 1-23
Towing
– Recommended towing .................................................. 6-13
– Tow bar Installation ....................................................... 5-25
– Tow truck towing ........................................................... 6-12
– Towing eye .................................................................... 6-13
– Towing hook/eye ........................................................... 6-14
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-12
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-24
Trailer
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-25
– Trailer detection ............................................................. 5-25
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-24
Transmission
– Automatic transmission (ignition knob) ...................... 5-6, 5-8
– Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................. 8-13
– Driving with automatic transmission ............................... 5-12
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-11
– Manual transmission (ignition knob) ................................. 5-8
– Manual transmission (ignition switch) ............................... 5-6
Travelling or transferring your registration to another country .. 9-6
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ......................... 5-4
Turn signal switch ............................................................... 2-17
Tyre
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-31
– Flat tyre ........................................................................... 6-3
– Repairing flat tyre ............................................................ 6-7
– Spare tyre ..................................................................... 8-31
– Temporary-use spare tyre ................................................ 6-2
– Types of tyres ................................................................ 8-29
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– Tyre age ........................................................................ 8-31
– Tyre equipment .............................................................. 5-31
– Tyre inflation pressure ................................................... 8-29
– Tyre placard .................................................................... 9-7
– Tyre pressure (Trailer) ................................................... 5-25
– Tyre rotation .................................................................. 8-30
– Tyre wear and damage .................................................. 8-30
– Wheels and tyres ................................................... 8-29, 9-5
U
Ultrasonic sensor
– Parking sensor .............................................................. 5-22
USB Memory operation ....................................................... 4-29
V
Vehicle identification
– Vehicle identification number (VIN) (chassis number) ....... 9-6
– Vehicle identification plate ................................................ 9-6
Vehicle security ............................................................ 3-9, 5-26
Vents .................................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...................... 2-7
– Audible reminders ......................................................... 2-12
– Checking bulbs ............................................................... 2-7
– Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-11
– Warning lights ................................................................. 2-7
Washer nozzle ..................................................................... 8-20
Washing ............................................................................... 7-2
Waxing .................................................................................. 7-2Wheel
– Blocking the wheels ........................................................ 6-3
– Care of wheels ................................................................ 7-3
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-31
– Getting the tools and spare wheel .................................... 6-4
– Installing the wheel .......................................................... 6-6
– Removing the wheel ........................................................ 6-4
– Removing the wheel cover ............................................... 6-4
– Stowing the wheel and tools ............................................ 6-6
– Wheel balance .............................................................. 8-31
– Wheels and tyres ................................................... 8-29, 9-5
Windows
– Power window — Driver’s side (Reinitialisation
procedure) .................................................................... 8-16
– Power windows ............................................................. 2-25
Winter (Special winter equipment) ....................................... 5-32
Wiper
– Front window wiper replacement ................................... 8-20
– Rain sensor ................................................................... 2-14
– Rear window wiper and washer switch .......................... 2-14
– Window washer/headlight cleaner fluid .......................... 8-14
– Windscreen wiper and washer switch ............................ 2-13
– Wiper blades replacement ............................................. 8-19
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