maintenance NISSAN TITAN 2010 Owner's Manual

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants.........9-2
Fuel recommendation (without Flexible Fuel
Vehicle option) .................................9-3
Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel
recommendation (if so equipped) .................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............................9-7
Specifications .....................................9-8
Engine ........................................9-8
Wheels and tires ...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights ........................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................................. 9-10
Vehicle identification .............................. 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................. 9-10
Engine serial number ........................... 9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label ................9-12
Air conditioner specification label ................9-12
Installing front license plate ........................9-12Vehicle loading information
........................9-13
Terms ........................................ 9-13
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 9-13
Securing the load .............................. 9-16
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped) ......9-17
Loading tips .................................. 9-22
Truck-camper loading information ..................9-23
Crew Cab Models ............................. 9-23
King Cab models .............................. 9-23
Special Body vehicles .......................... 9-23
Location for center of gravity ....................9-23
Payload weight capacity ........................ 9-24
Measurement of weights .......................9-24
Towing a trailer ................................... 9-25
Maximum load limits ........................... 9-25
Towing load/specification .......................9-29
Towing safety ................................. 9-33
Flat
towing .................................... 9-42
Snow plow ...................................... 9-42
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-43
Emission control system warranty ..................9-44
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................9-44
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-44

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When re-
placing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and NISSAN A/C
system oil Type S or the exact equivalents.

Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal- anced as described earlier in this section.
● Be 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.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes. ●
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used while towing a trailer.
● Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out. 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
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Tow mode includes the following features:
● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
Technical and consumer information9-41

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.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following
emission warranties:
For USA1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with other
vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information
Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.
If you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace-
ment by writing to: ● Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with other
vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information
Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.
If you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace-
ment by writing to: ● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve-
hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
“not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready” con-
dition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
9-44Technical and consumer information

F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-33
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-54
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 ...........3-12
Fuel economy setting ...............4-4
Fuses .......................8-20
Fusible links ...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-55
Gascap .....................3-12
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-8
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
Voltmeter ....................2-8
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glove box .....................2-42 Glove box lock
..................2-42
Grocery hooks ..................2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth .....4-67
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-29
Headlight control switch ............2-29
Headlights ....................8-25
Headphones

(See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-59
Heated seats ...................2-34
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls .............4-14, 4-20, 4-28
Heater operation ........4-15, 4-22, 4-29
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-55
Hood release ...................3-12
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
Immobilizer system .........2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-17
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-17
Inside mirror ...................3-16
Instrument brightness control ..........2-32Instrument panel
...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-32
Interior light ....................2-53
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-23
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-8
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
V

ehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
Language setting ................4-10
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-29
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
10-3

LightAir bag warning light .........1-62, 2-17
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-15
Fog light switch ...............2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-29
Headlights ..................8-25
Interior light ..................2-53
Light bulbs ..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low washer fluid warning light .......2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Personal lights ................2-54
Security indicator light ............2-19
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-13
Lights Map lights ..................2-55
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-3
Glove box lock ................2-42
Power door locks ...............3-4
Low fuel warning light .......2-16, 2-17, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-16
Low washer fluid warning light .........2-24
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval .....4-5Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder
....................4-6
General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance interval ......4-6
Seat

belt maintenance ............1-24
Setting .....................4-5
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-18
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-2, 1-3
Manual windows .................2-50
Map lights ....................2-55
Map pocket ....................2-43
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-32
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-17
Inside mirror .................3-16
Outside mirrors ...............3-18
Vanity mirror .................3-16
Moonroof .....................2-51
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-56
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-26, 3-2, 5-11
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4Odometer
.....................2-5
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 . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Outside mirrors .................3-18
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-46
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-46
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-19
Parking/parking
on hills...........5-30
Pedal position adjustment ............3-14
Personal lights ..................2-54
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free system.....4-67
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet .................2-38
Power rear windows .............2-49
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-31
Power windows ...............2-48
10-4

Rear power windows............2-49
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-3
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-27, 1-33, 1-37, 1-44
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-16
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-47
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-60
Programmable features ..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-66
Compact Disc (CD) changer ........4-50
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-37
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ....................4-46
Rear audio controls .............4-55
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-54
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................9-44
Rear audio controls ...............4-55
Rear power windows ..............2-49
Rear sliding window ...............2-50
Rear sonar system ................5-35
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-36
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-28 Recorders
Event data ..................9-45
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-58
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-8
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-44
Resetting the fuel economy ............4-5
Resetting trip 1 and trip 2 ............4-4
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-27, 1-33, 1-37, 1-44
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-44
Screen
(See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system) ......................4-58
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-2, 1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-25
Infants and small children ..........1-26
Injured Person ................1-19
Larger children ................1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-16
Pregnant women ...............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-60
Seat belt extenders .............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Seat belts ...................1-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-22
Three-point type with retractor .......1-19Two-point type without retractor
(rear center lap belt)
.............1-22
Seat belt warning light ..............2-17
Seatback pockets ................2-43
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-24
Front seats ...................1-2
Heated seats .................2-34
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-2, 1-3
Security indicator light ..............2-19
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-20
Service manual order form ...........9-46
Servicing air conditioner .............4-30
Setting button ...................4-7
Shift lock release .................5-18
Shifting Automatic transmission ........5-14, 5-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-22
Side
air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-59
Sonar Rear system .................5-35
Spark plug replacement .............8-16
Speedometer ...................2-5
SRS warning label ................1-61
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Jump starting .................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the engine .............5-11
Startup screen ...................4-3
10-5

SteeringPower steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-31
Tilting steering wheel ............3-14
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-54
Stop light .....................8-27
Storage ......................2-39
Lockable bedside storage compartment . .2-47
Overhead storage compartment ......2-43
Storage bin ....................2-44
Storage tray ...................2-39
Sun visors ....................3-15
Sunglasses case .................2-42
Sunroof ......................2-51
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-51
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-61
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-62, 2-17
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-61
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-47
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-47
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-30
Automatic power window switch ......2-49
Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch ...........2-35
Fog light switch ...............2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-29
Ignition switch .................5-9
Power door lock switch ............3-4
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-36Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
.....................2-28
Turn signal switch ..............2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Tailgate latch .................. .3-21
T

emperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tie down hooks .................3-23
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-14
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ...................6-3
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-38
Tire placard ..................9-12
Tire pressure .................8-31
Tire rotation ..................8-38
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-40
Types of tires .................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-43
Wheels and tires ...............8-31
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16Tire pressure display
...............4-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder .......4-7
Tow mode switch ................2-37
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-12
4-wheel drive models ............6-13
Flat towing ..................9-42
Tow truck towing ...............6-11
Towing load/specification ..........9-29
Trailer towing .................9-25
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-55
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Selector lever lock release .........5-18
T

ravel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip button .....................4-4
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Truck - camper loading .............9-23
Turn signal switch ................2-32
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-43
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-16
Variable voltage control system .........8-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-34
10-6