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tread pattern on all four wheels.
CAUTION
ONLY use spare tires specified for each
four wheel drive model.SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTIt is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
IA scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
IA sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
IA shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
IExtra window washer fluid to refill the res-
ervoir tank.DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
IWet ice (32ÉF, 0ÉC and freezing rain),very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have a lot less traction or grip under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
IWhatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels will
lose even more traction.
IAllow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
IAllow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
IWatch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch
of ice is seen ahead, brake before
reaching it. Try not to brake while
actually on the ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.IDo not use cruise control on slippery
roads.
ISnow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)An engine block heater to assist extreme cold
temperature starting is available through your
NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use your heater with an un-
grounded electrical system or two-
pronged (cheater) adapters. You can be
injured by an electrical shock if you use
an ungrounded connection.
Starting and driving
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements ........................................ 8-2
General maintenance ................................................ 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .......... 8-2
Interior maintenance............................................. 8-3
Maintenance precautions .......................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ....................... 8-7
Engine cooling system .............................................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............................. 8-9
Changing engine coolant ................................... 8-10
Engine oil ................................................................ 8-13
Checking engine oil level ................................... 8-13
Changing engine oil ........................................... 8-14
Changing engine oil filter ................................... 8-15
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 8-16
Temperature conditions for checking ................. 8-17
Power steering fluid ................................................ 8-18
Brake and clutch fluid ............................................. 8-18
Brake fluid .......................................................... 8-18
Clutch fluid.......................................................... 8-19
Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-20
Window washer fluid reservoir ........................... 8-20
Battery ..................................................................... 8-21
Jump starting ...................................................... 8-21
Drive belts ............................................................... 8-22Spark plugs ............................................................. 8-23
Replacing spark plugs ........................................ 8-23
Air cleaner ............................................................... 8-23
Windshield wiper blades ......................................... 8-24
Cleaning ............................................................. 8-24
Replacing............................................................ 8-24
Parking brake and brake pedal ............................... 8-25
Checking parking brake ..................................... 8-25
Checking brake pedal ........................................ 8-26
Brake booster ..................................................... 8-26
Clutch pedal ............................................................ 8-27
Checking clutch pedal ........................................ 8-27
Fuses....................................................................... 8-27
Engine compartment .......................................... 8-27
Passenger compartment .................................... 8-28
Keyfob battery replacement ............................... 8-29
Lights ....................................................................... 8-30
Headlights........................................................... 8-31
Wheels and tires ..................................................... 8-34
Tire pressure ...................................................... 8-34
Types of tires...................................................... 8-35
Tire chains .......................................................... 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ................................. 8-37
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Rear door ........................................................ 3-10
Rear door lock ................................................ 3-10
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-4
Rear door opener ........................................... 3-10
Rear power point ............................................ 2-25
Rear seat adjustment ....................................... 1-7
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......... 2-18
Registering your vehicle in another country ... 9-12
Reporting safety defects (US only)................. 9-22
Rollover ............................................................. 5-4
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Safety
Child seat belts.......................................... 1-24
Reporting safety defects (US only) ........... 9-22
Towing safety ............................................ 9-19
Seat
Belt warning light ....................................... 1-22
Belt warning light and chime ..................... 2-12
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Rear seat adjustment .................................. 1-7
Seat belt(s)
Child safety................................................ 1-24
Infants and small children ......................... 1-25
Injured persons.......................................... 1-25
Larger children .......................................... 1-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ................. 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage ................ 1-23
Pregnant women ....................................... 1-25
Seat belt cleaning........................................ 7-4
Seat belt extenders ................................... 1-30Seat belt hook ........................................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-31
Seat belts .................................................. 1-22
Three-point type with retractor .................. 1-25
Two-point type without retractor (rear center
lap belt)...................................................... 1-29
Seat(s)
Heated seats ............................................. 2-24
Seats ........................................................... 1-2
Security system, vehicle security system ....... 2-15
Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ..................................... 2-17
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ........................................................... 2-15
Servicing air conditioner................... 4-2, 4-8, 4-10
Shift lock release ............................................ 5-13
Shifting
Automatic transmission ...................... 5-6, 5-10
Manual transmission .......................... 5-7, 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ............................................................... 1-28
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag system) .................................................... 1-18
Spare tire carrier ............................................. 3-10
Spark plugs ..................................................... 8-23
Speedometer .................................................... 2-3
Starting
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-9
Jump starting ............................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ............................................. 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-9
Steering
Power steering fluid................................... 8-18Power steering system .............................. 5-31
Steering wheel switch for audio controls .. 4-30
Tilting steering wheel ................................ 3-14
Storage ........................................................... 2-27
Sun shade....................................................... 2-37
Sun visors ....................................................... 3-14
Sunroof ........................................................... 2-36
Electric sunroof.......................................... 2-36
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-21, 2-12
Supplemental front air bag system ................. 1-16
Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................................... 1-10
Supplemental side air bag system ................. 1-18
Switch
4WD shift switch operations...................... 5-26
Audio control ............................................. 4-30
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-23
Front fog light switch ................................. 2-23
Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger
switch......................................................... 2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-23
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-20
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-6
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models................................................ 5-6, 5-10
Ignition switch manual transmission
models................................................ 5-7, 5-14
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-13
Power door lock switch ............................... 3-4
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-22
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Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature display ......................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................................ 2-4
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start..................................................... 2-17
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-14
Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-21
Tires
Spare tire ................................................... 8-39
Tire chains ................................................. 8-36
Tire placard ............................................... 9-14
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-34
Tire rotation ............................................... 8-37
Types of tires............................................. 8-35
wheel/tire size............................................ 9-11
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-34
Tonneau cover ................................................ 2-33
Top tether strap child restraints ...................... 1-40
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-12
Towing a trailer.......................................... 9-17
Towing load/specification chart ................. 9-17
Towing safety ............................................ 9-19
Trailer towing .................................................. 9-17
Transfer case shifting procedures ......... 5-21, 5-23
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-16Driving with automatic
transmission ....................................... 5-6, 5-10
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-7, 5-14
Transmission selector lever lock release .. 5-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 9-12
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-22
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Underbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading............................. 9-21
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Vanity mirror light ............................................ 2-40
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ........................... 9-11
Identification number (VIN) ....................... 9-12
Loading information ................................... 9-15
Security system ......................................... 2-15
Vehicle recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)..... 6-15
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2
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Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-20
Warning light
4WD warning light ..................................... 5-28
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-21, 2-12
Anti-lock brake............................................. 2-9
Automatic transmission park warning
light ............................................................ 2-10Brake warning light.................................... 2-10
Door open.................................................. 2-11
Low fuel warning light ............................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime............. 2-12
Warning lights ................................................... 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 2-23
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system warranty . 9-22
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..... 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-18
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ......... 9-11
Wheel/tire size ................................................ 9-11
Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-34
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................. 7-3
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-20
Window(s)
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-18
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..... 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-18
Wiper blades ............................................. 8-24
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