steering NISSAN TITAN 2005 1.G Service Manual

WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
cDo not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.
cFor the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used pri-
marily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember
that towing a trailer places additional loads on
your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, brak-
ing and other systems.
ANissan Trailer Towing Guide (U.S. only)is
available from a NISSAN dealer. This guide in-
cludes information on trailer towing ability and the
special equipment required for proper towing.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the following Towing
Load/Specification Chart found later in this sec-
tion. The total trailer load equals trailer weight
plus its cargo weight.
cWhen towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs.
(454 kg) or more, trailers with a brake sys-
tem MUST be used.
The maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) should not exceed the value specified in
the following Towing Load/ Specification Chart.
The GCWR equals the combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater
than these or using improper towing equipment
could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also
the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appro-
priate for level highway driving may have to be
reduced on very steep grades or in low traction
situations (for example, on slippery boat ramps) .
Temperature conditions can also affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engine
performance and cause overheating. The engine
protection mode, which helps reduce the chance
of engine damage, could activate and automati-
cally decrease engine power. Vehicle speed may
decrease under high load. Plan your trip carefully
to account for trailer and vehicle load, weather
and road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a col-
lision. Be especially careful when driving.
Pull to the side of the road to a safe area.
Allow the engine to cool and return to
normal operation. See “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from improper
towing procedures are not covered by
NISSAN warranties. A NISSAN Trailer
Towing Guide (U.S. only) containing infor-
mation on trailer towing ability and the
special equipment required may be ob-
tained from a NISSAN dealer.
TOWING A TRAILER
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4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper
harness to the connector
s2.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake
controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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.
cWhen going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading 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) .
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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.
cCrosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmlygrip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,
and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve-
hicle speed. This combination will help sta-
bilize the vehicle. Never increase speed.
cBe careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
cTo maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
overdrive.
cAvoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
cIncrease your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually
cDo not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
cSome states or provinces have specific
speed limits for vehicles that are towing trail-
ers. Obey the local speed limits.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.cWhen stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
Tow mode
Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the tow
button to activate the tow mode. The tow indica-
tor in the instrument panel illuminates when the
tow mode is selected. Press the Tow button
again to turn the tow mode OFF. The Tow mode is
automatically cancelled when the key is turned
OFF.
The Tow mode does the following:
cReduces transmissions shifts when pulling a
trailer or hauling a load.
cProvides similar shift feel to driver when the
vehicle is towing.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-15
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped).................5-29
Active head restraint...............1-7
Adjusting pedal position............3-12
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-43
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-50
Air bag warning labels.............1-58
Air bag warning light...........1-58, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-16
Air conditioner service...........4-20
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations........9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls. . . .4-13
Servicing air conditioner..........4-20
Air flow charts..................4-17
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-20
Anchor point locations.............1-32
Antenna.....................4-39
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-28
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13Audible reminders................2-20
Audio system..................4-20
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-30
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-34
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-25
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-23
Radio....................4-20
Rear audio controls.............4-38
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-37
Autolight switch.................2-25
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-21
Automatic power window switch.....2-46
Automatic transmission position
indicator light................2-17
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Transmission selector lever lock release .5-15
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-15
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.......................2-8
AUX jack.....................4-36
B
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-14
Battery replacement
(See remote keyless entry system)......8-24
Before starting the engine............5-9Belts (See drive belts).............8-14
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-28
Brake booster................8-20
Brake fluid..................8-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Brake pedal.................8-19
Brake system................5-27
Brake warning light.............2-13
Brake wear indicators........2-20, 8-20
Parking brake check............8-19
Parking brake operation..........5-17
Self-adjusting brakes............8-19
Break-in schedule................5-19
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-27
Brightness/Contrast button..........4-12
Control panel buttons...........4-12
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-12
Bulb replacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-49
Cargo light switch...............2-29
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
CD care and cleaning.............4-36
CD changer (See audio system)........4-34
CD player (See audio system).........4-25
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Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator lamp).......2-18
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-31
Child restraints.......1-15, 1-16, 1-22, 1-30
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-22, 1-39
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-20
Cigarette lighter.................2-35
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock...................4-24, 4-31
(models with navigation system)......4-10
Clock set
Control panel buttons...........4-10
Cold weather driving..............5-32
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-25
Compass display.................2-9
Control panel buttons..............4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-37
Heater and air conditioner controls. . . .4-13
Rear audio controls.............4-38
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-17
Cup holders...................2-41
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-55D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-27
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24
Digital video disc DVD.............4-39
Dimensions and weights.............9-9
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...........3-21
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-32
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-19
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-25
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch..................2-31
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-35
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9Changing 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.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Engine serial number............9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-7
English/Metric button..............4-10
Control panel buttons...........4-10
ENTER button..................4-2
Enter button
Control panel buttons............4-2
Event data recorders..............9-36
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
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
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Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Interior light.................2-50
Light bulbs..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light .1-52, 2-19
Personal lights...............2-51
Security indicator light........1-52, 2-19
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-51
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........2-15
Low tire pressure warning system........5-3
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-16
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Maint (Maintenance) button, control panel
display.......................4-4
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2Seat belt maintenance...........1-22
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment.......1-2, 1-3
Manual windows................2-47
Map lights....................2-51
Map pocket...................2-39
Meters and gauges................2-4
Instrument brightness control.......2-27
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-15
Inside mirror.................3-15
Outside mirrors...............3-15
Vanity mirror.................3-14
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-39
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS).................2-22, 3-2, 5-8
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
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 . .9-6Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Outside mirrors.................3-15
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-37
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-37
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-19
Parking brake operation..........5-17
Parking/parking on hills...........5-26
Pedal position adjustment...........3-12
Personal lights.................2-51
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-5
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-33
Power rear windows............2-46
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-27
Power windows...............2-44
Rear power windows............2-46
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-3
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-22, 1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-13
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-43
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-56
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PREV button...................4-3
Prev button
Control panel buttons............4-3
Programmable features...........4-3, 4-7
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-49
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-34
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-23
Rear audio controls.............4-38
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-37
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-35
Rear audio controls...............4-38
Rear power windows..............2-46
Rear sliding window..............2-47
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-32
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-24
Recorders
Event data..................9-36
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote controller
(See NISSAN mobile entertainment system) .4-41
Remote keyless entry system..........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-35S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts...........1-22, 1-39
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-35
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system).....................4-41
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment.....1-2, 1-3
Front power seat adjustment........1-5
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-15
Infants and small children.........1-16
Injured Person................1-17
Larger children...............1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-13
Pregnant women..............1-17
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-56
Seat belt extenders.............1-21
Seat belt maintenance...........1-22
Seat belts..................1-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19
Three-point type with retractor.......1-17
Two-point type without retractor
(rear center lap belt)............1-20
Seat belt warning light.............2-16
Seatback pockets................2-40
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-21
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-30
Manual front seat adjustment.....1-2, 1-3
Security indicator light..........1-52, 2-19Security system (Nissan vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-22, 3-2, 5-8
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-19
Service manual order form...........9-37
Servicing air conditioner............4-20
Setting button
SETTING button...............4-7
Shift lock release................5-15
Shifting
Automatic transmission.......5-11, 5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-19
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-55
Spark plug replacement............8-15
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-58
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
Startup screen display..............4-3
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-27
Tilting steering wheel............3-12
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-37
Stop light....................8-26
Storage.....................2-35
Lockable bedside storage compartment .2-44
Overhead storage compartment......2-40
Storage bin...................2-40
Storage tray...................2-35
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Sun visors....................3-13
Sunglasses case................2-39
Sunroof.....................2-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-58
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-50
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-58
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-43
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-43
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-25
Automatic power window switch.....2-46
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch................2-31
Fog light switch...............2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Ignition switch................5-7
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-32
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-23
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Tailgate latch..................3-19
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6Theft (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-22, 3-2, 5-8
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tie down hooks.................3-20
Tilting steering wheel..............3-12
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-3
Tire chains..................8-36
Tire placard.................9-12
Tire pressure................8-30
Tire rotation.................8-37
Types of tires................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-34
Wheels and tires..............8-30
Wheel/tire size................9-9
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Tire pressure display...............4-6
Tire rotation maintenance reminder.......4-6
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-31
Tow mode switch................2-33
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-33
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification chart......9-25
Trailer towing................9-23
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-52
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Selector lever lock release.........5-15
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country).....................9-10TRIP button....................4-4
Trip button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Trip odometer...................2-4
Truck - camper loading.............9-20
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch)............2-24, 2-28
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-34
V
Vanity mirror...................3-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-30
Vehicle electronic system............4-8
Vehicle identification..............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .9-10
Vehicle loading information...........9-13
Vehicle recovery..............6-13, 7-2
Vehicle security system.............2-20
Vehicle security system
(Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-22, 3-2, 5-8
Ventilators....................4-12
Visors......................3-13
Voltmeter.....................2-8
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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 4-13; Audio
system 4-20
6. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-43
7. Spare tire 6-2
8. Tailgate 3-19
9. Fuel filler cap 3-10; Fuel recommenda-
tions 9-3
10. Seat belts 1-13
11. Door locks 3-3
12. Driver supplemental air bag 1-43
13. Hood release 3-10
14. Meters and gauges 2-4
15. Brake fluid 8-12
16. Engine oil 8-8
17. Window washer fluid 8-12
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