automatic transmission NISSAN TITAN 2016 2.G Owners Manual

AUXILIARY GAUGES (if so equipped)
1. Exhaust temperature gauge (if so equipped)
2. Automatic Transmission fluid temperaturegauge
3. Turbo meter (if so equipped)
4. Engine oil pressure gauge
5. Engine oil temperature gauge
6. Voltmeter Exhaust temperature gauge (if so
equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of the au-
tomatic transmission fluid.
CAUTION
●
This gauge is not designed to indicate
low automatic transmission fluid level.
Use the dipstick to check the fluid level.
For additional information, refer to “6-
speed automatic transmission fluid” in
the “Do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
● If the gauge indicates automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. It is recommended that
you have the vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer. Continued operation of
the vehicle may seriously damage the
transmission.
Turbo meter (if so equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
Engine oil pressure gauge
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-
tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The
bar should be in the middle of the gauge when
the engine is running.
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4–Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(if so equipped)Low DEF warning light (if so equipped)Engine start operation indicator light
(if so equipped)
orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow fuel warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)
Automatic Transmission check warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Automatic Transmission oil temperature
warning lightMalfunction Warning Light (red)
(if so equipped)Hill descent control system ON indicator light
(if so equipped)
Automatic Transmission park warning light
(model)Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (yellow)
(For Gas engines only)
orBrake warning lightNISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Security indicator light
Charge warning lightP position selecting warning light
(if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light
(if so equipped)Passenger’s seat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTOW mode ON indicator light
Driver’s seat belt warning light and chimeWater in Fuel warning light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Automatic Transmission checkwarning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds.
If the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the automatic transmission system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Automatic Transmission oiltemperature warning light
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes
on while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Automatic Transmission parkwarning light (
model)
WARNING
● If the 4WD mode indicator is OFF or the
ATP warning light is ON, this indicates
that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and
could result in the vehicle moving unex-
pectedly, causing serious personal in-
jury or property damage. Always set the
parking brake. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Using 4–wheel drive
(4WD)” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
● When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H
or 4LO could result in the vehicle mov-
ing unexpectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property damage. ●
Shift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H
or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the shift lever to the
P position and the ATP warning light is
ON. (Before shifting the 4WD switch
into the 4LO position, move the shift
lever to the N position once, shift the
shift lever into P again and make sure
the ATP warning light is OFF.)
This light indicates that the automatic transmis-
sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans-
fer control is not secured in any drive position
while the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the
transmission will disengage and the drive wheels
will not lock.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
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Engine start operationindicator light (if so equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ACC or ON position with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
Automatic transmission models: This indica-
tor means that the engine will start by pushing the
push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Front fog light indicator light (if
so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are ON. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Fog light switch” in this section.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Hill descent control systemON indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on briefly and then turns
off.
The light comes on when the hill descent control
system is activated.
If the hill descent control switch is on and the
indicator light blinks, the system is not engaged.
You may feel or hear the system working; this is
normal.
If the indicator light does not come on when the
hill descent switch is on, the system may not be
functioning properly. It is recommended that you
have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, refer to “Hill descent
control system on indicator light” in this section
and “Hill descent control system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) (yellow) (For Gas
engines only)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the
engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle
is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech-
nical and consumer information” section of this
manual.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. Door Open
2. Release Parking Brake
3. Range XX miles
4. Low Fuel
5. Oil Level Low (For Diesel engines only)
6. Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle (For Dieselengines only)
7. Oil Level Sensor fault (For Diesel engines only)
8. AT (Automatic Transmission) CHECK
9. AT (Automatic Transmission) Error: See Owner’s Manual
10. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
11. Low Tire Pressure Error — Info
12. Flat Tire
13. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
14. Push brake and start button to drive
15. Remote Engine Start Mode (if so equipped)
16. Brightness indicator
17. Low Outside Temperature 18. Shift to Park
19. Low Fuel Pressure Service Fuel System
20. Low Washer Fluid
21. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
22. 4WD shift indicators (if so equipped)
23. FRT & RR tire size difference: See Owner’s
Manual
24. Push Ignition to OFF
25. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
26. Key ID Incorrect
27. No Key Detected
28. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
29. Key Battery Low
30. Power will turn off to save the battery
31. Power turned off to save the battery
32. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
33. 4WD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
34. Battery Voltage Low Charge Battery
35. Maintenance indicators 36. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)
37. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
38. 4WD MODE SHIFTING (if so equipped)
39. Loose Fuel Cap (if so equipped)
40. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
41. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven. Press the
brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Range XX miles
This warning illuminates to indicate the approxi-
mate distance remaining before the fuel reaches
0 (Empty) .
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Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty) .There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty) .
Oil Level Low (For Diesel engines only)
If the Oil Level Low indicator is displayed, the
engine oil level is low. If the low level reminder is
displayed, check the level using the engine oil
dipstick.
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regularly
using the engine oil dipstick. Operating
with an insufficient amount of oil can
damage the engine and such damage is
not covered by the warranty.
Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle (For Diesel
engines only)
This warning appears in message area of the
vehicle information display if low oil pressure is
detected. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low oil level. The low oil pressure warning is
not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
Oil Level Sensor fault (For Diesel engines
only)
This warning appears in message area of the
vehicle information display if the oil level sensor
malfunctions. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to have this system checked.
AT (Automatic Transmission) CHECK
If the AT Check warning appears while the engine
is running, or while driving, it may indicate that the
AT is not functioning properly and may need
servicing. It is recommended that you have the
system checked, and if necessary repaired by a
NISSAN dealer promptly.
AT (Automatic Transmission) Error: See
Owner’s Manual
If this message appears while the engine is run-
ning, or while driving, it may indicate that the AT is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
It is recommended that you have the system
checked, and if necessary repaired by a NISSAN
dealer promptly.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. The warning appears eachtime the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of
all four tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Low Tire Pressure Error — Info
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. Press the
button for
information about the low tire pressure. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Flat Tire
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and one or
more flat tires are detected while driving.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended storage
switch is not pushed in. When this warning ap-
pears, push in the extended storage switch to
turn off the warning. For additional information,
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The parking sensor (sonar) system OFF switch
on the instrument panel allows the driver to turn
the parking sensor (sonar) system, Moving Ob-
ject Detection (MOD) , and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) system on and off. To turn the
systems on and off, the ignition switch must be in
the ON position.
The indicator light on the switch will illuminate
when the systems are turned on.
If the indicator light flashes when the parking
sensor (sonar) , MOD, or RCTA systems are not
turned off, it may indicate a malfunction in one or
more of these systems.The parking sensor (sonar) , MOD, or RCTA sys-
tems will be turned on automatically under the
following conditions:
● When the ignition switch is switched from
the OFF position to the ON position.
● When the shift lever is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position.
● When the vehicle speed increases to 6 mph
(10 km/h) and decreases.
The automatic turning on function can be turned
on and off for these systems in the vehicle infor-
mation display (if so equipped) . For additional
information, refer to “Settings” in the “Instrument
and controls” section of this manual.
For additional information, refer to “Front and rear
sonar system” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and Driving” section of
this manual, or the “Moving object detection
(MOD)” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section of this
manual. Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving the vehicle
in the tow mode with no trailer/load or light
trailer/light load will not cause any damage. How-
ever, fuel economy may be reduced, and the
transmission/engine driving characteristics may
feel unusual.
Push the tow mode switch to activate tow mode.
The TOW indicator light illuminates when tow
mode is selected. Push the tow mode switch
again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
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PARKING SENSOR (sonar) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
TOW MODE SWITCH
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst (if so equipped) ...............5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ....................................5-6
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-7
Off-road recovery ...............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Driving safety precautions .......................5-8
Push-Button Ignition Switch .......................5-10
Operating range ............................... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-12
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-14
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-14
Starting the engine (gasoline engine only) ...........5-14
Remote start (if so equipped) ...................5-15
Starting the engine (diesel only) ....................5-16
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-16
Engine protection mode ........................ 5-16Automatic transmission
......................... 5-17
Parking brake .................................... 5-22
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) .........5-22
BSW system operation ........................ 5-24
How to enable/disable the BSW system .........5-25
BSW system limitations ........................ 5-26
BSW driving situations ......................... 5-27
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-30
System maintenance ........................... 5-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) .....5-32
RCTA system operation ........................ 5-33
How to enable/disable the RCTA system .........5-35
RCTA system limitations ........................ 5-36
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-39
System maintenance ........................... 5-39
Cruise

control .................................... 5-40
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-40
Cruise control operations .......................5-41
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-42
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-42
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-44
Using 4–wheel drive (4WD) (if so equipped) ........5-44
Transfer case shifting procedures . . .............5-45

For additional information on starting your diesel
engine, refer to your “Titan Diesel Owner’s
Manual.”ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode to
reduce the chance of damage if the coolant tem-
perature becomes too high (for example, when
climbing steep grades in high temperature with
heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer) .
When the engine temperature reaches a certain
level:● The engine coolant temperature gauge will
move toward the H position.
● Engine power may be reduced.
● The air conditioning cooling function may be
automatically turned OFF for a short time
(the blower will continue to operate) .
Engine power and, under some conditions, ve-
hicle speed will decrease. Vehicle speed can be
controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the
vehicle may not accelerate at the desired speed.
The transmission will downshift or upshift as it
reaches prescribed shift points. You can also
shift manually.
As driving conditions change and engine coolant
temperature is reduced, vehicle speed can be
increased using the accelerator pedal, and air
conditioning cooling function will automatically
be turned back ON. If:
1. The engine coolant temperature is not re- duced.
2. The air conditioning cooling function does not turn back ON.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may also
come ON. If onlyit remains on, you do not need
to have your vehicle towed, but have it inspected
soon. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for servicing. For additional information,
refer to “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in the
“Instruments and controls ” section of this
manual.
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.
If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driv-
ing speed, pull to the side of the road in a
safe area. Allow the engine to cool and
return to normal operation. For additional
information, refer to “If your vehicle over-
heats” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual.
STARTING THE ENGINE (diesel only) DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) , or D (Drive) . Always
depress the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
● Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident or
damage the transmission. ●
Except in an emergency, do not shift to
the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
CAUTION
To avoid possible damage to your vehicle,
when stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled to produce maximum
power and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle
performance and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
WARNING
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) , or D (Drive) . Always
depress the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
● Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident or
damage the transmission.
● Except in an emergency, do not shift to
the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
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