brake light NISSAN TITAN 2016 2.G Workshop Manual

●While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
● Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”. ●
When 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.
● Crosswinds 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.
Trailer Sway Assist:
To minimize trailer sway, your vehicle may apply
braking to individual wheels based on input from
your vehicle sensors and vehicle speed. Trailer
sway control is a function of the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system and is active when the
VDC function is enabled.
CAUTION
If the VDC-OFF switch is on (meaning VDC
system OFF) , the Trailer Sway Assist is
also disabled
When Trailer Sway Assist is in operation, the
VDC warning light blinks. When vehicle control is
regained, VDC warning light will turn OFF. For additional information about the VDC system,
refer to “VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH” and Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” sections of this manual.
If Trailer Sway Assist activates, do the fol-
lowing:
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
CAUTION
Do not try to correct trailer sway by steer-
ing 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.
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NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.● 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 (if so equipped) not be used while tow-
ing 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, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section 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.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.FLAT TOWING FOR 2-WHEEL
DRIVE (2WD) VEHICLE (if so
equipped)
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.
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11 Index
4WD.......................5-44
4WDwarninglight...............2-20
4-Wheel Drive.................5-44
A
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-53
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-45
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-52
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-57
Airbagwarninglight...........1-58,2-26
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-58, 2-26
AirCleaner ...................8-17
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-36
Air conditioner specification label ....10-14
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-41
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-42
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-44
Airflowcharts..................4-37
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-82
Antifreeze ....................5-63 Anti-lock brake warning light
..........2-20
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-54
Apps .......................4-83
AroundView®Monitor.............4-16
Audible reminders ...............2-29
Audio system ..................4-45
AMradioreception.............4-45
Bluetooth®audio..........4-78,4-79
Bluetooth® streaming audio ....4-78,4-79
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-55, 4-61, 4-68
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-53
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-57,4-63
FMradioreception.............4-45
iPod® Player .............4-73,4-75
iPod® player operation .......4-73,4-75
Radio ....................4-45
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-81
USB interface ............4-69,4-71
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-71
Autolight switch .................2-51
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-36
Automatic power window switch .....2-82
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-27, 3-28
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
Automatic drive positioner ...........3-36
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.......................2-9
AUXjack ....................4-69 B
Back button ....................4-7
Battery ..................5-63, 8-13
Charge warning light ............2-22
Battery replacement ..............8-23
Keyfob ...................8-23
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-24
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-22
Block heater Engine ....................5-64
Bluetooth® audio ............4-78,4-79
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4- 114, 4-127
Boosterseats..................1-42
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-54
Brake fluid ..................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-28
Brake system ................5-53
Brakewarninglight.............2-21
Brakewearindicators........2-29,8-19
Parking brake operation ..........5-22
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-19
Brake fluid ....................8-11
Brakes ......................8-19
Brake

system ..................5-53
Break-inschedule ...............5-42
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9

Engine serial number............10-13
Engine specifications ............10-9
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-16
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-7
Engineoilpressuregauge.........2-9,2-10
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event Data recorders .............10-56
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extendedstorageswitch ............2-70
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-13
Foglightswitch .................2-55
Four-Wheel Drive ................5-44
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-52
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-59
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-5
Frontseats.....................1-2 Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-44
Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Fuel octane rating ..............10-6
Fuel recommendation ............10-5
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-43
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-31
Fuel-filler door ..................3-22
Fuelgauge.....................2-8
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusiblelinks ...................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-86, 2-87, 2-88, 2-89, 2-89, 2-90
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge .......2-9,2-10
Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Odometer ...................2-6
Speedometer .................2-6
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer ................2-11
Trip odometer .................2-6
Voltmeter...................2-10
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-74
Grocery hooks ..................2-79 H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4-114, 4-127
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ............2-53
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-51
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-51
Headlights....................8-25
Headlights, aiming control ............2-53
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated rear seats ................2-58
Heated seats ...................2-57
Heated steering wheel .............2-60
Heater Heater

and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-41
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-42
Heater operation ...........4-34,4-43
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-41
Hill descent control switch ...........2-62
Hill descent control system ...........5-58
Hill start assist system ..............5-58
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . .2-86, 2-87, 2-88, 2-89, 2-89, 2-90
Hood.......................3-21
Horn .......................2-55
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ............2-46,5-14
Important vehicle information label ......10-13
11-3

In-cabin microfilter................8-17
Increasing fuel economy .............5-44
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-19,2-20,2-26
Informationdisplay................2-29
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ....3-27,3-28
Instrument brightness control ..........2-54
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-54
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-18
Warning signals ...............3-18
Interiorlight....................2-84
iPod®Player ...............4-73,4-75
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-8 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-14
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-13
Emission control information label ....10-14
Engine serial number ............10-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-13
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-15
Light Air bag warning light .........1-58,2-26
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-20
Bulbreplacement..............8-28
Charge warning light ............2-22
Consolelight.................2-85
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-28
Foglights...................8-26
Foglightswitch ...............2-55
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-51
Headlight control switch ..........2-51
Headlights..................8-25
Interiorlight..................2-84
Lightbulbs..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-23Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-41
Personal lights
................2-86
Security indicator light ............2-28
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2 -19, 2-20, 2-26
Lights.......................8-25 Maplights ..................2-85
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-43
Low fuel warning light . . .2-23, 2-25, 2-39, 2-40
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-23
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-41
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) . .10-16
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-18
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Malfunction indicator light ........2-25,2-27
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-4
Maplights ....................2-85
Mappocket....................2-71
Memory Seat ...................3-36
Meters and gauges .............2-4,2-9
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Instrument brightness control........2-54
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . .3-27, 3-28
Outside mirrors ...............3-28
Rearview ...................3-27
Vanity mirror .................3-26
Mirrors ......................3-27
Mobileapps ...................4-83
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-28
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-83
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-84
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-8
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-88
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-46, 5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-136
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-6
Odometer .....................2-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-8
Oneshotcall .........4- 117, 4-117, 4-129Outside mirrors
.................3-28
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-56
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-56
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-53
Parking brake ...................5-22
Personallights..................2-86
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system .................4- 114, 4-127
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-5
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Power outlet ..........2-67,2-67,2-69
Power rear windows .............2-81
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-53
Power windows ...............2-80
Rear power windows ............2-81
Power inverter switch ..............2-64
Power outlet ............2-67,2-67,2-69
Power steering ..................5-53
Power steering fluid ...............8-11
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-26,1-32,1-38,1-42 Precautions on child
restraints
.........1-26,1-32,1-38,1-42
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-45
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-113
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-53
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-57,4-63
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-81
Rainsensor....................2-49
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-55
Rear power windows ..............2-81
Rearseat......................1-4
Rear sliding window ...............
2-82
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-65
Rearview mirror .................3-27
RearView Monitor ................4-10
Rear window and/or outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-50
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-56
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-12
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-15
11-5

Reporting safety defects (US only)......10-54
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Childseatbelts.....1-26,1-32,1-38,1-42
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-54
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-4
Front power seat adjustment .........1-5
Seatback pockets ................2-72
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-23
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-18
Largerchildren................1-24
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
Seat belt extenders .............1-22
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Seat belts ................1-15,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-22
Three-point type with retractor .......1-18
Seat belt extenders ...............1-22
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-18,2-23
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-36
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-57
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-4
Rear seat ....................1-4
Seats/floor mats ..................7-5
Security indicator light ..............2-28 Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start
...........2-46,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-44
Security systems (see theft warning) ......2-44
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-19
Service manual order form ...........10-56
Servicing air conditioner .............4-44
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-22
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-54
Smartphone connectivity ............4-83
Snow plow ...................10-52
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-16
Sparkplugs ...................8-16
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ...................2-6
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-5
SRSwarninglabel................1-57
Stability control .................5-55
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting .............6-10,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Push starting .................6-12
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-16
Starting the engine ............5-14,5-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-60
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-53
Steeringwheel..................3-24
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-81Stoplight.....................8-28
Storage......................2-71
Storage tray
...................2-74
Sunglasses case .................
2-76
Sunglasses holder ................2-76
Sun visors ....................3-26
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-57
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-26
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-52
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-57
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-45
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-45
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-51
Automatic power window switch ......2-82
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ................2-63
Fog light switch ...............2-55
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ..........2-53
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-51
Headlight control switch ..........2-51
Hilldescentcontrolswitch.........2-62
Instrument brightness control ........2-54
Power door lock switch .........3-6,3-7
Power inverter switch ............2-64
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-65
Tow mode switch ..............2-66
Turnsignalswitch..............2-54
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-61
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T
Tachometer ....................2-7
Tailgate ..................3-32,3-32
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start ................2-46,5-14
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tie down hooks .................3-36
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ...................6-4
TireandLoadingInformationlabel ....10-14
Tire chains ..................8-38
Tirepressure.................8-31
Tire rotation..................8-38
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-41
Types of tires .................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-53
Wheels and tires ..........8-31,10-10
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Tirepressure...................8-31 Low tire pressure warning light .......2-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .5-3, 6-3
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-14
4-wheel drive models ............6-15
Flattowing.............10-51,10-52
Towing load/specification .........10-34
Trailer towing ................10-30
Towing a trailer .................10-30
Towingyourvehicle...............6-13
Tow mode switch ................2-66
Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) ......2-66Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-86,2-87,2-88,2-89,
2-89, 2-90
Transfer case ...................5-45
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-12
Trip computer ..................2-11
Trip odometer ...................2-6
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .....4-140
Truckbox .................3-32,3-32
Truck - camper loading ............10-29
Turn signal switch ................2-54
U
Under seat storage bin ..........2-72,2-76
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-53
USB interface ..................4-71
Audio file operation ..........4-70,4-72
Using four wheel drive (4WD) .........5-44
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-26
Variable voltage control system .........8-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights .......10-11
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-61
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-55
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-55
Vehicle identification ..............10-12 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
......10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-12
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-46,5-14
Vehicle Information Display ...........2-29
Vehicle loading information ..........10-16
Vehicle recovery .................6-15
Vehicle security system .............2-44
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
enginestart................2-46,5-14
Vents.......................4-32
Visors.......................3-26
Voice Prompt Interrupt ........4-117, 4-129
Voice recognition system ...........4-136
Voltmeter.....................2-10
W
Warning 4WD warning light ..............2-20
Airbagwarninglight.........1-58,2-26
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-20
Battery charge warning light ........2-22
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light......................5-22
Brake warning light .............2-21
Door open warning light ...........2-22
Driver’s seat belt warning light and
chime.....................2-23
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-43
11-7

DEF System Error 5MPH Speed Limit
Soon
This message appears when the DEF system has
encountered an error. The following conditions
will reduce the vehicle speed when this message
is shown:● Engine shutdown and restart
● Engine is idled for approximately 1 hour
● Control module detects a fuel level increase
For additional information, refer to “Diesel Ex-
haust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fueling and refueling”
section of this manual.
DEF System Error 5MPH Speed Limit: See
Dealer
This message appears when the DEF system
encounters an error and the vehicle speed is
reduced. It is recommended that you have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer or other
qualified technician. For additional information,
refer to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fuel-
ing and refueling” section of this manual.
Exhaust Filter Overloaded: See Owner’s
Manual For Drive Pattern
This message appears when the diesel particu-
late filter starts to overload. The Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) warning light will also illuminate. When this message is seen, the vehicle
should be driven on the highway where the
road conditions safely allow and the speed
limit permits, over 55 mph (90 km/h) for at
least 45 minutes.
For additional information,
refer to “Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Exhaust Filter Regeneration Started
This message appears when the automatic re-
generation has started to clean the exhaust filter.
For additional information, refer to “Diesel Par-
ticulate Filter (DPF)” in the “Do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
Exhaust Filter Overloaded Engine Power
Reduced: See Owner’s Manual
This message appears when the diesel particu-
late filter starts to overload. Engine torque and
speed will be reduced. The Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) warning light will also blink.
If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is OFF, the
vehicle should be driven on the highway where
the road conditions safely allow and the speed
limit permits, over 55 mph (90 km/h) for at least
45 minutes.
If the MIL illuminates, the exhaust filter cannot be
regenerated by driving the vehicle. It is recom-
mended that you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer or other qualified technician. For additional information, refer to “Diesel Par-
ticulate Filter (DPF)” in the “Do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
Exhaust Filter Overloaded Immediate Ser-
vice Required
This message appears when the diesel particu-
late filter is overloaded. The Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) warning light blinks quickly and the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates.
When this message is displayed the engine
speed and torque will be reduced. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied technician immediately. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)” in
the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Engine Warming Keep Foot on Brake
This message appears during cold start condi-
tions when:
● Brake pedal is depressed
● Push-button start button has been pressed
● Coolant temperature is below threshold
Keep foot on brake until engine starts, which can
take up to approximately 4 seconds. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Starting the diesel
engine” in the “Starting and stopping the engine”
section of this manual.
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3. 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.
SWITCHING ENGINE OFF
Press the ignition to the off position.
To prolong the engine life (especially after ex-
tended high speed, high ambient temperature, or
during heavy load operation, such as trailering) , it
is recommended that a hot engine be idled for
3–5 minutes before shutting down. This allows
the turbocharged engine to cool down.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
● Warm up the engine before operating it un-
der load.
● Do not operate the engine at idle for ex-
tended periods.
● Prevent engine lugging by selecting the ap-
propriate transmission gear. ●
Monitor the vehicle oil pressure and tem-
perature gauges.
● Check fluid levels frequently (oil and cool-
ant) .
● Vary the throttle position at highway speeds
when carrying weight or towing.
NOTE:
Extended light or no load operation will
extend the time before the engine reaches
its full efficiency. If the engine is operated
in this manner reduced fuel economy and
power may be observed.
The aforementioned procedure should be ob-
served for the first 6,000 miles. The engine run-in
is improved by operating the vehicle under load.
REMOTE START (if so equipped)
CAUTION
Laws in some jurisdictions prohibit use of
remote start. Vehicles started with the remote start require the
ignition switch to be placed in the ON position
before the shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position. To place the ignition switch to the
ON position, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Press the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of your owner’s manual.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
The power cable to operate the heater is avail-
able as a service part from an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
For additional information, refer to “Engine block
heater” in the “Starting and Driving” section of
your owner’s manual.
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