power steering NISSAN NV PASSENGER VAN 2018 Owners Manual

17. Rear Sonar System (RSS)OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Front and rear sonar system
OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Power inverter switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
Heated seat switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
USB connection port (P. 4-60)
AUX IN jack (P. 4-60)
18. 12v power outlet (P. 2-39)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
20. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
21. Hood release switch (P. 3-13)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
23. Outside power mirror switch
(P. 3-17)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch (P. 2-35)
*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents0-7

VQ40DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-14)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI2615
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

VK56VD engine
1. Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
7. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-14)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Fuse/Relay box (P. 8-22)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3057
Illustrated table of contents0-9

17. Rear Sonar System (RSS)OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Front and rear sonar system
OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Power inverter switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-36)
Heated seat switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
USB connection port (P. 4-60)
AUX IN jack (P. 4-60)
18. 12v power outlet (P. 2-39)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
20. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
21. Hood release switch (P. 3-13)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
23. Outside power mirror switch
(P. 3-17)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch (P. 2-35)
*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys (if so equipped) ..........................3-2
Doors ...........................................3-3
Locking with key ..............................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Operating the sliding door ....................3-6
Back doors ................................... 3-7
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........3-8
Child safety sliding door lock .................3-8
Remote keyless entry system ...................3-9
How to use remote keyless entry
system ...................................... 3-10Hood
........................................... 3-13
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-13
Opening the fuel-filler door ..................3-13
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-14
Steering wheel ................................. 3-16
Tilt operation ................................ 3-16
Sun visors ...................................... 3-17
Storage clip ................................. 3-17
Mirrors ......................................... 3-17
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-17
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-18
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-19

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-2
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-2
Driving precautions ...........................5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-6
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-8
Ignition switch ...................................5-8
Automatic transmission ......................5-9
Ignition switch positions .....................5-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-10
Before starting the engine ......................5-10
Starting the engine .............................. 5-11
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-12
Engine protection mode .....................5-12
Automatic transmission (A/T) ...............5-13
Parking brake .................................. 5-18
Cruise control .................................. 5-18
Precautions on cruise control ................5-18
Cruise control operations ....................5-19Break-in schedule
.............................. 5-20
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................5-20
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-22
Parking/parking on hills ........................5-22
Power steering ................................. 5-23
Brake system ................................... 5-24
Brake precautions ........................... 5-24
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..............5-24
Brake assist ................................. 5-25
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system ..........5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-27
Brake force distribution ......................5-28
Rear Sonar System (RSS) (if so equipped) .......5-29
Front and rear sonar system (if so equipped) . . . 5-30
Cold weather driving ........................... 5-32
Freeing a frozen door lock ...................5-32
Antifreeze ................................... 5-32
B

attery...................................... 5-32
Draining of coolant water ....................5-32
Tire equipment .............................. 5-32
Special winter equipment ...................5-33
Driving on snow or ice .......................5-33
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .........5-33

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) po- sition.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it
is a good practice to turn the wheels as
illustrated.
∙ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
A:
Turn the wheels into the curb and
move the vehicle forward until the curb
side wheel gently touches the curb.
∙ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
B:
Turn the wheels away from the curb
and move the vehicle back until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb. ∙ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB
C:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. The power assisted steering uses a hy-
draulic pump, driven by the engine, to as-
sist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks,
you will still have control of the vehicle.
However, much greater steering effort is
needed, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
POWER STEERING
Starting and driving5-23

WARNING
The brake assist is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at
all times.∙ ABLS system uses automatic braking to
transfer power from a slipping drive
wheel to the wheel on the same axle
with more traction. The ABLS system
applies braking to the slipping wheel,
which helps redirect power to the other
wheel.
∙ The ABLS system is always on. In some conditions, the system may automati-
cally turn the ABLS system off. If the sys-
tem is automatically turned off, normal
brake function will continue. ABLS will
function even when the VDC system is
turned off.
∙ The ABLS does not operate if both wheels on a drive axle are slipping.
WARNING
∙ The ABLS system helps provide in-creased traction, but will not prevent
accidents due to abrupt steering op-
eration or by careless driving or dan-
gerous driving practices. Reduce ve-
hicle speed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slip-
pery surfaces. Always drive carefully. ∙ Do not modif y the vehicle’s suspen-
sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta-
bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are
not NISSAN approved for your vehicle
or are extremely deteriorated, the
ABLS system may not operate prop-
erly. This could adversely affect ve-
hicle handling performance, and the
slip indicator light may illuminate.
∙ If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the ABLS sys-
tem may not operate properly and the
slip indicator light may illuminate.
∙ If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are used,
the ABLS system may not operate
properly and the slip indicator light
may illuminate.
ACTIVE BRAKE LIMITED SLIP (ABLS)
SYSTEM
5-26Starting and driving

The VDC system uses various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion.
Under certain driving conditions, the VDC
system helps to perform the following
functions:∙ Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel
so power is transferred to a non-
slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
∙ Controls brake pressure and engine output to reduce drive wheel slip based
on vehicle speed (traction control func-
tion).
∙ Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle in
the following conditions:
– Understeer (vehicle tends to not fol- low the steered path despite in-
creased steering input)
– Oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions)
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it can-
not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driv-
ing situations. When the VDC system operates, the
indicator in the instrument panel flashes to
note the following:
∙ The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required
to help keep the vehicle on the steered
path.
∙ You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from
under the hood. This is normal and indi-
cates that the VDC system is working
properly.
∙ Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions.
For additional information, refer to “Slip in-
dicator light” and “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the
indicator light comes on in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off when the indicator light
is on.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The
indicator illumi-
nates to indicate the VDC system is off.
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off
the system, the VDC system still operates to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
transferring power to a non-slipping drive
wheel. The
indicator flashes if this oc-
curs. All other VDC functions are off and
the
indicator will not flash.
The VDC system is automatically reset to
ON when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position then back to the ON position.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea-
ture that tests the system each time you
start the engine and move the vehicle for-
ward or in reverse at a slow speed. When
the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indica-
tion of a malfunction.
WARNING
∙ The VDC system is designed to help the driver maintain stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and
be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and al-
ways drive carefully.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-27

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading) or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take the
following steps.1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap- ply the parking brake and move the
shif t lever to P (Park).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maxi-
mum hot and fan control to high
speed.
3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine. Do not open the hood fur-
ther until no steam or coolant can be
seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned. 5. Visually check drive belts for damage
or looseness. Also check if the cooling
fan is running. The radiator hoses and
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking, the water pump belt is
missing or loose, or the cooling fan
does not run, stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-
ing fan can start at any time.
6. Af ter the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant res-
ervoir tank with the engine running.
Add coolant to the engine coolant res-
ervoir tank if necessary. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are
available from a NISSAN dealer. Local ser-
vice operators 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 op-
erator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to
have the service operator carefully read the
following precautions:
WARNING
∙ Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
∙ Never get under your vehicle af ter it has been lif ted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
∙ When towing, make sure that thetransmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working condi-
tion. If any of these conditions apply,
dollies or a flatbed tow truck must be
used.
∙ Always attach safety chains before towing.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
In case of emergency6-13