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cMake sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
cCheck fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
cCheck that all windows and lights are clean.
cVisually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
cCheck that all doors are closed.
cPosition seat and adjust head restraint and
headrests (if so equipped) .
cAdjust inside and outside mirrors.
cFasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
cCheck the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
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position. See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N
(Neutral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The shift selector cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position or if the key
is removed from the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift selector is in any of the driving
positions.
3. Crank the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby placing the ignition
switch in the START position. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
cIf the engine is very hard to start in ex-
tremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then crank the engine. Release the
key and the accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.cIf the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the enginewith your
foot off the accelerator pedalby turn-
ing the ignition key to START. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, otherwise
the starter could be damaged.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-
onds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2–3 minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
short period of time may make the vehicle
more difficult to start.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting and driving5-13

10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-15
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-35
Adjusting pedal position............3-25
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-44
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-52
Air bag warning labels.............1-58
Air bag warning light...........1-59, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter............8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-39
Air conditioner service...........4-47
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-37, 4-44
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-46
Servicing air conditioner..........4-47
Air flow charts..................4-41
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-22
Anchor point locations.............1-30
Antenna.....................4-87
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-34
Audible reminders...............2-21Audio system..................4-47
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-62
Compact disc (CD) player.....4-56, 4-70
Audio System
CompactFlash (CF) player.........4-72
Audio system
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-59
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player.................4-67
Audio System
Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system....................4-74
Audio system
Radio....................4-47
Rear audio controls.............4-86
Audio System
Settings...............4-59, 4-67
Audio system
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-85
Autolight switch.................2-28
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-30
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-18
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-14
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-27
Automatic door locks..............3-6AUX jack.................4-65, 4-72
B
Battery......................8-15
Charge warning light............2-14
Before starting the engine...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-18
Block heater
Engine....................5-38
BluetoothThands-free phone
system.................4-103, 4-118
Booster seats..................1-41
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-34
Brake fluid..................8-14
Brake light (See stop light).........8-32
Brake system................5-33
Brake warning light.............2-14
Brake wear indicators........2-21, 8-24
Parking brake operation..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes............8-24
Brakes......................8-24
Break-in schedule...............5-21
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-30
Brightness/contrast button.......4-17, 4-33
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-13
Bulb replacement................8-32

C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio............4-103
Cargo light....................2-49
Cargo (See vehicle loading information). . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning..............4-83
CD changer (See audio system)........4-62
CD player (See audio system)......4-56, 4-70
Child restraint with top tether strap.......1-30
Child restraints.......1-24, 1-25, 1-26, 1-28
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-26, 1-33, 1-37, 1-41
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-21
Cleaning exterior and interior...........7-2
Clock................4-55, 4-60, 4-68
(models with navigation system) . . .4-13, 4-28
Clock set.................4-13, 4-28
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-37
Compact disc (CD) player........4-56, 4-70
CompactFlash (CF) player...........4-72
Console box...................2-36
Control panel buttons..............4-18
Brightness/contrast button......4-17, 4-33
Enter button...............4-4, 4-18
Setting button.............4-11, 4-26
Startup screen................4-21
Without navigation system..........4-4
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).......4-85Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-37, 4-44
Rear audio controls.............4-86
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-46
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-20
Cup holders...................2-38
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag. . . .1-56
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-29
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-26
Digital video disc DVD..............4-88
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-30
Display controls
(see control panel buttons)........4-4, 4-18
Distance to empty.............4-7, 4-22
Door locks.....................3-4
Door open warning light.............2-15
Drive belt.....................8-18
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-30
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-37
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-14
Precautions when starting and driving. . . .5-2E
Economy - fuel..................5-22
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-28
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-13
Block heater.................5-38
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Changing engine oil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-15
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine.............5-13
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-7
Enter button.................4-4, 4-18
Event data recorders..............9-29
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-37
10-2

F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-31
Flat tire.......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant.................8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-30
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-52
Front seats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-22
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Fuel octane rating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation.............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-23
Fuses.......................8-25
Fusible links...................8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver....................2-49Gascap .....................3-23
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-7
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter....................2-8
General maintenance...............8-2
Glass hatch...................3-22
Glove box.....................2-37
H
Hands-free phone system,
BluetoothT...............4-103, 4-118
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-27
Headlights....................8-30
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system)..............4-91
Heated seats...................2-32
Heated steering wheel.............2-32
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-37, 4-44
Heater operation...........4-38, 4-45
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-46
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver........2-49
Hood release...................3-21Hook
Luggage hook................2-40
Horn.......................2-31
I
Ignition switch...................5-9
Immobilizer system.........2-23, 3-2, 5-12
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter................8-20
Increasing fuel economy.............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-27
Inside mirror...................3-26
Instrument brightness control..........2-30
Instrument panel...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range.............3-13
Key operation................3-14
Mechanical key................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-17
Troubleshooting guide............3-20
Warning signals...............3-20
Interior light....................2-47
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-28
J
Jump starting...................6-8
10-3

Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level...........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control..............3-29
Outside mirrors.................3-29
Overdrive switch.................5-18
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form...........9-30
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-30
P
Parking
Parking brake operation...........5-19
Parking/parking on hills...........5-32
Pedal position adjustment............3-25
Personal lights..................2-48
Phone, BluetoothThands-free
system.................4-103, 4-118
Power
Front seat adjustment.............1-4
Power door locks...............3-6
Power outlet.................2-34
Power rear windows.............2-45
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-33
Power windows...............2-43Rear power windows............2-45
Precautions
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-5
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-26, 1-33, 1-37, 1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-17
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-44
Precautions when starting and driving. . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-57
Programmable features..........4-11, 4-26
Push starting...................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-103
Compact Disc (CD) changer........4-62
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-59
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player..................4-67
Rear audio controls.............4-86
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-85
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test.....................9-28
Rear audio controls...............4-86
Rear power windows..............2-45
Rear seat air conditioner............4-46
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-26Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-25
RearView Monitor................4-33
Recorders
Event data..................9-29
Refrigerant recommendation...........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . . .9-9
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system)..............4-90
Remote keyless entry system...........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only).......9-28
Resetting the fuel economy........4-7, 4-22
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Child seat belts.....1-26, 1-33, 1-37, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only).....9-28
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system)......................4-90
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment.........1-4
Second row bench seats...........1-5
Seat belt
Child safety..................1-24
Infants and small children..........1-25
Injured Person................1-20
Larger children................1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-17
Pregnant women...............1-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-57
Seat belt extenders.............1-23
Seat belt maintenance............1-24
Seat belts...................1-17
10-5